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442nd Infantry Banquet

Nelly — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 01:26:19 +0000

Daniel and I and the Super Keiki were honored to participate in the 442nd Infantry Banquet at the Pacific Beach Hotel Grand Ballroom. Our highlight was performing their unit’s fight song, “Go For Broke” which came out great. And while Kristi-Lin, Kiara-Lin, and Nick performed during lunch, the audience gave us their full attention. [...]

Maile’s Dream – From Challenges to Blessings!

Nelly — Sun, 28 Mar 2010 08:34:32 +0000

Rescheduled due to the Tsunami warning last month, ”Maile’s Dream-A Celebration of Differences” was held at Washington Middle School. Cindy Ogata’s dream was that her daughter, Maile, be treated like everyone else despite physical differences. So the 10 year-old, who has a rare condition called Apert syndrome was among the performers along with our very [...]

Roy Sakuma’s 1st Gig After Surgery – Featuring Children at Pearlridge Mall

Nelly — Sun, 21 Mar 2010 21:39:22 +0000

Roy’s got a big job holding up that sign! The Wipe Out group ready to begin their performance. Kathy Sakuma and ukulele winner, Jake Wakahiro. Jane Windberg of Bellevue, WA wrote: “I was at the concert on Sunday at Pearlridge Mall and was extremely impressed by the number of students Roy has instructed. It is [...]

Ukulele Picnic at Kakaako Park

Kathy — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 08:20:23 +0000

We had a fun time at the 2nd Annual Ukulele Picnic in Hawaii at Kakaako Waterfront Park. It was the perfect, sunny day. Our very own Super Keiki children’s group did great, Candyce (JOY) wowed the crowd with her amazing talent and lightning quick fingers and Daniel Baduria (son of the late ukulele virtuoso Donald [...]

Prayers Help Roy Sakuma Recover from Open Heart Surgery

Kathy — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 01:30:02 +0000

It’s been a little over 2 weeks and I’m doing very well recuperating from open-heart surgery at the Queen’s Medical Center. I had a hole in my heart and am so grateful to the Cardiac Unit at the Queen’s Medical Center – my cardiologist Dr. Raymond Itagaki, surgeon Dr. Dean Nakamura, ICU nurse Chris Isagawa [...]

January 1, 2010: Happy New Year

Wendy — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 23:00:52 +0000

From all of us at Roy Sakuma Ukulele Studios, we wish you love, joy, peace and hope. Happy New Year!

Happy Holidays!

Wendy — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 23:38:40 +0000

Looking back on 2009… Roy visits Mililani Elementary School. Student, Blake Urada, wins the “I Am What I Am” T-shirt. Super Keiki at Hawaii Theatre. Kathy with Super Keiki, waiting backstage at Hawaii Theatre. American Lung Association’s Breathe Concert at the Hawaii Theatre. Roy Sakuma Ukulele Studios at Paradise Optical’s Grand Opening. Paradise Optical opens [...]

November 15, 2009: Ala Moana Centerstage

Kathy — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:46:02 +0000

What a turnout of 200 children – full of energy, fun, and excited anticipation....

Rotary Meeting – November 7th

Kathy — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 00:51:08 +0000

As was expected, Roy, did a super job yesterday! I told him that he does well because he speaks from his heart . . . !