want to make a monk seal?

Storybook Theatre is having a workshop where master fabric artist Evelyn Roth will show you how to make your very own Hawaiian Monk Seal. There’s a reception for the artist on Saturday, May 9, 5:30-7:30 pm. The workshops are May 12-14 & May 19-21. Call 808-335-0712 for more information or email directory@storybook.org.  

Mother’s Day at the National Tropical Botanical Garden

We are blessed with so many wonders on Kauai. One great place to learn more about the plants of the island are our National Tropical Botanical Gardens (we have two on our island). This year, they are having a special open house just for Mother’s Day, so grab the kids, don’t forget mom & spend […]

A letter from a Surfing the Nations intern

Hi everyone, Today as I sat down to get all the last things done before leaving Kauai I was handed this note from one of the Surfing the Nations interns that has been staying at Makanalani. We know that lives have been changed here but this young adult put into words what so many have experienced!! […]

Island School Spring Concert April 22

What could be more glorious than children’s voices raised in song? Our very own Island School is having their 7th Annual Spring Concert on April 22 a6t 6:30 pm at Kauai Community College Performing Arts Center. The concert, titled Of Mouse and Music, showcases over 125 students singing beloved favorites and lesser-known gems from the Disney […]

All Saints Church in Kapaa Holds Free Concert April 18

Don’t miss this free concert of Kauai Island Singers Showcase. They will take you on the musical journey to the magical world of time and place. There will be eleven gifted singers; two extraordinary musicians —Hank Curtis on piano and Laine Griffith on sax, flute and clarinet. The concert starts at 7pm & is at […]

He Is Risen!

A glorious Easter to all from all of us at Makanalani. May your day be blessed & your life be fulfilling, in the spirit of Jesus Christ, Our Lord.

Easter Services on Kauai

Are you not sure where to go tomorrow for Easter Services. If you don’t have a regular church on Kauai, or are perhaps only visiting our beautiful island, we can recommend this services for you: Calvary Chapel North Shore Kilauea Theater, 2484 Keneke Street, Kilauea calvarychapelnorthshore.com Easter Sunday Service 6:30 am April 5, 2015 Kilauea […]

Easter Musings

Leading up to the glorious day of Easter, we thought that we could post a few relevant passages. What could it have been like to open the tomb of Jesus & find it empty? What would your thoughts have been if you were a follower of the messiah in those days? The classic & perhaps […]