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Waimea Christmas Parade 2015

 

Come down to Waimea this Saturday, December 19th for the 21st annual "Waimea Lighted Christmas Parade".    The parade originates from Waimea Canyon School parking lot to Huakai Road.  The route continues down Waimea Canyon Drive to Kaumuali'i Highway, then turns onto Alawai Road to Waimea road, ending at Hofgaard Park (center of Waimea town, in front of First Hawaiian Bank).  After the parade, stay and enjoy live, staged music and entertainment  till 11:00pm 

This is a very popular community event, as will be evidenced by beach chairs, coolers, beach towels/mats, etc.  used to reserve viewing spots along the parade route.  Some of the items will even appear along the route as early as the night before the parade.   Mini parties (like tailgating) will be happening during the parade and continue on after the parade.  It is a very festive and happy time for  Kauai's western town of Waimea.   Drive carefully.  Live Aloha.

Date:  December 19, 2015, Saturday

Time:  6:00pm - 8pm parade,  8pm - 11pm  live music and entertainment

Where:  Waimea, Kauai

What:   Waimea Lighted Christmas Parade

TRAFFIC ADVISORY 

NOTE:  Waimea parade route roads will close shortly after 5pm and remain closed until about 8:30pm.  That means the  Waimea Bridge road will probably be blocked during that time. 

Kauai Holiday Craft Fair Schedule - 2015

 

  2015 Kauai Holiday Craft Fairs Schedule

November 7

• K.I.D.S. School Annual Craft Fair & Crnival, 8:30am to 3pm, On the beach in Kapaa (behind First Haw'n  Bank),  more info:  822-0047

November 14 

•  Holy Cross Annual Holiday Craft event, 7am to 12 noon, Holy Cross Church, Kalaheo

• Koloa Missionary Church 2nd Annual Craft event, 8am to 2pm, Koloa, more info:  742-6777, website:http://www.koloamc.org/

November 21 

•  Garden Island Artisan Fair, 9am to 3pm, Manokalanipo Park in Poipu, more info:  634-0243
• Kauai Island Crafters Fair, 8am to 2pm, Kauai Veterans Center, Lihue, more info:  635-4314
• Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School, 8:30am to 1:30pm, Lihue, more info:  645-0019 

November 28

• Kapaa Middle School PTSA 1st Annual Christmas Craft & Family Fun Fair, 9am to 4pm, Kapaa Beach Park, more info:  821-4470
• Women Artist of Kauai 7th Annual Holiday Fine Art Festival, 10am - 3pm, Hanapepe United Church of Christ, more info:  631-9173, website:  www.womenartistsofkauai.blogspot.com

December 4

• Christmas Craft Fair & Lights on Rice Christmas parade, 10am - 8pm, Kauai Museum & Rice St. Lihue, more info:  245-6931, website:  http://www.kauaimuseum.org/kauai-events/upcoming-events

December 5

• All Saint's Church Annual Holiday Craft Fair, 9am - 2pm, 4-1051 Kuhio Hwy, Kapaa

December 12

• Koloa Elementary Silent Auction, Craft Fair & Pancake Breakfast, 8am - 12noon, Koloa Elementary School grounds, more info:  268-5756
• Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School, 8:30am to 1:30pm, Lihue, more info:  645-0019 

Kauai Marathon - Traffic Advisory for September 6, 2015, Sunday

2015 Kauai Marathon and Half Marathon Traffic Advisory

The Kauai Marathon race organizers are gearing up for the 2015 Kauai Marathon on Sunday, September 6, 2015. The race begins at 6:00 am and while traffic will flow in and around the Koloa, Poipu, Lawai and Kalaheo areas, there will be some lane and road closures between 5:00 am and 2:30 pm.  To ensure the safety of both runners and drivers, please exercise caution and patience when driving on the Southside on Sunday. The Kauai Police Department (KPD) and Garden Island Security will monitor traffic flow throughout the course(s).
All times listed below are approximate.
Road Closures:

• Access into Koloa and Poipu will be limited to Koloa Rd and Omao Rd until 6:30am. From 6:30am until 8:00am, there will be no inbound traffic other than emergency vehicles into Koloa and Poipu. PLEASE PLAN AND SCHEDULE ACCORDINGLY.
• Poipu Road will be closed from Kapili Road to the Koloa Bypass, (Ala Kinoiki) from 5:30 am until 6:15 am. • Ho’onani Road will be closed from 5:00 am until 2:30 pm from Lawai Road to Kapili Road. Traffic will continue to flow in and out of the Sheraton Kauai Resort via Kapili Road.
• Koloa Road inbound lane from Highway 50 will be closed from 6:30 am until 1:30 pm. The outbound lane from Koloa Road to Highway 50 will also be closed during this time.
• Lauoho Road, Waha Road and Pu’u Roads will be closed to thru traffic from 7:15 am until 12:30 pm. All residents living in this area are advised to use extreme caution. • Omao Road from Highway 50 to Koloa Road will be closed to thru traffic from 6:30 am until 9:30 am. All residents living in this area are advised to use extreme caution.
• The Koloa Bypass, (Ala Kinoiki), will be closed from 6:00 am until 7:45 am.
• Maluhia Road both inbound and outbound to and from the Koloa Bypass through to Highway 50 will be closed to traffic from 6:00 am until 8:00 am. All traffic on Maluhia and the Koloa Bypass (Ala Kinoiki) will return to normal shortly before 8:00 am.

Partial Closures:

• Highway 50 from Maluhia west to Omao Road will be restricted to alternating one-way traffic in the mauka lane from 6:30 am until approximately 8:30 am. Traffic flow will be monitored by KPD at both Maluhia and Omao Roads.
• Papalina Road from Waha to Pu’u Road will be restricted to alternating one-way traffic in the mauka lane from 7:15 am until 12:00 pm. Traffic flow will be monitored by KPD at both ends.
• As runners retrace their steps via Papalina, Waha, Lauoho and Koloa Roads, the roads will re-open as indicated above once all of the runners have passed.
• Kukui’ula Bypass (Ala Kalanikaumaka) will be closed from 6:15 am until 2:00 pm. Outbound traffic from the Poipu roundabout to Koloa Road will remain open.
• The Poipu Roundabout will be heavily impacted and traffic will be slowed considerably from 6:45 am until 2:00 pm as runners enter the roundabout from Kukui’ula Bypass.
• Westbound Lawai Road and Spouting Horn traffic will be re-routed through The Shops at Kukui’ula.

In summary, traffic will flow in and out of all south shore regions, but it is recommended that travel in these areas on race day be limited from 5:00 am until 2:30 pm. For those visitors and residents needing to reach Lihue airport from the south or west side, please plan at least 1.5 to 2 hours travel time. For more information and course maps, please visit www.thekauaimarathon.com. For further information during race week (August 31-September 6), please call the race office at 808-240-6525.

Movie night at National Tropical Botanical Garden - September 6, 2015, Sunday, 5pm

 

National Tropical Botanical Garden event - Poipu, Kauai, Hawaii

Pre-Show Activities:

•  Walking tours to filming sites in Allerton Garden 
•  Meet a mermaid on the tour and photo opportunity 
•  VIP seating area for Kauai Marathon and half marathon participants that wear participant jersey or finishing medal
•  Mini chair massages 
•  Food, drinks, and movie snacks available for purchase
•  Admission: Suggested donation $10

• 5pm-6:30pm:   Shuttles depart from the South Shore Visitors Center
• Sundown (7pmish):   Movie starts
• 9:30pm:  Shuttles depart from garden after movie

Kauai Farm Fair Schedule - 2015

Kauai County Farm opens on August 13,  Thursday at 6pm.   See event schedule below:

Kauai Farm Fair Schedule 2015

Koloa Plantation Days - July 17 - 26, 2015

The 30th annual "KOLOA PLANTATION DAYS" festival starts this Friday, July 17, 2015.  See below for the schedule of events.  See you there!!

KoloaPlantationDays2015-EventSchedule

4th of July, 2015 - Kauai events

PMRF Independence Day Freedom Celebration
Date:  July 3, 2015,  Friday
Time:  5pm to 10pm
Where:  Pacific Missile Range, Barking Sands, Kauai, on the grounds of the Shenanigans restaurant.
Cost:  FREE
Entertainment:  Top 40 band Dishwall, Food booths, Game booths, Craft booths, Fireworks display
Reminders:  Event is on a naval base, so all vehicles will be subject to search.  No riding on pickup beds will be allowed.  Seatbelts must be worn by ALL passengers.  NO outside food or beverages, coolers, tents, pets, weapons (including knives) or personal fireworks will be allowed.  All backpacks are subject to search.

Kauai Hospice 26th Annual Concert in the Sky
Date: July 4, 2015, Saturday
Time:  4pm to 9:30pm
Where:  Vidinha Stadium Soccer Field
Cost:  $15, $7 (ages 6-12), Advance ticket sales at all Times/Big Save Market $10, $5(ages 6-12)
Entertainment:  Taiko Drummers, Not My First Rodeo Band, Henry Kapono, John Cruz & Brother Noland,  8:35pm FIREWORKS Display, Food booths, Game booths, Craft booths
No-Alcohol, Drug free event.
(This is a fundraiser for Kauai Hospice)

Kekaha Fourth of July Celebration Event
Date:  July 4, 2015, Saturday
Time:  4pm to 9:30pm
Where:  Kekaha town park
Cost:  FREE
Entertainment:  Cultural demonstrations, Food booths, Game booths, Craft booths, Keiki rides, Talent show,   FIREWORKS Display. Bring your own mat or chair.  No-Alcohol, Drug free event.
(This is a Kekaha community event)

Keiki Ukulele Contest - July 26, 2015, Sunday at Keoki's Paradise Restaurant

Poipu Beach - Movie in the Park, June 19, 2015, Friday, 8pm - FREE

Friday's movie at Poipu Beach Park is "Paddington".    This is a FREE event, sponsored by the Poipu Rotary and many other community organizations.

Date:  June 19, 2015, Friday
Time:  8pm
Cost:  FREE.
Add'l Info:   Bring beach towels, mat and low-lying beach chairs to sit on.

Kauai Okinawan Festival, May 8 & 9, 2015, Friday & Saturday

   2015 Kauai Okinawan Festival

Kauai sunset

Here is a FREE show....happening every day...the Kauai sunset! 

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!

Poipu Farmer's market on Wednesdays

Every Wednesday at "The Shops at Kukui'ula" in Poipu,

  on Ala Kalanikaumaka Rd, right before the roundabout.

 

Sample Kauai papayas....

 

The line is l-o-n-g for the "Right Slice" of pies... such as Mango Passionfruit,

 Chocolate Coconut Macaroon, Lilikoi Cheesecake,  Haupia/Purple Sweet Potato.....

And don't forget the "Monkeypod Jam" ....handcrafted tropical fruit preservers.  

The owner, Aletha, in her prior life, was my son's 4th grade teacher.

Poipu Real Estate listings: Condos, Vacant Land, Homes

Kanikapila..... at The Shops at Kukui'ula TONIGHT, Friday, 6:30-8:30pm

 

Enjoy local musicians scattered throughout the courtyard of  "The Shops at Kukui'ula" every Friday night, 6:30pm - 8:30pm.

Waimea Town Celebration, February 14- 21, 2015

 

 Enjoy a week long celebration of fun at the Waimea Town Celebration.  During February 14 - 21, Kauai's western most community will host events such as outrigger canoe races,  a kickball tournament,  ocean sports, traditional Hawaiian games, a film festival,  rodeo, softball tournament, basketball tournament, lei contest, ukulele contest, fun run, ice cream eating contest, silent auction and  lots and lots of hawaiian entertainment.

Here is the entertainment schedule for the weekend of Feb. 20-21, 2015

FRIDAY SCHEDULE, February 20, 2015
5:30 - 6:15 pm Joe Kaneholani & Anson Lardizabal
6:30 - 7:15 pm Nick Castillo
7:30 - 8:30 pm Leahi
8:45 - 9:45 pm Wally Rita & Los Kauaianos
10:00 - 11:30 pm Kolohe Kai

SATURDAY SCHEDULE, February 21, 2015
10:00 - 10:45 am Ryukyukoku Matsuri Daiko
11:00 - 11:45 am Shelly Koerte & Kawai Pascua
12:00 - 12:45 pm Lappertʻs Ice Cream Eating Contest
1:00 - 2:30 pm Scottyʻs Music ʻUkulele Contest
2:45 - 3:30 pm Rick Luwan & Company
3:45 - 4:30 pm Russell Wellington & Kahalau Leoiki
4:45 - 5:30 pm Halau Hula Na Lei Lanakila Oka Maluhia Ame Ka Haahaa O Niihau
Kumu Hula Hokuao Kaohelaulii and Ehulani Kanahele
5:45 - 6:30 pm Cruz Control
6:45 - 8:15 pm Penidean (former lead singer of Natural Vibes)
8:30 - 10:00 pm The Jimmy Weeks Project
10:15 - 11:45 pm Rebel Souljahs

See you at the 2015 Waimea Town Celebration !!

For more information, go to:  www.waimeatowncelebration.com