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Kahākūkahi Ocean Academy in West Maui needs help recovering from storm damage
Kahākūkahi Ocean Academy is hoping to secure $18,000 in donations to help repair classrooms, its solar system and a waʻa damaged by hurricanes Lala and Lowell before fall school programs begin. The West Maui nonprofit initially set a $30,000 fundraising goal. Two anonymous donors have ...
International Peace Day livestream on Sept. 21
The Teran James Young Foundation will connect more than 15 Peace Poles during its second annual International Peace Day livestream from noon to 3 p.m. Sept. 21. The livestream will feature Peace Poles on Maui, Oahu, Hawaii Island, the U.S. mainland and other locations. Peace Poles are monuments displaying the message “May Peace Prevail on Earth” in multiple languages. A free in-person gathering will be held in the community room at 1727 Wili Pa Loop in Wailuku. Anthony Pfluke will perform from 1 to 2:45 p.m., and the program will include the announcement of the 2026 Maui Peace ...
Paʻūpili Lahaina gathering set for Saturday, Sept. 19
The monthly Paʻūpili Lahaina 3rd Saturdays gathering will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 19 at Lahaina United Methodist Church. The free event will feature cultural activities offered in partnership with the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, including ʻawa tasting, lei making, coconut frond weaving, lomilomi and an ʻukulele lesson with Jason Jerome of Lahaina Music. Entertainment will include Reiko Fukino, RJ Bio, Alyssa Ah Yuen, Peter D, Tarvin Makia and Gilbert Emata, and Da Three Podagees. Maui businesses, nonprofit organizations and service providers also will offer locally ...
West Maui recycling event set for Sept. 19
West Maui residents may dispose of recyclable bulky items for free from 8 a.m. to noon Sept. 19 near the Pioneer Mill smokestack on Lahainaluna Road. Drivers should enter from Kuhua Street. Accepted items include air conditioners, lead-acid batteries, washers, dryers, dishwashers, microwaves, refrigerators, stoves, water heaters, tires, scrap metal and electronics such as televisions, computers, printers, copiers, monitors and electrical cords. Appointments are required at tinyurl.com/gogreenappointment. Commercial drop-offs will not be accepted. Adults also are sought for one-hour ...
Maui United Way plans Dec. 5 ‘Ulana Gala
Maui United Way will hold its ‘Ulana Gala: Weaving a Stronger Maui Nui from 5 to 9 p.m. Dec. 5 at Old Lāhainā Lūʻau. The fundraiser will feature a four-course dining experience, Hawaiian music and hula. Proceeds will support Maui United Way programs focused on financial security, healthy communities, youth opportunities and community resiliency across Maui County. “‘Ulana reflects the power of weaving together nonprofits, businesses, donors, volunteers and community members to create lasting impact across Maui, Molokai and Lānaʻi,” Maui United Way President and CEO ...