Saturday, April 28: 
Relay for Life.  American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life at Hanapepe Stadium, Come for an hour or stay the whole night. Honor survivors and raise funds to save lives. Sign up yourself or a team or simply donate at relayforlife.org/kauaihi.  This is an incredible fund and friend raiser for Kauai’s American Cancer Society that is part concert, part dance-mania, and all about honoring those who have moved on from cancer and those that still survive the fight. Chip in by purchasing yummy baked goods, delicious dinners, fun items and educating yourself about prevention of all kinds of cancer.  For information call (808) 246-0695.

Thursday – Saturday, April 19 – 21:
  10^th Annual Kauai World Challenge.  The 3-day event begins with a “warm up” 10-mile outrigger canoe paddle on Thursday on the North Shore followed by registration and expo on Friday afternoon. Then on Saturday, the main event, the 34-mile coastal relay race begins at Wailua Beach Park. OC1 and OC 2 teams paddle from Wailua Beach to Salt Pond Beach Park with paddler exchanges at specific relay points. The first relay change is at Hanamaulu Beach Park, then on to Kalapaki Bay in front of the Kauai Marriott Resort & Beach Club. The paddlers perform their final exchange in Waiohai Bay in Poipu where they paddle to the finish at Salt Pond Beach Park.  For information call

Robin Jumper (808) 635-3053 or visit www.kauaiworldchallenge.org.

Sunday, April 15: 
Tri Kauai Sprint Triathlon.  This is a user friendly sprint triathlon designed to accommodate beginners and seasoned athletes alike. The triathlon can be done as individuals or as a team. Poipu Beach Park, 7 a.m. to 12 noon.  For information call Brian Curll at (808) 635-6311.

Saturday Evenings:
Kapa’a Slack Key Saturdays.  Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and ‘ukulele concerts. April 7 – Sea Turtle Serenade; April 14 – Heart of Slack Key; April 21 – Kauai Slack Key; April 28 – Dreams Come True.  Tickets: $20 ($15 keiki/seniors).  A portion of the proceeds supports Na Keiki O ka ‘Aina.  Located in the Children of the Land Cultural Center, Kauai Village (Safeway/Longs) Center, Kapa’a.  5:00 p.m.  For information and reservations call (808) 826-1469 or visit www.mcmasterslackkey.com.

Friday Evenings: 
Art Night in Hanapepe.  Every Friday evening, Old Town Hanapepe is bustling with fun & activity! Stroll through the many art galleries in historic Hanapepe and meet the local artists from 6-9 p.m.  Enjoy a wide variety of shopping, local vendors, several excellent restaurants, art galleries, stilt walkers, classics cars, live music and entertainment.  Strolling is free; art is priced as noted.  For information call Ed Justus at (808) 335-6469.

Friday Evenings:
Slack Key Guitar Concerts.  Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and ‘ukulele concerts. April 6 – History of Slack Key; April 13 – Honoring Raymond Kane; April 20 – Spirit of Slack Key; April 27 – Hawaii’s Cowboy Music.  Free gift drawing.  Tickets: $20 ($15 keiki/seniors).  A portion of the proceeds supports the Hale Halawai Ohana O Hanalei.  Hanalei Family Community Center.  4:00 p.m.  For information and reservations call (808) 826-1469 or visit www.mcmasterslackkey.com.

Every Tuesday: 
90 Minute Theatrical Comedy “The Complete History of America: Abridged”.  This hilarious 90-minute PG comedy features three actors continuously changing characters and costumes as they cheerfully present five hundred years of American’s history with a rather unique perspective. Your only disappointment will be that it is over. Aston Aloha Beach Resort, Kapa’a.  Centrally located – right as you enter Lydgate Park in Kauai. Plenty of free parking. 5:30 p.m.  For information and reservations visit www.optheater.com or phone (808) 212-8444 or email Info@OceansideProductions.com

Every Monday: 
Discover and Experience Waimea.  For visitors and residents of all ages interested in information on landmarks, history, culture, family history, genealogy of places and people. 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Waimea Historic Tours, Lei Making.  West Kauai Tech & Visitor Center.  Free (donations accepted).  For information call West Kauai Technology & Visitor Center at (808) 338-1332.

Sunday Afternoons: 
Slack Key Guitar Concerts.  Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and ‘ukulele concerts.  April 1 – Hanalei Slack Key; April 8 – For the Birds; April 15 – Menehune Moonrise; April 22 – History of Slack Key; April 29 – Tour of the Islands.  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.mcmasterslackkey.com.

Every Sunday: 
Hanalei River Fair.  Hanalei’s newest venue showcasing artisans, craftsman, product and produce merchants from all over the island.  Explore the booths filled with local talent, enjoy great food, fresh produce and refreshing drinks. Live entertainment. Open every weekend rain or shine. Located in Hanalei across from the pier on Weke Road. For information call Ann Hettinger at (808) 651-8856.