Kulalani 2006 Vacation Rental at Mauna Lani, Hawaii

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The 56th Annual Merrie Monarch Festival begins on Sunday, April 21, 2019. The hula competition is scheduled for April 25-27, 2019. For more information check out their website at: https://www.merriemonarch.com/2019-festival-2/

November 9-18, 2018 is the Kona Coffee Festival! "Kona coffee once again takes center stage at the 48th Annual Kona Coffee Cultural Festival. Throughout the 10-day Festival, celebrate the harvest as Kona coffee farms offer a firsthand look at growing this world-famous crop, the coffee art scene fills with inspiration, and music and dance enrich cultural exchanges. Kona coffee and food events offer tastings, and hands-on cultural events help tell the story of Kona's rich coffee history. For information, call 808-327-7820, email [email protected] or visit www.konacoffeefest.com."

Loverman Update Want to see how Loverman is doing? Check out this video. https://www.facebook.com/106515542762759/videos/366098320649341/

One week ago, Loveman was in a pretty big fight or became caught in something that left a huge gash on his neck. Many thanks to our guests who treated the wound quickly! However, they were worried because they were getting ready to go home. Our housekeeper and a neighbour took over and continued to treat Loverman's wound. When Bobbie learned about this, she quickly dispatched Doane Triggs from Advocats to stop by yesterday to ensure that Loverman was OK. A huge 'thank you' goes out to Bobbie and Doane for providing this video. Loverman's wound is healing nicely and he didn't need antibiotics. Now we just need him to stop thinking he is a big cat.

The Kona Coffee Festival is November 1 - 10, 2019! "Hawaii’s Oldest Food Festival Celebrates the Culture Behind Kona’s World Famous Cup of Coffee! Throughout the 10-day Festival, celebrate the harvest as Kona coffee farms offer a firsthand look at growing this world-famous crop, the coffee art scene fills with inspiration, and music and dance enrich cultural exchanges. Kona coffee and food events offer tastings, and hands-on cultural events help tell the story of Kona’s rich coffee history." For information call: 808-326-7820 or email [email protected] or visit www.konacoffeefest.com. (Konaweb.com)

Queen Lilioukalani Canoe Race Aug 29, 2019 - Sep 2, 2019. This is the world’s largest canoe race takes to the water over the Labor Day holiday weekend as nearly 2,500 paddlers line up for this year’s signature 18-mile race. The starting line is in Kona, and the course runs off the Kona Coast from Kamakahonu Bay a National Historic Site and Pu‘uhonua O Honaunau National Historic Park, and then back again, is spectator friendly and draws a crowd. Check out their website for more details at: https://www.qlcanoerace.com

Aloha! We just had a cancellation and have January 4 -23, 2019 available! Our home is on the Big Island of Hawaii in the Mauna Lani Resort. Please check out our website, feel free to give us a call or send us an email if your interested: [email protected] or http://www.vacationrentalbigisland.com

Happy Thanksgiving to our fellow Canadians! The turkeys at Waikoloa Village send their thanks for not having them for dinner!

Kona Brewers Festival is Saturday March 9, 2019. For craft beer lovers, this is one of the best times of year on the Big Island. The festival is held outdoors, against the backdrop of the Pacific Ocean in downtown Kailua-Kona, where you can sample a wide selection of brews from Hawaii and the mainland while enjoying the spectacular view. For more info go to: http://konabrewersfestival.com

Update on "Loverman" We want to extend a huge heartfelt thanks to our very, very special current guests. Bill and Bobbie met up with Doane Triggs (Advocats) and with Doane's assistance, on Thursday, they took Loverman to a wonderful lady in Kapaa to be neutered, vaccinated, dewormed, microchipped, and ear tipped! Bobbie advises that when she and Bill return home, she plans to volunteer at their local feral cat spay neuter clinic. Thanks to Bill and Bobbie, Loverman should now live a better and longer life!

March 23, 2019 is a Saturday Closest to the Full Moon! "Twilight at Kalahuipuaa or Talk Story as the locals call it, is a monthly gathering of kama‘aina and tourists alike that celebrates the tradition of storytelling through music, dance and spoken word. The Eva Woods Parker Cottage is a small hale (house) situated on land between the Kalahuipuaa Fishponds and the Pacific Ocean at the Mauna Lani Bay Hotel & Bungalows. Bring beach chairs, blankets, picnic baskets and settle in for 3 hours of entertainment. Free event. Call 808-885-6622 ext. 7065."

In case anyone is wondering ... "Loverman" is doing well.

HAMILTON STAR IN BENEFIT CONCERT - WAIKI'I RANCH October 27, 2018 "The Board of the Kamuela Philharmonic Orchestra cordially invites you to an extraordinary evening of music with "Hamilton" star Julius Thomas III. Accompanied by the talented Loren Wilken, Mr. Thomas will perform favorite selections from Broadway, crooners, and pops woven together with stories from his life, career, and musical inspirations. The program includes tunes such as "Somewhere Over the Rainbow," "Fly... Me to the Moon," "Haven't Met You Yet," and "I'll Be There," in addition to other numbers made famous by Frank Sinatra, Michael Buble, John Legend, Jackson 5, and others. This very special fundraiser benefiting the Kamuela Philharmonic Orchestra is on Saturday, October 27 from 4 PM to 6:30 PM at the Waiki'i Ranch Clubhouse. Tickets are $100 and complimentary pupus and beverages are included in the price. Ticket purchasers will receive directions to the venue one week before the concert. All proceeds from the show benefit the Kamuela Philharmonic Orchestra." Call (808) 757-5940, email [email protected] or visit www.kamuelaphil.org. See more