Putting Kaua‘i ‘on the map’
Makana Mountain, pictured in this undated photo, is one of Kaua‘i’s main tourist attractions. Visitors recently nominated Kaua‘i as “Hawai‘i’s Best Island,” as part of a 2009 World’s Best Awards in Travel and Leisure magazine. Photo contributed by Kicka Witte
By Coco Zickos – The Garden Island
Published: Saturday, July 11, 2009 8:48 [...]
For all you Football Fans!
DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME
· Fri., 9/4 Central Arkansas Aloha Stadium 7:05 p.m.
· Sat., 9/12 @ Washington State Seattle, Wash. TBA
· Sat., 9/19 @ UNLV Las Vegas, Nev. 6:00 p.m. PT
· Wed., 9/30* @ Louisiana Tech Ruston, La. 7:05 p.m. CT (ESPN2)
· Sat., 10/10* Fresno State Aloha Stadium 6:05 p.m.
· Sat., 10/17* [...]
The Garden Island
Musician turned businesswoman Ilima Rivera aims to use her multiple talents to help stimulate the local economy thiis summer by organizing a two day cultural festival next month at Kukui Grove Center.
Kauai Kau Wela will include Hawaiian and Tahitian crafts and dance competitions, which she said will likely attract both kamaaina and visitors.
“With [...]
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Looking for a beautiful bech without the crowds? Coastal Living magazine recommends 10 secluded beach destinations in it’s June issue.
Two are in Hawai’i- Lanikai Beach on Oahu and Lumahai Beach on Kaua’i.
The others are Bahia Honda Staet Park in Florida, Bahia Sucia on the south west coast of Puerta Rico along Highway 301; Indian [...]
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Jaymes Song
Hanalei- If life is a beach, Hanalei Bay must be heaven.
This remote, two mile crescent shaped beach on Kauai where the emerald mountains meet the sparking sea was selected No 1 on “Dr. Beach: Stephen P Letherman’s 2009 list of top 10 beaches, which was released today.
Hanalei beat out other shores stretching [...]
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The Garden Island
Whether or not some animosity exists between stand-up paddleboarders, surfers and swimmers, its evident that the popular sport is helping to boost the economy. there has been a definite increase in sales, rentals and interest, said Patrick Coan of Hanalei Surf Company, Thursday.
“Tourists are coming in and flipping out about it,” he [...]
Na Lei Hiwahiwa Elua
A May Day Celebration Concert
Friday, May 1st 2009 6pm at the Hilton Kauai Beach Resort, Jasmine Ballroom
A Malie Foundation Scholarship Fundraiser
Lady Ipo Ferreira and Na Hoaloha
Special Guests: Punana Leo O Kauai
Na Kumu Hula: Healani Youn, Kapu Kinimaka Alquiza, Wayne Kaho’onei Panoke, Keala Senkus, Doric Yaris
Tickets: $15 Adults $5 Children ages 6-17 Ticket [...]
Kauai Museums 29th Annual Lei Contest and May Day Celebration
11am-30 , Saturday, May 2, 2009
at the Kauai Museum 4428 Rice Street in Lihue, Free and open to the Public!
Schedule of Events
10:30am Lei making tents and demonstrations, free entertainment and food booths on the lawn of the museum.
11am Keiki Hawaiian Court ope ing ceremony, the 20th [...]
The Prince Golf Course at Princeville is once again the only Hawaii golf course to be included on Golf Digest’s list of “America’s 100 Greatest Golf Courses.” The 2009-2010 list, considered to be one of the most prestigious rankings in the golf world, was released this month with the Prince Course in the 67 spot.
The [...]
Mark your calendars! The Fundraiser is coming soon…
The Friends of the Children’s Justice Center on Kauai is planning their 2009 Fundraiser!
“Treasure Our Children- Kauai Style”
April 24th 5:00pm- 8:00pm
This year’s event will again be held at the beautiful Kauai Lagoons Tennis Courts where the sun can be viewed setting over Kalapaki Bay. There will be heavy [...]
