Parker School will host its 11th annual Kahiau auction gala at 5 p.m. Saturday at the Fairmont Orchid, Hawaii. All proceeds from the event support financial aid which impacts nearly 50 percent of students at the school. Kahiau is the
Parker School will host its 11th annual Kahiau auction gala at 5 p.m. Saturday at the Fairmont Orchid, Hawaii. All proceeds from the event support financial aid which impacts nearly 50 percent of students at the school. Kahiau is the school’s largest annual fundraiser benefiting financial aid.
The Hawaiian word kahiau means “to give generously from the heart.”
Attendees will enjoy cocktails, pupu, a sit-down dinner, live and silent auction, plus dancing. Auction items include: a private helicopter landing on the exclusive island of Niihau to enjoy a picnic lunch; Rocky Mountain getaway at a private estate in Telluride, Colorado; peaceful farmhouse retreat near Snowbasin Resort in Utah; fishing package at El Capitan Lodge in Alaska; ultimate Kiholo camping experience; gourmet dinner and wine pairing with a private chef at an exquisite Mauna Kea home; Lake Tahoe ski vacation package; Lisa Greenwell Hummel painting; country western party at Kahua Ranch including mechanical bull riding; a pro sports fan package for two; plus jewelry, health, fitness and spa packages, fine dining experiences, and more.
Guests can also participate in “First Bidder Frenzy” for an opportunity to win a private chef’s dinner for four at Lava Lava Beach Club, as well as “Bubbly & Bling,” for the chance to own a custom-designed piece of jewelry by Simply for Fun, which will be unveiled at the event.
Parker School was established in 1976 in Waimea and serves more than 320 K-12 students.
Tickets to the adults-only gala are $150 or $175 after Saturday. Table sponsorship and underwriting opportunities are also available.
Info: 885-8709, advancement@parkerschoolhawaii.org, or www.parkerschoolhawaii.org.
