Check this out Thursday night and support a good cause while you're at it!

All proceeds from the dance will support the Laie Girls Rookie Rugby Team and their efforts to get to Las Vegas for the LVI Rugby Tournament.Visit www.usabigboysleague.com or contact Halona Wily (hsiufanua@aol.com, 808-306-3780) for more information.

Hauula Hills is located at 54-230 Kamehameha hwy.

Hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas and is gearing up for a fun-filled New Year!

Christmas was wonderful in Ko'olauloa, a little overcast but peaceful and full of family and food. It was our first married Christmas, which made it very special. (and even more exciting, as we had TWO Christmases with both of our families!)

I don't know about you, but I'm definitely ready for 2010 and another year to progress and grow.

On Thursday night, we plan to get together with my side to pop fireworks (and eat!). We'll probably drop by at the in-laws as well, since they happen to live on the same street as my parents. Gotta love the perks of living in a small town!

How was your Christmas, and what are your plans for celebrating New Years?

...and all through Ko'olauloa, everyone's stirring, trying to get it all done!

FRIDAY

-BYUH Winter commencement, 9 a.m. in the Cannon Activities Center. Support your favorite graduate(s) as they achieve their hard-earned diplomas!
-Christmas in Polynesia: Kumu Hula Ed Collier's Hula halau will perform from 6-7 p.m. at the Polynesian Cultural Center's front entrance. Free and open to the public.
-Laie Palms Cinemas: Avatar (2:45, 6, and 9:15 p.m.), 2012 (3, 6:20, 9:35 p.m.)

SATURDAY

-HRI Farmer's Market, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. in the La'ie Shopping Center parking lot
-Finish your Christmas shopping!!
-Christmas in Polynesia: Halau o Pualoke will perform from 6-7 p.m. at the Polynesian Cultural Center's front entrance. Free and open to the public.
-BYUH Men's Basketball vs. Simon Frasier, 7:30 p.m. in the CAC
-Laie Palms Cinemas: Avatar (11:30 a.m., 2:45, 6, and 9:15 p.m.), 2012 (11:45 a.m., 3, 6:20, and 9:35 p.m.)

UPCOMING:

-Christmas in Polynesia: Nani Laie Singers and Dancers will perform from 6-7 p.m. at the Polynesian Cultural Center's front entrance. Free and open to the public.
-Haleiwa Art Walk: Saturday, December 26, 6-9 p.m., Haleiwa Town (I know this isn't technically Ko'olauloa, but you might still want to check it out!)

Note: Kahuku Library is closed for renovations through Jan. 21--If you are going to need any library services, make sure you plan to visit the Kaneohe Branch.

...get out and celebrate the Holidays! Drive around hunting for Christmas lights, do something nice for your neighbors, or check out a few of the events happening this weekend:

FRIDAY

-BYUH Farmer's Market, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. in the Seasider Snackbar
-'Christmas in Polynesia' performance by Kahuku High Vocal Motion, 6-7 p.m. at the Polynesian Cultural Center. Free.
-Support La'ie Palms Cinemas: watch a movie!

SATURDAY

-BYUH Concert Choir performance, 7:30 p.m. in the BYUH Auditorium
-Support La'ie Palms Cinemas: watch a movie!

MONDAY

-Ko'olauloa Community Children's Council holiday meeting, 5:30 p.m. in the Hope Chapel Kahuku office (at the Old Sugar Mill). Contact Dacey Kagawa, 232-2324 or d.kagawa@hopechapelkahuku.org.

UPCOMING:

-DEC. 18 - BYUH Commencement, 9-11 a.m., Cannon Activities Center

We didn't win on Friday night, but it was amazing to see the support from Red Raider nation. On our drive to the stadium, the town-bound lanes of H-3 were SOLID traffic all the way across the mountain. 60% of that traffic took the stadium exit. WOW!

There wasn't much to cheer about during the first half, but when we started to score, I'll be honest: I thought the stadium might collapse! The structure was shaking that violently.

At any rate, congrats to the boys for making it to the final game--I'm sure we'll be back next year! Congrats also to Kamehameha coach David Stant, a La'ie boy and Kahuku graduate.

Be careful out there with the raging seas today!