Cupcakes By Coley Event!

Upcoming Event:

Come over to Hilo August 31st from 3pm-5pm and stop by the grand opening of KPC Grooming Salon! Bring your friends, and your dogs as there will be cupcakes to snack on! Cupcakes by Coley will be supplying mini cupcakes that are dog friendly as well as ones their owners can enjoy as well! See you there!

www.CupcakesbyColey.com

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PREP Fair

Check out this free event to the public on Saturday, August 31st:

Cupcakes by Coley

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Mahalo everybody!

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5% off Up & Up Formula
5% off Up & Up Diapers
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Upcoming Events

August 17, 2013 is a busy day for the Big Island, take a look!

.August 17, 2013

Family Fun Day; Hilo

Admission is free but donations are accepted. Face painting, music, jumping castles, food, and train rides!

(Information below are complements of http://www.konaweb.com/calendar/)

August 17, 2013

DON THE BEACHCOMBER MAI TAI FESTIVAL - KAILUA-KONA
A full day of fun at Royal Kona Resort, including a Farmer's & Crafter's Market and Battle of the BBQ from 11am-2pm, a Pool Party with live music from award-winning, Grammy-nominated Hawaiian artist Henry Kapono from 2:30pm-4pm, and The Mai Tai Mix-off from 4:30-7:30pm, where bartenders will compete for the title of Best Mai Tai and a $10,000 cash prize.. Call 808/329-3111 or visit donsmaitaifest.com/ for more info.

August 17, 2013
FEAST ON THE BEACH BENEFIT - SOUTH KOHALA
Four island non-profits will receive 50% the ticket sales of Feast on the Beach, sponsored by Lava Lava Beach Club at Anaeho`omalu Bay to celebrate their first anniversary in business. The non-profits are Hawai`i Island Humane Society, Rotary Club of North Hawai`i, Waikoloa Canoe Club, and North Hawai`i Hospice. Guests will enjoy food stations provided by Paradise Gourmet Catering, beer, wine, and "toes in the sand ambiance" from 6-9pm. Live music will be provided by LT Smooth. Each guest will receive a special fortune cookie that may contain a "fortune" for a prize - a t-shirt, a free dinner, a stay in the cottages. Advance purchase tickets are required for attendance. To purchase a ticket, contact representatives from any of the non-profits, stop by Lava Lava Beach Club or visitlavalavabeachclub.com.

August 17, 2013
VOLCANO RAIN FOREST RUNS
4th Annual Volcano Rain Forest Runs. This family event presents a half marathon, 10K run and 5k walk in Volcano Village at 4,000 feet elevation near Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park. Open to runners and walkers of all ages and abilities, this event promotes fitness and the natural environment. It is co-sponsored by Volcano Art Center, Cooper Center, and the Kona Marathon. Race day begins and ends at Cooper Center, 19-4030 Wright Road, Volcano Village. $35-75 registration fees. Time: 6:30AM. Registration fees $35-75. For more information, call 808-967-8240 or email www.rainforestruns.com or visitwww.rainforestruns.com

August 17, 2013
VOLCANO RAIN FOREST RUNS - KEIKI RUNS
This FREE youth running event is sponsored by Kilauea Lodge. Kids under age seven race to cross the finish line, and everyone's a winner. Time: Approximately 10 AM at Cooper Center, 19-4030 Wright Road, Volcano Village. For more information, call 808-967-8240 or email www.rainforestruns.com or visit www.rainforestruns.com

August 17-18, 2013
ESTABLISHMENT DAY HAWAIIAN FESTIVAL - KAWAIHAE
The public is invited to join the to participate in the cultural demonstrations and workshop activities at Pelekane (royal courtyard) located near the beach below Pu'ukohola Heiau with only one stipulation: that each visitor learns at least one craft before leaving the area to help preserve a part of the Hawaiian culture. Parking will be on the coral flats south of Kawaihae Harbor. On Saturday only there will be a special sunrise cultural event at the heiau itself at 6:30am followed by a reinactment of a battle with warriors and spears below the heiau. Arts and craft workshops and demonstrations will take place from 10am-3pm both days. There will be Hawaiian double hulled canoe rides and much more. Local musicians will play songs of Hawaii. Bring water and lunch if planning to stay the entire day. It is recommended that comfortable clothing be worn and the use some type of sunscreen. PNHP is located about a mile south of Kawaihae on the Kohala Coast. Call (808) 882-7218, Ext. 1011 for more info.

Mary's Mayzee Road Market

Move over Maku'u Farmer's Market! There's a new darling side of the road kind of farmers market that just hit East Hawaii.

Mary's Mayzee Road Market, is located on, you guessed it Mayzee road in Nanawale. Every Sunday from 9am-12pm you can find fresh farm eggs for sale, along with banana bread (starting at $4 a loaf), and fresh veggies and herbs grown locally. 

Come talk story with Vicki & Judy. If not for the veggies, do it for the laughs. Great food starts with great people!

Cafe Concerto Review

My husband and I recently had the pleasure of eating at Cafe Concerto, located in Hilo, Hawaii on the Big Island. We were accompanied by good friends who recommended the restaurant to begin with.

We were greeted with a very friendly waitress who sat us immediately. Reservations are recommended. It's a small place, with about ten tables. You have a choice to sit inside or outside. I would recommend sitting outside. Inside is very cute, however it heats up very quickly with the kitchen close by. 

Side salads were a great size and delicious! Fresh Hamakua tomatoes are used, along with fresh greens.

The four cheese ravioli seems to be a crowd favorite. Homemade noodles were the perfect touch!

The restaurant is a BYOB type of place, but the best part is they don't charge a corkage fee. Bring all the wine you want! They provide bottle openers, and will even pour it for you.

The owner/cook came out and asked how everything was going. I always love that; it's such a nice touch.

At the end of your meal the staff offers a free digestive.

Entrees run about $10 and up. For the two of us we purchased two side salads and two entrees, and spent about $40. 

We will be back for sure, it was a pleasure trying something new.

I've posted their business card, for those who want to give it a try!

Restaurant review coming up!

Stay tuned for a review of "Cafe Concerto" located in Hilo; Hawaii.

Can't wait to try something new, and spend it with good friends and my hubby. 

Wine review

Purchased a new wine over the weekend! 

Hubby and I love trying new wines. We like to stick under $10, incase we don't like it. That way we won't feel like complete boobs about wasting the money.

This week, for $9.49, at Target, we bought a merlot from Blackstone Winery. 

It has hints of blackberry, raspberry, plum, vanilla, and even little hints of toasted French bread.

We paired it with pizza, and surprisingly it went very well with it!

Here's to trying new things!

Cheers!