October 2016

God is always with us, but there are times in life when his love and presence is felt more strongly. Norma Ching, mother of artist Patrick Ching has, through personal experience, felt this and published a book of divinely inspired poems illustrated with Patrick’s paintings to share with us all. While it’s early for Christmas […]

The Christmas season brings many joys and one we particularly enjoy is all the upcoming craft fairs to look forward to. As well as being a wonderful place to buy gifts, it’s a great way to help others too. Either by supporting them with your purchases or by purchasing gifts for them. Many also have

Hibiscus are everywhere here on Kauai, wherever you go you are sure to see these bright flowers. Their glorious colors a reminder of the beauty of creation, and our Lord who loves us so much that he created this beautiful earth for us. But did you know that Hawaii’s state flower is the yellow Hibiscus,

One of the many things we love about the Fall season here at Makanalani are the Fall Festivals it brings. This abundant time of year is celebrated in many ways, but we’re especially looking forward to Kauai Christian Academy’s 16th Annual Fall Festival. Held on the Campus grounds this 2 day event promises family fun

Have you ever thought about taking lessons in any of these? We are blessed to be living here in beautiful Kauai, not only beautiful in nature, but also in it’s rich history, including dance. Kumu Hula (which means ‘master teacher of Hawaiian dances’) Leilani Low the daughter of famous musician Larry Rivera, is offering lessons

Sadly we can’t all stay children forever, but we can certainly indulge our playful side at times like here during National Make a Difference Day. It is on Saturday, October 22nd from 7:30am-Noon. On this community workday we are all invited to join in and help care for the amazing Kamalani Play Bridge. If you

Do you, or anyone you know have difficulties getting into and enjoying the sea? If so, we’d like to introduce you to KORE. KORE stands for Kauai Ocean Recreation Experience, and is a group of highly dedicated, skilled, and trained volunteers who spend one Saturday a month assisting people of all ages, shapes, sizes, and

Our friends at the Storybook Theatre invite you all to Princess Victoria Ka’iulani’s birthday party on Saturday October 15th, from 11am-4 pm. We are lucky to have 10 year old Sami Lin Kihenepualehuamakanoe Ofisa portraying Hawaiian Princess Victoria Ka’iulani (1875-1899) at this years fest. She will lead the children’s parade at 11am on horseback, and

Have you heard of a canoe plant festival before? Well neither had we. But it’s part of our fascinating history here on Kauai. Canoe plants are plants that were transported by the ancient Polynesians in their canoes to other Pacific islands. We can only imagine the joys that these ancient navigators felt upon first seeing

Do your kids enjoy learning about the ocean? While we are blessed to be surrounded by the sea, its depths are a little more of a mystery completely known only to our creator. That’s why we love this marine mammal tour. Kids are encouraged to learn about our fellow creatures with these fun and huge