On Monday, October 30, those killed in Hawai`i by domestic violence will be remembered at a candlelight vigil as part of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. As part of the brief vigil, the names of over a hundred victims, including several from Maui, will be read aloud. The vigil is scheduled for 6 p.m. on the front lawn of Kaahumanu Church on High …
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Halloween in Lahaina will return to Front Street on Tuesday, October 31. The LahainaTown Action Committee and the Office of Economic Development will host a family friendly event for the residents and visitors of Maui. Highlights include the 38th Annual Keiki Halloween Costume Parade beginning at 4:30 p.m. Keiki are invited to come in costume and parade down Front Street …
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For the past three years, Haiku Elementary School students have been participating in “Wellness Day” at their school. The parents and community really come together by volunteering to support these young students. This year they gained real-life knowledge about gardening, making healthy foods, dance, exercise, yoga, and more. The School Spotlight feature is brought to you by a partnership between …
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The 2017 Maui Non Profit Directors Annual Meeting and Awards Ceremony was held on Thursday, October 19, 2017 at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center from 5:30pm to 8:00pm. Over 100 nominees, guests and dignitaries attended the event. Lt. Governor Shan Tsutsui was the keynote speaker and Judge Richard Bissen performed the installation of the Maui Nonprofit Directors officers: President, …
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The Department of Land and Natural Resources has invited the public to provide input on the future of State lands at Honolua Bay and Lipoa Point at a community open house on Wednesday, November 8. In 2015, the State of Hawai‘i acquired these lands following a tremendous effort by the community, guided by the Save Honolua Coalition, the State’s political …
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MEO’s Business Development Program graduated thirteen (13) students from the Core Four Business Planning course on October 17, 2017. Attending the luncheon was Maui County Council member Don Guzman, and from the Mayors office Anthony Arakaki, both gave encouraging advice on small business ownership to the graduates. At the graduation, the soon-to-be entrepreneurs received one-on-one guidance from local commercial bankers …
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After thousands of people hours by hundreds of volunteers, Lei of Aloha for Las Vegas is nearly done. This time, a TWO mile long ti leaf lei of love to be delivered to the people of Las Vegas after the recent tragedy which killed 59 people in the city lovingly referred to as the Ninth Island. Blessings will begin for …
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The Hawaii Life Charitable Fund, a donor advised fund of the Hawaii Community Fund, makes grants to programs that work to preserve Hawai’i’s beauty and culture by supporting its people. Hawaii Life Agents choose a theme for the year. The theme for 2017 is “A Hale for All.” Pictured here Cassandra Abdul (left), executive director of Na Hale O Maui, an affordable Community housing Land Trust, accepts a grant …
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You and your family are fast asleep when the smoke alarm sounds: Do you know what to do? Consider this scenario: Its 2 o’clock in the morning. You and your family are fast asleep when you awaken to the smoke alarm sounding and the smell of smoke. What do you do? If you and your family don’t have a plan …
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The Kealia Pond National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) Visitor Center, located at Milepost 6 on the Mokulele Highway in Kihei, will reopen to the public at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, October 10. The Visitor Center and Refuge offer Maui residents and visitors the opportunity to explore interactive exhibits, hands-on activities for keiki, and wildlife viewing areas where some 30 species of …
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