We are excited to give you a sneak peek at some of our Silent Auction Items for our Annual Lu’au Benefit at the Anna Ranch Heritage Center on Sunday, September 11th, 11:00 am-3:00 pm. Tickets can be purchased at Hawai’i Montessori Schools Kamuela and Kona Campuses, Mama’s House Thrift Shop and Kamuela Liquor.

• Imiloa Astronomy Center: Four Tickets to Imiloa
• Kapoho Kine Adventures: Zipline Through Paradise for Two
• Willman Interiors: Two Hour Design Consultation
• Pure Life Chiropractic: Initial Consultation, Exam & 1st Adjustment
• Kohala Divers: Three Gift Certificates at $75 each
• Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden: Family Membership
• Mountain Gold Jewelers: Three Gift Certificates: $25, $50, and @$100
• Hawaii Paso Finos: One hour Horseback Ride on Paso Fino
• Lehua Jewlers: $50 Gift Certificate
• Merriman’s Restaurant: Dinner for Two
• Lilikoi Café: $30 Gift Certificate
• Huggo’s Restaurant: $50 Gift Certificate
• The Club in Kona: One Month Membership
• Solimene’s Restaurant: $25 Gift Certificate
• Pacific Massage Services: Sixty-minute Massage
• Kahilu Theater: $90 Gift Certificate
• Bentleys: Handmade Bronze Lantern with Votive
• San Diego Zoo: Four Passes to San Diego Zoo or Safari Park
• Halekulani Resort: Sunday Brunch for 2
• Waipio Ride the Rim: Two Seats on ATV Tour
• Sea Quest: Two Rafting / Snorkel Adventure Tickets
• Ocean Sports Waikoloa: Two Seats on any Catamaran Cruise
• Hualalai Tennis Club: One Hour Semi-Private Tennis Lesson at Hualalai Resort
• Body Glove Cruises: Admission for 2 on any Body Glove Cruise
• Captian Zodiac: Raft & Snorkel for 2
• Dolphin Journeys: Half-Day Dolphin Excursion for 1
• Dolphin Quest, Hilton Waikoloa: One Encounter Deluxe Program
• Fair Wind Cruises: Afternoon Snack Cruise for 2
• Blue Hawaii Helicopters: Two Seats on Kohala Coast Adventure
• Atlantis Submarines: One Admission to Submarine Ride
• ATV Outfitters Hawaii: Ride for 2 on Historical Ocean ATV Tour
• Paul Brown Salon and Spa: Gift Certificate for 1 hr Massage
• Veterinary Associates: $180 Gift Certificate
• Hapuna Prince: Gift Certificate for Breakfast Buffet for 2
• Café Pesto: Two $25 Gift Certificates
• Big Island Eco Adventures, LLC: Gift Certificate for Zipline for 2

The Hawai‘i Montessori Schools Kamuela PTO invites you to join us on Sunday, September 11, 2011 at the Anna Ranch Heritage Center for our Annual Lū‘au Benefit.

The event will begin at 11:00 a.m.  There will be lei making activities for the children, demonstrations by the Ranch’s Craftsmen, a Hula performance by the Hawai‘i Montessori School Students, live entertainment, a no-host bar and a fabulous silent auction featuring items from around the state and the mainland.

Tickets will be available for purchase in Kamuela at Hawai‘i Montessori Schools – Kamuela Campus, Mama’s House Thrift Store, Kamuela Liquor and in Kona at Hawai‘i Montessori Schools – Kona Campus.  Cost is Adults: $30.00, Children 3 – 12 years: $15.00.  Children under 3 are free with paid adult. To purchase tickets please call Becky Watkins at 885-7683 or drop by the office at Hawai‘i Montessori School located at 64-1058 Mamalahoa Hwy next to the Big Island Brewhaus.

Handmade Lau Lau are also for sale – $12 for 3 Lau Lau.  Purchase now at Hawai‘i Montessori School Kamuela Campus and pick up Friday Sept. 9th between 2:30 – 5:30 p.m.; or Saturday Sept. 10 between 9:00am – 12:00 noon.

Join us this weekend at the Kokua Kailua Village Stroll. We’ll be giving away goody bags and balloons for the kids. If you didn’t know, one Sunday each month from 1pm-6pm, Alii Drive becomes a festive pedestrian-only marketplace with music, artists, shopping, and restaurants. Thousands of residents and visitors are discovering Kokua Kailua is an ideal way to enjoy all Historic Kailua Village has to offer.

If you have friends who have school-age children, please be sure to tell them about it. It’s great fun for the whole family, and we’d love the opportunity to introduce them to Hawaii Montessori Schools.

See you there!