Author: UFOSqL

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Alooooooha UFOhana,

Another action packed weekend of Trident, Vanikapila, and 2023 Porchfest behind us and a new month up ahead!

On behalf of Nohea and myself we wish a heartfelt Mahalo Nui Loa to all that supported through these events. We are truly blessed to have such wonderful friends . . . it really does take a village / ‘Ohana to create all the Aloha we have shared with each other and with the public. We could not have come this far without you all . . .

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Some sad news, Betty Ann Bruno, Hula Mai Kumu, passed away yesterday from a massive heart attack. Details will probably be forthcoming on her Hula Mai website at http://www.hulamai.org/.

Me ke aloha pumehana to Craig and her ‘Ohana. Please send your Aloha and healing Mana their way.

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Below, images from this past week’s events.

The Trident Gig . . . mahalo Carolyn for sharing these images.

Then our Vanikapila . . .

And last, the 2023 Porchfest.

Mahalo nui to Ken Emerson for lending us his fantastic Kika Kila (Steel Guitar) talents, Sandy for being the forever heart beat of the UFOhana, to Wally for his blues harp, Ralph and Don for their Ukulele Solos, to Susan and Lynnette for your leo nani & Hula, to the Corps de Ukulele for your Wave of Ukes Sound, to our UFO Hula Hui for giving a body to our Mele (songs), to Kluki (Pauline Clucas), Ralph, Karen, Lynnette, Wally, Linda A, Marty, Lois and all the UFOR(oadies) for setup and tear down of the UFOhana Popup Store, and to my beloved Nohea for her ‘uhane (spirit) that keeps me going. I will never be able to repay you all for the joy you’ve given me.

Lastly, Mahalo Nui Loa to the Hamiltons for hosting us year after year (yes, they’ve already invited us back for next year) and for sharing their beautiful porch (and back yard) with the UFOhana.

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This week’s Vanikapila . . .

Click here to register for this event.

While you are there check out other events you may want to register for.

Especially, the August 19th Event.

Since it’s getting close to the end of Summer we thought we should take advantage of the evening weather.

What could be better than having an Outdoor Evening Vanikapila and celebrating Lois, Sandra and Melann’s Birthday?

Be sure to register early for the 19th so we can figure out seating and Cake Sizing?

uKeKu

joyously dancing,
rhythmic hula and bamboo,
blending nature’s best.

K’den I tink das it eh?

Spok-U-Bom-Bye!

-=SqL+Nohea+Jaike=-

:EOT

Aloha UFOhana,

Click below to view updates and map(s) from the Porch Fest ‘Ohana:

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Aloha UFOhana,

Brudda Ken is back in Sausalito! Check out the Aloha Friday Menu below . . .

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Aloha UFOhana,

Another busy, eventful, but fun week for the UFOhana. Starting with the Napa Elks 120th Anniversary Celebration. Images from that event below.

Mahalo Nui to Joe Tato and the Napa Lodge Elk-ders for inviting us and their generous donations to PIKOhana.

Mahalo to the UFOhana who attend and shared their Aloha at this event. The Napa Elks were very impressed and grateful for our attendance.

Mahalo to my Nohea for documenting all these events.

Then today we had Vanikapila 22.23 . . .

Btw, we introduced a new song today. Mammas Don’t Let You Keiki Grow up to be Paniolos. Click here to download the Haole PDF version.

Then a group of us were asked to play at Nellie Woodard’s Celebration of Life event. It was about 100 degrees in the Druid Hall in Nicasio. I was sweating like there was no tomorrow in that heat! But the UFOhana persevered for Nellie and Family. Mahalo to Pauline, Wally, and their Roadies for helping put the sound gear together. I could not have done it without you folks!

Nellie’s family was touched and very thankful. I told them Mahalo for allowing us to attend and share some of Nellie’s Mele and Hula.

Mahalo Fran for channeling Nellie in her signature Princess Pupule Hula.

Mahalo to Brudda Ken Emerson for his lighting his steel on fire for us and to Sandy for taking time before his Napa gig to give us the bottom! You guys are the best-est!

Photos and videos below.

So next week we’re having usually schedule Vanikapila, #23.23, click below to join in . . .

. . . then Sunday we’ll be at the Napa Porch Fest.

Click here to register for the event. If you’ve never attended one. Now we be a good time. If you attend one, now would still be a good time!

Ok, I got to refill my Evaporative Cooling Fan (aka Swamp Cooler). Stay cool and safe out there. Hope to see you sometime this weekend.

hyukekoo

endless azure blue,
wisps of water colored clouds,
adrift in heaven.

Me ke aloha pumehana,

-=SqL+Nohea+JAiKE=-

:EOT