By Luana Maitland

The holidays are here, and the Outrigger Reef on the Beach kicked it off with the Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony on Tuesday, December 1. We started the evening with the Kaleoaloha Keiki Choir, who entertained our guests with Hawaiian and traditional Christmas songs, followed by the lighting of the Christmas Trees. Chosen to do the official tree lighting this year was Lucienne LeBlanc, daughter of Chris and Estelle LeBlanc (Manager, Interactive Commerce for OEG). We ended the evening with the splendid voice of Weldon Kekauoha at the Kani Ka Pila Grille. Kumu Sonny Ching of Halau Na Mamo O Pu‘uanahulu stopped by to enjoy the great music, delicious food, and also graced us with his hula.

We have more holiday events scheduled, so pack your bags, gather your family, and come stay with us.

Upcoming Free Holiday Events at Outrigger Reef on the Beach
Christmas Card Making: December 9 – 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Hawaiian Ornament Making: December 16 & 23 – 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Christmas Mele at Kani Ka Pila Grille: December 19 & 20 -  4 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Employee Christmas Stocking Contest: December 21 – 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Breakfast with Santa – $17.50
Enjoy breakfast with Santa at the Kani Ka Pila Grille on December 22 and 23 from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Cost includes buffet breakfast, picture with Santa, face painting, and balloon twisting.

December Entertainment at Kani Ka Pila Grille – Nightly from 6 p.m. to  9 p.m.
Sunday         Brother Noland
Monday        Sean Naauao
Tuesday       Weldon Kekauoha
Wednesday  Cyril Pahinui
Thursday     Kawika Kahiapo & Martin Pahinui
Friday          Kaukahi
Saturday      Manoa DNA
Schedule is subject to change. Please call 924-4993 to confirm artist for the night.