Exercising the opportunity to dunk some favorite teachers can work up an appetite.
Happily, both teacher-dunking and appetite-sating can be accomplished at the Hawaii Baptist Academy 2017 Fun Fair.
HAWAII BAPTIST ACADEMY FUN FAIR
Where: HBA Elementary School, 21 Bates St.
When: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday
Info: 524-5477 or hba.net
Note: Shuttle service with free parking available at the middle and high schools, or at the Tenri Cultural Center. Free parking also available at Kawananakoa Middle School (no shuttle service).
Treats will range from always popular KC Waffle Dogs (8 scrip) to andagi from Da Andagi Guy (2 scrip) and an annual favorite, the kalbi plate from ninth-graders (18 scrip), among many other options.
“The HBA Fun Fair began in 1974,” said Christina Yasutomi, HBA’s communications and public relations officer. “It is our school’s largest fundraiser, and it is organized and coordinated by our hardworking parent volunteers” to raise money for school needs.
Students of all grade levels also do their fair share of work, as they will benefit from the funds raised.
The Elementary Student Council will offer cotton candy (5 scrip), and fifth-graders are in charge of the teri burger stand. Sixth-graders will offer whole rotisserie chickens (25 scrip) and maki sushi (13 scrip). Seventh-graders will offer frozen iced tea, lemonade and ju mui ice pops (4 to 6 scrip), while eighth-graders will offer nachos, chili and an array of ethnically influenced hot dogs.
The Japanese Club’s contribution will include boba drinks and ice cream sandwiches.
The Eagle Cafe, run by the 10th grade, will serve panini and chips (12 scrip), fresh fruit cups (7 scrip) and Italian sodas (6 scrip).
While the fourth-grade class will accept cash for its bake sale items, it also will offer iced coffee (6 scrip).
As with every proper school carnival, alumni also get involved. This year the HBA Alumni Association is preparing shave ice and garlic fries.
In what’s become a tradition at school fairs, Hawaii Baptist Academy will also have a country store, offering locally grown, fresh produce for purchase, said Yasutomi.
A dunking booth is a returning feature at this year’s fair after many years’ absence.
“All of our teachers who volunteered to be in the dunking booth are loved by our students, so we expect lots of great reactions throughout the day,” Yasutomi said.
Many of the rides and activities also are new this year, including Pirate’s Revenge, Turbo Tubs and a giant slide.
Games will be available, as well.
