Maui Pulse, June 2024 edition

Giddy Up! Makawao Prepares For Festivities

By Cindy Schumacher

The town of Makawao is gearing for another fun series of annual events highlighting its paniolo roots.

Kicking off on Sat., June 29, at 9 a.m. the 56th Annual Makawao Parade is a much anticipated day filled with tradition, community spirit, and the vibrant culture of historic Makawao town.

More than just a festivity, the parade demonstrates the town’s deep connection to its paniolo (cowboy) roots and local culture, blending its rich history and authenticity for residents and visitors alike. The parade, which began decades ago, started as a mounted unit only. Now it includes floats, walking units, classic cars, marching bands, special tributes, and much more.

Rich History

Makawao’s history dates back to the mid19th century when ranching and agriculture began to flourish upcountry. During this time, the paniolo emerged as an integral part of Makawao’s cultural fabric. “They created a hub for ranching activities and a tight-knit community contributing to the town’s distinct cowboy culture which today includes the Makawao Parade and Stampede,” said Maile J. Masada, Director of Facility Operations at Oskie Rice Event Center. “The parade opens the July 4th Week of Festivities, which closes with the Stampede.”

The procession route, starting on Baldwin Avenue near the Veterans Cemetery, turns right onto Makawao Avenue to Makani Road near Kalama School for the walking units. The mounted units and floats will end at the Oskie Rice grounds.

“This year’s Grand Marshal is Eugene DeRego,” Masada noted. “Born and raised on Maui, DeRego grew up riding horses and competing in roping, winning many titles. There will also be a commemoration for Special Honoree Gladys Baisa, a cherished member of the Makawao community whose legacy continues to inspire.”

Events and Food

Immediately, following the parade, the Country Concert music extravaganza will take place at the Oskie Rice Event Center, noon5pm. There will be food, craft vendors, and an assortment of live entertainment, including the Augie T. Comedy Show, 6-9pm. For more parade and week-long event information, visit: makawaoparade.com.

The Stampede

“From its inception, the Makawao Stampede

has attracted spectators and competitors in droves,” said Masada. “This year, contenders are coming from other islands, the mainland, and as far away as Australia to compete in a variety of events.”

Attendees will experience the thrill of barrel racing, where horse and rider attempt to run a cloverleaf pattern around preset barrels in the fastest time. Jayci Jay Rice, the 2023 Makawao Stampede Match Barrel Champion, explained, “Running barrels produces an amazing connection with my horse. My adrenaline rush goes straight to my horse and together we give it our all. There’s nothing like it!”

The Bull Bash, one of the most exhilarating events, involves a rider getting on a bucking bull and attempting to stay mounted for eight seconds, while only touching the bull with their riding hand. “This takes enormous

strength, determination, and true grit,” said Noah Foti, a Makawao Stampede Bull Riding champion and owner of Rowdy Outdoors. “I love the competition and the comradery. You can feel all the love and support that our community brings to make it all happen.”

Team roping, another favorite, involves timing and teamwork between two skilled ropers, a header and a heeler, and their horses, as they work together to rope a steer in the fastest time possible. These events, and others, showcase the skill and courage required in the world of rodeo.

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Makawao Parade riders greet spectators. Photo credit: Cindy Schumacher

Hawaii Energy Conference Explores Future Options

By Cindy Schumacher

On May 22-23, Maui Economic Development Board (MEDB) presented the 11th Annual Hawaii Energy Conference (HEC), with the theme Reimagining Resilience, at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center. Supported by the County of Maui Office of Economic Development, the HEC brought together experts and thought-leaders to connect with each other and explore the latest advancements shaping the energy landscape world-wide.

The conference drew participation mostly from Hawaii, the Continental U.S. and AsiaPacific, for discussions on risk management, grid stability, and adaptive solutions that ensure a reliable and resilient energy supply.

Exploring cutting-edge solutions to improve resilience in the face of a rapidly changing climate, the HEC featured keynote speakers, panel discussions, and case studies. Attendees heard from experts on topics such as whether biofuels can really support resilience while lowering carbon emissions, and how resilience planning can prioritize historically marginalized and disadvantaged communities.

“When we last got together in May 2023 the world looked very different,” said Doug McLeod of DKK Energy Services and a member of the Conference Program Committee. “Our focus for May 2024 was resilience. For me the conference was a success because it got people talking about not just how to rebuild the same grid with lower risks, but how we can consider other risks like hurricane, tsunami, and earthquakes, as we rethink the grid.”

Jacqui Hoover, Conference Chair, Executive Director and COO Hawaii Island Economic Development Board, and President Hawaii Leeward Planning, shared, “As the first state in the union to set a goal of getting to 100% renewables instead of fossil fuels, Hawai’i positioned itself as a leader in the energy arena. While great strides have been made with approximately 35% of Hawai’i’s energy needs being met by renewables, navigating to achieve 100% market penetration by the target date of 2045 is complex. The HEC provided opportunity for attendees to engage in comprehensive discussion with representatives from every corner of the energy sector and set the stage for forward-thinking policy and advancement towards energy self-sufficiency and sustainability.”

Author and Wall Street Journal reporter Katherine Blunt kicked off the HEC sharing her research and insights from the California wildfires and the fall of Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E). Author of California Burning: The Fall of Pacific Gas and Electric and What it Means for America’s Power Grid, Blunt noted, “It’s not just California and Maui, but also other places across the country, including Canada, that are facing possible fires and other disasters. In 2018, the most destructive fire in California history killed at least 85 people with damage estimated at more than $16 billion. Long story short, PG&E tried to engineer a culpability coverup, failed, was charged with crimes and declared itself bankrupt.”

In an in-person presentation, Governor Josh Green suggested that we need some form of securitization to cover electric utility costs in the near term. “We

“Every community needs to shape growth that aligns with their cultural values ... We are proud to work to ensure that our community’s voices and mana’o are incorporated into collective decisions about the future of our land."

need to bring in more equity to bring net costs down,” he said. “For example, green fees, travel fees, etc. We can tell people they are contributing to global goals.”

Gov. Green added: “We can bring net costs down by putting all options on the table for lowering the state’s electricity costs while ridding itself of fossil fuels.”

He indicated that liquefied natural gas (LNG) must be considered as Hawai’i works to meet its clean energy goal of being completely renewable by 2045. “If we want to explore all ways to use less carbon and get there sooner we have to put everything on the table,” he said. Green believes that the state should consider importing more LNG, or consumers will continue to have to pay some of the highest energy costs in the nation, and more local families will be forced to move to the mainland. He asked Mark Glick, Hawai’i Chief Energy Officer and his team for a complete analysis on each of the energy sources that will help make the bridge to 2045 happen sooner.

Glick stated, “I’m hopeful that the state will receive a

$250 million award from the Department of Energy for the installation of temperature sensors, high-tech weather stations and other strategies to harden the grid and increase Hawai’i’s resilience to climate change impacts.”

Leilani Chow, Energy Program Manager, Sust’āinable Molokai, commented, “Every community needs to shape growth that aligns with their cultural values. This is the reason and purpose for Sust’āinable Molokai. We are proud to work to ensure that our community’s voices and mana’o are incorporated into collective decisions about the future of our land. Energy planning often does not consider the voices of ordinary citizens. Resilience needs to be at the forefront of planning for the needs of the community because the opportunity for community organization is not a given, so it is vital for communities to figure out how to express themselves.

“We need trust-building safeguards in every phase of planning and implementation.”

Photo by Cindy Schumacher. Panel members left to right; Colton Ching, Senior Vice President, Planning & Technology, Hawai’ian Electric; Doug McLeod, Member, DKK Energy Services, LLC; and Katherine Blunt, Wall Street Journal reporter and author of California Burning: The Fall of Pacific Gas and Electric and What it Means for America’s Power Grid.

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ANo Easy Fix On Housing

loha and welcome to June, 2024 edition! These are indeed challenging times. In early May, our Mayor announced a plan to phase out short-term rental properties located in longterm residential zones that were legal for many years.

Our housing shortage on island went from beyond a shortage to a true crisis due to the Lahaina fires. Something in this sad situation had to give!

Every person and family displaced have their own individual needs. It may take years for them to rebuild their homes if they have the resources. Many of the transient vacation rentals targeted for conversion to return back to their original zoning are small and only have one allotted parking space. If the proposed ordinance passes, the Transient Vacation Rental (TRV) owners of these properties are bound to pursue litigation.

Despite the heroic efforts of Maui County, State of Hawaii, FEMA and other organizations, more people are falling through the cracks, as landlords fail to renew leases and embrace the government rental payments which pay much higher rents.

This creates another wave of displaced people (not fire victims) who don’t qualify for aid and cannot compete economically with other renters. In short, it’s a mess. There appear to be no real solutions that will make everyone happy. All of us may have to bear part of the burden to continue living on our beautiful island. - Eric T. Richter, publisher

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Makawao Parade And Rodeo Continues Celebration Of Maui's Ranching Heritage

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Rodeo History

The Makawao Stampede has a history dating back to the 1950’s when a group of local cowboys organized the inaugural event to celebrate their ranching heritage. What began as a small-town rodeo has preserved the cultural significance of horsemanship and the paniolo lifestyle in Hawai’i.

The former Makawao Museum exhibit stated, “The Makawao 4th of July Rodeo (currently called Stampede) has been a remarkable success from its very beginning. One Sunday in July of 1956, 2,000 fans (four times more than organizers expected and had seats for) watched paniolo from three islands battle it out at the first official Makawao Rodeo. To kick-start this groundbreaking event, the 50 cowboy competitors paraded into the arena on horseback to the sounds of the Star Spangled Banner, led by Harold ‘Oskie’ Rice carrying the American flag and Levy Holomalia the Hawaiian flag.”

Stampede Events and Tickets

July 5: The Makawao Stampede begins with qualifying runs on Fri., July 5, at 8 a.m. at the Oskie Rice Event Center. Other events: Country Concert is 5-7p.m.; Bull Bash, 7- 9 p.m..

July 6: Pre-show begins at 11 a.m.; Rodeo Performance 1 p.m.

July 7: Preshow is at 11 a.m.; Championship Performance begins at 1 p.m. Tickets are required to enter the arena for all the weekend events. Go to: etix.com or oskiericeeventcenter.com.

Local Farm Fresh Produce Delivery

Island Fresh Delivery is a locally owned and operated Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program. Delivering locally grown fruits, vegetables, herbs and local made products direct to homes.

Our food hub in Kahului sources from over 100 different farms all over Maui including some from Big Island and Oahu.

At Island Fresh, we strongly believe in supporting our local economy and a food sustainable Maui.

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Photo courtesy of Jayci Jay Rice

Celebrating Filipino Culture

Barrio Fiesta took place for the 55th time in Kahului on May 24-25 at the Binhi At Ani Filipino Community Center.

Organization president Melen Agcol told the Fil-Am Voice newspaper, “We continue to share our Filipino culture, whether it’s through food, entertainment, exhibits, and contests so our youth will not forget their roots and the rest of Maui can also appreciate our Filipino culture.”

Above, announcing the winners of the art contest.

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Nurturing Foster Children: Coming Full Circle

By Rhonda Felix

Many of you who know me, know that I am a major advocate for Foster Children.

In 2015 when I opened my home to my first foster children, I had a healing center, Soul Space Maui Renewal Center, along with a personal practice of Reflexology.

Having been immersed in the foster world for almost 10 years, I recently started groups that support the healing of Foster Children from the losses they must go through; these losses can range from possibly losing their family of origin, their lifestyle which include friends, favorite books and toys: pretty much life as they knew it, no matter how upside down it was. When they are removed from the home, there is no notice “to pack your bags.” They are picked up with nothing, Bottom line is, when a child is left by a biological parent, they internalize this to mean “I am not enough, I am not worthy. I am not good enough.”

As I encounter these children, I recognized all the issues of “not Being enough.” These are the same issues that adults deal with that have not had the opportunity to heal some of their own childhood traumas. (Foster Children do not have the cornerstone on trauma and grief. )

The goal is for all trauma-based people to learn they are “wanted and enough” and to know that their lives have a purpose, and they matter.

While the children are in the groups I organize, their Resource Caregivers (ROGs), including adoptive parents, legal guardians, or anyone involved in their daily upbringing are invited to attend the adult group.

This group helps adults understand why these children act out and provides tools to manage behaviors stemming from

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trauma and grief. The children are generally angry and bitter, finding it hard to trust anyone. The RCGs’ group provides insight and understanding of children’s trauma-based responses. It offers information on how children grieve, which is different from adults. There is skills training as well!

A dear friend of mine was up visiting Alcatraz, and saw a plaque on the wall. It said 70 percent of the inmates were from foster homes. What does this tell us?

My dream is to continue healing work with children in care has come full circle. I am happy to announce that “For The Family” is now joining forces with Kids Hurt Too Hawaii (KHTH) a grassroots organization specializing in working with grieving and traumatized children in Hawaii for over 23 years.

With our new nonprofit 501(c)3 host, KHTH will be able to accommodate children ages 3-12. Support groups for foster children and their caregivers will continue to meet at a local church. Registration is necessary. If you are interested in this program, want to financially support us, or know someone who would benefit from this work, please contact me for further information.

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Movie Classics Are Packing The Regency Kihei Theatres

By Barry Wurst II

The joy of the movies is alive and well down at the Regency Theatres in Kihei.

Formally known as the Kukui Mall Cinema, now rechristened as the Regency Kihei Cinemas, the theater’s Flashback Wednesday night programming has amassed a strong cult following. In addition to current titles, the theater has been scheduling older classics on Wednesday nights, at 7 p.m.—and the house has been packed.

Recent screenings have included everything from “The Godfather,” “Stand By Me,” “Mallrats,” “Blazing Saddles,” “The Dark Knight,” “Spaceballs,” and “The Big Lebowski.”

The titles range from eclectic cult classics to undisputed cinema milestones, and the attendance confirms that the desire for variety is being met by an appreciative audience.

In fact, the May 1, retro screening of “Jurassic Park” was so well attended that a second screening was added.

Upcoming screenings include the surfer cult classic “North Shore,” the Oscar winning “Amelie,” the iconic high school comedy “Sixteen Candles,” and summer movie classics “Jaws,” “Top Gun,” “Raiders of the Lost Ark,” “Forrest Gump,” “Airplane!” and “Grease.”

While some audience members noted seeing these movies on the big screen marked a first for them, others noted they were revisiting their favorite movies in the same theater where they first saw them decades earlier.

The loss of both the Wharf Cinema Center and the Queen Ka’ahumanu Theatres in 2023 not only meant the absence of beloved local movie houses but far less programming of alternative fare—both

of those theaters had devoted audiences attending retro screenings of everything from Miyazaki classics to fool-proof staples like “Ghostbusters.”

With the summer movie season taking multiple screens for in-demand blockbusters, it occasionally shortchanges the smaller and/ or classic options that come with curated film programs.

With the forthcoming return of Cool Cats Café opening next door to the Regency Kihei Cinemas just as the summer movie season is taking off, the timing couldn’t be better for the Flashback Wednesday night screenings. While audiences are getting ready for the return of Deadpool, Wolverine and the cast of “Inside Out,” there’s another audience that is already marking their calendars to revisit the first-time moviegoers encountered Maverick and Indiana Jones.

On a Wednesday night when a highly sought over title is sold out, the Flashback Wednesday series provides a welcome alternative; why settle for a retread of “Twister” when you can revisit John Travolta becoming a movie icon in “Grease”?

After seeing a handful of new summer event films, why not revisit “Jaws,” the one that started it all? Whether seeing a movie classic for the first time or revisiting a legendary film on the big screen where it belongs, the Flashback Wednesdays have been received with gratitude by Maui film lovers of all ages.

(Barry Wurst is the founder of the Hawaii Film Critics Society. Check out regencymovies.com to confirm showtimes and ticket availability)

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MAUI PRIDE 2024 SCHEDULE: June 1-9. Join events to help celebrate Maui’s LGBTQIA+ community!

• Sat., June 1 - Pacific Whale Foundation PRIDE Boat Party ($75 on alohamauipride.org), Maalaea Harbor, 5-7pm.

• Sun., June 2 - PRIDE Brunch at NALU’s in Kihei with Opening Blessing, 8-10:30 am.

• Wed., June 5 - PRIDE Proclamation by Mayor, County Building, 10 a.m.

• Fri., June 7 - Youth and Family Night Kalama Park Pavillion, 4- 8 pm Bouncy House, Crafts, Tye Dye Shirts, Skating.

• Sat., June 8 - PRIDE Hike, Waihee Coastal Trail, 8:30-11am. Meet at Queen Kaahumanu Starbucks to car pool.

• Sat., June 8 PRIDE FESTIVAL

- Market Street in Wailuku, 4-8 pm Family Friendly Main Stage Performance.

• Sat, June 8 PRIDE After Party at da Playground, Maalaea Harbor Shops, 8 pm12 am.

• Sun., June 9 - Casual PRIDE BBQ, Kamaole 3 Beach Park, 114. Updates at alohamauipride. org.

June 6 – June 29 RANDEM SYSTEMS COMPUTER WORKSHOPS. Saturdays: 6/06 - Learn basic computer skills. 6/15 - Backup & restore techniques & procedures. 6/22 - Scam and infection protection techniques. 6/29 -

Events Calendar

Computer Purchasing – What you need to know BEFORE you buy. Limited Computer Workspaces, Please RSVP. Wailuku Area. (808) 446-3057

June 6

THE BLUE BUS 10th Anniversary Party 2-5pm at Maui Kombucha, Haiku Marketplace. Celebrate a decade of KMNO 91.7fm Radio’s Thurs. afternoon program hosted by Forest! Free.

June 6

GEMINI NEW MOON & Spa Temple Mini Retreat BlackSwanTemple.org

June 8

Georgy Gusev: “The Lost Cello” 7:30pm at Pro Arts Playhouse,

Kihei. Internationally acclaimed cellist and composer Georgy Gusev debuts “The Lost Cello,” his one-man show fusing music and storytelling through his family’s greatest treasure: his cello.

June 12

LADIES NIGHT - Every Wednesday night! 9 pm at da Playground Maui at Maalaea Harbor Shops, Ladies get in free! Tickets: daPlaygroundMaui.com.

June 12

BOBBY INGANO is featured at George Kahumoku’s Slack Key Show. Napili Kai Beach Resort. 6:30pm Tickets: www. Slackkeyshow.com or 808-6693858

June 15

YOGA, AERIAL YOGA, SOUND HEALING & SPA Temple Mini Retreat BlackSwanTemple.org

June 15

ZENSHIN DAIKO 25th ANNUAL TAIKO FESTIVAL , 7 pm, Castle Theater, MACC. This important milestone concert of Japanese traditional drummers will feature On Ensemble from Los Angeles and Kenny Endo from O‘ahu. Zenshin Daiko will have almost 50 members performing some of their favorite pieces and collaborating with these special guests. Tickets: mauiarts.org.

June 16

ANUHEA’S FATHER’S DAY JAM! Blending acoustic gui-

tar, reggae, pop, and r&b. Two shows, 6pm and 9pm, at da Playground Maui at Maalaea Harbor Shops. Tickets/info.: daPlaygroundMaui.com.

June 19

FLY: A CELEBRATION OF JUNETEENTH; 7pm at Pro Arts Playhouse, Kihei. Join us to celebrate Juneteenth with African dance, music, and aerial arts! Info.: proartsmaui.org.

June 19

KEN EMERSON is featured at George Kahumoku’s Slack Key Show. Napili Kai Beach Resort. 6:30pm Tickets: www.Slackkeyshow.com or 808-669-3858

June 20

ISLAND MAGIC MIKE - Island Comedy Tour, 8 pm at da Playground Maui at Maalaea Harbor Shops. Tickets/info.: daPlaygroundMaui.com.

June 20

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Maoli performs June 22 at A&B Amphitheater, MACC.

Zenshin Daiko 25th Annual Taiko Festival showcases Japanese-style drumming June 15 at the MACC.

JUNE 22

YIN YOGA SOUND HEALING ~ Saturdays with Lydee. June 22nd, July25th - 6:30 to 8:30 pm, Lumeria Maui Wellness Retreat. Cacao. Yin Yoga. Chakra clearing with crystals, and healing sound bath. Crystalsare provided and available for purchase. For more info: 808-757-1111. $55 per event

JUNE 22

MAOLI, referred to as Hawai‘i’s and Polynesia’s No. 1 independent commercial recording artist, fuses the elements of country, R&B, soul, acoustic, rock & roll, and reggae. Gates

Events Calendar

open 4:30pm, show 6 pm, A&B Amphitheater, MACC, Tickets visit mauiarts.org .

June 23

SOLSTICE FULL MOON SOUND

HEALING & Spa Temple Day Retreat BlackSwanTemple.org

June 26

KAWIKA KAHIAPO is featured at George Kahumoku’s Slack Key Show. Napili Kai Beach Resort. 6:30pm Tickets: www.Slackkeyshow.com or 808-669-3858

June 29

BEGINNING SPONTANEOUS

PAINTING with Lalenya Vann, at Hui NoEau Art Center,

Makawao. Let your inner 5 year old go wild with color, just for Fun! All ages, safe, no experience needed! Info. and to register: www.Canvas. HuiNoeau.com/ classes, 808572-6560, or 808-757-8761.

June 30

KĪHŌ‘ALU GUITAR FESTIVAL. A&B Amphitheater, MACC; 3:00 pm; gates at 2:30 pm. Free! See article or mauiarts.org

June 30

MAUI IMPROV. 7-8:30pm. Another made-up-on-thespot, fun-filled evening of live theater at ProArts Playhouse, 1280 S Kihei Rd in the Azeka

Center. Last Sunday of each month! $15.

ONGOING:

GEORGE KAHUMOKU JR.S SLACK KEY SHOW is every Wednesday at Napili Kai Beach Resort. June Guests include Led Kaapana, Bobby Ingano, Ken Emerson and Kawika Kahiapo Tickets: www.SlackKeyShow. com/show-schedule or 808669-3858

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KĪ HŌ’ALU Guitar Festival Features Hawaii’s Top Guitarists

By Taryn Kama

Some of the top slack key guitar players will perform at the 33rd Annual KĪ HŌ’ALU Guitar Festival—a free event—held at the Maui Arts and Cultural Center (MACC) on Sun., June 30.

An all-star lineup, featuring some of Hawaii’s finest slack key guitarists, will present a full afternoon of melodious Hawaiian music for the Maui community and visitors.

“The MACC provides a beautiful setting where you can come out and relax while enjoying a phenomenal day of Hawaii’s very own slack key music,” said slack key artist Darrell Aquino.

Aquino, who performed at last year’s Hawaiian Slack Key Festival Maui Style, as well as the Kauai, Kona, and Waikiki festivals, shared his appreciation for the event: “Personally, I’m especially appreciative of all the different artists and individual styles of Kī hō`alu, performed at the festival. It’s an awesome event where aloha permeates the music, the artists, and the people who are listening.”

He added, “Maui is like a second home to me. I have family there, and Lahaina is where I grew up as a young adult. Maui will always hold a special place in my heart.”

Kī hō`alu,, which literally translates from Hawaiian as “loosen the key,” refers to the tuning technique in slack key guitar. This musical tradition dates back to 19thcentury paniolo, who played

around the campfire after a day of ranch work. Artists performing this year include: Darrell Aquino, Kevin Brown & Friends, Stephen Inglis, Ledward Kaapana, Kamuela Kahoano, Dwight Kanae, Kahiau Lam-Ho, Ian O’Sullivan, Anthony Pfluke, LT Smooth, Namaka Cosma White, and more to be announced (artist list subject to change).

It’s guitarist Anthony Pfluke’s, third time playing the festival. “It’s a really unique experience to showcase slack key—it’s  rare art form.” Pfluke said. “The organizer, Milton Lau, does a great job integrating younger artists like me.”

“Many Hawaiian songs and slack key guitar pieces reflect themes like stories of the past and present and people’s lives. But it is the tropical surroundings of  Hawai’i, with its oceans, volcanoes and mountains, waterfalls, forest, plants and animals, that provide the deepest source of inspiration for Hawaiian music,” organizer Milton Lau added.

Patrons are encouraged to bring a low-back beach chair or blanket to relax on the Amphitheater lawn. Food and beverages will be available for purchase from multiple vendors. No outside food and beverages are allowed. This free event will take place at the A&B Amphitheater, with the show starting at 3:00 pm and gates opening at 2:30 pm.

The Kī hō`alu, Festival is presented by the Maui Arts & Cultural Center, sponsored by The Maui News, with additional support from the County of Maui, the the Hawai‘i Tourism Authority, Hawai‘i Visitors & Convention Bureau, and with additional aloha from Pacific Radio Group/KPOA and the Kī hō`alu, Foundation.

Anthony Pfluke

Last year’s festival

Darrell Aquino

Freedivers Connect With The Underwater World

Freediving, a relatively new sport and recreational activity, offers a profound connection to the underwater world.

Participants simply dive underwater while holding their breath.

Training for the sport involves a structured approach with various disciplines, and skills in freediving are essential for activities like spearfishing and underwater photography. This activity not only provides an opportunity to enjoy the marine habitat but also fosters self-awareness in the meditative environment that the underwater world offers.

The essence of freediving, much like any beloved activity, lies in the joy and deeper understanding it brings to participants.

“When told that it mostly consisted of diving up and down a vertical rope in the ocean, I wondered what the point was. Little did I know that a few years later, it would become the main focus of my life, allowing my best friend, Martyna, and I to set up a freediving school on Maui,” said Leena Oijala.

She added that for the last five years, she and her business partner, Martyna (Goralska) have been offering freediving courses through their school, “Freedive Ohana,” building a community of ocean lovers dedicated to the sport.

Recently, they participated in their first competition in the

cenotes of the Yucatan region in Mexico, bringing home several medals and an overall win.

“While the experience of diving in a freshwater, vertical cave was magnificent, it is the underwater moments on our home island of Maui that remain unparalleled. The Hawaiian islands, with their warm, clear waters and rich reef and ocean life, offer a unique freediving experience. The whale symphonies during the winter months are even more pronounced when 10 to 60 feet underwater,” she added.

Freedive Ohana will be offering their next course from June 1315. The comprehensive curriculum includes theory, pool, and open water sessions, covering the most essential freediving skills.

“At Freedive Ohana, the focus is on teaching safety and creating a supportive atmosphere that encourages participants to venture beyond their comfort zones,” said Goralska

More information can be found at freediveohana.com, and inquiries can be sent to freediveohana@gmail.com.

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Photos by Daan Verhoeven. Left: Martyna Goralska during the Xibalba competition in Yutacan. Above: Leena Oijala in the centotes.

Community Viewpoint

The Secret To Life ...

By Elena Lissone

Good day from Elena, your self-esteem practitioner, I’ve got the usual things going on.

Not getting enough done, which leads to not feeling good enough, which leads me to seek wisdom and guidance. A 95-year-old said to me “Oh Elena, at this age you only do what has to be done.” Yeah, she’s 95...

So I keep gerbiling on the wheel and, eventually, it pretty much all does come to completion.

I figured out I could love myself even if I didn’t accomplish much in a day. Maybe I just need to “triage,” as another friend pointed out. You know, do the three most important things.

I never forgot what Ram Dass said, “when the human beings get lost in the shuffle, the cost of efficiency is too high”. Lest I forget, I’m a human BEING.

Then, what about the curve balls?  They come at you, don’t they? Another wisdom, this time from an 83-year-old. “the secret of life is to take it as it comes”. Those elders might have something there. On with it. So, did you pat yourself on the back today for something that you overcame? Go ahead, do it now. You probably got more right than you got wrong.

Obstacles, challenges, you can do it. Moreover, you KNOW you can do it. Point is, most of us are our own worst enemies so let’s stop creating that negativity. If you’re waiting for the pats on the back, don’t. As I’ve said, you have to do that for yourself.

And then there’s taking care of your body. You’re going to carry it around for a lifetime. It helps with self-esteem building. Nuff’ said.

So what about the times we screw it up? Those errors, as we’ve been told, are there for the learnings. Problems arise when we make these mistakes over and over again.

Where are the learnings in those?  Maybe its so we’ll get it right one day. Someday; any day; maybe today.

We need to stop beating ourselves up before we are even more damaged by our own egos and the need for perfection.

There’s great beauty in giving that stuff up.

There was a song many years ago. The one pertinent line, “you just pick yourself up; dust yourself off; and start all over again”.

I’m really hoping that the measure of your self-esteem has very little to do with what you got done that day. I wish for you that it’s tied up with whether you were a loving, honoring person for your fellow humans. And that personal measure is what really matters to your self-esteem.

BTW...My buddies and I got a chuckle from the almost life-size picture of myself in the last article.Wassamatta, Maui Pulse, you couldn’t make it even bigger?

Much aloha darlings. I’m complete for now. Got “er done. A hui hou.

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Waihe’e Elementary Students Create Ahupua’a Mural

By Cindy Schumacher

On May 16, the unveiling of the studentmade mural at Waihe’e Elementary School drew an enthusiastic audience.

The event kicked off with a short program by the current 5th grade student artists (4th graders when they started the project) and those that made their special artistic adventure possible, transforming them into ahupua’a artists. Their incredible journey explored the vital role of ahupua’a systems in protecting the beloved ‘aina (land) for generations to come.

“With our new building finally complete, we were thrilled to unveil the finished masterpiece,” said Leimana Kane, ‘Āina Ambassador-Waihe’e Elementary School. “It’s in its permanent home in the new school office where we are honored to have this beautiful piece of hard work and creativity.”

Leo Caires, Chief of Staff, Office of the Mayor, noted, “Anytime we can support youth development, something the Mayor is passionate about, and incorporate history and education about our ahupua’a system is a good thing. It helps us reflect on our sense of place.”

Guided by the talented artist Joelle Perz, and her husband Oliver Perz, from Viewpoints Art Gallery in Makawao, the students learned the secrets of mural creation as they honed their artistic skills. The result is a stunning mural that beautifully captures the essence of the ahupua’a system.

Genesis of the Waihe’e Ahupua’a Mural Project

“As part of the Viewpoints ‘Reaching Out Project’, my idea was to work with children’s designs to create a mural,” Perz explained. “I reached out to Mary Anna Grimes, the Maui

educator for Papahana Kuaola, an aloha-‘āinabased education organization connecting Hawai’i’s past with a sustainable future ... Because of its location, much emphasis was placed on the Waihe’e Ahupua’a, which was the perfect soil for our idea to grow. We wanted the children to focus on the ahupua’a system from the mountain to the sea and practice artistic concepts of sustainability and self-sufficiency.”

Perz and Grimes agreed that the project has been an amazing experience that the students thoroughly enjoyed and learned from. “We were able to use the 88 student drawings to prepare twenty, 18x24-inch wood panels that resulted in a comprehensive mural depicting the ahupua’a,” they said.

The completed panels are now displayed on the wall in the new administration building as a testament to the students’ inspiration and collaboration.

Lia Gorgonio, a 5th grader contributing artist on the mural, concluded, “We learned so much

of their

displayed in the new administration building at Waihe’e Elementary School.

about our ‘āina. In Hawai’ian culture, our land is both a responsibility and a privilege to us. ‘The land is chief; man is its servant. He ali’i ka ‘āina; he kauwā ke kanaka.’”

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Community Viewpoint

Woman Warns Of Impending Danger Before Fires

By Adrienne Poremba

She blew through the Ha’iku Community Association meeting back in May, 2023. She was outraged. She did not care to wait for permission to speak. She said what was on her mind loudly.

She was a Kassandra. In Greek mythology, Kassandra was a Trojan priestess, dedicated to the god Apollo, and fated by him to utter true prophecies but never to be believed.

This Hawaiian woman who appeared and would not be silenced that night, had deep grievances and warned us of impending disasters.

She wanted to alert us to the dangerously low water table under Maui and how it will affect Kula. She said that Kula was now extremely prone to fire because the trees couldn’t access water with their tap roots due to the scarcity and depletion of our island’s water source.

She wanted to bring to the attention of all present the fact that rents were so outrageous and out of reach for the working-class people with families. The Hawaiians are suffering from this burden the most causing many to become homeless and desperate.

She said she was recently awarded and designated the rightful heir to the lands makai of the Hana Highway, the moku of Hamakuapoko.

Her inheritance was recently decided in the Court she told us.

When asked if she would please quiet down and told that this wasn’t the way we went about discussion in the meeting, and did she want to be put on the agenda? She

said, “Put on the agenda? I don’t want to be put on the agenda. I am the agenda!”

Three months later the island did catch on fire and Kula lost 30 expensive houses. 2,000 buildings in Lahaina were destroyed and 101 humans died horrific deaths. The winds howled and blew and blew. Conditions were apocalyptic. Reduced to ash. An astonishing feat of nature. She was right. She is the agenda.

Michael Rimm, MD, Child, Adolescent, Adult, and Family Psychiatrist. Dr. Rimm, of Galler Rimm Behavioral Health Services, has been serving the Maui community for over 22 years. He is pleased to provide his services to the Kihei/Wailea area. Please contact him through Galler Rimm

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