Archive for "October 8th, 2011"

Ford Ironman Triathlon World Championship

Big Island

Saturday, October 8
Ford Ironman Triathlon World Championship.
The top 1,800 triathletes from around the world (50 countries and all 50 States) converge on Kona for this Super- Bowl of triathlon events, featuring a 2.4-mile ocean swim, a 112-mile bike course and a 26.2-mile run. For information call (813) 868-5929 or (813) 868-5914 or visit www.ironman.com/worldchampionship

Aloha School Annual Fall Carnival

Kauai

Saturday, October 8
Aloha School Annual Fall Carnival.
Hanalei Community Center, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. – Family fun for all! Games, food, entertainment, and more! For information call Jamie Listman at (808) 652-4005 or visit www.halehalawai.org.

Eo E Emalani I Alakai Festival

Kauai

Saturday, October 8
Eo E Emalani I Alakai Festival.
Live Hawaiian music, along with historical displays, begin at 10 am and at 12 noon, “Queen Emma” enters Kanaloahuluhulu Meadow on horseback, led by her guide Kaluahi, represented by a local cowboy. Offering of dance are made by hula halau from across Hawaii. Hula groups from Europe and Japan have also journeyed to Kauai to participate. Kokee State Park Mile Marker 15 Kokee Rd., Kekaha. For information call (808) 335-9975 or visit www.kokee.org.