Makanalani Blog

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.

This Spring we hosted 9th graders from Oahu, Kauai, Maui & the Big Island with help from our friends at Young Life. We had beach days, hikes & lots of other activities. They are a wonderful group that we always very much enjoy hosting. We look forward every year to a new group of 9th

Ok we admit it a Triathlon sounds like something you’d need to train a while for, but have you ever heard of a sprint triathlon? A sprint triathlon is a short distance triathlon still composing of a run, bike ride and swim, but ideal for those competitors who are new to the sport. PMRF –

Everybody loves a carnival, even better when it’s for a good cause. Did you know that the St. Theresa School Carnival is their biggest fundraiser of the year? And it’s so big they’re running it over two nights! You can join in with the fun on Friday and Saturday, April 21-22, from 6:00 to 11:00

Would you like to attend a free outdoor concert, given by some of our amazing island keiki? It sounds too good to be true right? Well you’re in luck because Stevenson Middle School and Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School have teamed up to provide us all with a free joint concert at Kukui Grove Shopping Center

One of the island blessings that our keiki might appreciate a little more than us adults is the ability to play outside under God’s glorious sunshine all day. And when you involve an Easter egg hunt and the chance to get wet and slide! Well that sounds tempting to all of us! Slide n’ Glide

Now the nights are warmer Anaina Hou Community Park have brought back their popular Free movie night. Happening on the first Friday of the month through October. The movies are shown on the lawn, and they suggest you bring a blanket or beach chair to make yourselves cozy. The Anaina Hou cafe will be opening