First photo: Priscilla Mikell (left) and Michele Katsutani enjoy high tea at Kaunoa Senior Services. Hosted by Sarah Shim, the event was held Nov. 22 in Spreckesville.

Second photo: Local authors Malia Bohlin, holding her novel “Left at Hiva Oa” and Nansy Phleger, holding her Children’s book “Li Chou and the Dragon’s Promise” met the public at Lahainatown’s Second Friday event Nov. 8. LILIA PHLEGER photo

Third photo: Hamai Appliance recently had its 50th anniversary dinner/reunion. This photo shows employees who have worked at least 20 years at Hamai Appliance. Front row, left to right: Ruby Salmo, Clyde Hamai, Glenn Hamai, Carmen Villanueva, Brian Miyashiro. Back row: Arnold Wunder, Glenn Tsutsui, Niles Kawahara, Norman Ham, Kelly Asato, Keith Martin. Three 20-year-plus retirees could not make it to the dinner.

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