My parents, sister Lara and her boyfriend, and I participated in the mochi pounding and kadomatsu making at the Pearl City Urban Garden where my dad is a volunteer from 10:30 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. on December 27, 2009.
I went to Regina Toguchi’s surprise farewell party at Coconut Club in Aston Hotel from 5:00 P.M. to 6:20 P.M. on December 27, 2009. She is leaving her family’s company, Highway Inn to pursue other interests.

Regina Toguchi and Rep. Jon Riki Karamatsu at Regina's surprise farewell party at Coconut Club on December 27, 2009.
I attended the Adult Foster Homecare Association of Hawaii (AFHA) 11th Annual Holiday Banquet & Coronation of Ms. AFHA 2010-2011 at Pacific Beach Hotel from 6:30 P.M. to 11:00 P.M. on December 27, 2009.


