Sunday Afternoons: 
Slack Key Guitar Concerts.  Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and `ukulele concerts.  December 2 – Hanalei Slack Key; December 9 – Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar & Ukulele; December 16 – Honoring Raymond Kane; December 23 – Hawaii’s Cowboy Music; December 30 – Hawaii’s Sunset Music.  Tickets: $20 ($15 keiki/seniors).  The concerts are nahenahe – soft and sweet.  Slack key guitar and ukulele in the real old style.  All traditional music with songs and stories of the islands, telling the history of this Hawaiian musical art form.  A portion of the proceeds supports the Hale Halawai Ohana O Hanalei.  Hanalei Family Community Center.  3:00 p.m.  For information and reservations call (808) 826-1469 or visit www.mcmasterkslackkey.com.

Daily:
Na Keiki O Ka Aina (The Children of the Land).  Classes in Hawaiian and Polynesian Arts and Culture for Keiki & Adults.  Most Keiki classes are free, adult classes request a donationto the non-profit organization.  Open from noon to 6:00 p.m.  Located under the Whale Clock Tower in Kaua`i Village Shopping Center.  For more information call (808) 821-1234 or visit www.thechildrenoftheland.com.

Saturday, December 1: 
Waipa Kalo Festival.  A fun and informative day celebrating kalo (taro) with activities for the whole family including educational displays and demonstrations, hands-on keiki (children) activities, unique Kauai artisans, and local food showcasing kalo. Community contests for best kalo recipe and biggest kalo. Live local music all day. Admission $3 for adults and $1 for keiki under 12. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Waipa’s Halulu Fishpond, alongside Hanalei Bay. Waipa Foundation, ½ mile past Hanalei.  For information call (808) 826-9969.

Thursday, November 22: 
Kapa`a Turkey Trot.  Informal 5K/10K fun walk, run, and bicycle ride.  Kapa`a Beach Park.  6:45 a.m. to 10 a.m. Donations accepted.  For information call (808) 635-8823 or visit www.kauaipath.org.

Sunday, November 18:  20^th Annual Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Festival “Kaua`i Style”.  The 20th Annual Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Festival, “Kaua`i Island Style” that will feature up to 15 of the finest artists and musicians in the genre such as Ledward Kaapana, Cyril Pahinui, Dennis Kamakahi, Makana, David Kahiapo, Paul Togioka, Cindy Combs, Pancho Graham, Doug and Sandy McMaster and many others.  12 p.m. to 5 p.m., Kaua`i Beach Resort.  For information call (808) 226-2697.

Sunday, November 18: 
The Garden Island Range and Food Festival.  Bringing together the Kaua`i Community and the cattlemen, farmers and chefs to taste healthy, local and nutritious foods and meals. The locally produced agricultural products are presented through social, cultural and scientific exchanges. Bringing local talent together supports the development of compatibility, tranquility and reliance on the local quality of life on Kaua`i and its communities.  Kilohana Luau, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.  For tickets and information, call (808) 338-0111 or visit www.kauaifoodfestival.com.

Saturday, November 17: 
Kaua`i Concert Association Presents: Benoit JazzWorks.  Husband and wife team Phil and Angela Benoit head up this Maui based jazz group. Kaua`i Community College Performing Arts Center, Puhi.  For tickets and information call (808) 245-7464 or visit www.benoitjazzworks.com.

Saturday, November 17: 
Senior Food & Craft Fair.  Items on sale will include ono food, handcrafted treasures, and lucky drawing tickets. Entertainment will be provided by the senior members representing all nine centers throughout the island.  Kaua`i War Memorial Convention Hall in Lihu`e.  9 a.m. to 1 p.m.  For more information call (808) 332-9892.

Saturday, November 17: 
10^th Annual Old Koloa Sugar Mill Run. This is Kaua`i’s premier 5-Km, 10-Km, 10 mile Runs, and non-competitive 5-K Walk.  Anne Knudsen Park, Junction Maluhia Rd (RT520) & Emi Rd, Koloa.  The 10 mile race will start at 7:00 a.m.; the 10-K race will start at 7:15 a.m..; and the 5-K run and walk will start at 7:30 a.m. For more information and registration, call (808) 635-5404 or visit www.oldkoloasugarmillrun.org.

Saturday & Sunday, November 10 & 11: 
Kaua`i Veterans Day Parade & Service.  Saturday – Kaua`i’s largest parade with more than fifty organizations participating with marching units, bands, floats and riding units. Special guests for 2012 includes a speaker from the US Marine Corps, and Honor Guard and Band from Kaneohe Marine Corps Air Base.  Kapa`a Town and Beach Park, 10:00 a.m.  Sunday – Service at Kaua`i Veterans Cemetery, Hanapepe, 11 a.m.  For information call (808) 246-1135.