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Maui Ocean Center hosts '80s night
Maui Ocean Center will host "Sharks After Dark: '80s Night at the Aquarium," an event for adults 21 and older from 6 to 9 p.m. Oct. 21.
The 1980s-themed event will feature live tunes by Keoki Ruiz and Ami Schorr, diver presentations in the aquarium's 750,000-gallon Open Ocean exhibit and screenings of the "Humpbacks of Hawai'i" 3D film inside the Sphere Theater.
Themed attire is encouraged.
Venison meatballs, sushi rolls and other food will be available for purchase at Reef Cafe along with beer, wine, cocktails and nonalcoholic beverages.
"Maui Strong" T-shirts and stickers benefitting Hawai'i Community Foundation's Maui Strong Fund will also be available for purchase.
Admission is $25 per person at mauioceancenter.com/reservations or $35 per person on the day of the event at the door. Aquarium annual members receive free admission.
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'Smell of Money' to be screened Oct. 19
A free screening of "The Smell of Money" will be presented at 7 p.m. on Oct. 19, at the J. Walter Cameron Center in Kahului.
The award-winning documentary features Elsie Herring and her rural North Carolina community as they fight the world's largest pork corporation. The event is presented by the Vegan Society of Hawaii. Reservations are not required. Refreshments will be provided.
For more information, call (808) 385-4639 or email jeromekellner@gmail.com.
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Maui Ki Aikido to offer self-defense class
Maui Ki Aikido will offer a two-hour special self-defense workshop on Friday that is open to the public and designed for adults and teens.
The workshop will cover fundamentals of awareness and calmness in movement, as well as a few simple self-defense techniques.
The class will be taught by 6th dan Tracy Reasoner, head instructor of Maui Ki Aikido, at the Shunshinkan Dojo at 195 S. Market St. in Wailuku.
The fee is $10, and registration is from 6 to 6:15 p.m. at the dojo.
Participants should wear comfortable loose clothing and slippers.
For more information, call (808) 357-5172.
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Equine therapy offered to first responders
Haku Baldwin Center, a Makawao-based nonprofit specializing in therapeutic and educational equine-assisted services, is now offering a free mental health and wellness program for Maui's first responders and their families.
The program will offer individual, family and group sessions featuring equine-assisted psychotherapy and equine-assisted learning. The sessions will be led by a licensed mental health counselor and certified equine specialist.
To sign up, visit hakubaldwincenter.org/first-responders. For more information, contact Chrissy Stout at chrissy@hakubaldwincenter.org.
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Nonprofit receives $74K county grant
Maui County has awarded a $74,704 grant to Ka Lima O Maui.
The grant was facilitated by the county Office of Economic Development and will support the nonprofit's efforts to provide work opportunities to individuals with disabilities.
"Ka Lima O Maui is fortunate to have received this generous grant from the Office of Economic Development," said Ka Lima O Maui Executive Director JD Wyatt. "We extend our heartfelt thanks to Office of Economic Development Director Luana Mahi and her staff for partnering with Ka Lima O Maui to create lasting change in our community."
For more information about Ka Lima O Maui, contact Darby Gill at (808) 281-5717 or darby@kalima omaui.org.
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Holoholo Ka'a set for Nov. 5
Holoholo Ka'a, also known as the "Touch A Truck" event, will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Nov. 5, in the rear parking lot at UH-Maui College.
The hands-on event provides an opportunity for kids of all ages to get an up-close look at emergency vehicles, heavy machinery, construction rigs and farm equipment. Representatives from local businesses, agencies, public utilities and county and state departments will showcase their vehicles and talk about their respective duties and operating skills.
The event is free and open to the public.
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Tourney raises $20K for Maui Girl Scouts
The Finance Factors Foundation held its annual charity golf tournament on Sept. 21 on Oahu and raised $20,000 to benefit Maui Girl Scouts and the Girl Scouts of Hawaii STEM Center for Excellence.
Proceeds from the event will help to cover memberships for one year for Girl Scouts on Maui impacted by the recent wildfires. Funds raised will also provide year-round opportunities in cybersecurity, astronomy, robotics, computer coding, botany, chemistry and environmental stewardship at the STEM Center for Excellence on Oahu.
"The disasters on Maui have had a devastating impact on many families, and we want to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to continue to participate in Girl Scouts and benefit from the programming and education that it provides," said Rob Nelson, president of Finance Factors. "Girl Scouts helps girls and their families find compassion, courage, confidence and resilience, which is especially vital during these difficult times."