Author: UFOSqL

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Aloha Kakou,

Looks like the Sun will be with us for a while this week so we’ve been doing repairs on the UFOHQ perimeter wall (aka the fence) . . .

I hope you’ve all faired better through the past storms and had some time to play in the good weather.

This Friday we’re at the UFOHQ and Saturday at the Sonoma Valley Woman’s Club. Click the links above for Friday and Saturday details.

Mucho Mahalos to all that helped make last Friday’s Kanikapila such a fun and well received event for the visiting Elks State President and guests. I hear from Joe and other Elks that the visiting Elks really enjoyed themselves and were quite impressed by all the positive energy (aka Aloha) shared by the UFOhana. Click below to view the action packed photos from that night. Where we had not one, but two (FREE) In A Canoe Hula Lessons!

Mahalo Nui to the Elks for the wonderful award (Calabash Bowl below) to PIKOhana recognizing PIKO’s contributions to our local Schools and Keiki.

The following Saturday we were treated to a couple of amazing Ukulele and Kihoalu Solos from the Smith Ohana Keiki, Ren and Kai. Click the following to view the album containing the videos.

But wait, there’s more . . .

Last Sunday we had a FUNtastic Workshop / Concert with Brittni Paiva! Mahalo to you all for making her feel so welcome, for showing such great support, genuine interest and Aloha to one of Hawaii’s premiere Ukulele Masters. Let’s all hope she visits us again soon. Mahalo Nui Loa Brittni and LeAnn, A Hui Hou!

Also want to extend a special Mahalo to Pauline, Dan-O, Susan, Marion, Sandy, Wally, Lopaka, my Ku’uipo Nohea, and many others that helped make this event possible. Mahalo nui ka kou for supporting Brittni on her return journey to the Ukulele.

UFOhana ikaika ʻoe!

Click below for images and videos from the event . . .

UkEkU

when passion beckons,
reason calls to the true self,
return to our path.

Spok-U-Bom-Bye!
-=SqL+Nohea+Jake=-

:EOT

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Aloha Everyone,

The rains are upon us once again. Thankfully there are breaks between, giving Nohea time to run out and clear the drains of leaves and such. We’re managing pretty well so far and we thank all that have expressed concern about flooding at the UFOHQ. So far our Hangar remains dry and ready for incoming Ukulele Pilots, not to mention a pretty eventful weekend.

Starting with . . .

Friday: Elks State President Kanikapila

A special event at the San Rafael Elks lodge honoring the visit of the Elks State President. So, we were thinking maybe a little dress up in some fine Gold, Black and Bling might be in order for the ES President. But Joe is asking that we keep it casual. Hopefully, some of you have some casual, black, gold and not too blingy wear . . . anyway, we’re playing in the bar, but dinner is served in the dining room.

Brudda Joe Tato has a Ono-licious Local Kine menu lined up:
Appetizers (5:30PM)
Dinner (6:30PM) $15:
Garden Salad, Huli Huli Chicken, Herb Pesto Crusted Fish with Coconut Reduction, Tofu Stir Fry, Garlic Fried Rice, Brown Rice, Kimichi and a special Dessert (from Jen and Virginia).

Click to RSVP  

Mahalo to Joe and the San Rafael Elks for always being such great hosts to the
UFOhana! Click here for event details.

Saturday Kanikapila at UFOHQ (Special Guests)

It’s our “not so” usual Kanikapila click this link for details.

Sunday Workshop and Concert with Brittni Paiva

Seats are still available! Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from and experience one of Hawaii’s Premiere Ukulele Artists up close and personal! Click here for details.

Photos from Last Week

Click images below for last week’s Kanikapilas

The Saturday Serenaders . . .

UkEkU

star flickers above,
day creeps slowly into night,
the dark veil descends.

Be careful in the rain everyone!

Aloha A Hui Hou,
-=SqL+Nohea+Jake=-

:EOT