Calling All Spellers 60 and Older! The Fourth Annual Kiwanis Kupuna Spelling Bee Is Here
July 2, 2025 | Views: 407
The Fourth Annual Kiwanis Kupuna Spelling Bee is back and ready to celebrate the spelling talents of Hawaii’s kupuna! Open to all Hawai‘i residents aged 60 and older, this exciting event invites participants to take part in preliminary competitions held across the islands, with top spellers advancing to the statewide finals.
Preliminary Competitions by Island
Hawaii Island
- East Hawai‘i Preliminary
📅 Saturday, August 23, 2025 | 🕘 9:00 AM
📍 Hawai‘i Island Adult Care
🗓 Registration Deadline: August 16, 2025 at 11:59 PM
- West Hawai‘i Preliminary
Details coming soon!
🗓 Registration Deadline: August 16, 2025 at 11:59 PM
Kauai
- Kauai Preliminary
📅 Saturday, August 30, 2025 | 🕘 9:00 AM
📍 Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School Cafeteria
🗓 Registration Deadline: August 16, 2025 at 11:59 PM
Oahu
- Honolulu Preliminary
📅 Saturday, August 16, 2025 | 🕘 9:00 AM
📍 Maryknoll School
🗓 Registration Deadline: August 8, 2025 at 11:59 PM
- Aiea Preliminary
📅 Sunday, August 24, 2025 | 🕤 9:30 AM
📍 ‘Aiea Public Library
🗓 Registration Deadline: August 17, 2025 at 11:59 PM
- Kaneohe Preliminary
📅 Saturday, August 23, 2025 | 🕐 1:00 PM
📍 Windward Community College
🗓 Registration Deadline: August 16, 2025 at 11:59 PM
Maui
- Maui Preliminary
📅 Saturday, September 6, 2025 | 🕘 9:00 AM
📍 Wailuku Hongwanji Mission Social Hall
🗓 Registration Deadline: August 30, 2025 at 11:59 PM
Spelling Bee Finals
The top two winners from each preliminary event will advance to the 2025 Kiwanis Kupuna Spelling Bee Finals, held on:
📅 Saturday, September 20, 2025 | 🕐 1:00 PM
📍 Kuakini Medical Center
Prizes
The grand prize winner will receive:
✈️ Two round-trip tickets on Alaska Airlines
🏨 A 4-night stay at the California Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas
How to Register
Registration is $35 and open to all Hawai‘i residents aged 60 and older.
Visit the official website to sign up and learn more: www.kupunaspellingbee.com
Don’t miss this chance to showcase your spelling skills, meet fellow kupuna, and have fun in a spirited competition!
