Makanalani Blog

Spring Renewal

“God uses broken things. It takes broken soil to produce a crop, broken clouds to give rain, broken grain to give bread, broken bread to give strength. It is the broken alabaster box that gives forth perfume. It is Peter, weeping bitterly, who returns to greater power than ever.” ― Vance Havner

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Kapaa Library’s 60th Anniversary Celebration April 7

Kapaa Public Library is celebrating its 60th Anniversary on Tuesday, April 7 @ 1:00 PM at the library! As you know, Makanalani loves libraries — they provide so many resources not only for our youth, but for all of us. At the celebration will be a short blessing, refreshments and cake.  Entertainment will be provided by the Kapaa Senior

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Spring Events on Kauai

A bevy of Spring events from our friends at Malama Kauai: 3/11: Kauai Farmers Union Meeting & Locavore Potluck, Anahola Clubhouse, 6p w/an update on the Kilauea Community Agricultural Center 3/14: Kanuikapono Community Work Day, Kanuikapono Charter School, 10a * Lend a hand to support the school’s gardens! 3/14: Prince Kuhio Celebration Rodeo, CJM Stables, 9a 3/15:

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Spring Thoughts

March has come in like a lion, at least to our tropical sensibilities, with temperatures in the 60s, something we are not used to here on Kauai. As we dig out our winter hoodies & extra blankets for the bed, we are surrounded by hints of Spring everywhere we look. The plumerias are just beginning

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