Makanalani Blog

And how will you be celebrating? Whether it’s a home made gift, or a romantic stroll on the beach, Valentine’s Day is a day to celebrate love in any way you wish. And while no love can compare to that of our Heavenly Father we thought you might be interested in some of these Valentine’s […]

Sewing is one of those basic skills that we tend to take for granted, it seems there is always someone who has the skills to be able to patch your jeans, or put a button on your aloha shirt. But is that person you? And if not would you like it to be? It can

Do you like Hula? This traditional dance consists of six basic steps, undulating hips and gestures that symbolize or imitate historical or mythological subjects and natural phenomena. Here on Kauai we are blessed to have many talented performers, who put on wonderful shows for us all to enjoy. One of which is coming up soon

If so you’re in luck. Wilcox Medical Center is offering its “A Healthier You” program to all, and it’s FREE! So if you found yourself loosening the cord on your board shorts after all the delicious and ono treats of the Christmas season and want to drop a few pounds, or if you’d just like

… and that’s God’s love for us. We understand that change can be hard, and sometimes life seems to not make as much sense as we’d wish. We often find ourselves wondering how such and such could have happened, or why? But no matter what we have faith and trust in God, and the knowledge

We know we are! This event sounds a lot of fun, and one that we can learn a lot from too! This year the theme will explore the Hawaiian Culture Health and Healing Practices of Aloha, La’au Lapa’au, Ho’oponopono, Wailua and Ho’omana, Hula, and Aina to Table. Two full and exciting days of lectures, workshops

Wilcox Medical Center is hosting a Super Keiki Day on Saturday, January 28th. This FREE community health event is designed to increase awareness of the prevalence of diabetes on Kauai, particularly among young children, and to provide prevention and educational information. Among the activities will be free diabetes risk assessments for keiki, health and wellness

“What a Swell Party!” What a way to end the first month of the new year! Kauai Voices, our very own, and highly popular choral assemble will be putting on three concerts Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, January 27-29th all featuring the music of the legendary Cole Porter. The concerts will be full of his well

Are you or is someone you know an aspiring farmer, or DHHL lessee? Or are you interested in starting or expanding a farming operation? If so this workshop may be for you. The Mahi’ai Workshops held by Malama Kauai are on January 26th at Kealia Farms Pavilion, and January 27th at Kekaha Neighborhood Center, and

Ok we’ll admit, this sounds a little dramatic, but it’s actually a really great initiative. CERT trains people to be prepared for disasters of any kind, and more importantly to take care of themselves, family, friends and neighbors. On a island that has a hurricane season running from June to November we think it’s a