What's happening in Poipu in October 2018?

• October 20, 2018,  Saturday, Flavors of Kukui'ula: Barktoberfest,  The Shops at Kukui'ula,   Poipu, 5:30pm - 8:30pm, Cost:  $10 entry fee dog costume contest

• October 20, 2018, Saturday, Movie Night at the Gardens, movie:  Coco, National Tropical Botanical Gardens,  4425 Lawai Rd, Poipu,  5pm doors open, movie starts at sunset,  Cost:  Free

• October 26, 2018, Friday,  Ohana Movie Night:  Disney Pixar's Coco,  The Shops at Kukui'ula, Poipu,  6:30pm - 8:30pm,  Cost: Free

• October 27, 2018, Saturday,  BONE Thugs-N-Harmony,  Poipu Beach Athletic Club, 2290 Poipu Rd, 5:00pm - 10:00pm,  Cost:  $39.50 Reg, $79.50 VIP Lanai, $125.00 VIP Meet & Greet 

• October 31, Wednesday,  Trick or Treat, The Shops at Kukui'ula, Poipu, 6pm,   Cost:  Free for keiki

Weekly Southshore events:

• Mondays,  KOLOA SUNSHINE MARKET at  Koloa Ball Park, noon
• Wednesdays,  KAUAI CULINARY MARKET at  The Shops at Kukui'ula,  3:30pm - 6:00pm
• Fridays,  COMMUNITY MARKET at Warehouse 3540, 10am - 2pm
• Saturdays,  CORY MIRA live music at Keoki's Restaurant,  Bamboo Bar, 8pm - 10pm 

Other Kauai events:

• October 19, 2018, Friday, 2018 Kauai Grown Wholesale Product Show, Kauai War Memorial Convention Hall, Lihue, 11:00am - 2:00pm

• October 19 & 20, 2018, Friday & Saturday, 4th Annual Kauai Chocolate & Coffee Festival, Grandma's Cafe, Hanapepe Town, Fri: 5pm - 9pm, Sat: 10am-4pm,   Cost:  $15 online, $20 at the door

• October 20, 2018, Saturday, NPC Kauai Cup BodyBuilding Figure Physique Bikini Championships,  Kauai Ballroom Kauai Marriott Resort, Lihue,   5:00pm - 10:00pm,          Cost: $40 General admission,  $50 VIP Seating

• October 21, 2018,  Sunday, 2018 Kauai Harvest Festival  (pumpkin giveaway), Waimea Canyon Park, Waimea, 11:00am - 4:00pm, Cost:  Free to public

• October 27, 2018,  Saturday,  Kauai Men's Conference  (Kauai Fatherhood Council), Smith's Tropical Paradise, Kapaa, 8:00am - 2:00pm, 

• October 27, 2018, Saturday,  Ho'ike 2018 Halau Ka Lei Mokihana o Leina'ala, Kauai War Memorial Convention Hall, Lihue,  6pm, Cost:  $30 presale, $35 at the door,  

• October 27 & 28, 2018, Saturday & Sunday,  Halau Ka Lei Mokihana o Leina'ala Craft Fair, Kauai War Memorial Convention Hall, Lihue, Sat: noon - 9pm, Sun: 9am - 4pm 

What's happening in Poipu in August 2018?

• August 11, 2018, Saturday,  Second Saturday, Warehouse 3540, Lawai, 6pm - 9pm

• August 25, 2018, Saturday, "Movie Night at the Gardens",  movie is "Coco" hosted by NTBG,  at the South Shore Visitors Center (across Spouting Horn), 6:00pm - 9:00pm,  Cost: donation

Weekly Southshore events:

• Mondays,  KOLOA SUNSHINE MARKET at  Koloa Ball Park, noon
• Wednesdays,  KAUAI CULINARY MARKET at  The Shops at Kukui'ula,  3:30pm - 6:00pm
• Fridays,  COMMUNITY MARKET at Warehouse 3540, 10am - 2pm
• Saturdays,  CORY MIRA live music at Keoki's Restaurant,  Bamboo Bar, 8pm - 10pm 

Other Kauai events:

• August 4-5, 2018, Saturday & Sunday,  Heiva Kauai 2018,  Kapaa Beach Park,   12:00pm - 11:30pm,  Cost: Open to Public

• August 5, 2018,  Sunday,  Sandy G Golf Tournament, sponsored by YWCA of Kauai,   Ocean Course, Hokuala, Lihue, 6:30am - 1:00pm, Cost:  $120/person

• August 5, 2018,  Sunday,  Battle of the Food Trucks,   Kauai Veterans Center, Lihue, 5:00pm - 8:00pm, 

• August 11, 2018. Primary Election....   don't forget to VOTE!

• August 16 - 19, 2018,  Thursday - Sunday,  Kauai County Farm Bureau Fair, Vidinha Stadium in Lihue,  6:00pm - 11:00pm nightly, Cost: $5 adult, $4 65yrs+, $2 keiki(4-12), free keiki (3 and under)

Celebrate the New Year 2018 at Poipu Beach Park...

December 31, 2017, Sunday:

Grab your lawn chairs and blankets and join us for the annual New Year's Eve Fireworks celebration on Poipu Beach. We will be showing a family-friendly movie on the big outdoor screen followed by the fireworks show. The spectacular fireworks display will begin at 8:15pm sharp. Food trucks will be lined up to keep bellies happy.

8:15pm  Fireworks

This FREE event is hosted by the Poipu Beach Resort Association.

Koloa Plantation Days - Schedule of Events, July 21 - 30, 2017

KoloaPlantationDays2017-EventSchedule by kauaisky on Scribd

Click on following link for road closure map for Saturday, July 29, 2017 parade. Road closure map for Saturday's parade

Poipu Food and Wine Festival, November 2-6, 2016

• Nov. 2, Wednesday:  Kauai Culinary Market  3:30pm to 6:00pm

• Nov. 3, Thursday:  In The Kitchen  ($50/person)
• 10:00am - 11:00am, Poultry Class at Eating House 1849
• Noon,  Kauai Specialty Ingredients at Merriman's Fish House
• 4:00pm, Guacamole & Cevich Class at Tortilla Republic

• Nov.4, Friday:  Flavors of Kukui'ula 5:30 - 8:30pm
• Street-food style with outdoor beer/wine gardens, local musicians

• Nov. 5, Saturday: Sip & Shop, 6:00pm to 8:00pm
• Purchase a commemorative Poipu Food & Wine Festival glass for $25 and enjoy complimentary pours from several vendors located in the Palm Court.

• Nov. 6, Sunday:  Let's Do Brunch, 8:00am to 10:30am ($75/person or VIP $$)    Fundraiser for Kauai Community College Culinary Arts Program.

For more info:  www.poipufoodandwinefestival.com

Koloa Plantation Days Celebration, July 22 - July 31, 2016

Celebrating 31 years of Koloa Plantation Days festivities on the island of Kauai. July 22, 2016 starts the week long festivities that commemorate the sugar industry and culture of Koloa town. Activities include a parade and park celebration, food booths, crafts, rodeo, movies in the park, historic trail walk, sunset ho'olaulea, miniature golf tournament, culinary market, polynesian revue, ukulele contest, family fun/run walk, and much more. See the Schedule of Events below:

Koloa Plantation Days 2016 Event Schedule by kauaisky on Scribd

Kiahuna Golf Friday Skins Game

Those of you who know me know I love to golf, almost as much as I love real estate (lol).  But what I really love is some nice friendly competition to go along with it. The Kiahuna Golf Club has a skins game that involves  monies to be won along with a stay at Koloa Landing, an excellent spot on the South shore!

Here I am putting a little money where my mouth is.

Golf Boys

What it also showcases is some of the amazing new developments in that area, with the residential properties at Kiahuna and Poipu Beach estates and my personal favorite Pili Mai, which sits just at the edge of the course! Now I know what your thinking, and the answer is yes, I can expense our "meeting" on the golf course if we talk about real estate LOL Hey! Isn't that just the name of the game!  :)






Here's a little sample of the kind of fun, and exciting times that we have on Friday at this beautiful course.

Eagle baby!

OPEN HOUSE TODAY, April 8, Friday, 1:00-5:00pm at Kuhio Shores #414

Front row seats to the Poipu coastline. Watch turtles, whales, surfers....from your lanai.

Poipu Oceanfront 2 bedroom 2 bath top floor penthouse condo.

Botanical Illustration Workshop - National Tropical Botanical Garden - March 2016

Learn Botanical Illustration in March

Special Announcement, 12/14/2015

Botanical Illustration Intensive Workshop
Kalāheo, Kaua‘i, Hawai‘i
March 2016
by Botanical Artist Wendy Hollender

WENDY HOLLENDER is a botanical artist, illustrator, author, and instructor. Hollender’s illustrations have been published in such publications as The New York Times, O - the Oprah Magazine, Real Simple, Good Housekeeping, and Sunset magazine.

Wendy will return to National Tropical Botanical Garden headquarters campus to lead workshops in the art of botanical illustration, using NTBG’s living collections and other resources.

This has been a sell-out year after year,
so don’t delay registering.
Space is limited

Special for Existing NTBG Members: 10%-off workshop fee
Get your member discount code at
members@ntbg.org
before registering.

Three-week workshop: March 6 - 25
Two-week workshop: March 6 - March 18
One-week workshops offered: March 6 - 10 (recommended for beginners) or March 21-24 (recommended for advanced)

For More Details and to Register for Workshop, go to:
Botanical Illustration Intensive Workshop - 2016

Botanical Art featured on this page:
Artocarpus altilis (breadfruit) by Wendy Hollender

Kauai real estate stats 2005 - 2014

Longs Drugs store opens in Poipu, October, 4, Sunday

The Shops at Kukui'ula will welcome another store to their growing establishment.

 

GRAND OPENING, Sunday, Oct 4, 2015,  7am

Longs Drugs will open it's doors this Sunday, October 4, 2015 at 7am.   This will be the 4th Longs Drugs store on the island and the first on the southside of Kauai. Additional Longs Drugs locations can be found in  Lihue (central), Waipouli (east) and Eleele (west).


Store hours are 7am to 10pm daily. 

County of Kauai General Plan mtg - Koloa Neighborhood Center, May 15, 2015 - Friday, 5-7pm

Reminder: Join us in May for the GP Community Meetings!

The General Plan Update process kicks off with a series of six community events island wide in May 2015.

What will these events include?  Some information, of course.  You’ll learn about the General Plan update process and what to expect, meet the project team, and hear some interesting facts and figures.

But most of all these events are about YOU.  No one knows your community like you and your neighbors, and we need to hear your hopes and dreams, realities and challenges.

Together, we can craft and implement a shared vision for Kaua‘i’s future.  Let’s Plan Kaua‘i Kākou!

Here’s the Schedule:

Week 1
Thursday, May 14	Waimea Neighborhood Center	5-7 pm
Friday, May 15	Kōloa Neighborhood Center	5-7 pm
Saturday, May 16	Līhu‘e Civic Center Planning Commission Room	9:30-11:30 am
Week 2
Thursday, May 21	Kapa‘a Neighborhood Center	5-7 pm
Friday, May 22	Hanapēpē Neighborhood Center	5-7 pm
Saturday, May 23	Kīlauea Neighborhood Center	9:30-11:30 am

Longs Drugs opening in Poipu

Longs Drugs store is projected to open in mid October 2015 at The Shops at Kukui'ula.  Other corporate businessess are making it's way to the south shore of Kauai. 

• Sueoka's in Koloa town will eventually operate under the ownership of ABC stores.
• Menehune Mart in Lawai has turned over it's operations to 7 Eleven.

Many mom and pop stores on Kauai are obviously not interested or unable to proceed forward into Kauai's future.   How and will that change the character of the island?

Flavors of Kukuiula - March 20, 2015

FlavorsOfKukuiula March2015

 FLAVORS OF KUKUI’ULA

FRIDAY, MARCH 20TH 5:00PM – 8:30PM

Kauai's favorite "pau hana" party is back! This season’s Flavors of Kukui’ula event celebrates the rhythm of Spring with live music by the seven piece Latin sensation Rumba De Fuego, plus Hawaiian contemporary music and other favorites by Pono Breez, Pure Harmony and Sean Pulawa and friends.

Enjoy music throughout the shopping center in three performance areas between 5:00pm and 8:00pm, along with culinary treats served “street food style”, shopping specials, and outdoor beer & wine gardens. 

Featured Menu of Flavors ($5-8 snacks, prepared “street food” style):

• Eating House 1849 by Roy Yamaguchi: "Canton Style" Pancit Noodles with Crispy Pork Belly  
• Josselin’s Tapas Bar & Grill: Seafood Paella
• Tortilla Republic: BBQ Pork Verde Tacos and Mexican Brussel Sprouts  
• Dolphin Restaurant, Sushi Lounge & Fish House:  Poke Bowls
• Merriman’s Fish House: “Bag o’ Treats” Fresh Malasadas
• Uncle’s Shave Ice: introducing Honey Toast
• Savage Shrimp: Garlic Shrimp
• Living Foods Gourmet Market & Café: Wine tasting and Fresh Grilled Chicken & Sausage Skewers
• Lappert’s Hawaii: Discover the latest flavors

Outdoor Wine Gardens: Guests may enjoy tasting at Living Foods, an outdoor Sangria bar by Josselin’s Tapas Bar & Grill, Hawaiian Martini cocktails by Eating House 1849, fresh island Margaritas under the Monkeypod tree by Tortilla Republic, and a Beer & Wine Garden in the Palm Court by Merriman’s.

Spring Fashion, Boutiques and Galleries:  Don’t miss one-night-only specials and promotions by Tommy Bahama, Poipu Surf, Mahina, Quiksilver, Malie Organics, Martin & MacArthur, Palms Gallery, RED KOI Collection, Scott Hanft Photography, Ocean Jewelry & Gifts, aFeinberg Gallery, Blue Ginger and more!

Happening this Saturday, Nov 8, FREE Homeowner Workshop, 9-11am

Hawaii Life Real Estate Brokerage opens Poipu office

Come visit me at the new Hawaii Life Real Estate Brokerage office in Poipu.  Located at the  Kukuiula Shopping Village aka Shops at Kukui'ula.  My office hours are:

• MONDAYS, 1-5pm
• WEDNESDAYS, 9am-1pm
• or call me to meet you there, cell: 808-639-2263

Our office is located on the ground floor, mauka side...across from Living Foods.

Koloa Landing, Poipu Luxury Condos, Scheduled for Phase III Expansion | Hawaii Life

Find out what's happening at Koloa Landing.....



Koloa Landing, Poipu Luxury Condos, Scheduled for Phase III Expansion | Hawaii Life

Movies In the Park at POIPU BEACH PARK-Summer 2014 Schedule

Photo credit:  Poipu Rotary 

JUNE 20, 2014, Friday - 8pm,   Lilo and Stitch

JULY 18, 2014, Friday - 8pm,  Spy Kids

AUGUST 15, 2014, Friday - 8pm,  Despicable Me 2

Bring your beach chairs (low) or beach mats and come on down to Poipu Beach Park for FREE family movies.   Food vendors  and other concessions booths will also be there to make this a fun summer event.

Thank you  Poipu Rotary for helping to sponsor this event. 

Christmas Dinner delivery to your Poipu door!

Spend the day at the beach and then have a Prime Rib dinner with all the fixings delivered to your door on Christmas Day!

National Tropical Botanical Garden - Dec 1 Sunday event -Craft Fair & Entertainment

Sunshine, slippahs, and Santa’ on December 1

Press Release, 11/20/2013

NTBG’s 10th Annual Christmas in the Garden Craft Fair

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Po‘ipū, Kaua‘i (November 20, 2013) — No heavy winter coats or jostling through crowded department stores here! Only on the Garden Isle does Christmas shopping mean a “slippah-footed” stroll through a tropical garden. Lucky you live Kaua‘i where you can start the holiday season with a fun and relaxing day at the National Tropical Botanical Garden’s Christmas in the Garden holiday craft fair on Sunday, December 1 from 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Located on the sprawling grounds of NTBG’s Southshore Visitors Center in Po‘ipū, across from Spouting Horn, this ever-popular craft fair is known for its beautiful garden setting and wide selection of locally made and imported gifts.

This 10th annual Christmas in the Garden brings together about 40 of the island’s most exciting crafters, artists, vendors, performers, and casual dining options. Shop for Kaua‘i Made original products from Aunty Lilikoi, Salty Wahine, Shinil Candle & Soap, Hawaiian Organic Noni, Nui Fashions, and many others. In addition to clothing, jewelry, art, handmade quilts, and countless other crafts, Christmas in the Garden will be selling live plants and fresh tropical flowers.

Spread out across the shady meadow of the Southshore Visitors center will be keiki fun stations where children can enjoy arts and crafts, games, puppet shows, and a workshop by local artist Patrick Ching. As you “browse, graze, and shop” in the shade of monkey pod trees, take in the entertainment: Ka Lei Mokihana O Leina‘ala Pavao-Jardin hula (10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.), Kamaka Fernandez’s contemporary Hawaiian music (11:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.), and Renee Janton with her Harp ‘Ohana (1:15 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.). From 3 p.m. – 3:45 p.m., the Sunshine Express, Kalāheo’s keiki Christmas choir, will be performing.

As you wander through the garden taking in the sunshine and an ocean view, pause for lunch from Yanagi Sushi, the Kaua‘i Food Truck, and enjoy snacks and drinks from Kaua‘i Coffee and other vendors. NTBG also asks that everyone bring at least one non-perishable or canned food item as a donation for the Hawai‘i Food Bank.

For more information on Christmas in the Garden, call (808) 742-2433.

National Tropical Botanical Garden is dedicated to saving plants, saving people. The not-for-profit, non-governmental institution has nearly 2,000 acres of gardens and preserves in Hawai‘i and Florida. Its mission is to enrich life through discovery, scientific research, conservation, and education by perpetuating the survival of plants, ecosystems, and cultural knowledge of tropical regions. NTBG is supported primarily through donations and grants.

---
Event contact: NTBG Southshore Visitors Center (808) 742-2433 or Gwen Silva, vcevents@ntbg.org

Media contact: Janet L. Leopold, administration@ntbg.org, (808) 332-7324, ext. 213 or Jon Letman, jletman@ntbg.org, at NTBG Headquarters