ALOHA GANG!!

Mahalo nunui to Kaimana Barcarse for infusing us with renewed vigor and appreciation for our voyaging heritage.  It's still in us gang, it's still in us.  Mahalo nunui to Uncle Mike Tejada for going out and picking up the newest member of ka 'ohana KALEA !!!! Our newest wa'a needs some slight repairs but not to worry, when she's ready, we'll honor our kuleana to her and her to us by means of cultural protocols, then we'll introduce her to the community!!!

This week's paddling schedule: THURSDAY JUNE 7TH 630 PM AND SATURDAY JUNE 9TH AT 8AM Everyone's invited, mai hilahila, all are welcome!

Thought for the week:

"E kaupe aku no i ka hoe aku mai." Pull on the paddle and draw it forward.  Which urges us to carry on with the task that's started, til it's completion.  In other words...JUST DO IT! 

Got questions? Check our facebook page, under KALEA UTAH, or call/text us at 801..913..8980

Hiki no, e 'ike makou ia 'oukou i ka wa'a! 

FORECAST CALLS FOR....PADDLING!

ALOHA GANG! It's been a long cold winter, and we're ready to shed the winter blues and get started paddling!!!  Forecast calls for bright sunny skies tomorrow so we hope you all can join us down at Lindon Harbor for Kalea's first paddle of the season!!!!!  We'll be paddling at 6pm, hope to see you there!

OPEN PADDLE FOR APRIL 12 2012

Aloha gang!!! After a long winter, it's time to dust off the paddles and prepare to get in the water!!! Our Melia Poli'ahu and Naulu (our two canoes) are at Lindon Harbor and just about ready to go!!! We're eagerly anticipating the arrival of our third wa'a, and increasing our ability to serve our community.  Please take a look at the flyer above, and feel free to join us on Thursday, April 12 at 6:00pm, and on Saturday, April 14th at 4:00pm for a paddle and potluck!  See you at the harbor!

Our August so far...

Aloha gang!
Heading into the middle of August, we've been busy as ever!  August 6th was the 'Ohana Retreat which was pretty amazing! Great turn out, good fun, and beautiful people. Mahalo to everyone who came out to the event and a mahalo nunui to those who were in charge of creating and planning. Looking forward to next year for even MORE fun!

Last week we had the pleasure of having a Boy Scout troop out to paddle with us, it was their first time ever, and we were happy to have them!  If you'd like your group or organization to try canoe paddling, come on out! Give us a call at 801 913 8980 and we'll set it up! 

Last Thursday we were especially pleased to have two new paddlers join our ranks!!! Although they've always been hugely supportive of KALEA, volunteering, supporting, working hard at our events, we've never had them in the wa'a. Until now. And the fires been lit!!!! Mahalo to ka 'ohana Richards! Garin, Cheryl, Brianna and Garin Boy for all of your help all of the time, and we're excited to have Garin Sr. and Cheryl in the wa'a with us!!!
Don't forget, we're paddling this Thursday!!! All experience levels welcome, just come down and have a good time! 

Active in our community

We hope you all can join us this Saturday, August 6th for 'OHANA SATURDAY!!! We are so excited, as four Hawaiian organizations here in Utah come together and partner for this event.  Hui Hawai`i O Utah Hawaiian Civic Club, Lei Aloha O Ka 'Ohana, Kalea Utah, and Kauwahi 'Anaina Hawai`i Hawaiian Civic Club are making this wonderful event happen for our community! Bring the kids early to participate in the FREE KEIKI FISHING TOURNAMENT, tons of prizes, and open to all kids 12 and under, and along with that we'll have FREE shave ice, a FREE Hawaiian craft event, FREE canoe rides, a canoe paddle making demonstration, SUP (Stand Up Paddling) demonstration, free hula workshop and MORE!!! Pack a picnic lunch for you and your 'ohana as it's a potluck, and we'll see you there!!!

Now, we didn't forget that in an earlier post we said we had some great news to share....everything will be finalized tomorrow, and once that's done, we'll make sure and post the good news!!! Kalea is so humbled to be an active part of our vibrant community, and are so appreciative of all of the amazing relationships we've forged. MAHALO to everyone for your encouragement, help and support of Kalea.  We LOVE being a part of this Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Community!

EXCITING NEWS!

Aloha gang!
We are getting ready to share some awesome news with all of you!!!! But auwe, we will have to make you wait just a little longer while we get some of the final details nailed down. However, please stay tuned as we get ready to share this exciting development!!!! :)

In the meantime, WE'RE PADDLING THIS THURSDAY, 5:30 - SUNDOWN! COME CHECK US OUT AT LINDON HARBOR!!!!!!!

Potluck and Paddle this Saturday!!

The weather's been getting progressively nicer, and we're excited to get out on the water!!!! Join us this Saturday for a Potluck and Paddle at Lindon Harbor, from lunch time to sundown! Bring the whole family down for what's sure to be a FUN day!!!