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Apr 4, 2009, The SuperFerry is really gone.Last month, the SuperFerry had to shut down. There is still much discussion about that decision and what possibility there is of getting a ferry system back.
In the meantime, the best way to travel between the island is by air and our favorite is still Hawaiian Airlines Mar 10, 2009, Polo starts early this year!North Shore polo starts a month early this year. The first game is Sunday, March 22. Come see some amazing horses and riders play right by the ocean. We are looking forward to some exciting games and the scenery is always spectacular! Permalink -- click for full blog post "Polo starts early this year!" Feb 4, 2009, Great Aloha RunThe 2009 Great Aloha Run is coming up on February 16. It's an 8.15 mile or about 13.8 kilometer run through Honolulu. For more information on the race itself and the many activities and events going on visit the GAR website. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Great Aloha Run" Jan 3, 2009, 2009 Pro BowlIn 2010, the Pro Bowl will be played in Florida. Will it return to Aloha Stadium? The future of the Pro Bowl is uncertain but this year it will still be in Hawaii. Find out which players were chosen. Permalink -- click for full blog post "2009 Pro Bowl" Dec 8, 2008, Buy local This Holiday SeasonHawaii is an isolated state in the middle of the Pacific Ocean so getting any type of product shipped in is expensive and uses a great deal of our precious natural resources. So this holiday season, buy local. From fruit and coffee to clothes to all those presents your friends and family are expecting, look for products produced and packaged here. Support the local economy and help the environment. Hawaii thanks you! Nov 7, 2008, RecyclingMany places take newspapers for recycling but it's challenging finding a place to recycle magazines and phone books. Hagadone Printing, a local company, takes all sorts of paper, including magazines and phone books for recycling. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Recycling" Oct 4, 2008, Cirque de Soleil comes to HonoluluOctober 30 to November 16 at the Neil Blaisdell. Tickets are on sale now. Not your typical circus! Sep 28, 2008, Day Of ActionSaturday, September 27 was the National Day of Action. People came out to volunteer all over Oahu. Many volunteers helped with environmental conservation projects such as clean-ups.
A special Mahalo to all who helped out! Permalink -- click for full blog post "Day Of Action" Aug 5, 2008, Greek FestivalThere aren't very many Greek restaurants in Honolulu but there is the Greek Festival at the end of August. Food, entertainment and fun clothes. Apr 3, 2008, Earth DayApril 22 is Earth Day and all over the world, people are organizing events and celebrations. If you are going to be in Honolulu for Earth Day and you would like to participate, here's a link with some local events.
Thank you for helping us care for the Earth! Mar 16, 2008, Happy St. Patrick's DayYes, it's our favorite Irish holiday so don't forget the green swimming suit! That's right, everyone is supposed to wear green on St. Patrick's Day. Consuming the very popular green beer is optional.
Since the holiday falls on a Monday this year, expect festivities all weekend long and have fun!
Permalink -- click for full blog post "Happy St. Patrick's Day" Dec 26, 2007, Happy New Year!We wish you all a Happy Holiday Season and hope one of your New Year's resolutions is to visit Hawaii.
We hope to see you at the beach in 2008! Permalink -- click for full blog post "Happy New Year!" Dec 5, 2007, Pearl Harbor DayDecember 7 is the day we remember the attack on Pearl Harbor. Special ceremonies will be held throughout Honolulu and especially at the Arizona Memorial, the site of the attack. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Pearl Harbor Day" Nov 25, 2007, Go Hawaii Warriors!The Friday after Thanksgiving is usually all about shopping but this year, Warrior Football was the talk of the town.
The University of Hawaii's football team won again on Friday and we will all continue cheering them on.
Go Warriors! Nov 19, 2007, Happy ThanksgivingWe would like to wish you all a warm Happy Thanksgiving. Whether you are eating out or cooking at home, have a wonderful meal! And watch out for the shopping crowds on Friday! Permalink -- click for full blog post "Happy Thanksgiving" Sep 1, 2007, Birthday Celebration for Queen LiliuokalaniEnjoy food, entertainment and tours at the Iolani Palance downtown in honor of Queen Liliuokalani's Birthday. May 13, 2007, Happy Mother's Day!If you're looking for a place to take the special mother in your life for a nice meal, have a look at some of our favorite restaurants in Honolulu and Waikiki. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Happy Mother's Day!" Apr 20, 2007, Earth Day 2007Sunday April 22 is Earth Day 2007 and there are many acitivites you can participate in to help celebrate. The Honolulu Zoo has activities all weekend and clean ups are scheduled throughout Honolulu. Check the local newspapers for more details.
Thank you for helping keep our environment clean and healthy! Permalink -- click for full blog post "Earth Day 2007" Mar 26, 2007, Prince Kuhio DayMarch 26th is the day we observe Prince Kuhio Day and this is a Hawaii State Holiday. City Buses will run on a state holiday schedule and city and state offices will be closed. Federal offices will be open. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Prince Kuhio Day" Mar 6, 2007, Surf WaikikiWhy surf in Waikiki when the North Shore has the big waves? Well, if you are not an experienced surfer, those waves can be dangerous. For beginners and the less experienced, try Waikiki. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Surf Waikiki" Feb 28, 2007, Do you need to rent a car in Waikiki?Maybe not... Permalink -- click for full blog post "Do you need to rent a car in Waikiki?"
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