Kupuna gather for Valentine's Dance at Koloa Landing Resort

More than 300 kupuna attended the annual Senior Valentine's Dance at Koloa Landing Resort, a temporary site while the Outrigger Kauai Beach Resort is under renovation. The event included dancing, lunch, prize giveaways, and volunteer support from community partners.

The county's annual Senior Valentine's Dance was held Friday at Koloa Landing Resort, the first time the Na Kupuna Council used that site. Melanie Okamoto of the Department of Parks and Recreation said the Outrigger Kauai Beach Resort, the usual venue, is under renovation. More than 300 kupuna signed up for a day of dancing, lunch, and prize giveaways. Organizers said the resort setting added hotel-style hospitality and decorations, and a live DJ volunteered his services. Event details: - The Koloa Landing Resort was chosen because the Outrigger Kauai Beach Resort is undergoing renovations. - More than 300 kupuna signed up for the Valentine's Dance. - The day included dancing, lunch, and prize giveaways contributed by Na Kupuna Council. - Na Kupuna Council is made up of representatives from the island's senior centers. - Dance partners came from county agencies such as the Kauai Fire Department and Lihue Airport Rescue and Fire. - Volunteer DJ Mike Dandurand provided live music without charge. Summary: The dance brought kupuna together from across the island and highlighted community and county partner support for the event. The venue change allowed the annual celebration to continue while the usual resort is renovated. Undetermined at this time.