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Aloha UFOhana,
We’ll be holding Kanikapila and celebrating our 16th Anniversary at the Elks this Friday, 7p – 10p, Joe Tato says there’ll be a dinner provided for a nominal fee, no menu just yet but as usual it’ll be ono-licious. Mahalo Joe and the Elks for hosting the UFOhana once again.
Now 16 years may not sound like much. But consider that we’ve had a kanikapila almost every week for the last 16 years, add to that the Saturday Kanikapila we’ve start having for the last 5 years, that adds up to One Thousand One Hundred and Forty Four kanikapila in the last 16 years! Yes,1144, give or take a few vacations and extra events, besides it’s kind of a nice semi-symmetrical number. I found a few others celebrating their Birthdays this Friday: Lawrence Welk, Bobby McFerrin, Jessie Jackson, Jr. , so I guess you could say we’re in good company?
Here’s what went on last Friday at the UFO HQ . . . (click collage for album) . . .
Last Saturday we met at UFO HQ. . . Aunty Ku’uipo flew up from Southern CAL and graced us with her wonderful Hula. We also had guests (Fran and Jim) from Oregon and beyond.
This Saturday’s Kanikapila will be held at the UFO HQ. Usual time 2p-4p.
Btw, if you have time before Saturday Kanikapila, or driving in from Petaluma and beyond, Brudda Ted might be needing some help at their Lokahi Canoe Blessing at the Petaluma Marina. I think they’re starting around 11am. Drop by if you have time strum few with Brudda Ted and help wish Lokahi a great season.
Since we’re on the topic of Canoe Blessings. . .
Sunday we’ll be at the He’e Nalu Canoe Blessing. Yes, we’ve been ask to participate in He’e Nalu’s Canoe Blessing Sunday March 13th. I believe they’ll be starting around 9:30-10am at 101 Sports in San Rafael, just across from San Rafael High, so come on down. Bring a little Kau Kau to share and some Aloha to wish He’e Nalu (of which Brudda Napli Bob is a member) a great season. Kumu Lynn Roth will be performing the Blessing and Betty Ann Bruno and members of her Halau, Hula Mai, will be celebrating right along with us. Again, this is all weather permitting . . .
For those of you interested in a great mouthwatering St. Patty’s Day Dinner:
Mouthwatering . . . is right! Details below . . .
San Rafael Elks Lodge 1108
ST PATRICK’S DAY DINNER
Saturday, March 12th
$17 Adults / $10 Kids under 12
Bar Opens at 5pm
McBride Irish Dancers perform at 6pm
Corned Beef & Cabbage Dinner at 7pm
RSVP’s by Thursday, March 10th
Please RSVP before Thursday noon deadline
rsvp@elks1108.org or (415) 453-1108
Btw, for those of you interested, click below for some great shots of the Willie K Concert at Marin Center. Congratulations to Lynnette and the Lynwood Elementary Ukulele Academy for a great performance with Willie. Your kids rocked it! Mahalo nui loa to Gabriella and Marion for make it all possible. Mahalo Susan for giving us seats to watch from!
uKEku
Notes floating gently,
Ethereal melodies,
Na Mele Keiki.
Aloha Hui Hou,
-=SqL+Nohea+Jake=-
“3 letters across, covered with fur, rhymes with Bat? Hmmm”
:EOT