The last night of the annual Obon Festival on Kauai was a beautiful Toro Nagashi ceremony Sunday evening, August 6th at Kukuiula Small Boat Harbor. The traditional Japanese ceremony was presided over by Reverend Kosen Ishikawa from the Buddhist Koloa Jodo Mission. Toro means lantern in Japanese and "nagashi" means flowing. Toro Nagashi is … [Read more...]
Kauai Humane Society Paws for Celebration 2015
It was a beautiful night at the Sheraton on May 16th. A gentle breeze and the beach just behind the stage made a lovely setting. It was a nice opportunity to catch up with friends and meet new people as well. Some of the auction items were very clever and effective such as this one to put a section of the … [Read more...]
Kauai County Farm Fair Rocks
The annual Kauai County Farm Bureau Fair in August begins at 6pm Thursday and Friday. On Saturday and Sunday, the Fair begins at noon. Please note that on Sunday, the last day of the fair some sections close late afternoon but the carnival is open until 11pm. Last night, my husband, Ray Gordon and my good friend, Jai Roberts had a great time. … [Read more...]
Family Fun Run Koloa Plantation Days 2014 July27
Photos and Race Results 2014 Family Fun Run Update All photos by Ray Gordon The annual Family Fun Run as part of the Koloa Plantation Days is hosted by the Kukui'ula Outrigger Canoe Club. This … [Read more...]
Best Places to Celebrate New Years Eve on Kauai
Looking for where to celebrate New Years Eve on Kauai? First, congratulations for being on Kauai for New Years Eve. Whether you are a resident or a visitor, you probably know you are on the best place on earth. Here are some good choices for you. Please feel free to add information in the comments. Consumer fireworks are still permitted in … [Read more...]
Kauai Marathon 2012
Joe Sylvester captured the news and important facts about the Kauai Marathon 2012. He arrived very early in the morning to get the key video of the race start and photos of the winners at the finish line. I arrived after playing tennis but it was still quite a show at the finish line. The wonderful Ron Wiley was calling the name, city and run … [Read more...]
Independence Day Fun on Kauai
Each year the Navy throws a party shortly before July 4th with music and fireworks at the Pacific Missile Range Facility. Approximately 9,000 guests attended the July 3rd 2012 event. There were also many cars parked along the beaches leading to the base. We brought beach chairs and enjoyed the fireworks on the beach. There was music before and … [Read more...]
Paddlers Pot Luck BBQ Kukuiula Harbor Jan 28
You don't want to miss a Kukui'ula Outrigger Club BBQ party. If you are considering taking up paddling, this is your chance to come out and meet us. To see the kind of fun we have, see the photos at the end of this article from our July 4th BBQ. Kukuiula Outrigger Canoe Club is starting up the 2012 season and recruiting new paddlers! All … [Read more...]
Women Artists of Kauai Holiday Fundraiser
Kauai is a beautiful inspiration for every kind of art. What: Third Annual Holiday Fine Art Festival featuring original paintings, photography, pottery, sculpture, mixed media and more. Traditional, soulful, Hawaiian music will be played by Mahealani, and soothing guitar music will be provided by Dr. Matthew Miller. The HUCC Lanai Cafe … [Read more...]
Women Helping Women Meet and Mingle October 12
Courage Group is pleased to sponsor Women Empowering Women (WEW) Meet and Mingle October 12. As is evident from my website It's Different For Girls, I have long been a proponent of empowering women. WEW brings together women on Kauai so that they can grow their businesses through networking events. The atmosphere is relaxed, making it … [Read more...]
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