Disaster survivors to discuss experiences
KAHULUI - Three victims of the March 11 Japan disasters will discuss their experiences from 1 to 3 p.m. July 23 at the Kahului Hongwanji Mission.
The victims are on Maui through The Aloha Initiative, a project in which Japanese visitors are being brought to Maui and Oahu for a respite from the tragedies.
There will be light refreshments at the free presentation.
Also, The Aloha Initiative is no longer accepting clothing donations because it has been overwhelmed by generous community contributions.
For more information, call 280-1299 or go online to www.alohainitiative.com.
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Panel recommends two nominees
WAILUKU - Members of the Maui County Council Policy Committee voted Wednesday to recommend the confirmation of Scott Crawford to the Hana Advisory Committee.
Council members also gave their recommendation to Mikey Tomita for the Commission on Persons with Disabilities.
The full Maui County Council has until Aug. 29 to vote on the nominees.
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Kihei association to get water update
KIHEI - The Kihei Community Association will hear about water issues from county Department of Water Supply Director Dave Taylor and Robin Knox, of the South Maui Watershed Group, at a meeting Tuesday evening.
Also at the meeting, county planner Gina Flammer will discuss short-term rentals, and state Sen. Roz Baker and Rep. George Fontaine will provide an update on the state Legislature.
Doors open at 6 p.m. at Kihei Charter School, 41 E. Lipoa St., and the meeting starts at 6:30 p.m.
For information, call 879-5390 or visit www.gokihei.org. Participants are asked to bring canned good to donate to the Maui Food Bank.
