Waimea Town Celebration, February 2013

Waimea Town Celebration February 2013

Waimea town is in full swing this whole week, culminating with a "westside" style party on Friday and Saturday.  Music, food, games, lots of people, more music, more food, more people...constant flow of people.  Traffic will probably be slow getting in and out of Waimea town. So be sure to come with plenty of "aloha".   This will be the "place to be" this weekend.  You'll probably see old friends that you haven't seen for awhile.  And remember, the westside is known for it's red dirt, so  don't use your favorite white slacks, unless you want it to be a "red dirt" slacks.  Slippas, shorts, t-shirts is the dress code for this event. Click on: Waimea Town Celebration February 2013  for schedule of events and detailed information about  the Waimea Town Celebration.

Poipu property sold for $13,000,000 and a BIG mushroom

Top news of the day for Kauai real estate was the sale of 21.45 acres of vacant, resort designated, Poipu land. The "Royal Palms" property, located in the heart of Poipu, was purchased from Kiahuna Fund LLC/etal for $13,000,000 this morning. The new buyers were represented by Yamanake Enterprises Inc. realtors from Hilo, Hawaii. The "Royal Palms" property was one of approximately a dozen Poipu projects that had high hopes of profitting from the Kauai resort market. Per various "Royal Palms" press releases back in 2006 and 2007, the developers intended to build 164 units of 1,2,3 bedroom condos and intended to sell them for $600,000 to $1,300,000 a unit. However, that was not to be, and the property was left undeveloped since 2007. The property is located mauka of the Poipu Shopping Village center and is located next to the Kiahuna Golf Course. So what does this say about the Poipu market? Curious minds want to know :)

On the lighter side of life in Poipu....how's this BIG mushroom found growing on the Kihuna Golf Course?

Cart attendant Burnell and the BIG mushroom.

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College scholarship for Kauai students - deadline March 30, 2013

KBR Scholarship Application 2013 by

Scholarship is for Kauai residents aspiring to further their education. The applicant must be aU.S. citizen and a legal resident of Hawaii. This scholarship is non-transferable and is a one-year grant sent to the University/College/Vocational School that need not be repaid. Enrollmentmust be in the fall of the calendar year the scholarship is awarded. For more info email: kbr@kauaiboard.com

Kauai Community College ACF Breakfast fundraiser Feb 17, 2013, Sunday

Kauai people love to get together and EAT! So here's another event to do just that! And it's all for a "good cause".

The Culinary Arts Program will hold its 27th annual ACF breakfast Sunday, February 17th, 2013, from 7am-11am  at Kauai Community College.

Tickets are:

• $15 for adults ($18 at the door)
•  $5 for children 5-10 years old
•  keiki under 5 eat FREE. 

Proceeds are used for culinary student scholarships and equipment for the culinary program. Tickets are available at the cafeteria cashier's station and at the following community locations: Kalaheo Coffee House, Kaua`i Coffee Visitor's Center, Koloa Fish Market, Fish Express (Lihu`e), Pono Market (Kapa`a), and Mark's Place (Puhi).

Featured on the menu will be: Eggs Benedict, Scrambled eggs, Portuguese sausage, Ham, Steamed rice, Hash browned potatoes, Omelets cooked to order, Pancakes, Pastries, Kaua`i Coffee, Meadow Gold juice and milk, Kaua`i Springs water, and a selection of fresh fruits.

Aquaponics and sustainability at Kauai CC