More Valentine’s Fun
Countining our count down to the day of love, an we all know that love is the message of Christ, we wanted to bring you more fun projects to do with your family. Sometimes an idea is just so cute that it makes us go “Awwww…” The Hershey’s kisses mice did just that we we […]
Be Our Valentine?
Valentine’s Day is only a few days away & we are getting inspired. Home made valentines are perfect for any recipient & such fun to make for kids of all ages. Here are some ideas for your valentine’s fun — some of our own & others we picked up across the internet. Enjoy! Already have […]
Read Across Kauai Day
The adventure of reading is something that everyone can enjoy, for the sacred & inspiring stories of the Bible to just plain entertainment, &, of course, learning & study, reading really is fundamental. Our friends at Storybook Theatre Kauai are hosting a Read Across Kauai Day on February 27. There will be storytelling in the […]
An Angel Giver
OK, we know that people are not really angels… but sometimes someone comes so close that the word seems appropriate. One such person is Marty Burbank. This attorney has pledged a cool million dollars to put an entire class of kindergarten students, 26 students in all, all the way through college. For most of the […]
We Love Nature, & It Should Be for Everyone
So much of who we are a Makanalani is about loving the natural world & appreciating God’s great creation… but what if you just can’t get outside? We started to wonder about people who are not able to get out into the woods & fields & what can be done for them & we can […]
Willie K at EKK
If you’ve been on Kauai for long, you probably know about EKK, E Kanikapila, presented by the Garden Island Arts Council. If you love Hawaiian music, then you definitely know of Willie K. He’s one of the most honored, most talented & funniest of Hawaii’s many talented musicians. Well, on Monday, March 21 Willie K […]
A Joyful Work Day at Makanalani!
On January 30, children who are part of the ABLE youth ministry for disabled youth from Kauai came out to Makanalani for a work day. Everyone had a great time & we at Makanalani are very very grateful for their help. They helped out last summer too — it really is an inspiring group & […]
Kauai’s Resident Dolphins & Whales
Did you know that Kauai has resident dolphins & whales? And that satellite tagging is used to understand their movements? Well, if you are on Kauai, Dr. Robin Baird, as biologists with the Cascade Research Collective, is giving a talk this Thursday, February 11 at 6:30 pm in the Hanapepe Public Library. It’s a great […]
The Beautiful Music of Alpin Hong
The Kauai Concert Association is having a concert by noted pianists Alpin Hong on February 11 at 6:30 pm. It’s at the Kauai Community College Performing Arts Center. We love music & we know that you will appreciate the work of Mr. Hong if you are able to attend. The tickets are $30 for adults […]
Christian Radio on Kauai & in Hawaii
As we were driving the other day, we wondered what Christian radio stations are available on Kauai. (We usually listen to our very wonderful local grown community radio, KKCR, but sometimes you just need something more directly uplifting.) We found that there are a few stations, but when you can tune in depends on where […]