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Thrift Stores

The following is a listing of nonprofit organizations that sell an assortment of used and donated goods. For changes or new listings, call 242-6343. • Goodwill Retail Thrift Store, 250 Alamaha St., Ste. N-9, Kahului, 442-8989, Monday to Saturday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Sunday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Clothing, household goods, electronics, collectibles, toys and more. • Habitat for Humanity, Maui’s ReStore, 1162 Lower Main St., Wailuku, 986-8050, Tuesday to Saturday, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. New and used construction material. • Kala Iki Thrift Store, Kula Hospital, 204 Kula Highway, Kula, 878-1221, ...

Topiary tips

Topiary is the art of growing trees and shrubs as living sculptures — cubes, spheres, obelisks, animal shapes or combinations of these. The tradition has flourished in various places at different times, but in modern gardens, topiary is rare, unless you count our foundation plantings of ...

Espalier pruning has artistic and practical benefits

Espalier design is an ancient pruning practice that fashions fruit trees, vines or flowering shrubs into artistic, two-dimensional forms. This lateral shaping makes it easier to harvest and mow, maximizes sunlight, and helps trees fit into tight areas. “It’s a great way to utilize growing ...

One night only

Exciting discoveries have popped up in Wailuku in recent months and have created an arts-in-public-places scavenger hunt for art lovers or anyone who enjoys seeing something new in unexpected sites. Anticipation mounts as you drive through town and — there in front of you or off to your left ...

In the Loop

Village Galleries Maui kicks off its newest exhibition, “Images of Land & Sea 2019,” with a gala reception from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at its Lahaina location, 120 Dickenson St. Art lovers can enjoy a fun-filled evening of art, music, refreshments and painting demonstrations. Showcasing ...

Thank You Letter

A big, huge, gigantic mahalo nui to our brave firemen and others that protected everyone’s lives, animals and homes [earlier this month]. Multiple locations and simultaneous blazes were all contained with amazing skill and management. WELL DONE TEAM! With deep gratitude, Pamela Van Horn-Beagle Kula _______________ • Thank you letters are published on Saturdays. Letters must be typed and are limited to 150 words. All letters are subject to editing. Whenever possible, include first and last names of individuals being thanked. The letters must be signed and include an address ...