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Tegarden to open Kihei campaign officeDeidre Tegarden, a candidate for the state House, will hold an official campaign headquarters opening from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Azeka Makai Center, above Flowers by Cora.There will be music by Gene Argel, pupu and a chance to meet the candidate. Tegarden is running for the District 11 South Maui seat, currently held by Rep. Kaniela Ing.*****Celtic music, Wonder Girls join ReganThe Glen Innes Session Band and its Celtic music and the Maui Wonder Girls will headline the St. Patrick's Day Celebration with Keith Regan on Thursday at the Maui ...

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Tegarden to hold fundraiser todayDeidre Tegarden, a Democratic candidate for the state House's District 11 (South Maui) seat, will host a campaign fundraiser at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Hall in Kihei from 6 to 8 p.m. today.The event will feature food, entertainment and live music.There is a suggested donation of $20 per person.The VFW Hall is located at 2110 Uluniu Road.For more information, contact Pat Mulligan at pat@votetegarden.com or go to www.votetegarden.com.

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Greig-Nakasone to present high fashion candidate fundraiser on Friday in WailukuMaui County Council candidate Napua Greig-Nakasone will host a high-fashion campaign fundraiser Friday at the King Kamehameha Golf Club clubhouse.The spring collection of Manaola, a "new cultural conscious designer," will be featured during the event that will include heavy pupu and shopping. Tickets cost $125, or $200 for VIPs.For tickets, call Leni English at 357-5950 or visit Native Intelligence in Wailuku or Collections in Makawao.Tickets also can be found online at ...

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Sugimura fundraiser set for Feb. 23Maui County Council candidate Yuki Lei Sugimura is holding a campaign fundraiser from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Feb. 23 at the Yokouchi Estate in Wailuku.Sugimura is running for the Upcountry residency seat being vacated by Gladys Baisa due to term limits.The evening will include food by chefs Travis Morrin, Jaron Blosser and Cody Christopher of Three's Bar and Grill, and music by Nevah Too Late.The cost is $75. Enter the estate from Koeli Street.For more information or to obtain tickets, contact Doreen Pua Canto at 633-3079 or cantodoreen@gmail.com.

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Blackburn campaign to hold chow fun saleThe campaign of County Council candidate Joe Blackburn is holding a chow fun sale from 4 to 6 p.m. Feb. 26 with pickup at 104 N. Market St. in Wailuku.The chow fun bowl is $5.To order, call 442-6462 or 757-3045.Blackburn is seeking the Wailuku residency seat on the council.

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Nikhilananda seeks state House seatLongtime community activist Nick Nikhilananda has announced that he will seek the state House of Representatives District 13 seat, which includes East Maui, Molokai and Lanai.Nikhilananda, a Huelo resident, is running as a Green Party of Hawaii candidate.He has lived in the district for most of the past 28 years and has served on the Mayor's Task Force on Higher Education and the Maui County Board of Variances and Appeals. He also served on the board of directors of Akaku: Maui Community Television and is a past president of the Haiku Community ...