Makanalani Blog

Thursday, May 4th is the National Day of Prayer, and you can join in this prayerful celebration on Kauai. This event brings together over 15 representatives from different spiritual beliefs and religions to pray for peace, justice, and guidance for all people of the world. Kauai faith groups will be meeting at the County of […]

We just wanted to take a moment to wish you all a happy spring. May is a glorious time when life is bursting all over the island, not just here on the farm. The first hint of summer is on its way and the days grow ever longer. Enjoy this beautiful time of year, with

Bodacious Women for Christ is the catchy title of Re-Source for Christian Spirituality and the Women’s Board of Missions next gathering on Saturday, May 13th from 8:30-11:30 am at Lihue United Parish Hall. If you’re interested in missionary work they will be discussing two new ones: Pu’a Foundation for incarnated women and Hui Ho’omalu foster

Have you ever made a lei, or wanted to? Or maybe you’re just an admirer of these beautiful traditional creations. One of Kauai’s best loved events is coming up, the 37th Annual May Day Lei Contest is on Monday, May 1st, from 11am to 4 pm at the Kauai Marriott in Lihue. You can enter

A day out for animal lovers! Kauai Animal Education Center who provide education for kids through animal interaction are having a benefit on Saturday, April 29th, from 9am to 4 pm at Kapaa Beach Park. Proceeds are for the continuing building efforts of KAEC, a non profit organization. Bring along your pets as animal lovers

Hawaii State Public Library System and Honolulu Theatre for Youth presents Home. An age appropriate performance exploring what is a home, and what happens when you do not have one? In this performance two charming characters wrestle to create their own homes before realizing one of the great pleasure of having a home is sharing

We talk a lot about volunteers and volunteering for things, but really isn’t volunteering just another way of giving charity in that it’s your often precious time that’s being donated? Coming up is Kauai Volunteer Week, 7 days of service in our island’s 7 mokus! These events range from sprucing up school gardens in Kekaha

Have you heard of the KekuaAloha Foundation? This faith based non profit’s mission statement is, “The purpose of KekuaAloha Foundation is to promote healthy living by bringing families and communities together in a fun, active, and loving environment. We stand on FAITH, believe in HOPE and share in LOVE.” And on Saturday, April 22nd, from

God commands us to keep and care for the earth and what better way to show our thanks and praise for His most glorious creation than by helping to keep it beautiful for future generations. Here’s where we can all help. Saturday, April 22nd is Earth Day and here on Kauai that means The Kamalani

He is risen! We wish you & yours the very best on this glorious Easter day. We hope you find all your eggs & enjoy this special time with your family & friends. Spring is such a beautiful season, made all the better through through our love of Christ.