Free presentation will honor soliders
A free presentation and exhibit titled "Maui's Fallen Heroes" will be presented at two Maui public libraries this month.
Maui resident Janna Hoehn, a volunteer for the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington, D.C., will conduct the presentation and discuss the Maui Fallen Heroes project, in which she researched for seven months and found a photo of every Maui soldier, totaling 42, killed in the Vietnam War.
The exhibit will be on display at Wailuku Public Library from Monday through Thursday during normal service hours. Hoehn's presentation will begin at 6:30 p.m. Thursday.
The exhibit will be on display at Kihei Public Library from Nov. 13 through 17 during normal service hours. Hoehn's presentation will begin at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 13.
The one-hour presentation is suitable for ages 12 and older.
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Seminar will focus on child behaviors
Dawana Markova will present a free seminar titled "It's Not How Smart Your Child Is, It's How Your Child Is Smart" from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday at Seabury Hall's A'ali Kuhonua performing arts center.
This 90-minute experiential presentation will teach parents how to uncover the unique ways that they and their children think and learn most effectively, bridge differences with respect and support, and create "dream teams" with teachers and mentors on behalf of each student.
The seminar is hosted by Seabury Hall Parents Under Construction Parent Education Committee. It is open to the public.
For more information, call Daniel Lane at 280-9457 or email komuso57@yahoo.com.
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Airport workers to speak at meeting
Kahului Airport District Manager Marvin Moniz and Airport Engineer Gene Matsushige will be the guest speakers at the Kihei-Wailea Rotary Club meeting at noon Wednesday at Mulligans on the Blue Restaurant in Wailea.
Moniz and Matsushige will talk about the behind-the-scenes operation of Kahului Airport and changes that are coming to the facility.
The public is invited. The cost of lunch is $16.
For more information, call 344-9989 or visit www.mauirotary.org.
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Rotary meeting to focus on birds
The project coordinator of the Maui Forest Bird Recovery Project, Hanna Mounce, will speak at the Rotary Club of Kihei Sunrise meeting at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at Five Palms Restaurant at the Mana Kai Maui Resort in Kihei.
Mounce will speak about efforts and plans to restore a second population of Maui parrotbills on the leeward side of Haleakala.
The cost of breakfast is $22. The public is invited.
For more information, call Patty Hemmen at 280-8372 or visit www.kiheirotary.org.
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Roselani Place will celebrate 10 years
Roselani Place will host its 10th anniversary Garden Party and Community Open House from 2 to 6 p.m. Thursday at the center, located at 88 S. Papa Ave. in Kahului.
Festivities will include live entertainment by Ahumanu, Na Leo Lani O Maui Community Choir, Mike Finkiewicz, Anne Ku, Glenn Foster and Bobbie Jo Curley. There will also be refreshments, door prizes and tours of model apartments.
A presentation to acknowledge residents and staff who have been with Roselani Place since its opening, along with a proclamation by Mayor Alan Arakawa, will begin at 3:30 p.m.
The public is welcome.
For more information, call 871-7720 or visit www.roselaniplace.com.
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Montessori school to host open house
Montessori Hale O Keiki will host an open house from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the school, located at 100 Kulanihakoi St. in Kihei.
Attendees will experience a day in the life of a Montessori student and learn firsthand about Montessori's teaching method and philosophy. Teachers and staff attend the open house.
The school is enrolling children 3 to 14 years old.
For more information, call 874-7441.
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Wesley Lo to speak at Rotary meeting
Wesley P. Lo, Maui Memorial Medical Center chief executive officer and state Board of Education member, will speak at the Rotary Club of Maui meeting at noon Thursday at The Leis Family Class Act Restaurant at the University of Hawaii Maui College.
Lo will discuss regional hospital plans and operations and matters relating to the Board of Education.
The cost is $20 and includes lunch. The public is welcome.
For more information, email Rotary Club of Maui President Brian Moto at president@rotaryclubofmaui.org.
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MHS Class of 1973 meeting scheduled
Maui High School Class of 1973 will hold its first reunion planning meeting at 5:30 p.m. Thursday at the Courtyard Maui Kahului Airport.
All classmates are encouraged to attend.
For more information, call Collette Nishida Ladera at 385-6514, or send email to laderam001@hawaii.rr.com.
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St. Anthony will give admission test
St. Anthony Junior-Senior High School will conduct its admission test for the 2013-2014 school year at 8:30 a.m. Saturday in the school library. Check-in begins at 8 a.m. Testing is for students entering grades 7 through 12.
The testing fee is $10. Reservations are required by calling 244-4190, ext. 232, or sending email to korth@sasmaui.org.
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Caregiver workshop to be held Saturday
Maui Adult Day Care Centers and the Maui County Office on Aging will host a free caregiver workshop titled "What You Should Know About Diabetes" from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Hale Mahaolu Elima Community Hall, located at 11 Mahaolu St. in Kahului.
Tehane Ornellas Han of the Mina Pharmacy at Queen Ka'ahumanu Center will speak on types of diabetes, monitoring blood sugar, symptoms of high and low blood sugar, medications for treating diabetes and more.
Light breakfast items will be provided.
This workshop is open to the public; no reservations are needed. Certificates of attendance will be provided for professionals.
Maui Adult Day Care Centers will provide free care for a participant's adult loved one during the workshop; call in advance.
For more information, call Kathleen Couch at 871-5804.
