Kalua Turkey A Winner For KEY
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KEY Project reached the 25-year milestone for its Kalua Turkey Project last month while cooking up nearly 500 birds for Thanksgiving in its huge earth oven.
The nonprofit community center opens its imu pit on Waihee Road every year to raise funds, help home cooks with their family feast and bring the community together. And 2011 exceeded all expectations.
“We made a net profit of $6,984 on ticket sales and received a $5,000 grant from the Harry and Jeannette Weinberg Foundation Educating the Heart Program (via Punahou volunteers),” declared John Reppun, executive director of KEY (Kualoa-Heeia Ecumenical Youth). “Plus we fed 150 volunteers with help from donations.”
Ticket proceeds will go to KEY scholarships the Randy Kalahiki Higher Education/ProfessionalVocational Incentive grants for local students and others funds will support operations of the center, which has activities, classes, services and computer training for youths, elders and everyone in between. Space also is available for private parties and community meetings, including the Kahaluu Neighborhood Board.
Deadline to apply for the scholarships is April 30, 2012. (For more information, call 239-5777.)
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The KEY ohana also surprised retired firefighter Herbert Hoe with a tribute. The Hakipuu resident is considered the “imu master” of the Kahaluu community.
“We learned from him,” said Reppun, “and he’s been with us from the start.”
Hoe, who also is known for local catering and the statewide Hawaiian wellness program ‘Ai Pono (Eat Right), received an inscribed kamani calabash bowl by artisan John Frigillana at the event.
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