MauiTimes - Vol. 03, Issue 10 October 2023 - Taste of Maui

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EDITOR'S NOTE:

Welcome to our Taste of Maui edition, a celebration of resilience, community and the enduring aloha spirit.

In the wake of the devastating Aug. 8 fire that swept through Lāhainā and Kula, our beloved island and its people have faced unprecedented challenges.

Amidst adversity, local eateries have extended their hands to offer kamaʻāina discounts and contribute to fire relief efforts. Explore a comprehensive list of these dining establishments and their special offerings on page 10.

Turning to our news section (starting on pg. 5), we delve into the fire’s aftermath. This includes updates on Lāhainā residents regaining access to their properties, the formation of the mayor’s Lāhainā Advisory Team and residents’ response to Governor Josh Green’s decision to reopen West Maui to tourism on Oct. 8.

Bringing it full circle, columnist Trish Da Dish pays tribute to local heroes on page 20, spotlighting chefs and musicians whose tireless efforts continue to uplift our community.

Within these pages, you’ll discover the heart and soul of our island, which we hope fosters a sense of unity. Thank you for joining our ʻohana on the path to Maui’s recovery.

—Ashley Probst, Editor

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Shoutouts & Callouts

Letters to the editor by readers like you

Additional Financial Hardship

The tragedy that has unfolded on Maui is not truly comprehensible and I feel for those that have lost everything. With that said, the situation for those of us that have not completely lost everything, materially speaking, is not significantly better.

As a unit owner at Lahaina Shores Beach Resort, I am ever so grateful that our building remains intact and standing to some unknown degree. Unfortunately, without access even being granted to professionals, the condition of said building remains unknown and, without remediation, deteriorates and degrades on a daily basis.

With that said, the Maui Assessor's Office has refused to grant me a waiver or even a reduction in my property taxes given that the building was not destroyed, while acknowledging that not only am I or anyone else permitted access to the premises, but that no utilities will be connected for the foreseeable future. They further refuse to offer a change of use from short-term rental classification at the highest mill rate to either an owner-occupancy or longterm rental reclassification on the basis that the property is not accessible and therefore no one can occupy on either of these bases. Is it just me or is this completely nonsensical?!

We all have to deal with our financial losses, but it seems unreasonable for the county to choose to inflict additional financial hardship and suffering by way of full property taxes based on a use that is non-usable.

— Harvey Dales, Lāhainā

Where's the Accountability?

The residents of Lāhainā work two or three jobs to make a living. Residents pay income tax, property tax, gas tax, sales tax and annual car registration. We pay

all of this with the belief that the government would have our best interest. After all, the government collects taxes to maintain our public agencies, resources and to work for the people.

It is apparent that local and state governments were slow in their response to the fire and aftermath. I hope the investigations will provide a clear picture of the missteps at all levels.

I write this to shed light on county employees who were recently sentenced to jail time. In April, Wilfredo Savella, a retired Maui County wastewater maintenance mechanic, was arrested for accepting bribes. He was not an elected official, merely a county worker who helped direct contracts to a businessman. Mr. Savella was sentenced to 16 months in prison and required to pay $41,704 to the United States.

More recently, Herman Andaya, the former Maui Emergency Management Agency director, defended his decision to not sound the emergency sirens in Lāhainā on Aug. 8, 2023. Mr. Andaya resigned from his post on Aug. 17. He was not an elected official, but a county worker. This was not a bribery incident, but a decision that resulted in the loss of life. There is no fine large enough for this decision. However, I believe that any person, company or entity whose responsibility is to ensure the safety of their employees or community should realize their role.

Assistant U.S Attorney Ken Sorenson made an example of Mr. Savella and the other parties associated with his case. I’m calling on the U.S. Attorney to hold Mr. Andaya, and everyone involved, accountable.

— Kel D., a Lahainaluna High School graduate residing in Portland whose family lost their home in the Aug. 8 fire

Shame on the tourists who’ve been passing through Lāhainā Town, acting all pilau and taking selfies with our burnt town in the background. They need to be reminded this isn't a photo opportunity — it’s our home. The community is still grappling with the aftermath of these tragic losses and actions like this make the grieving process more challenging. Either show respect for the ‘āina and the residents who’ve lost everything or don’t come to the West Side at all.

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By Anthony Pignataro

First Lāhainā Residents Authorized to Reenter Disaster Zone

Residents of Kaniau Road in Wahikuli, which was devastated in the Aug. 8 wildfire, were the first allowed to return to their properties on Sept. 25, as announced by county officials Sept. 20.

To reenter, residents must obtain a county-issued vehicle pass. Two passes will be available to property owners and for each rental dwelling, according to the county.

Those applying for a vehicle pass must provide proof of residency through a property deed or title, utility bill, property tax record, lease agreement, Hawaiʻi driver’s license, vehicle registration, voter registration or financial statements.

Five square miles of Lāhainā were declared a disaster zone following the fire, with all access restricted to search crews, first responders and public officials. County officials have since divided the disaster area into 17 primary zones and 83 sub-zones.

Zones are cleared for reentry after hazardous waste cleanup by the Environmental Protection Agency as well as inspections by the Maui County Highways Division for road safety, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for structural safety, the county Department of Water Supply for

water quality and sewer function, Hawaiian Electric and Hawaiʻi Gas, county officials said.

Residents who revisit their neighborhood as it’s reopened will have access to personal protective equipment, water, shade, washing stations, portable toilets, medical and mental health care, Maui Bus transportation from local hotel shelters and language assistance, said Darryl Oliveira, interim administrator for the Maui Emergency Management Agency, in a Sept. 20 news release.

Reentry plans will be subject to weather conditions and may be changed, according to the county. For more information, visit mauirecovers.org.

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Mayor Announces New Lāhainā Advisory Team, Recovery Office

A team of Lāhainā residents will advise Mayor Richard Bissen on efforts to recover from August’s devastating wildfire, county officials announced Sept. 19.

The county is also creating an Office of Recovery to manage disaster recovery needs and coordinate the likes of housing, historical and cultural resources, economic resilience as well as health and social services.

Bissen’s five-member advisory team will meet with him weekly to ensure Lāhainā residents’ needs are included in official recovery discussions.

The mayor’s advisory group includes Archie Kalepa, twelfth generation resident of Lāhainā and renowned waterman; Kaliko Storer, an area training and cultural advisor for Hyatt Resorts and Puʻu Kukui Watershed operations supervisor; Kim Ball, founder and president of Hi-Tech Maui and long-time Lahainaluna High School wrestling coach; Laurie DeGama, a Lāhainā business owner and president of Lahainaluna PTSA; and Rick Nava, U.S. Army veteran, president and owner of MSI Maui and Rotary Club of Lāhainā member.

Ball, DeGama and Nava all lost their homes in the Aug. 8 fire,

according to the county.

Bissen also selected Josiah Nishita to head the county’s new Office of Recovery. Nishita is currently the County Department of Management’s deputy director. “With the valuable perspectives of the advisory team and the establishment of a County Office of Recovery, we are entering into an extensive effort that provides a foundation to move forward … with the welfare and well-being of the community at the forefront of our efforts,” Bissen said in a Sept. 19 news release. “We will do everything in our power to bring stability and support to all of our Maui ʻohana who are experiencing unimaginable hardship.”

Estimated Death Toll From Lāhainā Fire Revised to 97, County Says

On Sept. 15, county officials revised the estimated death toll from the Aug. 8 Lāhainā fire downward to 97.

For weeks, county officials had said that 115 people died in the fire, but further DNA analysis consolidated cases and subsequently lowered the figure, Maui Police Department officials said during a Sept. 15 news conference.

Police officials also said that, in a few cases, animal remains had been inadvertently collected with human remains, as reported by KITV.

The death toll of 97 remains an estimate, and can still go higher, according to police officials.

Police have so far identified and notified the next-of-kin for 89 people who died in the fire, authorities said Sept. 24. One other individual have been identified, but their families have not yet been located or notified, according to police.

There are still 22 people unaccounted for following the fire, MPD officials said Sept. 22. This figure was also revised downward from the original list of 385 individuals that was reported by MPD at the beginning of September.

“Our community is not ready for this Oct. 8 opening. People haven’t even had the time to bury their loved ones yet and we’re asking them to go back to work and serve tourists — it’s insane.”

— Jordan Ruidas, born-and-raised Lāhainā resident who started a petition to delay the reopening of West Maui

Courtesy County of Maui

Mayor Bissen and the Lāhainā Advisory Team (left to right): Kim Ball, Kaliko Storer, Laurie DeGama, Richard Bissen, Rick Nava, Archie Kalepa

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1. Which of the following do Lāhainā residents need to bring when reentering their properties in the disaster zone?

A. County-issued vehicle pass

B. Personal protective equipment

C. Both of the above

2. How many members are on the newly appointed Lāhainā Advisory Team that will meet with Mayor Richard Bissen for a weekly discussion on Lāhainā’s recovery?

A. Three

B. Five

C. Twelve

3. Who did Mayor Bissen select to head Maui County’s new Office of Recovery?

A. Archie Kalepa

B. Laurie DeGama

C. Josiah Nishita

4. Signatories of a recent petition called for the delay of what on Oct. 8?

A. Reopening West Maui to tourism

B. Implementing new property tax regulations

C. Approving a housing development project

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Mayor Announces Phased Reopening of West Maui

By Ashley Probst

The state’s decision to reopen West Maui to tourism on Oct. 8, exactly two months after the Aug. 8 fire that devastated Lāhainā and destroyed 19 homes in Kula, has raised serious concerns among Lāhainā residents.

These concerns prompted Maui County Mayor Richard Bissen and members of his Lāhainā Advisory Team to create a phased reopening plan. This will start with the area from the Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua, to Kahana Villa on Oct. 8. Following further assessment, the second phase will include Mahinahina to Maui Kaanapali Villas and the third will be from the Royal Lahaina Resort to the Hyatt Regency Maui Resort & Spa.

“As we take careful steps forward in an unprecedented disaster, addressing our West Maui visitor industry, their employees and the local businesses that work in conjunction with the industry requires planning that will get us to a manageable reopening,” Bissen said in a Sept. 27 news release. “Our goal is to introduce a phased approach that ... allows for housing needs to be clearly addressed.”

Long-term housing for displaced residents as well as school programs and childcare options for families still living on the West Side were among concerns that prompted born-and-raised Lāhainā

resident Jordan Ruidas to initiate a petition calling for the delay of West Maui’s reopening to tourists.

“Our community is not ready for this Oct. 8 opening,” Ruidas said. “People haven’t even had the time to bury their loved ones yet and we’re asking them to go back to work and serve tourists — it’s insane.”

The petition, directed at Governor Josh Green and Mayor Richard Bissen, has gathered over 8,000 signatures as of press time. Considering Lāhainā’s population was approximately 13,000 people, this volume of support emphasizes the importance of consulting and prioritizing the needs of residents before proceeding with any reopening.

Additionally, the petition mentioned a private meeting held at The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua, which Ruidas and other signatories deduced was the same meeting Governor Green referenced during an interview with Hawaii News Now on Sept. 12. He claimed that, during this meeting, 200 impacted residents “almost unanimously” wanted the West Side to reopen.

The Office of the Governor told MauiTimes that the decision to reopen was not based on a closeddoor meeting at the Ritz-Carlton as the petition implies. Rather, it came after weeks of meetings and conversations with a broad spectrum of stakeholders in the Lāhainā community, including

hundreds of working-class families and small businesses devastated by the wildfire.

Ruidas said her primary goal with this petition was to show that Governor Green did not meet with enough working-class people from Lāhainā to get a true consensus. “Honestly, I was just shooting for more than 200 signatures to prove my point,” she said, noting her surprise when the petition amassed nearly 3,000 signatures in just 24 hours.

Impending changes like the Oct. 8 reopening as well as the end of the safe harbor date on Sept. 29, have instilled fear in some impacted residents.

Maui County Councilmember Tamara Paltin, who represents West Maui and is Chair of the Disaster, Resilience, International Affairs and Planning Committee, has observed a growing level of anxiety among her constituents.

“I have been contacted by quite a number of people that said they’re being asked to move and it’s not clear that they would have another place to stay after,” Councilmember Paltin said, noting there are currently 8,000 individuals being housed in non-congregate shelters across 40 hotels.

One of those individuals is Nicole Williams, who first moved to Lāhainā when she was 4 and was living in Kīhei until a mere three weeks before the fire. It was on Aug. 6 that she finished moving all her belongings out of a storage unit and into her new apartment in Lāhainā.

Following the fire and a series of temporary shelters, Williams along with her mother, two children and two dogs were placed in a room with one bed at the Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort on Aug. 26, courtesy of the American Red Cross.

Not even one month later, on Sept. 23, Williams was informed they would need to vacate the resort by Sept. 29.

Navigating the situation has been challenging for Wiliams, who lacks childcare options and, as a result,

cannot work. She expressed frustration with FEMA and the Red Cross for leaving her in the dark about her family’s housing with days remaining before her exit date.

“Even if they were still going to house me, at the end of the day, it’s the fact that this shouldn’t happen,” Williams said. “I know this is not happening to just me, and that’s what’s messed up. These families are in panic mode and we shouldn’t be.”

In the midst of these families’ crises, representatives from the Office of the Governor, Maui County, FEMA, the Red Cross and other relief organizations have continued to reassure those currently placed in hotels that housing will continue to be provided.

“We’re going to be very compassionate to the people who have lost their homes. We’re going to make sure that they have spaces to stay and not get displaced,” Governor Green said at a Sept. 21 press conference.

In a Sept. 24 informational meeting, Dave Gutierrez, division disaster executive at the Red Cross, mentioned that the disaster relief organization is making arrangements to transition individuals in select hotels to alternative locations.

“All survivors in our non-congregate shelters who reside in Maui and whose primary homes are uninhabitable will continue to receive shelter and will not be impacted by the end of that safe harbor date,” Gutierrez said.

During the same meeting, Bob Fenton from FEMA announced that any displaced people staying at their non-congregate shelters would be able to stay in those temporary units as long as they register with FEMA by Oct. 10.

“What we want to do now is start moving people to better housing,” Fenton said. “... We’re aggressively working to locate those units on the island. As we know there’s limitations on this island, we’ll also look if people want to look at other islands.”

Courtesy Hawai‘i DLNR

Kā‘anapali will reopen in phase three of the mayor's plan to reopen West Maui.

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Maui United Way and NASA Collaboration Expedites Aid for Maui Wildfire Survivors

By John Starmer

Aloha United Way’s 211 hotline is intended to help in the event of a disaster.

On a typical day, 211 operators help Hawaiʻi’s residents find food, shelter, financial assistance, childcare, parenting support, disability services and more.

In the aftermath of August’s wildfires, when these types of needs surged, 211 operators faced a new challenge: How to help those impacted by the fires get access to FEMA relief funds. While the 211 service does not directly provide services, the live operators help callers connect with providers that can best meet their needs. This, however, was something new. How could 211 operators be sure that callers would be eligible for disaster aid, and who should they direct them to for timely assistance?

Even before August’s wildfires, food security was a pressing concern for Maui United Way. Food insecurity affects 27% of children in Maui County, a rate among the highest in the country.

Nick Winfrey, Maui United Way’s president and chief professional officer, had been working on a Food Security Dashboard with support from Amazon Web Services. The intent was to build a public dashboard that would allow users to visualize food-related resources, needs and service gaps in Maui County. The project was developing a tool to help map the distribution of resources, such as those provided by Maui’s food banks, and compare this data with factors like food resource accessibility to identify gaps that could then be addressed.

At the start of this year, Maui United Way expanded the scope

of the project through a partnership with a team of researchers led by AI expert Dr. Hannah Kerner from Arizona State University. The expanded project is supported by NASA Acres (a U.S.-focused agriculture and food security program) and a grant from NASA’s Equity and Environmental Justice program, with added support from Responsible Markets and the University of Hawaiʻi Maui College. The NASA effort would bring the ability to use satellite data to add information about the availability and conditions of indigenous food crops to help address food security issues throughout Maui County.

As many organizations did during the initial disaster response, Maui United Way discovered a new need: to get emergency financial aid (EFA) to

those affected by the fires. The community-first nature of the NASA-funded project allowed a rapid shift in focus to help address this immediate need.

Using satellite imagery of the areas affected by the wildfires, existing geospatial information and a damage-assessment map from the Microsoft AI for Good Lab, the NASA team was able to rapidly develop a software application that could help verify addresses that had been impacted by the fire. This provided visual information to support Maui United Way’s EFA program. For example, this helped to determine residents’ eligibility for EFA funding.

The community’s trust in the Maui United Way program allowed them to also obtain FEMA and American Red Cross data streams to incorporate into the system. The result was that 211 operators were able to more rapidly connect those affected by the wildfires and their aftereffects to the correct aid resources.

As the island begins recovering from the aftereffects of the wildfires, Maui County’s elevated prices and food insecurity will remain a concern, especially among low-income residents. Winfrey and Kerner both agree that what the Food Security Dashboard looks like will depend primarily on input from their community partners.

Already in the works are features to help support Native Hawaiian farmers to monitor their crops’ health and improve production using satellite imagery and a geographic information system.

Winfrey notes that Maui United Way and the NASA team are, at their core, community-centered organizations and that this project will continue to reflect community priorities and values to allow residents to chart their path toward ensuring food security in Maui County.

Courtesy Maui United Way / NASA Harvest

An image from the Maui United Way/NASA Harvest application that was developed to support those affected by the Lāhainā wildfires, including damage detections provided by Microsoft AI for Good Lab.

Central Maui

808 ON MAIN

This eatery’s Pudding for the People campaign is raising money through homemade pudding sales, with a portion of the proceeds being donated to victims of the Maui fires. 2051 Main St., Wailuku; 808-242-1111; 808onmain.com

BRIGIT & BERNARD’S GARDEN CAFE

Chef Bernard will host his annual Oktoberfest celebration every Friday and Saturday through October as well as silent and live auctions featuring items from local businesses throughout the month. Proceeds will be donated to the Maui Strong Fund. 335 Hoohana St., Kahului; 808-877-6000; brigitandbernards.com

BROTH CAFE AT ALIVE & WELL

Receive 10% off if you mention you listen to the founders’ radio show, “Take Back Your Health.” Download the Broth app for additional deals. 340 Hana Hwy., Kahului; 808-877-4950; brothataliveandwell.com

DA PLAYGROUND MAUI

Late-night grab-and-go food for $5. 300 Maʻalaea Rd., Maʻalaea; 808-727-2571; daplaygroundmaui.com

FORK & SALAD MAUI

Sign up for the loyalty program and receive 10% off, plus additional discounts as you earn points. 120 Hoʻokele St., Kahului; 808-793-3256; forkandsaladmaui.com

GENKI SUSHI

Military and senior citizens receive a 10% discount. 70 E. Kaʻahumanu Ave., Kahului; 808-873-7776; genkisushiusa.com

Taste Maui of

Welcome to the centerpiece of MauiTimes’ annual Taste of Maui edition. In these challenging times, our Kama‘āina Guide serves as your roadmap to island eateries generously offering local discounts, actively participating in fire relief fundraisers and providing warm meals to displaced residents. These establishments embody the spirit of ‘ohana, connecting us all in the true essence of aloha. Discover how these foodie favorites are not just places to dine, but pillars of resilience, unity and support in our community.

IHOP

During IHOPPY Hour, enjoy daily specials with entrees starting at $6. 70 E. Kaʻahumanu Ave., Kahului; 808-871-4000; ihop.com

JOLLIBEE

Celebrating 25 years of Jollibee with three mouth-watering, limited-time deals — all for only $25. 270 Dairy Rd., Kahului; 808-495-4281; jollibeefoods.com

KALEI’S LUNCHBOX

Ongoing 33.3% discount for on-duty firefighters, MPD and paramedics. Cheap Eats daily special for $5. 52 Maui Lani Pkwy., Wailuku; 808-793-3104; foodtruckmaui.com

LAS PIÑATAS OF MAUI

Daily special with $1 off regularly priced menu items. 395 Dairy Rd., Kahului; 808-877-8707; pinatasmaui.com

MAʻALAEA GENERAL STORE

Kamaʻāina receive 10% off. 132 Maʻalaea Rd., Maʻalaea; 808-242-8900; maalaeastore.com

MAUI COOKIE LAB

Throughout the month of October, kamaʻāina receive 10% off at the Kahului storefront and both mobile cookie bars with a Hawaiʻi ID. (Not valid for online or shipped orders.) mauicookielab.com

MAUI OCEAN CENTER

Kama‘āina receive a 10% discount at both Seascape Maʻalaea Restaurant and Reef Cafe, while aquarium members get a 15% discount. Seascape also offers a three-course $25 business lunch special for kama‘āina. Drink specials include a $5 Mai Tai and $4 Kona draft beers. 192 Maʻalaea Rd., Maʻalaea; 808-270-7068; mauioceancenter.com/dine

MIYAKO SUSHI

Check the company’s Facebook page for daily specials and discounts. 1883 Wili Pa Lp., Wailuku; 808-244-0085; miyakosushimaui.com; facebook.com/ MiyakoSushiMaui

MY THAI MAUI

Join the My Thai Maui rewards program and start earning delicious benefits. Sign up to receive a 25-point welcome bonus and unlock $5 off after reaching 100 points. 230 Hāna Hwy., Kahului; 808-877-8887; mythaimaui.com

PANDA EXPRESS

Good fortune awaits with the Panda Rewards program. Sign up and earn points toward free food while unlocking surprise gifts and exclusive benefits. 55 Pakaula St., Kahului; 808-877-6331; pandaexpress.com

TANTE’S ISLAND CUISINE

Kama‘āina receive a 10% discount. 100 W. Kaʻahumanu Ave., Kahului; 808-877-0300; tantesislandcuisine.com

TANTE’S FISHMARKET

RESTAURANT & BAR

Kama‘āina receive a 10% discount. 300 Maʻalaea Rd., Maʻalaea; 808-868-2148; tantesfishmarket.com

WAILUKU COFFEE CO.

Purchase a red Maui Strong T-shirt and 100% of proceeds will be donated to fire relief efforts. 26 N. Market St., Wailuku; 808-495-0259; wailukucoffeeco.com

ZIPPY’S

Join Zipster Rewards, and earn Zipcoins on every order to redeem for free Zippy’s favorites. 15 Hoʻokele St., Kahului; 808-856-7599; zippys.com

Central Maui Food Trucks

DA NANI PIRATES

Become a Pirate and be the first to receive updates on exclusive events, secret menus, special offers and discounts, loyalty rewards, plus much more. 520 Keolani Pl., Kahului; 808-866-6797; @dananipirates; dananipirates.com

KAHIAU’S POKE TRUCK

Kamaʻāina receive 25% off. 520 Keolani Pl., Kahului; 808-280-6204; @kahiaus_poke_truck

LAS ISLITAS TACOS Y MARISCOS

After losing its Lāhainā food truck, Las Islitas has reopened in Kahului and is offering a 15% kamaʻāina discount. 520 Keolani Pl., Kahului; 808-359-1631; lasislitasmaui.com

NONOY DA POI CASCAROON

Mention you’re a Maui resident for discounted cascaroon. Kahului Beach Rd., Kahului; 808-707-1177; @nonoydapoicascaroon

PATSY’S LUNCH WAGON

Heroes discounts apply to firefighters, EMTs, police officers, physicians and nurses as well as Maui Humane Society and DLNR personnel. Must present work ID for discount. 82 Pulehu Pl., Kahului; 808-446-5739; @patsyslunchwagon

ʻULA ʻULA CAFE

First responders and volunteers receive 20% off and a free drink. 1765 Kahekili Hwy., Waiheʻe; 808-500-2155; @ulaulacafe

East Maui

THE BAMBOO HALE RESTAURANT

Hāna locals receive discounts with proof of residence. 2910 Hāna Hwy., Hāna; 808-248-4047; hanafarms.com

East Maui Food Trucks

DA FISH SHACK

Discounts offered for kamaʻāina on select menu items with proof of residence. 5260 Hāna Hwy., Hāna; 808-269-3922; dafishshack.food90.com

THE STAND AT HĀNA FARMS

Hāna locals receive discounts with proof of residence. 2910 Hāna Hwy., Hāna; 808248-7371; @hanafarms; hanafarms.com

North Shore

AUMAKUA KAVA LOUNGE

Kamaʻāina receive 15% off kava mocktails and 10% off retail; firefighters

FLATBREAD CO.

Every Monday, a portion of all pizza sales will be donated to Maui fire relief efforts.

89 Hāna Hwy., Pāʻia; 808-579-8989; flatbreadcompany.com

ISLAND FRESH CAFÉ

Kamaʻāina receive 10% off everything on the menu. 381 Baldwin Ave., Pāʻia; 808-446-0298; islandfreshmaui.com

JAWS COUNTRY STORE

Kamaʻāina receive 10% off at the Magic Oven Hawaii. 4320 Hāna Hwy., Haʻikū; 808-419-6887; jawssurfco.com

LIMA COCINA + CANTINA

A Kamaʻāina Nights menu, which features the regular dinner menu with significant discounts, is available Monday through Thursday from 5-9 p.m. The kitchen has also prepared more than 1,000 lunches for local students, families, nonprofits and first responders. 71 Baldwin Ave., Pāʻia; 808-868-0520; restaurantlima.com

North Shore Food Trucks

AHONUI FOODS

Kama‘āina and first responders receive 15% off. 111 Stable Rd., Pāʻia; @ahonuifoods

ALOHA ʻAINA BBQ

Kama‘āina receive 10% off. The eatery is also offering family meals, which feed up to six people, for $50. 2250 Hāna Hwy., Haʻikū; 808-437-7754; alohaainabbq.com

BUBBA’S SHACK MAUI

Donate a gift card to those in need or give it to this food truck’s pay-it-forward program, which provides meals for displaced residents and first responders. Impacted residents from Lāhainā and Kula can show their Hawaiʻi ID for a free meal. All other kamaʻāina receive 10% off. 3454 Hāna Hwy., Haʻikū; @bubbasshackmaui

Seascape

receive 30% off. October will feature a Royal Lahaina drink special with 50% of proceeds going to restoration efforts of Mokuʻula and/or fire survivors. 149 Hāna Hwy., Pāʻia; 808-793-3232; aumakuakava.com

BELLE SURF CAFE

Kamaʻāina receive 10% off. 115 Hana Hwy., Pāʻia; 808-868-0176; bellesurfcafe.com

CAFE MAMBO

Through October, kamaʻāina will receive a 10% discount during dinner service from 6-8 p.m. 30 Baldwin Ave., Pāʻia; 808-579-8021; cafemambomaui.com

CHOICE HEALTH BAR

Offering a 20% discount to kamaʻāina: Order online using code MAUISTRONG. Additionally, the loyalty program rewards customers with points that can be redeemed for free menu items. 11 Baldwin Ave., Pāʻia; 808-661-7711; choicehealthbar.com

PAIA BAY COFFEE & BAR

Kama‘āina receive 10% off food and coffee. (Not to be combined with any other discounts like coupons or happy hour.) 120 Hāna Hwy., Pāʻia; 808-5783111; paiabaycoffeeandbar.com

TOBI’S POKE & SHAVE ICE

Purchase a $5 ticket and be entered to win a $100 gift certificate. Every week, proceeds from this raffle are donated to families impacted by the fires. 137 Hāna Hwy., Pāʻia; 808-579-9745; tobismaui.com

VANA PAIA

Kamaʻāina receive 15% off. 93 Hāna Hwy., Pāʻia; 808-579-6002; vanapaia.com

WAILUKU COFFEE CO.

Purchase a red Maui Strong T-shirt and 100% of proceeds will be donated to fire relief efforts. 810 Kokomo Rd., Haʻikū; 808-868-3229; wailukucoffeeco.com

ISLA

Kama‘āina can receive up to 10% off. 810 Haʻikū Rd., Haʻikū; 808-830-6350

MAUI GARDEN GROVE CAFE

Kama‘āina and first responders receive 15% off. 10 Honokaupu Pl., Haʻikū; @ mauigardengrovecafe

South Maui

808 DELI

This eatery’s Pudding for the People campaign is raising money through homemade pudding sales, with a portion of the proceeds being donated to victims of the Maui fires. 2511 S. Kīhei Rd., Kīhei; 808-879-1111; 808deli.com

808 GENERAL STORE

Also participating in the Pudding for the People campaign, a portion of proceeds from homemade pudding sales will be donated to victims of the Maui fires. 2960 S. Kīhei Rd., Kīhei; 808-856-0052; 808generalstore.com

Paia Bay Coffee & Bar

Courtesy Paia Bay Coffee

Lima Cocina + Cantina

Courtesy Lima Cocina + Cantina

Courtesy Maui Ocean Center

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Better Call Sid

COCONUT’S FISH CAFE

Locals can join the Fivestars rewards program, earning one point for every dollar spent. Redeem 50 points for a free side of fries, or 100 points for a free coconut shrimp or calamari appetizer. 2463 S. Kīhei Rd., Kīhei; 808-875-4949 & 1279 S. Kīhei Rd., Kīhei; 808-875-9979; coconutsfishcafe.com

GATHER ON MAUI

Gift cards are available to purchase and donate to displaced families, which can be combined with the restaurant’s 15% kamaʻāina discount. 100 Wailea Golf Club Dr., Wailea; 808-698-0555; gatherinmaui.com

GILLIGAN’S BAR & GRILL

Kamaʻāina receive a 10% discount on all food and beverages. Locals can also purchase discounted lūʻau tickets at $99 (normally $159) for general admission and $139 (normally $189) for VIP seating. 470 Lipoa Pkwy., Kīhei; 808-868-0988; gilligansmaui.com

HAWAIIAN MOONS NATURAL FOODS

The Pueo Card program allows customers to purchase a $10 card from a local school, which grants them 10% off most items in the store. 2411 S. Kīhei Rd., Kīhei; 808-875-4356; hawaiianmoons.com

HUMBLE MARKET KITCHIN

Kamaʻāina receive a 20% discount. 3700 Wailea Alanui Dr., Wailea; 808-879-4655; royyamaguchi.com/humble-marketkitchen-maui

ISANA

Starting in October, the first Tuesday of every month will serve as a fundraiser with 10% of proceeds from the day’s sales being donated to the Maui Strong Fund. 515 S. Kīhei Rd., Kīhei; 808-874-5700; isanarestaurant.net

JAWZ TACOS MEXICAN GRILL

Kamaʻāina receive a 10% discount. 2395 S. Kīhei Rd., Kīhei; 808-874-8226; jawztacosmaui.com

MANOLI’S PIZZA CO.

Kamaʻāina receive 15% off. 100 Wailea Ike Dr., Wailea; 808-874-7499; manolispizzacompany.com

MATTEO’S OSTERIA

The restaurant is donating 20% of all proceeds to the Maui Food Bank and Hawaiʻi Community Foundation. 161 Wailea Ike Pl., Wailea; 808-891-8466; matteosmaui.com

MAUI BREWING CO.

The brewery recently released a beer called Kokua, the profits from which will benefit fire survivors. Kamaʻāina can also enjoy an extended happy hour Monday through Friday. 605 Lipoa Pkwy., Kīhei; 808-201-2337; mauibrewingco.com

MAUI ONO DONUTS

Every day, this bakery donates hundreds of donuts to fire survivors and the volunteers supporting them through a pay-it-forward program. To contribute, you can make a donation to the program through the company’s website. 1819 S. Kīhei Rd., Kīhei; 808-650-0609; mauionodonuts.com

MEXIRICAN MIX

Those looking to help impacted residents can purchase a gift card through the eatery’s pay-it-forward program, which allows those affected by the fires to order a free meal. 2441 S. Kīhei Rd., Kīhei; 808357-9172; mexirican-mix.business.site

MONKEYPOD KITCHEN BY MERRIMAN

All proceeds from the Lahaina Kokua cocktail special ($20) and Maui Strong T-shirt sales will be donated to employees from Monkeypod’s sister restaurant in Kāʻanapali, many of whom lost their homes in the Aug. 8 fire. 10 Wailea Gateway Pl., Wailea; 808-891-2322; monkeypodkitchen.com

OAO SUSHI BAR & GRILL

Kama‘āina receive 15% off during lunch from noon to 3 p.m. 34 Wailea Gateway Pl., Wailea; 808-318-1602; oaowailea.com

Courtesy Isana

PITA PARADISE

Starting in October, the first Tuesday of every month will serve as a fundraiser with 10% of proceeds from the day’s sales being donated to the Maui Strong Fund. 34 Wailea Ike Dr., Wailea; 808-879-7177; pitaparadisehawaii.com

SALTWATER DELI

Kamaʻāina receive 10% off. 1993 S. Kīhei Rd., Kīhei; 808-793-3355; saltwaterdeli.com

TANPOPO

For the month of October, get $4 off the ramen combo special. Additionally, every Wednesday and Friday, purchase a mahi-mahi or chicken karaage bento for $15 or a musubi bento for $10 and all profits will go to fire victims. 1215 S. Kīhei Rd., Kīhei; 808-446-3038; mauitanpopo.com

WAILEA WINE

Mix-and-match a case that contains 12 bottles of wine or liquor and receive 10% off. 161 Wailea Ike Pl., Wailea; 808-8790555; waileawine.com

Azeka Shopping Center

1279 & 1280 S. KĪHEI RD., KĪHEI

FORK & SALAD MAUI

Sign up for the loyalty program and receive 10% off, plus additional discounts as points are earned. 808-8793675; forkandsaladmaui.com

JAVA CAFE

Kama’āina receive 15% off. 808-2146095; javacoffeemaui.us

MISO PHAT SUSHI

Kamaʻāina receive 10% off all day and 15% off during happy hour from 3-5 p.m. 808-891-6476; misophat.com

WOW WOW HAWAIIAN LEMONADE

Kamaʻāina receive 15% off with a valid Hawaiʻi ID. 808-868-0466; wowwowhawaiianlemonade.com

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Fairmont Kea Lani

4100 WAILEA ALANUI DR., WAILEA; 808-875-4100; FAIRMONT-KEA-LANI. COM/DINE

Kamaʻāina receive 25% off at AMA Bar & Grill, Kea Lani Restaurant and Kō Restaurant

Four Seasons Resort

Maui at Wailea

3900 WAILEA ALANUI DR., WAILEA; 808-874-8000; FOURSEASONS.COM/ MAUI/DINING

Purchase the Maui Strong cocktail, available exclusively at the resort’s new pop-up restaurant, Dos Hombres Cocina, and 100% of the proceeds will go to Maui Strong.

Kihei Kalama Village

1913 & 1945 S. KĪHEI RD., KĪHEI; 808879-6610; KIHEIKALAMAVILLAGE. COM/DIRECTORY/RESTAURANTS

KIHEI CAFFE

Locals can collect rewards points to be redeemed for free items like cinnamon rolls, banana bread, drinks, gift certificates and more. 808-879-2230; kiheicaffe.com

LAVA JAVA COFFEE ROASTERS OF MAUI

Purchase the fan-favorite frozen mocha and 10% of net proceeds will be donated to the Maui Humane Society. 808-8791919; lavajavamaui.com

OHANA SEAFOOD BAR & GRILL

Kamaʻāina receive 15% off. 808-8683247; ohanaseafoodbarandgrill.com

SOUTH SHORE TIKI LOUNGE

Free breadsticks with purchase of a 16inch pizza. Offer can be redeemed once per visit with a valid Hawaiʻi ID. 808-8746444; southshoretiki.com

Courtesy Pita Paradise

THREE’S BAR & GRILL

All-day happy hour menu for kamaʻāina. 808-879-3133; threesbarandgrill.com

Rainbow Mall

2439 S. KĪHEI RD., KĪHEI

BEACH STREET SHAVE ICE

Locals can fill out a loyalty card to receive $5 off. 808-344-6598; beachstreetmaui.com

MAUI THAI BISTRO

Kamaʻāina receive a 10% discount. 808874-5605; mauithaibistro.com

SOUTHSHORE GRINDZ

Kamaʻāina receive a 10% discount. 808856-0016; southshoregrindz.com

The Shops at Wailea

3750 WAILEA ALANUI DR., WAILEA

LINEAGE

Kamaʻāina and first responders get 10% off. 808-879-8800; lineagemaui.com

ad for 10% off your next order. 30 Alahele Pl., Kīhei; 808-419-5403; @elcarritomaui

HAPPY BELLY

Kamaʻāina receive 10% off. 22 Alahele Pl., Kīhei; 808-633-5717; @happybellymaui; happybellymaui.com

HOWZIT EH!

Follow on Instagram for specials. Show your Hawaiʻi ID for a kamaʻāina discount. 30 Alahele Pl., Kīhei; 808-205-2916; @howziteh; howziteh.com

JAWZ TACOS LUNCH TRUCK

Kamaʻāina receive 10% off. 6761 Makena Alanui, Kīhei; 808-874-8226; @jawztacos; jawztacosmaui.com

SOUTH MAUI FISH CO.

Though this food truck is currently closed, it is slated to reopen between Oct. 2-15. Check social media for updated hours. Upon reopening, kamaʻāina will receive 20% off. 1794 S. Kīhei Rd., Kīhei; 808419-8980; @southmauifishcompany; southmauifishco.com

Piʻilani Hwy., Kula; 808-633-6776; bullysburgersmauistore.com

FRESHIES MAUI

Those affected by the Lāhainā or Kula fires will receive a free meal. All other kamaʻāina get 10% off and a punch card that can be redeemed for $10 off a meal as well as entry into a monthly raffle. Stay tuned for details about a fundraiser event in October. 3620 Baldwin Ave., Makawao; 808-868-2350; freshiesmaui.com

GRANDMA’S COFFEE HOUSE

First responders and county workers get 20% off. 9232 Kula Hwy., Kula; 808-878-2140; grandmascoffeehousemaui.com

HALEAKALĀ CREAMERY

Shop online and 10% will be donated to Upcountry Strong. 170 Hoʻomaikaʻi Pl., Kula; 808-756-3958; haleakalacreamery.com

JOY’S PLACE LIVE!

Spend $30 and get a free lilikoi pudding. 81 Makawao Ave., Makawao; 808-5722186; joysplacelive.com

KALEI’S LUNCHBOX

Ongoing 33.3% discount for on-duty firefighters, MPD and paramedics. Cheap Eats daily special for $5. 55 Pukalani St., Pukalani; 808-793-0151; foodtruckmaui.com

KULA LODGE RESTAURANT & BAR

Kamaʻāina receive 15% off. 15200 Haleakalā Hwy., Kula; 808-878-1535; kulalodge.com

ʻOHANA ISLAND GRINDZ

After distributing more than 3,000 hot meals and 450 pounds of fresh produce and snacks, this eatery remains dedicated to the community. Kamaʻāina always receive 15% off. 3647 Baldwin Ave., Makawao; 808-500-3429; ohanaislandgrindz.com

THE PINT & CORK

Kamaʻāina receive a 20% discount all day; restaurant industry workers get 25% off after 10 p.m. 808-727-2038; thepintandcork.com

WAIKIKI BREWING CO. SOUTH SIDE

Kamaʻāina receive 15% off. 808-8680935; waikikibrewing.com

South Maui Food Trucks

DA NANI PIRATES

Become a Pirate and be the first to receive updates on exclusive events, secret menus, special offers and discounts, loyalty rewards, plus much more. 1 Piʻikea Ave., Kīhei; 808-2506671; @dananipirates; dananipirates.com

EL CARRITO

Kamaʻāina receive 10% off. Also scan these pages and find the eatery’s coupon

SUNS OUT BUNS OUT

Sign up for the rewards program to get special deals. 1 Piʻikea Ave., Kīhei; 808646-2867; @suns_out_buns_out_maui; sunsoutbunsoutmaui.com

VIDAD’S LOCAL KINE GRINDZ

Get $5 off when you spend $25 or more using an American Savings Bank personal debit card. Offer valid through the end of the year. 1 Piʻikea Ave., Kīhei; 808-214-6995; @vidadsmaui

Upcountry

BULLY’S BURGERS

Ask for the Mahalo Discount at the window for 10% off. Additionally, fire survivors who receive equine-assisted therapy at Spirit Horse Ranch can get a free meal through a pay-it-forward program, while supplies last. 15900

Courtesy Instagram/freshiesmaui

South Maui Fish Co.

Courtesy Instagram/southmauifishcompany El Carrito

Courtesy Instagram/elcarritomaui

Ronald Kwon, MD, FACP is pleased to announce his return to Maui and the opening of his concierge practice at

30 Kupaoa St., Suite 206, Makawao, HI 96768

Please call for information at 808-727-8202

25th Anniversary

The Wooden Crate

West Maui

POLLI’S MEXICAN RESTAURANT

Displaced Lāhainā residents and members of the Maui Fire Department will be offered complimentary meals through October. 1202 Makawao Ave., Makawao; 808-572-7808; pollismexicanrestaurant.com

PUKALANI CLUBHOUSE

RESTAURANT & BAKERY

Those looking to help local families in need can pay it forward by purchasing a gift certificate, which the restaurant will distribute to Upcountry schools. 360 Pukalani St., Makawao; 808-572-1325; pukalanirestaurant.com

THE MAUI COOKIE LADY

Bring non-perishable goods into the storefront for 10% off. Online orders made by Hawaiʻi residents will receive 15% off with discount code COOKIEBUILT. 3643 Baldwin Ave., Makawao; 808-793-3172; themauicookielady.com

THE WOODEN CRATE

Thursday is Local’s Night, during which kamaʻāina receive $10 off the threecourse prix fixe menu with a valid Hawaiʻi ID. 1813 Baldwin Ave., Makawao; 808-579-8877; lumeriamaui.com

UPCOUNTRY FRESH TAMALES & MIXED PLATE

The top-selling loco moco is normally $16, but will be $2 off for the month of October. 55 Pukalani St., Pukalani; 808-572-8258

Upcountry Food Trucks

KIHEI SUSHI KO

Kamaʻāina receive a 10% discount. 24 Kiopaʻa St., Makawao; 808-463-2072; @lahaina_sushi_ko

SATORI SUSHI

Offering a kamaʻāina happy hour daily from 3-5 p.m. 3655 Baldwin Ave., Makawao; 808-727-9638; satorimaui.com

CRUZIN’ CAFE

Kamaʻāina receive a 20% discount. Additionally, all proceeds from sales of the restaurant’s house brew will be donated to the Maui Strong Fund. 3481 Lower Honoapiʻilani Rd., Lāhainā; 808-446-3663; cruzincafemaui.com

DUKE’S BEACH HOUSE

Free meals for displaced residents staying at Honua Kai Resort, including table service at the restaurant. All other kamaʻāina receive a 20% discount. 130 Kai Malina Pkwy., Lāhainā; 808-662-2900; dukesmaui.com

FLEETWOOD’S ON FRONT ST.

On Oct. 22, Chef Eric Morrissette will be featured in the Love for Lāhainā culinary pop-up series at Four Seasons Resort Maui in Wailea. The evening will include a glass of Champagne and a three-course prix-fixe family-style meal featuring signature dishes from Fleetwood’s, which was destroyed in the Aug. 8 fire. Tickets are $95 per person, with proceeds benefiting those who lost their homes and/or jobs. 3900 Wailea Alanui Dr., Wailea; 808-874-8000; @fleetwoodsonfrontst

KIHEI CAFFE LAHAINA

Locals can collect rewards points to be redeemed for free items like cinnamon rolls, banana bread, drinks, gift certificates and more. 305 Keawe St., Lāhainā; 808-868-2230; kiheicaffelahaina.com

LONGHI’S KAANAPALI

Kamaʻāina receive a 25% discount. 100 Nohea Kai Dr., Lāhainā; 808-667-2288; longhis.com

MĀLA OCEAN TAVERN

On Oct. 8, Chef Kalei Ducheneau will be featured in the Love for Lāhainā culinary pop-up series at Four Seasons Resort Maui in Wailea. The evening will include a glass of Champagne and a

Courtesy Instagram/thewoodencratemaui

VISIT BRIGITANDBERNARDS.COM FOR FULL MENU

three-course prix-fixe family-style meal featuring signature dishes from Māla, which survived but has been closed since the Aug. 8 fire. Tickets are $95 per person, with proceeds benefiting those who lost their homes and/or jobs. 3900 Wailea Alanui Dr., Wailea; 808-874-8000; @malatavern

MERRIMAN’S

Lāhainā residents and community support workers can pick up a free hot meal every day from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. while supplies last. Delivery is available for those without transportation. 1 Bay Club Pl., Kapalua; 808-669-6400; merrimanshawaii.com/kapalua

MISO PHAT SUSHI

Kamaʻāina receive a 10% discount. 4310

Lower Honoapiʻilani Rd., Kahana; 808-669-9010; misophatlahaina.com

MISS AREPA

Kamaʻāina receive a 10% discount. 3600

Lower Honoapiʻilani Rd., Honokowai; 808-793-0074; missarepamaui.com

MOKU ROOTS

As of press time, the restaurant was still waiting for water to be restored but, once it reopens, meals will be sold on a donation basis. 335 Keawe St., Lāhainā; 808-214-5106; mokuroots.com

NOODLE BAR

Despite losing her Lāhainā restaurant, owner Lily has been cooking and distributing free meals to displaced residents, and will continue to do so as long as she can. Call for directions to daily pick-up locations and bring your own container, if possible. 808-913-9119; noodlebarlahaina.com

PACIFIC’O

ON THE BEACH

On Oct. 29, Chef Isaac Bancaco will be featured in the Love for Lāhainā culinary pop-up series at Four Seasons Resort Maui in Wailea. The evening will include a glass of Champagne and a three-course prix-fixe family-style meal featuring signature dishes from Pacific’o, which

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was destroyed in the Aug. 8 fire. Tickets are $95 per person, with proceeds benefiting those who lost their homes and/or jobs. 3900 Wailea Alanui Dr., Wailea; 808-874-8000; @chef_isaac_b

PAPAʻĀINA

On Oct. 1, Chef Lee Anne Wong will be featured in the Love for Lāhainā culinary pop-up series at Four Seasons Resort Maui in Wailea. The evening will include a glass of Champagne and a three-course prix-fixe family-style meal featuring signature dishes from Papaʻāina, which was destroyed in the Aug. 8 fire. Tickets are $95 per person, with proceeds benefiting those who lost their homes and/or jobs. 3900 Wailea Alanui Dr., Wailea; 808-874-8000; @papaainamaui

PIZZA PARADISO

Kamaʻāina receive 20% off food. 3350 Lower Honoapiʻilani Rd., Lāhainā; 808-667-2929; pizzaparadiso.com

SEA HOUSE RESTAURANT

Kamaʻāina get 15% off breakfast, lunch and dinner. (Offer can’t be combined with happy hour.) 5900 Lower Honoapiʻilani Rd., Nāpili; 808-669-1500; napilikai.com/dining

TAVERNA

Kamaʻāina receive 10% off. 2000 Village Rd., Kapalua; 808-667-2426; tavernamaui.com

THE BEACH CLUB RESTAURANT & BAR

Kamaʻāina receive a 20% discount and can enjoy live music Wednesday and Friday from 1-4 p.m. by long-time Lāhainā resident Harry Troupe of Harry & The Gang. 3445 Lower Honoapiʻilani Rd., Kāʻanapali; 808-667-2211; astonkaanapalishoresresort.com

THE BEACH HOUSE BAR & GRILL

All diners receive a 10% kamaʻāina discount; Red Cross workers get 25% off. 4299 Lower Honoapiʻilani Rd., Kahana; 808-669-5000; beachhousekahana.com

Courtesy Instagram/tavernamaui

We are pleased to announce that Maui Heart & Vein has opened a new location in

ready to meet your cardiovascular care needs.

Our office also welcomes Natalia Colome Mansanas, PA-C, to the Maui Heart & Vein

cardiology experience and bilingual in English & Spanish.

We strive to give quality care by providing consultations and diagnostic testing in our facilities promptly and communicate our findings back to the referring physicians in a timely manner.

We look forward to providing expert, qualified care to Mauiʻs community at our two conveniently located clinics in South Maui and Upcountry Maui.

THE FISH MARKET MAUI

Kamaʻāina receive 20% off. 3600 Lower Honoapiʻilani Rd., Kāʻanapali; 808-6659895; fishmarketmaui.com

THE PLANTATION HOUSE

RESTAURANT

Food distribution Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. for families of six or more. The restaurant hopes to reopen for regular service on Oct. 18 with a 10% kamaʻāina discount and/or a special kamaʻāina menu with discounted rates. Stay tuned for more details. 2000 Plantation Club Dr., Kapalua; 808-669-6299; cohnrestaurants. com/theplantationhouse

Fairway Shops

2580 KEKAʻA DR., LĀHAINĀ

ISLAND PRESS COFFEE

Though the storefront is currently shut down, the company will deliver coffee and pastries to local meetings. 808-6672003; @islandpresscoffee

PIZZA PARADISO MEDITERRANEAN GRILL

Kamaʻāina receive a 20% discount. The restaurant is also hosting late-night events to promote a sense of normalcy, including live music on Fridays, trivia on Saturdays and karaoke on Sundays from 8:30-10:30 p.m. 808-667-2929; pizzaparadiso.com

Kahana Gateway Shopping Center

4405 HONOAPIʻILANI HWY., KAHANA

HAWAIIAN VILLAGE COFFEE

Proceeds from Lahaina Strong T-shirt sales will be donated to the People’s Fund of Maui. 808-665-1114; @hawaiianvillagecoffee

MAUI BREWING CO.

The brewery just released a beer called Kokua, the profits from which will benefit fire survivors. 808-669-3474; mbcrestaurants.com

Monkeypod Kitchen

which is then donated to a family in need. 808-298-2499; aarootshi.com

THE COFFEE STORE IN NAPILI

Lāhainā residents impacted by the fire will receive their order for free through a pay-it-forward program. To contribute, you can donate online through the Community Donation Fund on the company’s website. 808-669-4170; coffeestorenapili.com

Whalers Village

2435 KĀ‘ANAPALI PKWY., KĀʻANAPALI

LEILANI’S ON THE BEACH

Kamaʻāina receive 20% off with a valid Hawaiʻi ID. 808-661-4495; leilanis.com

Cane

ROUND TABLE PIZZA

Displaced residents can get a free, personal one-topping pizza and drink for as long as supplies last. Anyone with a Hawaiʻi ID will receive a 15% discount. Fire survivors can also pick up the likes of clothing, canned goods and books, and receive prayers upon request. 808-662-0777; ordering. roundtablepizza.com

Honohowai Marketplace

3350 LOWER HONOAPIʻILANI RD., HONOKOWAI

L&L HAWAIIAN BARBECUE

Support families in need by purchasing a meal through the L&L app. Meals will be distributed to nearby hotels housing displaced residents. 808-667-7788; hawaiianbarbecue.com

Montage Kapalua Bay

1 BAY DR., KAPALUA; 808-6626600; MONTAGEHOTELS.COM/ KAPALUABAY

Kamaʻāina normally receive 20% off food at Cane & Canoe, The Hideaway and the Hana Hou Bar, from Oct. 8-31, kamaʻāina will receive a 30% discount.

Napili Plaza

5095 NĀPILIHAU ST., NĀPILI

AʻA ROOTS

Fire survivors can receive a free meal daily from 8-9 a.m. and 1-2 p.m. The restaurant is also selling fresh produce by donation, with proceeds supporting a different impacted family each week. Ongoing open mic nights serve as fundraisers, offering customers $5 off their meal,

MONKEYPOD KITCHEN BY MERRIMAN

Lāhainā residents and community support workers can pick up a free hot meal every day at the Whaler’s Village roundabout from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. while supplies last. Delivery is available for those without transportation. 808-8786763; monkeypodkitchen.com

West Maui Food Trucks

EL TACO BORRACHO

Kamaʻāinā get 20% off. 130 Kai Malina Pkwy., Kāʻanapali; 808-344-6573; @el_taco_borracho_maui

IGNITE MAUI EATERY

Kamaʻāina receive a 15% discount. 150 Kai Hele Ku St., Launiupoko; 808-491-5266; ignitemauieatery.com

A´a Roots

Courtesy Instagram/aarootsmaui

Courtesy Monkeypod Kitchen

& Canoe

Courtesy Montage Kapalua Bay

Da Dish From Trish

Chefs and musicians uplift Maui with their gifts

The embrace of true aloha is not simply defined. It is grace in motion, pure love and serene warmth. Food and music are deep expressions of these, and both have provided profound comfort recently.

Chefs and musicians are generous by nature, and give back in the best way: feeding bellies and souls.

Before the reality of the fires set in for most, the Chef Hui HI warriors were connecting resources, collecting donations, preparing locally sourced meals and formulating game plans with the angels at Common Ground Collective and the college’s culinary headquarters. Kitchen allstars formed like mighty Voltron, uniting forces to ensure the comfort of nourishing food was felt. (Check out Chef Hui’s new Ohana Meals and restaurant gift card programs.)

They welcomed volunteers and teams worked tirelessly to feed everyone possible. Prepping at night, not sleeping — or opting to nap on-site — and serving hubs by day, all while grieving and managing businesses.

Renowned chefs like Kyle Kawakami, Madame Donut, Brian Etheredge, Taylor Ponte and Sheldon Simeon acted swiftly and passionately, as always. It’s inspiring to see revered and resilient chefs like Isaac Bancaco (Pacificʻo) and Lee Anne Wong (Papaʻaina) supporting efforts and caring for their staff. Aprons galore turning into capes.

Music also heals powerfully, and mele always helps. (Kealiʻi Reichel on loop over here.) Maui musicians shared good vibes at shelters, others released empowering songs or created benefit albums. New happy hour gigs for Lāhainā acts were created like at What Ales You. Gigs have become fundraisers, streaming events with celebrities maintain awareness and big shows with big names continue to pop up — all to support Maui families and friends.

Instead of his golden anniversary for “The Songs of C&K,” Henry Kapono presented a wonderful We Are Friends benefit concert at the

MACC with icons, including Robert Cazimero, Kalapana, Brother Noland and Amy Hānaialiʻi, and the next generation of legends like Jake Shimabukuro, Makana, Tavana and Kimié Miner shined their lights. A highlight was rocker Avi Ronen of Lahaina Custom Guitars channeling his best friend, Willie K, and bringing the audience to their feet to show gratitude for Maui’s community.

A Maui Strong livestream with Ziggy Marley and Lukas Nelson had a chicken-skin moment at a fire station featuring Jerry Pito Javier of MFD and his son, Aiden, sharing a song they wrote for Maui. Sheryl Renee singing to keiki at Honokōwai will release the waterworks, as well.

The Honokōwai Beach Park hub has become the heart of West Maui. Leaders have created something very special, without any red tape, and have welcomed Hawaiʻi favorites like Common Kings, John Cruz and Paula Fuga to provide sonic healing.

Members of Lahaina Grown howled out their anthem there under the stars, with what looked like the entire town singing, dancing and crying together. So many hopeful moments like this amid uncertainty.

It’s impossible to thank all of the superheroes honing their powers, but please know you are appreciated. @trishdadishmaui

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(Left to right) Bengali Arkangel, Keith Batlin of Guidance Band, Tuff Lion, Jahson Arkangel and Inna Vision’s Koa Lopes were among the musicians who delivered sonic healing and inspiration to Honokōwai’s community-run hub.

“Blueback”

By Barry Wurst II

Wurst's Picks

By Barry Wurst II

Courtesy Paramount Pictures

Robert Connolly’s “Blueback” was one of my favorite selections at this year’s Maui Film Festival. Both an entertaining coming-ofage story and a plea for empathy towards marine life, Connolly’s work fits the bill for an MFF entry as a feel-good movie with a pro-environment message.

This Australian family drama depicts a young girl named Abby (played by Ariel Donoghue), who has a life-changing encounter with a wild blue groper while diving, which inspires her to protect the fish and its environment.

Abby’s mother, Dora (played by Radha Mitchell), is an activist and proper role model for Abby, as she encourages her to follow her passions and pursue worthwhile causes. Mia Wasikowska portrays Abby as an adult, which forms a framing device that connects the discoveries of Abby’s youth with her later journey serving as a caretaker for her mother.

While my generation gravitated toward “Free Willy” (1993), and the one before me savored “Born Free” (1970), this film also succeeds in telling a captivating

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I like movies about a child who befriends a cute animal in need of rescue, this narrative dives into more serious themes.

Wasikowska has limited screen time and, while Eric Bana’s extended cameo is enjoyable, the movie could have used a lot more of him. The film truly belongs to Mitchell, whose soulful performance is her best work in some time. Mitchell, known for her roles in “Pitch Black” (2000) and “Melinda and Melinda” (2005), delivers another powerful and passionate turn that gives the film its dramatic center.

Marathon Man

human story intertwined with the majesty of wildlife.

If the film inspires audiences to pursue marine biology or to engage in ocean conservation, then the filmmakers have accomplished their first goal. The second was to create an engaging piece of cinema that reflects Australian societal values and showcases talent both in front of and behind the camera.

The underwater scenes make for the film’s best moments, filled with ravishing, jaw-dropping beauty. Surpassing being merely pretty, the imagery emerges as painterly in its radiance. To put it mildly, “Blueback” is a pleasure to watch.

In addition to the exquisite work by cinematographers Andrew Commis and Rick Rifici, composer Niguel Westlake’s stirring score deserves special mention.

Another aspect that sets “Blueback” apart is its central relationship — and I don’t mean the bond between the little girl and her giant fish. Instead, the film focuses on how a young girl is inspired by her mother’s efforts as an oceanic conservationist. Although

“Blueback” does have some problems as a family film — it’s a bit slow and there’s a lot of dialogue. Ideally suited for pre-teens, it may be too serious for younger kids and a hair overlong for adults. While it avoids being preachy in its environmental agenda, the sequences set on land simply can’t compete with those taking place beneath the water.

Yet, here’s one of the few recent films to depict a positive mother-daughter relationship and explore the growth of a young woman as an environmentally conscious activist. If “Blueback” is a little tougher and more mature than some might expect, it’s still a valuable find and a treat for middle schoolers as well as their parents.

There is true beauty in “Blueback,” and its final scene leaves room for multiple interpretations. The film could have easily emerged with a heavy-handed message, but avoids that by exploring the weight of taking action against environmental abuse and sharing a passion passed down by a parent. When my daughter is a little older, I’m sharing this one with her. (On Kanopy)

John Schlesinger’s classic 1976 thriller has retained its ability to shock. Dustin Hoffman stars as a marathon runner and college student who becomes the target of a Nazi fugitive, played by Sir Laurence Olivier. Hoffman — in his second film with Schlesinger after their Oscar-winning “Midnight Cowboy” — and Olivier are astonishing together, marking a major highlight in both their careers. Watching two definitive screen actors share riveting and unbearably intense scenes together make this an unforgettable event. William Goldman’s screenplay is pulpy, but exciting. The only drawback is that it may put you off from visiting the dentist, possibly forever. (On Paramount+)

The Joy Luck Club

When it comes to remarkable mother-daughter movies, Wayne Wang’s 1993 masterpiece is worth revisiting — or discovering for the first time. Based on Amy Tan’s bestselling 1989 novel, this ensemble drama is about generations of Chinese-American women connecting with their Chinese immigrant heritages. The film is absorbing, beautifully told and emotionally overwhelming. There are simply too many memorable scenes and performances to cite, with Tsai Chin, Tamlyn Tomita and Rosalind Chao’s work leaving a lasting impression. This is one of the best films of its year. (On Hulu)

Dive into the depths of this cinematic ode to ocean conservation and family bonds.

Mia Wasikowska stars in this drama about protecting the planet from land developers.

OCTOBER 2-30

KI-AIKIDO

A public introductory course for adults and teens in the Japanese martial art of Ki-Aikido. The course will be taught by 5th-dan Fincher Sterling under the direction of head instructor Tracy Reasoner. Mondays, 6:30-8:30pm. Maui KiAikido, Wailuku; 808-268-3818; mauikiaikido.com

OCTOBER 8

OCTOBER 11-13

By Shan Kekahuna

OCTOBER 13-31

FESTIVALS OF ALOHA

Enjoy Hawaiian cultural exhibits and workshops as well as hula, music, hands-on arts and crafts, games and other activities, sports, contests, tournaments and plenty of ʻono food. Highlights of the festival will include the Hāna parade and hoʻolauleʻa, plus much more. Various times and locations; view the full schedule online. festivalsofaloha.com

OCTOBER 27

MANAʻO STRONG: HEALING THROUGH MUSIC, FOOD AND FRIENDS

Manaʻo Radio brings their musical ʻohana together to shower you with wonderful music and stories from the family, including Gail Swanson, Dorothy Betz, The Hula Honeys, Steve Grimes, Randall Rospond, Steve Craig, and Joe Cano. 100% of ticket sales will go to Hawaii Community Foundation’s Maui Strong Fund. 4-8pm. Mulligan's on the Blue, Wailea; manaoradio.com/manaostrong

OCTOBER 27

16TH ANNUAL MAUI ʻUKULELE FESTIVAL

Enjoy a free, relaxing afternoon on the lawn as acclaimed ʻukulele musicians fill the air with island music. The festival will also feature prize giveaways and displays of made-in-Hawaiʻi arts and crafts. ʻOno-licious island foods will be available for purchase. 2:30-7pm. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Kahului; 808-242-SHOW; mauiarts.org

OCTOBER 10

TWO DIVAS: AN EVENING OF JAZZ

One baby grand piano, two divas and a supersuave jazz trio make this an evening you won’t want to miss. Starring Ingrid Hagelberg and Ellen Bellerose with Jeff Hellmer on piano, Ian Sheridan on upright bass and John Zangrando on sax. 7pm. ProArts Playhouse, Kīhei; proartsmaui.org

COASTAL CAMP

During this BioBlitz-themed camp, keiki ages 5-11 will grow plants from seeds and cuttings, investigate animals that call Maui home, explore predators and prey, and create food webs found only in the Hawaiian Islands. 9am3pm each day. Learning Endeavors, Kīhei; learningendeavors.org/camps

OCTOBER 13-15

GATHERING OF THE VOYAGERS

This special event will begin with a Hiʻuwai and "E Ala Ē" ceremony followed by traditional protocol to welcome the arrival of the voyagers. Festivities continue throughout the weekend with powerful presentations by revered practitioners, culturally rooted culinary offerings, paddling voyages, a native Hawaiian fashion show, live entertainment and Heiva I Maui, a Tahitian dance competition for soloists and small groups. A memorial paddle-out will also take place, along with fundraising opportunities to honor and support the island’s impacted communities. Friday, 6am-7pm; Saturday, 7am6pm; Sunday, 8am-Noon. Fairmont Kea Lani, Wailea; gatheringofthevoyagers.com

MOONLIGHT HIKE

Join Scott Fisher, chief conservation officer of the Hawaiʻi Land Trust, for a guided hike under the full Maui moon. This hike allows you to enjoy the sights, sites and sounds of Waiheʻe in the coolness of dusk. Following the hike, stay for pūpū and talk story to finish the evening. Meet at the red house. 9am. Waiheʻe Coastal Dunes & Wetlands Refuge, Waiheʻe; 808-744-AINA; hilt.org

NOVEMBER 2

‘HAPPY MONEY’ HAWAIIAN TOUR

This seminar about the Japanese art of making peace with your money features best-selling authors Ken Honda and Alan Cohen. Participants will learn to use the principles of Honda’s book, “Happy Money,” to enhance their financial life, gain insights into the psychology of money and how to develop a healthy relationship with it, and uncover the secrets of transforming money from a source of worry to a source of joy. View details and register online. globalmediaproductions.com

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Photo by Cassie Hastu Photography / courtesy MACC

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Da Kine Calendar

By Shan Kekahuna

HOLIDAYS

25TH ANNUAL OKTOBERFEST - OCT 6-28. The all-you-can-eat buffet menu will have all your favorite German dishes while you listen to live Ohmpah Band and the Die Dorfmusikanten. There will also be a variety of German beers available. Fridays & Saturdays, 6pm. Brigit & Bernard’s Garden Cafe, Kahului; 808-877-6000; brigitandbernards.com

HALLOWEEN SELFIE STATION - OCT 13-NOV 1. Have a fang-tastic time at the Halloween-themed selfie station where you can snap a photo with family and friends. Don’t forget to tag @mauimallvillage on social media. Maui Mall Village, Kahului; mauimallvillage.com

FLORA, FAUNA & FOUND: SCULPTURAL & WEARABLE MASK WORKSHOPOCT 14 & 15. Create a one-of-a-kind mask just in time for Halloween. Native Hawaiian artist Noah Harder will take you on a creative journey that includes design conception, collection and construction using florals and found objects that inspire each participant. 11am-4pm. Hui No’eau Visual Arts Center, Makawao; huinoeau.com

OKTOBERFEST - OCT 14. Enjoy competitions like stein-holding, brat-eating and more fun games, plus live music, German food specials and giveaways. Paia Bay Coffee & Bar, Pāʻia; 808-578-3111; paiabaycoffeeandbar.com

BADDIES & BOOZE BRUNCH, EPISODE 2: THE VILLAIN BALL - OCT 20. Just in time for spooky season, this event is calling all villains for a spectacular affair. Storybook creatures, fantasy offenders, movie monsters and mayhem makers unite in

crazy costumes and kooky shenanigans. This will be an entertainment extravaganza featuring comedy, burlesque and drag performers. Add a menu of delectable brunch staples and refreshing cocktails, and it’s sure to be an unforgettable daytime bash. 11am-1pm. Paia Bay Coffee & Bar, Pāʻia; 808-578-3111; paiabaycoffee.com

CABARET & COCKTAILS: THE LOST SPIRITS OF BURLESQUE - OCT 21. Join your favorite Maui burlesque performers for a special pre-Halloween show. (WARNING: Mature content.) 7pm & 9pm. ProArts Playhouse, Kīhei; proartsmaui.org

HALLOWEEN FIESTA PARTY - OCT 21. Get ready for a fiesta like no other this Halloween season. Bringing the heat to the island with DJs Jamn J and Stylz spinning the hottest Latin beats all night long. But that’s not all — put on your spookiest, sexiest or most creative costume for a thrilling costume contest. 9pm. Da Playground, Maʻalaea; 808-727-2571; daplaygroungmaui.com

HALLOWEEN BOO BASH - OCT 28. This event will have fang-tastically fun activities for everyone to enjoy, including a keiki and ‘ohana costume contest, trickor-treating at participating merchants, Halloween music and more. 3-6pm. Maui Mall Village, Kahului; mauimallvillage.com

HAUNTED HAʻIKŪ HIKE - OCT 28. Go on a historic haunted walking tour and hear stories of Hawaiʻi’s history and of those who have lived on this land. Noon-6:30pm. Awalau Farm, Hāʻiku; awalau-farm.square.site

STOMP OUT HUNGER - OCT 28. The 7th annual 5k run and 1-mile walk to benefit Hale Kau Kau’s efforts to feed the hungry on Maui. Costumes are encour-

aged, with an awards ceremony to follow. 8am. Hale Kau Kau, Kīhei; runsignup.com/ race/hi/kihei/halekaukau

HOLO HOLO HALLOWEEN - OCT 31. Join an eventful night full of trick-or-treating, a costume contest and fun activities for the entire ʻohana. 5-7pm. Queen Kaʻahumanu Center, Kahului; queenkaahumanucenter.com

KRISHNA DAS & FRIENDS “THANKSGIVING SUNDAY MAUI SATSANG / KIRTAN” - NOV 26. Enjoy a Thanksgiving Sunday with satsang, kirtan, chanting, reflections, contemplations, meditation and laughs. This long-standing, annual Maui gathering, that Ram Dass originated in 2005, continues to serve as a Food Drive for the Maui Food Bank. 4:30pm. Napili Kai Beach Resort, Lāhainā; krishnadas.com

BIG GIGS

SHREK RAVE - OCT 6. Come and have fun at a Shrek-themed rave. 9pm. Da Playground, Maʻalaea; 808-727-2571; daplaygroungmaui.com

TROYBOI - OCT 7. Troy Henry, professionally known as TroyBoi, is a British producer and DJ renowned for his captivating live performances. With a distinct fusion of trap, hip-hop and bass-heavy beats, he has carved a unique and energetic sound that has garnered widespread recognition in the electronic music scene. 9pm. Da Playground Maui, Ma‘alaea; 808-727-2571; daplaygroundmaui.com

ALOHA MAUI! PRIDE PARTY - OCT 14. Get ready to paint the town with the colors of love and pride. Dance the night away to the beats of Playwfire Ono, whose music

will set the stage on fire, plus special guest DJ Lava, who will keep the party vibe hotter than ever. 5-8pm. Da Playground, Maʻalaea; 808-727-2571; daplaygroungmaui.com

RONNY MERCEDES BENEFIT CONCERT - OCT 15. Get ready for an electrifying evening featuring Latin music sensation Ronny Mercedes, whose tropical-style R&B has captivated hearts worldwide. But this night is about more than just music: It’s about coming together as a community to support our fellow West Maui dancers who have faced adversity, losing their homes and/or jobs. 6pm. The Empanada Lady, Wailuku; 808-868-4544; eladymaui.com

BOTTOM OF THE BARREL BLUESOCT 20. Tempa & Naor along with Aloha Growers present an evening of heavydose music medicine. 7:30pm. ProArts Playhouse, Kīhei; proartsmaui.org

60TH ANNIVERSARY GALA - OCT 21.

An island-style pāʻina under the Maui stars hosted by the world-famous Old Lāhainā Lū‘au. Enjoy ʻono lūʻau fare, complimentary cocktails, a silent auction and live entertainment featuring Old Lāhainā Lūʻau performers. 5-8pm. lahainarestoration.org

SHERYL RENEE SALUTES - OCT 25. Take a melodic trip down memory lane as Sheryl Renee (also known as the Lady with the Golden Voice) pays tribute to music icon, The Carpenters, with Michael Elam on keys. 7pm. ProArts Playhouse, Kīhei; proartsmaui.org

THE ULTIMATE LED ZEPPELIN EXPERIENCE! - OCT 27. Zoso celebrates 28 years as America’s premier Led Zeppelin tribute band. 8pm. Da Playground, Maʻalaea; 808727-2571; daplaygroungmaui.com

Revered voyagers, navigators, canoe builders and cultural practitioners all come together for the annual Gathering of The Voyagers. Details on page 23.

Courtesy Fairmont Kea Lani

Maui AFTER DARK

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AN EVENING WITH MARC BROUSSARD - OCT 28. An artist with a unique gift of channeling the spirits of classic R&B, rock and soul into contemporary terms, Marc Broussard will treat the crowd to a solo performance. 8pm. Da Playground Maui, Ma‘alaea; 808-727-2571; daplaygroundmaui.com

ONSTAGE

“KIMBERLY AKIMBO” - THROUGH OCT 15. This heartrending and hilarious dark comedy inspired the 2023 Tony-Award winning Best Musical and tells the story of a teenager with a rare medical condition who’s forced to reevaluate her life on the brink of her 16th birthday. (ADVISORY: Mature language and content.) Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays, 7:30pm; Sundays, 2pm. ProArts Playhouse, Kīhei; proartsmaui.org

A HEALING EVENING - OCT 1. Sam Frampton and Anthony Pfluke will each play their own set of songs before joining together for a set of duos, promoting healing for the island and community. Part of the proceeds will benefit wildfire relief. 7pm. ProArts Playhouse, Kīhei; proartsmaui.org

THE SWING OF THINGS: A JAZZ AND AERIAL ARTS PERFORMANCE - OCT 4. Get back into the swing of things through the joy and healing of live jazz, dance and aerial arts. Featuring Dr. Joie “Yasha” Taylor (sax, vocals, trapeze, sling); Victoria Roos (aerial chair, Lyra); Jennifer Wyman (hula hoop, Lyra); Jeff Hellmer (keyboard); Michael Ferenci (guitar) and Ian Sheridan (bass). 7pm. ProArts Playhouse, Kīhei; proartsmaui.org

“BIRTHDAY CANDLES” - OCT 6-22.

Ernestine Ashworth spends her 17th birthday agonizing over her insignificance in the universe. Soon enough, it’s her 18th birthday. Even sooner, her 41st, and so on. Through five generations, 12 goldfish, an infinity of dreams and a cake baked over a century, this poignant and funny play takes us through the highlights and heartbreaks of one woman’s ordinary life, spanning 90 years in 90 minutes. Fridays & Saturdays,

7:30pm; Sundays, 3pm. Maui Academy of Performing Arts, Wailuku; mauiacademy.org

“THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW” - OCT

6-31. Celebrating the show’s 50th anniversary this year. Featuring Eric Gilliom, join the creatures of the night in this outrageous, campy, interactive audience favorite.

(WARNING: Strong adult/sexual situations and language. Simulated violence/gore.) Fridays & Saturdays 7:30pm; Sundays, 2pm.

ʻĪao Theater, Wailuku; mauionstage.com

‘UKULELE WORKSHOP - OCT 7. Conducted by ‘ukulele master Roy Sakuma for students of all ages. Lessons are designed for beginning and intermediate players. It is recommended that students be able to hold C, F and G7 chords, and they should bring their own ʻukulele. No pre-registration is necessary. All participants will be eligible to enter a drawing to win a new ‘ukulele, and will be invited to participate in a performance during the Maui ʻUkulele Festival, playing a song they learn in the workshop.

11am. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Kahului; 808-242-SHOW; mauiarts.org

POLYNESIAN DANCE & MUSIC SHOW

- OCT 8 & 22. The Polynesian Journey Through Dance & Music with Aumakua Productions will light up Center Court. 2-3pm. Maui Mall Village, Kahului; mauimallvillage.com

“WHITE HAWAIIAN” - OCT 11 & 18. This smart and witty one-man show starring Eric Gilliom is an entertaining autobiographical stage-show. Covering his career; his Maui upbringing as a Caucasian with Hawaiian roots; and the TV, film and Broadway roles that have given him hilarious stories to share. Furiously donning outlandish wigs with gaudy costumes make the full-circle story even more rich and entertaining. 7pm. ProArts Playhouse, Kīhei; proartsmaui.org

KAMAʻĀINA NIGHTS - OCT 20. Catch Jordan Soon live and center stage with opening music by Benny Uyetake. 6:308pm. Queen Kaʻahumanu Center, Kahului; queenkaahumanucenter.com

MAUI IMPROV - OCT 29. Come join the Maui Improv players for another unique, made-up-on-the-spot showcase.

7-8:30PM. ProArts Playhouse, Kīhei; proartsmaui.org

JAZZ NIGHT - Immerse yourself in the world of jazz as a four-piece quartet, takes center stage to serenade the audience with enchanting melodies and improvisations. Led by Jeff Hellmer with familiar Jazz Maui musicians, and a surprise guest vocalist each week. Saturdays, 6pm. The Empanada Lady, Wailuku; 808-868-4544; eladymaui.com

LATIN NIGHTS - It’s a Latin dance concert with Dr. Nat and Rio Ritmo. Start with an intro to salsa or bachata lesson, then the band hits the tunes. BYOB. All ages are welcome. Tacos are available. Fridays, 8pm. Heritage Hall, Pāʻia; drnat.com

POLYNESIAN SHOW - Take in the beauty of graceful Hawaiian hula performances and dances of Polynesia. Tuesdays & Thursdays, 5:30-6:30pm. The Shops at Wailea, Wailea; 808-891-6770; theshopsatwailea.com

ART SCENE

CHENTA LAURY & HOLLY WONG GALLERY EXHIBIT - THROUGH OCT 28. Two solo exhibits interpret the spatial potential of the gallery with installation projects. Maui artist Chenta Laury’s work synthesizes natural fibers into forms that relate to growth, adaptation and transformation, as modeled by plants and as metaphor for her own life and identity. San Francisco artist Holly Wong creates installations of mixed media assemblages harnessing memory, myth and unexpressed trauma in visual reconstruction. Tuesdays-Saturdays, 10am-4pm. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Kahului; 808-242-SHOW; mauiarts.org

MĀLAMA WAO AKUA 2023 - THROUGH NOV 3. The East Maui Watershed Partnership, in collaboration with Hui Noʻeau, is proud to present its 19th annual juried art exhibition, Mālama Wao Akua (Caring for the Realm of the Gods). Celebrating the native species of Maui Nui, local artists explored their watersheds and used their creative talents to raise awareness about the importance of protecting native species. 9am-4pm. Hui No‘eau Visual Arts Center, Makawao; malamawaoakua.org

“ONE PUKA-PUKA: THE PURPLE HEART BATTALION” - Visitors are given an opportunity to delve into the history of the 100th Battalion. Through meticulously curated displays and informative narratives, this exhibit pays homage to the brave soldiers and their selfless sacrifices during a defining chapter in our nation’s history. Mondays-Saturdays, by appointment only. Call to schedule a viewing. Nisei Veterans Memorial Center, Kahului; 808-244-6862.

ISLAND WOOD CARVINGS - Traditional island wood carving demonstration. Experience an art form with stories deeply rooted in Polynesian traditions. Tuesdays, 4-7pm. The Shops at Wailea, Wailea; 808-891-6770; theshopsatwailea.com

ART CLASSES

PROCESSING LAU HALA FOR ULANA

- OCT 7. This hands-on class will show how to select; harvest; dethorn; processes, including how to “bleach” green lau into a cream color; and strip lau hala leaves for ulana (weaving). Students will make a simple three-strand kūpe‘e (bracelet) and start on a five-strand piece to finish on their own. 9am-12:30pm. Maui Nui Botanical Gardens, Kahului; 808-249-2798; mnbg.org

FROM FLEECE TO FELT WORKSHOPOCT 7. Chenta Laury will introduce 2D and 3D techniques in this wet felting workshop, where participants will experience the magical and chaotic process of transforming light, fluffy wool into solid fabric forms. 10am-2pm. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Kahului; 808-242-SHOW; mauiarts.org

COLOR MIXING, THEORY AND COM-

POSITION - OCT 21 & 22. Taught by professional teaching artist Terry Lopez, students working in the wonderful classic oil painting medium will learn helpful color-mixing tips and processes as well as advice on creating a compositionally balanced work of art. Through the use of various instructive media, students will be introduced to the ways that color theory has had a tremendous historical impact on creating a successful artwork.

OBSERVE & PLAY FAMILY DAY - OCT

21. Families are welcome to visit the gallery, witness demonstrations of fiber art processes and respond to their experience by making art pieces of their own to take home.

10am-Noon. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Kahului; 808-242-SHOW; mauiarts.org

BEGINNING JEWELRY - OCT 25-NOV

29. Interested in learning to make your own jewelry? Get ready to learn the steps and skills to create your own wearable works of art, this class teaches funda-

mental fabrication techniques using wire and sheet metals. Students will learn the basics and building blocks of working with metal to make jewelry. Basic skills include soldering, sawing, filing, forming, setting, finishing and polishing techniques, and bezel setting a stone. Wednesdays, 9am-Noon. Hui No’eau Visual Arts Center, Makawao; huinoeau.com

HĪNAʻI POEPOE: BEGINNING ROUND BASKETRY WORKSHOP - OCT 28 & 29. Cultural practitioners Lloyd Kumulā‘au

Sing Jr. and May Haunani Balino-Sing will teach participants how to start and finish a covered basket in the tradition of Hawaiian basketry. Participants will learn how baskets were made with ʻieʻie and will explore the process from start to finish, including gathering of ʻieʻie, preparation and cleaning of the rootlets, and the final weaving into beautiful pieces like hīnaʻi (baskets), hīnaʻi iʻa (fish traps), mahiole (helmets) and kiʻi akua (war god depictions). 9am-4pm. Hui No’eau Visual Arts Center, Makawao; huinoeau.com

ART CLASSES - Let your inner artist come out to play with a different theme offered each day. Wednesdays-Sundays. Island Art Party, Kīhei; 808-419-6020; islandartparty.com

CAT CROCHET - Find your creative meow and crochet with cats. Thursdays, 6-7pm. Cat Cafe Maui, Kahului; catcafemaui.com

COCONUT FROND WEAVING - Used to make baskets, mats, jewelry and toys for the keiki — learn how to make your very own keepsake. Thursdays, 4:30-5:30pm. The Shops at Wailea, Wailea; 808-891-6770; theshopsatwailea.com

LEI PO‘O MAKING - Learn how to weave basic ti leaf lei using flowers and ferns that can be worn on the head or around the neck. Mondays, 2:30-3:30pm & Wednesdays, 1:30-2:30pm. The Shops at Wailea, Wailea; 808-891-6770; theshopsatwailea.com

PAINT N’ PURR - Bring your playful self and let the cats bring out your inner purr.

Tuesdays, 6pm. Cat Cafe Maui, Kahului; catcafemaui.com

CRAFT FAIRS

MAKAWAO NIGHT MARKET - OCT 13. 5-9pm. Makawao; @makawaonightmarket

KIHEI WAILEA GIFT AND CRAFT FAIRWednesdays, 9am-2pm. Kīhei; kiheicraftfair.com

MAKAWAO MARKETPLACE - Mondays-Saturdays, 10am-3pm. Makawao; 808-280-5516; makawaomarketplace.com

MAUI GIFT AND CRAFT FAIR - Sundays, 9am-2pm. Kīhei; mauigiftandcraftfair.com

SOUTH MAUI GARDENS - Thursdays, 9am-1pm. Kīhei; southmauigardens.com

FOODIE

K4C PINT NIGHT - OCT 27. Since 2005, Maui Health Foundation’s Kokua 4 A Cause has provided over 1,000 women on Maui with life-saving breast cancer screenings. Help Maui Brewing Co. donate half of the profits from house beer sales to support K4C. 6-10pm. Maui Brewing Co., Kahana; mauibrewingco.com

CHAMPAGNE HALE AT CLIFF HOUSE

- Enjoy a front row seat to the finest Maui sunset, a glass of select Veuve Clicquot Champagne and an innovative pre-dinner menu. Mondays & Wednesdays, 3:30pm & 5:30pm. Montage Kapalua Bay, Kapalua; 808-662-6627; montagehotels.com

San Francisco artist Holly Wong's installations of mixed media assemblages at the Schaefer International Gallery. Details on page 23.

Wes Magyar/courtesy MACC

EVENTS CALENDAR

COFFEE & BRUNCH TOUR - Participants will connect with both the agricultural history of coffee and the seed-to-cup process by strolling through the orchard and experiencing sights, sounds and smells of a real roasting operation. BYOB. Mondays-Fridays, 8:30-11:30am. Oʻo Farms, Kula; 808-856-0141; oofarm.com

FARM LUNCH TOUR - Connect to the land as you sit down for a gourmet lunch prepared with fresh, natural products. BYOB. Mondays-Fridays, 10:30am-1:30pm. Oʻo Farms, Kula; 808-856-0141; oofarm.com

FREE DINNER FOR THE HUNGRY -

Providing nutritious meals to the hungry and homebound in a safe, loving and supportive environment — no questions asked. Mondays-Fridays, 5-6pm; Saturdays & Sundays, 4:30-5:30pm. Hale Kau Kau, Kīhei; halekaukau.org

HALIʻIMAILE DISTILLERY TOUR -

Located in the heart of Maui’s pineapple region, the distillery starts with local ingredients and distills in small batches using unique stills to create authentic Hawaiian spirits. Mondays-Fridays. Maui Pineapple Tours, Haliʻimaile; 808-665-5491; mauipineappletour.com

HAWAI‘I SEA SPIRITS TOUR & TASTINGLearn how this company cultivates more than 30 Polynesian sugarcane varieties, practice sustainable farming, transform organic cane juice blended with pure deep-sea water into ultra-premium spirits, and exercise a life of ecological responsibility. Daily, 11am-5pm. Ocean Vodka Organic Farm & Distillery, Kula; 808-877-0009; oceanvodka.com

WINE TASTING - Experience a historic winery where wines are made from estate-grown grapes, pineapple and raspberries. Enjoy wine by the glass, wine flights, wine cocktails and pūpū. Tuesdays-Sundays, 11am-5pm. Maui Wine, Kula; 808-878-6058; mauiwine.com

FARMERS MARKETS

KULA COUNTRY MARKET - OCT 21. 10am-2pm. Kula; kulacountryfarmsmaui.com

HANA FARMERS MARKET - Fridays, 3-5pm. Hāna; hanafarmersmarket.com

FARMERS MARKET KIHEI - Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays & Fridays, 7am4pm. Kīhei; 808-875-0949

FRESH FARMERS MARKET - Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Fridays, 8am-4pm. Queen Kaʻahumanu Center, Kahului; queenkaahumanucenter.com

KŌ MAHIʻAI MĀKEKE - Saturdays, 8amNoon. Kīhei; 808-359-9103

KUMU FARMS AT THE COUNTRY MARKET - Tuesdays-Saturdays, 9am-5:30pm. Maui Tropical Plantation, Waikapū; 808-244-4800; kumufarms.com

LAʻAKEA VILLAGE COUNTRY STORE -

Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays, 10am2pm. Pāʻia; laakeavillage.org

MAUI SUNDAY MARKET - Sundays, 4-8pm. Kahului Shopping Center, Kahului; mauisundaymarket.com

MAUI SWAP MEET - Saturdays, 7am-1pm. Kahului; 808-244-2133; mauihawaii.org

ONO ORGANIC FARMS FARMERS

MARKET - Mondays & Thursdays, 8am4pm. Hāna; 808-344-6700

POʻOKELA FARMERS MARKETWednesdays, 8am-Noon. Makawao; 808-419-1570

SOUTH MAUI GARDENS - Thursdays, 9am-1pm. Kīhei; southmauigardens.com

THE COUNTRY MARKET - Tuesdays-Sundays, 9am-5:30pm. Maui Tropical Plantation, Waikapū; 808-633-2464; mauitropicalplantation.com

UPCOUNTRY FARMERS MARKET - Saturdays, 7-11am. Pukalani; 808-5728122; upcountryfarmersmarket.com

WAILEA VILLAGE FARMERS MARKETTuesdays, 8-11am. Wailea; 808-760-9150

COMMUNITY

3D FILM AND MUSIC PRESENTATION: THE EXTRAORDINARY NATURE OF ORDINARY THINGS - OCT 8. Spend an eye-opening evening immersing yourself in the unexpected beauty of the Microworld through film and conversations with the filmmakers. 7pm. ProArts Playhouse, Kīhei; proartsmaui.org

MOVIE NIGHT UNDER THE STARS:

“ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW”OCT 22. Bring your family and friends and relax on the oceanfront lawn while enjoying the festivities under the stars. Complimentary popcorn will be provided. Food, drinks and specialty cocktails will be available for sale. 6:30-9:30pm. Sugar Beach Events, Kīhei; sugarbeacheventshawaii.com

KIHEI 4TH FRIDAY TOWN PARTY - OCT 27. Come to the South Side of Maui for a town party with live entertainment, fun activities for keiki and teens, plus local eats and retail vendors. 6-9pm. Azeka Shopping Center Mauka, Kīhei; kiheifridays.com

MOVIES WITH CATS - What is more fun than curling up with a cat for one of your favorite movies? Also a great date night to get to know your partner with a furry friend. Check online for a schedule of upcoming classics and well-loved titles. Saturdays, 6:30pm. Cat Cafe Maui, Kahului; catcafemaui.com

SINGING FOR WORLD PEACE - Join in an afternoon of singing peace songs from around the world. Even if you’re not a singer, come and enjoy the good vibes and fellowship. Light refreshments. Sundays, Noon.

Baha’i Faith, Makawao; 808-572-1111

COMMUNITY WORKSHOPS

AKAKŪ UPSTAIRS - OCT 19. A free screening and discussion with action watersports cinematographer, producer and director Jace Panebianco. 6pm.

Akakū Maui Community Media, Kahului; akaku.org

HUMPBACK WHALES 101 - It’s time for whale talk: Learn all about the 40-ton humpback whales. Mondays & Wednesdays, 10am. Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary Visitor Center, Kihei; hawaiihumpbackwhale.noaa.gov

PAPA HULA - Discover the art of Hawaiian hula. Lessons include an overview of the

music and instruments, the costume and meaning of dance movements. Fridays, 4-5pm. The Shops at Wailea, Wailea; 808891-6770; theshopsatwailea.com

ʻUKULELE LESSONS - Strum, sing and play. Mondays, 5:30-6:30pm & Fridays, 3-4pm. The Shops at Wailea, Wailea; 808-891-6770; theshopsatwailea.com

KEIKI KINE

KEIKI CLUB - OCT 21. Start your child’s journey in ʻolelo Hawaiʻi and join Kumu Luana Kawaʻa at Queen Kaʻahumanu Center’s keiki play area. 10-11am. Queen Kaʻahumanu Center, Kahului; 808-8773369; queenkaahumanucenter.com

KEIKI NATURE DAY CAMP - Come join accredited educators and experienced camp counselors in a day of gardening, arts and crafts, outdoor games, fire-building, nature skills and more. Select Saturdays, 9am-3pm. Laulima Garden ʻOhana, Haʻikū; laulimagardenohana.com

ULTIMATE TODDLER TRAMPOLINE

TIME - Bring your keiki to burn off that energy while having tons of fun. Mondays, Fridays & Saturdays, 10am-Noon. Ultimate Air Maui Trampoline Park, Wailuku; 808-214-JUMP; ultimateairmaui.com

HEALTH & WELLNESS

SOUL DOPE WORKSHOP: RE-CREATING THE AMAZING LIFE YOU REALLY WANT! - OCT 7. This workshop is designed to help participants break free from the limitations that have hindered their pursuit of the life they’ve always dreamed of. Through speaker talks and presentations, a series of introspective exercises, discussion, and hands-on activities, the’lll learn practical techniques to dismantle negative core beliefs, confront past experiences and conquer the fears that have kept them from realizing their full potential. In-person or via Zoom. Noon-4pm. Unity on Maui, Wailuku; tickettailor.com/events/souldope

BACHATA MONDAY - OCT 9. Julia and Rica of @ilovemauibachata will guide you through the fundamental steps and movements of bachata. You’ll learn to connect with the music, your partner (or yourself)

and the dance floor. Elevate your dance skills with ladies’ stylings, focusing on grace, confidence and expression. Discover how to add your unique flair to each step and movement. 6pm. The Empanada Lady, Wailuku; 808-868-4544; eladymaui.com

DANCE FLOW REMIX - DFX is a dance cardio and conditioning class for all levels. Using easy-to-follow movement patterns and a wide variety of musical genres from house and hip-hop to pop and Latin, you’ll dance, sweat, burn and tone. Tuesdays & Thursdays, 7pm. Maui Yoga Loft, Kīhei; 917-499-7178; mauiyogaloft.com

EXERCISE AND MOVEMENT CLASS

- Anyone afflicted with Parkinson’s and their caregivers are welcome to attend. Tuesdays & Thursdays, 10-11am. Kahului; 808-281-1224; risa.pascal@gmail.com

MAUI YOGA PATH - Iyengar yoga, gentle beach yoga and yoga movement beachfront with Deni Roman. Mana Kai Resort, Kīhei; mauiyogapath.com

OUTDOOR YOGA - Breathe ocean air as you practice gentle yoga postures and breathing techniques. No experience needed. Mondays, Wednesdays & Saturdays, 8-9:15am. Waipuilani Park, Kīhei; 808-214-2766; easyyogamaui.com

RESTORATIVE CAT YOGA - Come stretch and try out some cat poses. Practice your yoga breathing and learn to stay in position while a cat tail wraps around your ankle. Queen Kāʻahumanu Center, Kahului; Mondays, 6pm. Cat Cafe Maui, Kahului; catcafemaui.com

WAILEA HEALING CENTER CLASSES

- Join Bre Wolfe and experience plant medicine, try yoga nidra or wake up the dance in you during a belly-dancing class with Jadeera Rose. Wailea Healing Center, Wailea; waileahealingcenter.com

YOGA AND RECOVERY MEETING - Join DJ Regina & friends and gather to facilitate healing with community-inspired yoga with space to stretch, unwind and ground followed by a 12-step inspired recovery meeting. Open to all paths of recovery. Please bring an open mind and desire to heal. Tuesdays, 6:15-7:15pm. Maui Yoga Shala, Pāʻia; maui-yoga.com

Keiki can holo holo to Queen Ka‘ahumanu Center for an evening of trick-or-treating, a costume contest and fun activities. Details page 24.

Courtesy DTL Hawaii

NATURE ADVENTURES

IS MAUI’S PLASTIC BAN WORKING?

- OCT 4. The Maui Nui Marine Resource Council conducted extensive monitoring and debris removal in six Maui streams and gulches: Ukumehame, Kahana, Kanaio, Kauaʻula, Wailuku and an unnamed gulch at Cove Beach Park. Find out more about the effort to understand where Maui’s marine debris is coming from and how efforts to reduce it are working — or not. 5:30pm. Zoom webinar. mauireefs.org

FARM TOURS - OCT 14. Meet friendly animals, see how food grows and learn how to start a garden. Will offer support in designing, building and maintaining a school, backyard or community garden. 9-11am. The Maui Farm, Makawao; 808579-8271; themauifarm.org

BOO BOO ZOO TOUR - Meet the animals, including birds, goats, sheep, cats, deer and more. Reservations required. Saturdays, 2-3pm. East Maui Animal Refuge, Haʻikū; 808-495-1591; eastmauianimalrefuge.org

DAIRY TOURS - Enjoy an authentic Maui goat farm experience from feeding, hand-milking a goat and learning all about the cheese-making process. End the tour with a small sampling of some mouthwatering cheeses. Call for availability. Surfing Goat Dairy, Kula; 808-878-2870; surfinggoatdairy.com

EXOTIC FRUIT ADVENTURE - Explore an organic farm near Hāna aboard Kawasaki 4WD Mules. Stop to pick and sample a variety of tropical fruit right from the tree. At the end of the tour, pack a box of fruit to take home. Mondays & Fridays. Ono Organic Farms, Nāhiku; 808-268-1784; onofarms.com

HANDS-ON HONEY BEE WORKSHOP

- Study the inner workings of an observation beehive and then suit up, light a smoker and open a hive with one of our beekeepers to taste fresh honey. Call for availability. Maui Bees, Kula; 808-2806652; mauibees.com

HAWAIIAN CULTURE & PLANT TOURGuests will learn about canoe plants, which were brought to the Hawaiian islands by Polynesian voyagers via canoe. Participants will use papa kuʻi ʻai (poi-pounding boards) to make poi for themselves, and sample canoe plants like kalo (taro) and ʻuala (sweet potato). Tuesdays & Thursdays, 10:30am-Noon. Maui Ocean Center, Maʻalaea; mauioceancenter.com

PINEAPPLE FARM TOUR - Experience a working pineapple plantation and learn about the historic role plantations have played in Hawaiian culture. Daily; 9.30am, 11:45am & 1:45pm. Maui Pineapple Tours, Haliʻimaile; 808-665-5491; mauipineappletour.com

REGENERATIVE AGRICULTURE FARM

TOUR - Visit a working farm and learn about stewardship models of soil fertility, composting, animal husbandry and beekeeping. Call for availability. Maui Bees, Kula; 808-280-6652; mauibees.com

SUGAR MUSEUM TOUR - Explore and learn about sugar and plantation history. Exhibits depict 168 years of King Sugar, a chapter in Maui’s history that impacted the island’s landscape and multiculturalism. Mondays-Thursdays, 10am-2pm. Alexander & Baldwin Sugar Museum, Puʻunene; sugarmuseum.com

TROPICAL EXPRESS TRAM TOURLoop around the lagoon and cruise through parts of the plantation on this scenic tram ride. Smell the flowers, see the fresh fruit, hear the stories and ask questions. Tuesdays-Sundays, 10am-4pm. Maui Tropical Plantation, Waikapū; 808-633-2464; mauitropicalplantation.com

WILD FOODS HIKE - Forage with confidence and learn from internationally recognized wild food forager Sunny Savage, who has taught thousands about wild foods. Tuesdays, 10am-Noon. 808206-8882; support@sunnysavage.com; sunnysavage.com

ZIPLINING - Choose a family-friendly zipline adventure on one of Maui’s lon-

Enjoy the sights, sites and sounds of Waihe‘e with Scott Fisher during a moonlight hike. Details on page 23.

gest, highest and fastest zipline experiences. Daily. Maui Tropical Plantation, Waikapū; info@mauizipline.com; mauitropicalplantation.com

VOLUNTEERING

FHNP SERVICE ACTIVITY - OCT 3. Join the Friends of Haleakalā National Park for a service activity at the park’s plant nursery. Help care for rare, endemic plants being propagated and drive up to work location at the greenhouse. 9am-Noon. Reservations are required. fhnp.org/service.html

PŪLEHU ROAD CLEANUP - OCT 7. Join Pulehu Posse and Mālama Maui Nui to mālama Pūlehu Road. Register online for meet-up locations. 8-11am. malamamauinui.org/volunteer

KAʻEHU COASTAL CLEANUP - OCT 22. Help clean this beautiful beach and research what washes ashore. All ages welcome. All supplies provided. 9am. Kaʻehu, Wailuku; sharkastics.org

BOOKSTORE VOLUNTEERS - Maui Friends of the Library is looking for volunteers to work at used book stores in Kahului and Pu‘unēnē. Maui Friends of the Library; mauifriendsofthelibrary@hotmail.com; mfol.org

EVENING CHORES AND MILKING - Live the life of a goat farmer and learn to handmilk a goat, help with the evening feedings and learn about how goat cheeses are made. Tuesdays-Saturdays, 3:30pm. Surfing Goat Dairy, Kula; 808-878-2870; surfinggoatdairy.com

FARM VOLUNTEERING - Help with projects around the farm, including gardening, animal care, carpentry, repair and maintenance, invasive plant removal and more. Mondays & Wednesdays, 9am. Leilani Farm Sanctuary, Haʻikū; 808-2988544; leilanifarmsanctuary.org

MAUI CAT LOUNGE VOLUNTEERS

- Volunteers help with cleaning and sanitizing the cat room, scooping litter, giving the cats food and water, performing wellness checks and other projects. Maui Cat Rescue, Kahului; mauicatrescue.org

WEED AND POT CLUB - Volunteers will help to maintain the public native Hawaiian plant garden by weeding and then potting up plants in the nursery. Wednesdays, 8:30-10:30am. Maui Nui Botanical Gardens, Kahului; 808-249-2798; mnbg.org

LIVE MUSIC

CENTRAL

DA PLAYGROUND - Fri, Sat & Sun, various times. Maʻalaea; 808-727-2571; daplaygroundmaui.com

LAS PIÑATAS OF MAUI - Sun, 7-9pm. Kahului; 808-877-8707; pinatasmaui.com

MAUI COFFEE ATTIC - Mon-Sat, various times. Wailuku; 808-250-9555; mauicoffeeattic.com

PLATE LUNCH MARKETPLACE - Thu, 6-8pm. Kahului

THE EMPANADA LADY - Wed & Sat, 630pm. Wailuku; 808-868-4544; eladymaui.com

EVENTS CALENDAR

WAILUKU BANYAN TREE - Fri, 3-6pm. Wailuku

NORTH

FARM STAND FOOD TRUCK COURTFri, 6-9pm. Spreckelsville

HERITAGE HALL - Fri, 8-11pm. Pāʻia; drnat.com

ISLAND FRESH CAFE - Sun, 12:302:30pm; Wed, 11:30am-1:30pm; Sat, 12:30-2:30pm. Pāʻia; 808-446-0298; islandfreshmaui.com

PAIA BAY COFFEE & BAR - Tue, Thu & Sat, 6-8pm; Sun, 11am-1pm. Pāʻia; 808578-3111; paiabaycoffee.com

SOUTH

DIAMONDS ICE BAR & GRILL - Sat & Sun, 10am-Noon. Kīhei; 808-874-9299

GILLIGAN’S BAR & GRILL - Tue, 5:30pm & Thu, 5pm. Kīhei; 808-868-0988; gilligansmaui.com

HALEAKAVA - Wed-Sun, 8-10pm. Kīhei; 808-344-0427; haleakava.com

LUANA - Daily, 5-8pm. Wailea; 808-8754100; fairmont-kea-lani.com

MAUI BREWING CO. - Daily, 6:308:30pm; Wed-Sat, 3:30-5:30pm. Kīhei; 808-201-2337; mauibrewingco.com

MONKEYPOD KITCHEN - Daily, Noon2pm & 6-8pm. Wailea; 808-891-2322; monkeypodkitchen.com

MULLIGANS ON THE BLUE - Fri & Sat, 6pm; Sun, 4:30pm. Wailea; 808-8741131; mulligansontheblue.com

NALU’S SOUTH SHORE GRILL - Daily. Kīhei; 808-891-8650; naluskihei.com

OHANA SEAFOOD BAR & GRILL - Daily, 3:30-5:30pm & 6-9pm. Kīhei; 808-8683247; ohanaseafoodbarandgrill.com

SOUTH SHORE TIKI LOUNGE - Daily, 4-6pm. Kīhei; 808-874-6444; southshoretiki.com

SOUTH MAUI GARDENS - Daily, various times. Kīhei; southmauigardens.com

THE SHOPS AT WAILEA - Wed, 4-6pm. Wailea; 808-891-6770; theshopsatwailea.com

UPCOUNTRY

OCEAN VODKA - Daily, 4:30-7pm. Kula; 808-877-0009; oceanvodka.com

WEST

CANE & CANOE - Daily, 6-8pm. Kapalua; 808-662-6627; montagehotels.com

HANA HOU BAR - Daily, 4-6pm. Kapalua; 808-662-6627; montagehotels.com

JAVA JAZZ - Daily, 7-10pm. Honokōwai; 808-667-0787; javajazzmaui.com

see a full list of events visit our website at mauitimes.org

Answers on page 29

Complete the grid so that every row, column, diagonal and 3x2 box contain the numbers 1 to 6.

Complete the grid so that every row, column, diagonal and 3x3 box contain the numbers 1 to 9.

EASIER HARDER

1. The easier 4x4 grid uses the numbers 1, 2, 3, and 4 once in each column and row. The harder 6x6 grid uses the numbers 1 to 6.Complete the grid so that every row and column includes the numbers, 1-4 for the easier puzzle and 1-6 for the harder one.

2. The digits within each heavily outlined box, called a cage, will produce the target number using addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, as indicated by the operation in the upper left-hand corner.

3. The order placement is flexible, so long as numbers in each cage can use the indicated operation to reach the target number.

4. Grids with just one square are freebees. Just write the number in the left hand corner in the box.