Classes will teach keiki cooking skills
The Williams-Sonoma junior chef classes help teach kids that cooking is fun and give them kitchen skills they can use throughout their lives.
The following classes take place from 11 a.m. to noon:
» Today: Juicing 101.
» Jan. 25: Homemade chicken fingers.
The classes are free but limited to 10 students, who must register on a first-come, first-served basis. Williams-Sonoma is at Ala Moana Center (third level of the Nordstrom wing). Call 951-0088 to register.
Toyota seeks entries of ‘Dream Car’ art
Toyota Hawaii invites all Hawaii student artists, age 15 and younger, to participate in the 2014 Toyota Dream Car Art Contest.
Original, hand-drawn entries of "your dream car" must be submitted by Jan. 31 to any Toyota dealer statewide.
The age categories are under 8, 8 to 11, and 12 to 15.
Entrants are encouraged to create their dream car with the themes of conservation/environmentally friendly vehicles; automobiles that promote world peace; and concept cars that encourage helping others.
One lucky winner could receive a trip to Japan to participate in the Toyota Motor Corp. world competition, while Hawaii finalists will receive an iPad Mini with Retina Display or cash. All eligible artwork will be entered into the People’s Choice Competition; those winners will be selected via Facebook votes from Feb. 17 to March 9.
This year Toyota Hawaii will also award five teachers a $250 gift card for art materials and supplies.
In 2012 Emily Stone of Kaneohe won a trip to Japan as the only U.S. representative among 30 international students at the world contest.
Finalists will be notified in March, with the awards ceremony for local finalists scheduled in April. Entries may also be mailed to Toyota Dream Car Art Contest, P.O. Box 2788, Honolulu, HI 96803-2788.
Visit ToyotaHawaii.com for entry form and rules.
3 McKinley alumni are awarded honor
Three McKinley High School graduates who have excelled in the fields of education and law enforcement have been selected for the school’s Hall of Honor.
» Bruce Anderson, class of ’68, has served in a variety of roles in the state Department of Education, from teacher to complex-area superintendent, and recently became principal of Maui High School. He also is a co-founder of the Maui Youth Basketball League and volunteers in a program to feed the homeless on Maui.
» Edward Kanaya, class of ’41, taught band at Washington Intermediate School for 25 years, earning national recognition as one of the 10 most outstanding band directors in 1968. Early in his career, he performed with the Royal Hawaiian Band. He also was a member of the famed 442nd Infantry Regimental Combat Team, which is considered the most decorated infantry unit of World War II.
» Tenari Maafala has served 24 years with the Honolulu Police Department and is president of the State Hawaii Organization of Police Officers. He has earned two commendations for bravery with the force. He also volunteers with local charities and programs for troubled teenagers.
The school is also honoring the instructors of its JROTC program with its Tiger Pride Award. The instructors are Staff Sgt. Charlie Pittman, who has coached the rifle team for 22 years, and Maj. Cory Marlowe, whose work with the school’s drill team helped it earn trips to national competitions the last three years.
The school’s alumni association will hold its annual brunch at 10 a.m. Feb. 1 at the Japanese Cultural Center to honor the recipients. For information, call Jo Ann Abrazado at 282-6828.
