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Free film to be shown SundayThe Jewish Congregation of Maui will present a free film "Unmasked Judeophobia - the Threat to Civilization" 6 p.m. Sunday at its synagogue located at 634 Alulike St. in Kihei, according to an announcement.The film is a "meticulous examination of rising anti-Jewish ideology" and a "call to action and urgent reminder that anti-Semitism is a menace not only to Jews, but to the human condition itself," the announcement says.While admission is free, donations will be accepted.For more information, call Hannah Robertson at 281-4427.*****Artist to discuss nisei ...

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Thangkas event to be held MondayThe Venerable Lama Gyaltsen will display various thangkas at Lumeria Maui on Monday and explain the symbolic inner meaning of each element of the sacred art depicted.The event at 1813 Baldwin Ave. in Makawao will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. Admission is $20 at the door. Proceeds will benefit the Maui Dharma Center.During the event, Gyaltsen "will introduce the basis for the profound methods of Vajrayana meditation using the thangka as a support for visualization," according to an announcement."A thangka is a beautiful form of sacred art usually drawn, painted ...

Priest joins order of knighthood

The Rev. Monsignor Terrence A.M. Watanabe of St. Theresa Roman Catholic Church in Kihei was inducted this month into the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem, according to an announcement.This Catholic order of knighthood was established more than 900 years ago and operates under the protection of the pope, the announcement said.The ceremony took place in Salt Lake City at the Cathedral of the Madeleine. The order inducts both men and women and is committed to reinforcing the practice of Christian life by its members in absolute fidelity to the popes. It is committed to ...

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Kula church to host Halloween eventWaipuna Chapel in Kula is sponsoring an event that organizers call a "safe way to celebrate Halloween" from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday.The price of admission is canned food for donation to the Maui Food Bank."Instead of kids going 'trick or treating' from house to house, kids go 'trunk to trunk' in the Waipuna Chapel parking lot," the church's announcement says.The event will include free food, Halloween-themed games, a glow-in-the-dark tent, candy and prizes.The chapel is on the corner of Kula Highway and Omaopio Road. For more information, go to ...

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Community action training to be heldThe Hawaii Family Forum will offer "Community Action Network Training" from 9 a.m. to noon Oct. 19 at Apostolic Ministries of the Pacific in Kahului.Participants can learn about the role of Christians in the public area, be around other people of faith who share the same values and "see how you can plug into the community to make a difference," according to an announcement.The event is open to the public. Free educational materials will be provided.Apostolic Ministries is at 349 Hanakai St., Suite A.For more information, call (808) 203-6704 or send ...

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Community care van set to make a debut"A Cup of Cold Water, A Community Care Van" will launch its first run following a 9 a.m. service and blessing Oct. 13 at Trinity-by-the-Sea Episcopal Church.The church is at 100 Kulanihakoi St. in Kihei.A shared dream of Maui's four Episcopal churches, the van is an "old-fashioned" human needs outreach to serve the community's poor and needy, according to an announcement. Volunteers on the van will deliver water, basic food, clothing and comfort.It took nine months to raise startup funding and recruit more than 25 volunteers, according to the ...