Kihei Public Library to host movie night
Kihei Public Library will host a movie night featuring the Oscar Award-winning film "The Artist" at 6 p.m. Tuesday. This film is rated PG-13.
Maui Friends of the Library is sponsoring this event.
Contact the library at 875-6833 as soon as possible if a sign language interpreter or other special accommodation is needed.
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LHS Foundation annual meeting Tuesday
Lahainaluna High School Foundation (LHSF) will host its annual meeting on Tuesday at the school's Samuel M. Kamakau Library.
Registration begins at 5 p.m., followed by the meeting at 5:30 p.m. The community is encouraged to attend to hear the latest news on the various projects and programs facilitated by LHSF.
The meeting will feature the president's report, executive director's report and development coordinator's repot.
For information on the meeting, call LHSF Executive Director Matthew Erickson at 661-5332 or 283-2411.
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Association to host potluck and meeting
The Makawao Community Association will host a community potluck and association meeting from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday at Po'okela Church, located at 200 Olinda Road in Makawao.
The following topics will be discussed during the meeting; Upcountry Community Emergency Response Team Branch Director Nancy Kala will speak about disaster preparedness; Maui Weekly Editor and General Manager Deborah Lordan will speak about a planned dog park in Makawao; the new owners of Piiholo South will introduce themselves; the third annual Community Member of the Year Award winner will be announced; and nominations will be taken for 2012-13 board members.
For more information, call Judy Mertens at 572-6877.
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Rotary meeting to focus on homelessness
Catholic Charities Hawai'i Maui Community Director Thelma Akita Kealoha will be the guest speaker at the Rotary Club of Maui meeting at noon Thursday at The Leis Family Class Act Restaurant at the University of Hawaii Maui College. She will discuss issues relating to homelessness and affordable housing.
Kealoha has more than 30 years of experience working in Hawaii nonprofit organizations and has served as a board member for various agencies, including Aloha House and the Maui Tobacco Free Partnership. She is the Affordable Housing Committee chairwoman for Faith Action for Community Equity Maui.
Cost is $20. The public is welcome.
For more information, send email to Rotary Club of Maui President Brian Moto at president@rotaryclubofmaui.org.
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New $1,250 Maui Pride scholarship open
Maui Pride is offering two $1,250 scholarships for college-bound youth. Applications are due Monday.
The scholarship is open to all ages who are attending post-secondary schools for the 2012-2013 school year. Winners will be announced during the Maui Pride Festival in October.
To apply or to donate to the scholarship, visit www.mauipride.org.
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Organizers sought for local cleanups
Keep America Beautiful is looking for individuals or groups to organize local cleanup efforts for America Recycles Day on Nov. 15.
The organization has created materials for event organizers to promote recycling awareness, commitment and action in their communities. In addition, it has provided a downloadable "Go-to-Guide" to assist in organizing a local event. There will also be free America Recycles Day banners, bookmarks, buttons, pencils, pledge cards and posters available on a first-registered, first-served basis.
For more information regarding America Recycles Day events in Hawaii, contact khib.kab@gmail.com.
For more information or to organize an event, visit www.americarecyclesday.org.
