Mikey Tomita is an instructor for over 20 years and born with hearing impairment. This class is progressive learning and certificates are given to completion of all six classes. This class is offered as a County of Maui Community class. This is a Fee for service course.

Through Volunteering on Vacation, a free program offered by Pacific Whale Foundation, take part in a cleanup of your favorite beach and monitor marine debris along Maui's shorelines! Get a free Volunteering on Vacation tote bag for your efforts! Call 249-8811 ext. 1.

Pacific Whale Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting appreciation, understanding, and protection of whales, dolphins, coral reefs, and our planet's oceans. This is accomplished by educating the public -- from a scientific perspective -- about the marine environment. Pacific Whale Foundation supports and conducts responsible marine research and addresses marine conservation issues in Hawaii and the Pacific. Through educational ecotours, Pacific Whale Foundation models and promotes sound ecotourism practices and responsible wildlife watching.

Learn names of fish you’ve seen while snorkeling and how to protect Maui’s reefs at Pacific Whale Foundation’s free Coral Reef Information Station. 9:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m. at Wailea’s Ulua Beach. Sponsored by Hawaii Tourism Authority. For info, call 249-8811 ext. 1.

Through Volunteering on Vacation, a free program offered by Pacific Whale Foundation, work on an organic farm in upcountry Maui. 8:45-11:30 a.m. Call 249-8811 ext. 1 for reservations.

Opened in 1979, Kapalua Tennis Garden is sculpted out of lush tropical foliage with stunning views. The hillsides bloom in a profusion of color. A perfect backdrop for the ten plexipave courts paired in tiered clusters; four lighted for night play. Each set of courts is secluded in landscaped privacy with its own viewing lanai.

Hours of operation:
Monday - Friday: 8 am - 12 pm and 3 pm - 6 pm
Saturday & Sunday: 8 am - 4 pm

Pacific Whale Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting appreciation, understanding, and protection of whales, dolphins, coral reefs, and our planet's oceans. This is accomplished by educating the public -- from a scientific perspective -- about the marine environment. Pacific Whale Foundation supports and conducts responsible marine research and addresses marine conservation issues in Hawaii and the Pacific. Through educational ecotours, Pacific Whale Foundation models and promotes sound ecotourism practices and responsible wildlife watching.

Location Specifics: Ocean Store at 300 Maalaea Rd, Maalaea (next to the aquarium)

Maui's own Kumu Hula and Na Hoku Hanohano Award-winning Male Vocalist Uluwehi Guerrero along with his Halau Hula Kauluokala presents Na Mele O Ku'u Pu'uwai. Don't miss out on the excellent performance and lovely Hawaiian music.

A downwind Stand-up paddleboard race (8.4 mile course)

Come and show off your talent with the Molokai Ohana Surf Club

Lanai channel crossing a 9 mile relay to happening from Lanai to Kaanapali. Come and join in this exciting event. Call Ian for more information at 808-338-0722.

Enjoy a cool night of hot jazz at Smooth Jazz Nights, featuring Peter White and Michael Paulo. They’ll be accompanied by an all-star band, including Gregg Karukas on keyboards and Dwayne “Smitty” Smith on bass. Peter White, one of the best known guitarists in smooth jazz, has released a smash hit album, Good Day, and is known for such hits as San Diego, Caravan of Dreams and Bullseye. Hawaii’s top saxophonist, Michael Paulo, has toured with Al Jarreau and popular bands in Japan, is an artist in residence for Java Jazz Festival in Jakarta and the producer of Smooth Jazz Nights.

Through Volunteering on Vacation, a free program offered by Pacific Whale Foundation, help pull invasive weeds at Haleakala National Park. 7:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Free transportation and park admission provided. Get a free Volunteering on Vacation tote bag for your efforts! Call 249-8811 ext. 1 for reservations.

Stretching across east Maui, Haleakala National Park is home to Haleakala Crater, an active, but not currently erupting volcano, and Maui's highest peak. Rising over 10,000 feet above sea level, Haleakala's graceful slopes can be seen from just about any point on the island. Haleakala means "House of the Sun" in Hawaiian, and legend has it that the demigod Maui lassoed the sun itself from its summit to slow the sun's journey across the skies.

Join Pacific Whale Foundation for a celestial stargazing cruise featuring professional astronomer Harriet Witt, an international award winning astronomy writer and speaker whose writing has been featured Sky & Telescope and Spirit of Aloha. She has been giving colorful and informative presentations on astronomy in Hawaii since 1990. Cruise beneath a beautiful nighttime sky, and learn about the stars. Includes hot and cold appetizers,
unlimited soda and juices, and up to three alcoholic beverages (Maui Brewing Co. beer, wine, Mai Tais and tropical well drinks) for adults with valid i.d. For reservations, call (808) 249-8811 ext 1 or visit www.pacificwhale.org and click on "ecotours" and "evening cruises."

Pacific Whale Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting appreciation, understanding, and protection of whales, dolphins, coral reefs, and our planet's oceans. This is accomplished by educating the public -- from a scientific perspective -- about the marine environment. Pacific Whale Foundation supports and conducts responsible marine research and addresses marine conservation issues in Hawaii and the Pacific. Through educational ecotours, Pacific Whale Foundation models and promotes sound ecotourism practices and responsible wildlife watching.

Come and get an up close and personal view of Keali'i Reichel, Hawaii's award winning Kumu Hula, chanter and world renowned recording artist, in the McCoy Studio as he shares his chants, songs, and stories.

“The ABC’s of a Business Plan,” will be presented by Susie Thieman of MEO’s Business Development Corporation on Thursday, September 9 from noon to 1 p.m. Participants will discuss the reasons for writing a business plan and receive an outline of the business plan taught by MEO’s “Core Four Business Plan” course. Susie is the instructor for the MEO program and has more than 25 years of small business startup and management experience. Workshop is held at the Maui County Business Resource Center located in the Maui Mall across from IHOP. All workshops are subject to change or cancellation.

Through Volunteering on Vacation, a free program offered by Pacific Whale Foundation, join Friends of Ho'okipa to restore and protect Ho'okipa Beach Park on Maui's North Shore, world famous for its extraordinary surfing and wind surfing. Remove invasive plant species and plant natives species. Meet at the Ho'okipa Beach Park overlook parking lot at 8:00 a.m. The program takes place from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Hang out after volunteering and enjoy free pizza for all volunteers at noon! Wear long pants, closed-toed shoes, and bring water, snacks and sun protection. Get a free Volunteering on Vacation tote bag for your efforts! Call 249-8811 ext. 1 for reservations.

This will be Maui's first and only PETCO Store. It will be interesting to see all the pets get their needs and wants from this large store that offers much more.

Valley Isle Gymnastics is proud to once again announce its participation in National Gymnastics Day by hosting The Annual Cartwheel Festival in an effort to raise funds for local Special Olympics athletes.

KPOA invites you to celebrate our Island's dispatchers, fire fighters, police and service men & women as they launch their three part concert series at the Maui Tropical Plantation.

With gates opening at 5:00 PM, join Alaka'i Paleka as she welcomes Na Palapalai and more to Maui alongside some of Maui's best Food and Craft Vendors.

For additional information please visit: www.myislandsoul.com

Come and enjoy some food, arts & crafts, silent auction & more. This will be an exciting event to attend.

Come and bring the family for a night full of laughter and excitement. It will be great and laugh-out-loud fun.

The Green Band are: Caleb Keolanui, lead vocals; Ikaika Antone, keyboards; JP Kennedy, guitar and Zion Thompson, guitar. When these four talented friends from south and east O‘ahu came together to form The Green, it was neither by chance or by accident. The seed was planted early, nurtured and now it’s bearing fruit. Their debut CD, “The Green” was released in February 2010, hit #3 on Billboard’s World Reggae Charts and remains in the Top 10. The Green Band will end their Explosive CD Release Tour on Maui, which has sold out every show statewide. Dance floor available for Orchestra seats.

Piiholo Ranch Cowboy Classic and Maui Special Rodeo.

Come and bring the family to this special event happening right here on Maui.

Maui Nui Botanical Gardens will host this free lei making demonstration lead by the Maui Pa'u riders. Come to the Gardens and learn traditional Hawaiian lei making styles to adorn both horse and rider in the colorful pageantry of Pa'u riding.
The mission of the Maui Nui Botanical Gardens is to foster an appreciation and understanding of the living Hawaiian islands of today, emphasizing the plants of Maui Nui (Maui, Moloka'i, Lana'i and Kaho'olawe), and providing a center for environmental education, Hawaiian cultural expression, conservation, biological study, and recreation.

The tradition continues...Somos Amigos Event is schedule for Saturday September 18, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
La tradcion continua....El evento de Somos Amigos es el Sabado 18 de Septiembre, de las 10:00 AM a las 3:00 PM

Come and celebrate a day of great Latino food and music!
Ven para celebrar nuestra comida y musica Latina!

Maui Economic Opportunity, Inc. and Maui Mall Shopping Center are co-sponsoring the Somos Amigos Event.

The festival is a celebration of Maui’s Hispanic and Portuguese heritage. This community event will feature Hispanic and Portuguese foods, entertainment, and crafts.

“The Latest in Human Nutrition 2010” Presented by Michael Greger, M.D.

Dr. Greger has scoured the world’s scholarly literature on clinical nutrition and developed this brand new talk of the latest in cutting edge research. Focusing on studies published just over the last year in peer reviewed scientific nutrition journals, Dr. Greger offers practical advice on how to feed ourselves and our families to prevent, treat, and even reverse chronic disease in an interactive quiz show format.

A founding member of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, Michael Greger, M.D., is a physician, author, and internationally recognized speaker on nutrition, food safety, and public health issues. He has lectured at the Conference of World Affairs, the International Bird Flu Summit, National Institutes of Health, testified before Congress, and was invited as an expert witness in the defense of Oprah Winfrey in the infamous “meat defamation” trial. He is a graduate of Cornell University School of Agriculture and Tufts University School of Medicine. Currently, Dr. Greger serves as Director of Public Health and Animal Agriculture at the Humane Society of the United States.

FREE Admission

Talks are structured for adult-level audiences. The Vegetarian Society is not able to provide childcare.

The Vegetarian Society of Hawaii is a not-for-profit volunteer organization founded in 1990 to promote human health, animal rights, and protection of the environment by means of vegetarian education. It’s among the largest vegetarian societies in the nation.

A full moon at sea... expert narration by professional astronomer Harriet Witt...great hot and cold pupu (appetizers) and chilled drinks...all ingredients for a truly magical evening! Harriett Witt is an international award winning astronomy writer and speaker. Her writing has been featured in publications such as Sky & Telescope and Spirit of Aloha. She has been giving colorful and informative presentations on astronomy in Hawaii since 1990. Ticket includes unlimited soda and juices, plus up to three alcoholic beverages (Maui Brewing Co. beer, wine, Mai Tais and tropical well drinks) for adults with valid i.d. From Lahaina Harbor, 8:00 to 10:00 pm. For reservations, call (808) 249-8811 ext 1 or visit www.pacificwhale.org and click on "ecotours" and "evening cruises."

All Memory Walk donations benefit the Alzheimer's Association, the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer care, support and research. The mission of the Alzheimer's Association is to eliminate Alzheimer's disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health.

“Museum Day” at Bailey House! Free Admission, Book Signing by Victor Pellegrino and Hawaiiana Book Sale Saturday September 25, 2010 10:00 am to 4:00 pm On Saturday, September 25, 2010, there will be Free Admission to the Bailey House Museum in honor of Smithsonian magazine’s 7th annual “Museum Day.” There will also be a sale of Hawaiiana books, donated as a fundraiser for the museum, as well as a 10% off discount on select books in the Museum Shop. From 11:00 am to 2:00 pm, local author Victor Pellegrino will be signing his new children’s book, Uncle Kawaiola’s Dream: A Hawaiian Story, which will be available for purchase. A celebration of culture, learning and the dissemination of knowledge, Smithsonian’s “Museum Day” reflects the spirit of the magazine, and emulates the free-admission policy of the Smithsonian Institution’s Washington, DC-based properties. “Events like Museum Day bring awareness to the importance of museums and the preservation of history in Hawaii and across the country.” said Nicole McMullen, Executive Director of the Maui Historical Society. The Maui Historical Society was founded in 1951 and is the oldest historical and preservation society on Maui. As a 501(c) 3, donations to the Maui Historical Society are tax deductible to the fullest extent of existing law. Your gift will assist us with continuing our mission to Collect, Preserve, Study, Interpret and Share the History, and Heritage of Maui. Your gift is a gift that ensures the past is there for future generations. For more information, call Bailey House Museum at 244-3326, fax 244-3920, e-mail baileyhousemuseum@clearwire.net. Website: www.mauimuseum.org

Bring the family to a fun filled day. There will be food, drinks, baked goods, plants, produce, a silent auction and children's games. It will be fun and exciting.

30th Annual Na Wahine O Ke Kai women's 40-mile Molokai to Oahu six person outrigger canoe race.

Sponsored by First Hawaiian Bank and co-sponsored by Maui County Office on Aging, Clinical Laboratories This annual event is open to the public. Find resources related to healthy aging. There will be blood pressure and glucose checks and flu shots. Entertainment and giveaways!! Access Hawaii document shredding service- FREE! Plenty of Parking! Plan to attend now.

The Maui County Fair is the largest annual four-day event on Maui with attendance of nearly 100,000 and is the primary source of funding for many of Maui's nonprofit and community organizations. It relies entirely on corporate or local business sponsorships, local donations, and volunteers for support.
Now in its 88th year, the Fair has chosen the theme "Celebrating Community" because from its beginnings in 1916, it has been the businesses as well as individuals who as a community helped perpetuate this icon of family tradition, bringing people together for an alcohol-free, smoke-free and drug-free event that is entertaining, educational and always lots of fun.

Sponsorship packages have been developed to provide a great value-added benefit for your company's investment in Maui's community and are available to fit every budget. One of the most valuable benefits of sponsorship is the significant amount of publicity you receive, exposing you as a true community supporter.

For information about becoming a sponsor, contact Carolyn Nishimura with Gilbert & Associates, (808) 871-6230 ext.13 pr@mauicountyfair.com or Sherri Grimes (808) 280-6889 sherri@mauicountyfair.com Visit mauicountyfair.com or twitter.com/mauicountyfair on the web. (Better Living, Arts & Crafts and contest information available at a later date.)