Kiwanis Kupuna Spelling Bee (Maui Preliminary Event) 9-11am Sept 6
Kiwanis Division 22 Lieutenant Governor Kelsey Okuda today announced that Hawai’i residents, 60 years or older, are invited to compete in the upcoming Kiwanis Kupuna Spelling Bee.
Preliminary events open to Hawai’i kupuna are as follows:
Maui: Sat, September 6, 2025 at 9 am to 11 am at Wailuku Hongwanji Mission Social Hall, 1828 E Vineyard St, Wailuku
Honolulu: Saturday, August 16, 2025 at 9 am to 12 noon at Maryknoll High School, 1402 Punahou Street
Hilo: Saturday, August 23, 2025 at 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Hawai’i Island Adult Care, 561 Kupuna Place
Kailua Kona: Saturday, August 23, 2025 at 9 a.m. to 12 noon at The Salvation Army, 75-223 Kalani St, Kailua Kona
Kaneohe: Saturday, August 23, 2025 at 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Windward Community College, 45-720 Keaahala Road
Aiea: Sunday, August 24, 2025 at 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Aiea Public Library, 99-374 Pohai Place
Kauai: Saturday, August 30, 2025 at 9 a.m. to 12 noon at Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School Cafeteria, 4431 Nuhou Street, Lihue
Interested participants 60 years or older are asked to register and pay a $35 registration fee at www.kupunaspellingbee.com. Registration deadlines will vary for each preliminary contest location. Net proceeds from this annual event will benefit the Alzheimer’s Association.
The first and second place winners from each preliminary contest will receive a certificate and be eligible to compete in the Kiwanis Kupuna Spelling Bee Finals on Saturday, September 20, 2025 at 1 p.m. at Pulama Mau Auditorium at Kuakini Medical Center. The grand prize winner will receive prizes, including a trip for two to any destination Alaska Airlines flies and a 4-night stay at California Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas.
For more information or for sponsorship opportunities, visit www.kupunaspellingbee.com, email kiwaniskupunaspellingbee@gmail.com or call/text 808-280-1299. Those inquiring about the Hilo competition are asked to email kiwaniseasthawaii@gmail.
Date: Saturday, September 6th, 2025
Time: 9:00 am to 11:00 am
Cost: $35
Categories: Contests / Games / Pageants, Non-Profit Community Event
Wailuku Hongwanji Mission located at 1828 E Vineyard St, Wailuku, HI 96793 in Central Maui
Phone: 808-244-0406 or 808-244-9252
Location Specifics: Social Hall
Contact: Kiwanis Kupuna Spelling Bee Organizers Phone: 808-280-1299
Email: Website: https://www.kupunaspellingbee.com
