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Kauai Bon Festival Toro Nagashi Lantern Ceremony

August 7, 2017 By Linda Sherman 2 Comments

toro nagashi ready to go to Kauai sea photo by Ray Gordon

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...] about Kauai Bon Festival Toro Nagashi Lantern Ceremony

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Kauai Humane Society Paws for Celebration 2015

May 18, 2015 By Our Best of Kauai Leave a Comment

Ray Gordon photo of Makana Music at Kauai Humane Society Paws for Celebration

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...] about Kauai Humane Society Paws for Celebration 2015

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Family Fun Run Koloa Plantation Days 2014 July27

July 18, 2014 By Our Best of Kauai Leave a Comment

Tom Biehn first in his 5K category with dog Koko photo by Ray Gordon Family Fun Run Koloa Plantation Days

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...] about Family Fun Run Koloa Plantation Days 2014 July27

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Kauai Paddlefest 2013 Photos and Results

July 8, 2013 By Linda Sherman Leave a Comment

Paddle Fest Art Shot by Ray Gordon featured

Paddle Fest Kauai is an annual summer event bringing together paddlers on 6 man outrigger canoes (OC-6), 1 man outrigger canoes (OC-1) Stand Up Paddlers (SUP) and even a 4-man outrigger canoe. Outrigger canoe clubs and individual paddlers come from all over Kauai to compete. The host of this event is the Kukui'ula Outrigger Canoe Club providing … [Read more...] about Kauai Paddlefest 2013 Photos and Results

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Best Places to Celebrate New Years Eve on Kauai

December 30, 2012 By Linda Sherman Leave a Comment

Arial Luminary Kauai note these are no longer legal photo by Linda Sherman

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...] about Best Places to Celebrate New Years Eve on Kauai

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Kauai Marathon 2012

September 2, 2012 By Linda Sherman 3 Comments

Kapaa High School Cheerleaders 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...] about Kauai Marathon 2012

Filed Under: Events, Running Tagged With: Kauai event, marathon, running

Paddlers Pot Luck BBQ Kukuiula Harbor Jan 28

January 25, 2012 By Linda Sherman 2 Comments

Kukuiula Outrigger Logo

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...] about Paddlers Pot Luck BBQ Kukuiula Harbor Jan 28

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