Happy Holidays!

I hope you are all having a FABULOUS time! On Christmas Eve, I invited a bunch of friends & family over to my place, and we had a delightful wine tasting! Lots of great wines and foods to go along with it.

The next day, I invited more people over and had a fun barbeque. Lots of great food and fun times. It truly was a great way to cap off the Christmas Holiday.

Of course, this holiday season is a great time to reflect on the true meaning of Christmas. On the Tuesday before Christmas, I did a benefit presentation for Lokahi Giving Project.



This is an organization that helps the needy, and during the holiday season, they coordinate special drives that bring together the community to help the less fortunate have things that they may need and enjoy. On December 23, I partnered with Lokahi and Creations in Catering to put on a fun and lively party for five deserving families in the Lokahi program who normally would not have anything special for the holidays. Creations in Catering put together a delicious spread of food, and I provided some great karaoke entertainment. The children especially had a blast, coming to the microphone often to merrily sing holiday tunes. It truly was a memorable experience watching these families' faces light up as they enjoyed themselves and, for a moment, forgot about the challenges they faced.

It reminded me of what this holiday season is all about: giving.

Special thanks to MIKE RABE, Ted, Frances, Ron, Barbara, and the rest of the Creations in Catering staff for helping to create such a very special production. To JOHN ROGERS with A Special Moment Photo & Video for documenting this event and giving the families a gift of memories. John went out of his way to get a copy of the portraits he took of the families to the families--THAT NIGHT. Is that not classy? John truly has a heart of gold. And to the staff of Lokahi, they definitely deserve kudos for what they selflessly do.

So as you enjoy the week leading up to the New Year, I hope you had a memorable and fun Christmas holiday. May you also have a safe and enjoyable New Year's Eve celebration, and a successful New Year.

All the very best,

Marino M. Regalado
Certified Professional Master of Ceremonies
Ninja Entertainment