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SPORTING EVENTS
COMMUNITY WORKSHOPS
HULA LESSONS - Learn hula and the importance of preserving Hawaiian culture, language, history and stories through this sacred dance. Mondays 11am-12pm. Whalers Village (2435 Kā‘anapali Pkwy., Kā‘anapali); 808-661-4567; Whalersvillage.com
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HANDS ON HONEY BEE WORKSHOP -
Learn about the life cycle of the beehive and the important role that honey bees play in agriculture. Study the inner workings of the observation beehive and then suit up, light a smoker, and open a hive with one of the beekeepers to taste fresh honey and share a hands-on experience. $65-85. FridaysSundays, 10am. Maui Bees (150 Pulehunui Rd., Kula); 808-359-8012; Mauibees.com ʻUKULELE LESSONS - During a lesson with Uncle Ron, you can easily learn the basics of the ʻukulele: chords, finger placement, and a few simple tunes. Fridays, 10:3011:30am. Whalers Village (2435 Kā‘anapali Pkwy., Kā‘anapali); 808-661-4567; Whalersvillage.com PAPA HULA - Discover the art of Hawaiian hula while having a great time at this dance workshop. Lessons include an overview of the music and instruments, the costume, and meaning of dance movements. Fridays, 4-5pm. The Shops at Wailea (3750 Wailea Alanui Dr.); 808-891-6770; Theshopsatwailea.com
KEIKI KINE
‘OHANA & KEIKI EXCHANGE - OCT. 1.
Take what you need, bring what you can. Kids grow, clothes don’t. Families can bring new and gently-used clothes for all genders, sizes from birth to 6xl, toys, books, games, and baby items—and get what others don’t need anymore. All items are high quality and sorted before being put out. 7am-12:30pm. Kihei Lutheran Church (220 Moi Pl., Kīhei); Facebook.com/OKEMaui KEIKI CLUB - OCT. 15. Learn about the vast sea life of Hawaʻii with one of Maui Ocean Center’s Marine Naturalists. Enter to win giveaways and enjoy family friendly festivities! Queen Kaʻahumanu Center (275 Kaʻahumanu Ave., Kahului); 808-877-3369; Queenkaahumanucenter.com
ULTIMATE TODDLER TRAMPOLINE
TIME - Bring your keiki to burn off that energy while having tons of fun. $22-$40. Kama‘aina: $17-$35. Socks required or purchase for $2. Mondays, Fridays & Saturdays, 10am-12pm. Ultimate Air Trampoline Park (21 La‘a St., Wailuku); 808214-JUMP; Ultimateairmaui.com KEIKI NATURE DAY CAMP - Come join accredited educators and experienced camp counselors in a day of gardening, arts & crafts, outdoor games, fire-building, nature skills and more. Select Saturdays, 9am-3pm. Laulima Garden Ohana (Haʻiku); Laulimagardenohana.com
HEALTH & WELLNESS
SACRED SOUND BATH & MEDITATION -
OCT. 6 & 20. Join Christina & Paul of Shanti Sound Healing in a unique meditation. Experience a profoundly transformative sound meditation to tune yourself to a healthy vibrational frequency. $50. 5-6pm. Spa Montage Kapalua Bay (1 Bay Dr., Lāhainā); Shantisoundhealing.com
21ST MAUI CARDIOVASCULAR
SYMPOSIUM - OCT. 12-15. More details page 9. Agenda, faculty affiliations, and hotel reservations are available online. Fairmont Kea Lani (4100 Wailea Alanui Dr., Wailea); Mauicardiovascularsymposium.com
SUNDAY SUNSET RESTORATIVE YOGA
& SOUND BOWLS - Slow gentle movement designed to restore the body and calm the nervous system. Receive healing powers of the sound bowls, reconnecting body and mind to its harmonic vibration. $20. Sundays, 5pm. Wailea Healing Center (120 Kaukahi St., Kīhei); Eventbrite.com OUTDOOR YOGA - Breathe ocean air as you practice gentle yoga postures and breathing techniques. No experience needed. Taught by an experienced, certified yoga teacher. $10. Mondays, Wednesdays & Saturdays, 8-9:15am. Waipuilani Park (Kīhei); 808-214-2766; Easyyogamaui.com
YOGA FOR CANCER WARRIORS AND
SURVIVORS - Designed to strengthen and lengthen while connecting mind, body and breath. All postures and moves can be modified to meet your needs that day. Mondays, 6-7pm. Imua Physical Therapy. (411 Huku Liʻi Pl., Kīhei); 808-879-0077; Imuapt.com
EXERCISE AND MOVEMENT CLASS -
Anyone afflicted with Parkinson’s, as well as caregivers are welcome to attend. Free. Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10-11am. Risa Pascal (11 Mahaolu St., Kahului); 808-2811224; Risa.pascal@gmail.com SELF CARE SUPPORT GROUP - Join Sandra Diaz, LCSW, on a self-care journey. Each group will include rejuvenating mindfulness practices and include mantras, guided meditation, light movement, sound baths, and more self-care strategies to support you in your journey of connecting to and grounding yourself. $25. Thursdays, 5-6pm. Mindful Living Group (1300 Holopono Rd., Kīhei); 808-206-9371; Mindfullivinggroup.org
LOCAL SPORTS
PADDLE FOR LIFE
- OCT. 8-9. More details page 9. Paddleforlifemaui.org
MAUI PADDLE & CANOE CLUBS -
Paddling enthusiasts can join clubs across the island to share their love of rowing and the water. A dozen clubs for various skill and experience levels can be found on the North Shore and East, West, and South sides. A list of clubs with contact information can be found at: Mauipaddle.com PICKLEBALL - Games are played at the following locations: Wailuku’s War Memorial Complex (upper tennis courts), Fridays-Sundays, 7:45-11am; Tuesday & Thursdays, 4:30-8:30pm; and a novice/beginner only session on Wednesdays, 7:45-10:30am. Lāhainā Civic Center, daily, 7-11am & 4-9:30pm. The Napili Park courts
Experience Hawaiian culture through paddling, ceremony, chants and a barbeque on the beach, during the 14th annual paddling event.
are available daily, 7am-7pm (no set pickleball times). Waipuilani Park in Kīhei, daily, 8am-noon & 4-7pm. Kula Community Center, Tuesdays & Thursdays, 8am-noon. Eddie Tam Gym in Makawao, Wednesdays, 9-11:30am. Everyone from experienced players to beginners are welcome.
MAUI ADULT BASEBALL LEAGUE
- It isn’t the pros, but the Maui Adult Baseball League features passionate players and squads with names like the Kihei Centipedes, La Perouse Pirates, and Upcountry Dirtbags. Games are held at Maehara Stadium (225 Kanaloa Ave., Wailuku) and various ballparks islandwide. Spectators and prospective players, visit: Mauiadultbaseball.com
NATURE ADVENTURES
FAMILY TOUR DAYS - OCT. 1 & 2. The 40-acre Maui Nui Farm on the slopes of Haleakala offers some of the freshest foods on Maui. Grab the ohana to tour the farm while also enjoying music and Thai food. Free. 8am-5pm. Maui Nui Farm (151 Pulehunui Rd., Kula); 808-280-6166; Mauinuifarm.com
MAʻALAEA TO ʻIAO VALLEY RIDE - OCT.
8. The ride will begin at Haycraft Park and head northbound on the Honoapiʻilani Hwy. for approximately 10 miles. You’ll turn around at ʻIao and ride another 4 miles to Wailuku Coffee Company for coffee and snacks before riding back towards the park for a total of 20.6 miles. This event is for intermediate to advanced cyclists who can maintain speeds of 12-14 mph. Registration is required. 8:45am. Maui Bicycling League, Mauibike.org
HAWAIIAN BOTANICALS FARM TOUR -
OCT. 31. Join Hawai‘i’s Renaissance Man, Uncle George Kahumoku, Jr. Learn the cultural and nutritional benefits of farming and become familiar with ancient Polynesian canoe plants. $250. 7am-12pm. Cliffs at Kahakuloa (555 Kaukini Lp., Wailuku); 808280-9948; Kahumoku.com
REGENERATIVE AGRICULTURE FARM
TOUR - Visit a working farm and learn about stewardship models of soil fertility, composting, animal husbandry, and beekeeping. $20-45. Call for availability. Maui Bees (150 Pulehunui Rd., Kula); 808-280-6652; Mauibees.com PINEAPPLE FARM TOUR - Experience a working pineapple plantation and learn about the history plantations have played in Hawaiian culture. Taste machete-cut pineapple right in the field. Learn how to grow your own pineapples from a pineapple top $75. Daily, 9.30am, 11:45am & 1:45pm. Maui Pineapple Tours (883 Haliʻimaile Rd., Hali’imaile); 808665-5491; Mauipineappletour.com MAUI BEE TOUR - Join a unique and immersive look into the world of honeybees. Explore the internal workings of bee hives with an experienced beekeeper and taste honey directly from the hives. $65. Mondays-Fridays, 9am, 11am & 1pm. The Maui Bee Tour and Lāhainā Honey Co. (700 Punakea Lp., Lāhainā); 808-793-4660; Mauibeetour.com PETTING ZOO TOUR - Meet, feed and play with the many animals. Learn about their life stages during this educational farm tour. $25. Mondays-Sundays, 9:30-11am; Tuesday & Thursday, 4:30-6pm. Maui Animal Farm. (264 Haniu St., Lāhainā); 808280-2597; Mauianimalfarm.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-Wednesdays, 10am-2pm. Alexander & Baldwin Sugar Museum (3957 Hansen Rd., Puʻunene); Sugarmuseum.com FARM ADVENTURE TOUR - The sanctuary was created to provide shelter and care for abused and rescued animals, and provide humane treatment education to the community. $50. Mondays & Wednesdays, 12pm; Saturdays, 10am. Leilani Farm Sanctuary (260 E Kuiaha Rd., Haʻiku); 808298-8544; Leilanifarmsanctuary.org
Join Malama Maui Nui, Pulehu Possee & Full Circle Ocean Gear at their road cleanup event.
CASUAL DAIRY TOUR - Meet working dairy goats, dogs, and cats. See modern milking machines and view inside the dairy operations for a quick glimpse into the cheese making process. End the tour with a small sampling of cheeses. $12-18. TuesdaysSaturdays, 9:30am-3pm. Surfing Goat Dairy (3651 Omaopio Rd. Kula); 808-878-2870; Surfinggoatdairy.com TROPICAL EXPRESS TOUR - Loop around the lagoon and cruise through parts of the plantation, smell the flowers, see the fresh fruit, hear the stories, and ask questions! $12.50-25. Tuesdays-Sundays, 10am-4pm. Maui Tropical Plantation (1670 Honoapiʻilani Hwy., Waikapū); 808-633-2464; Mauitropicalplantation.com INTERACTIVE FARM TOUR - Come experience a wide variety of unique subtropical plants, learn about gardening techniques that can help any backyard garden. $40-55. Select Saturdays, 9-10:30am. Laulima Garden Ohana (Haʻiku); Laulimagardenohana.com FARM TOURS - Serving as a teaching farm to promote biodiversity and natural farming practices that nurture the environment, as well as a demonstration site to inspire community members to start a garden. Meet friendly animals, see how food grows, and learn how to start a garden. Every second Saturday, 9-11am. The Maui Farm (Makawao); 808-579-8271; Themauifarm.org
VOLUNTEERING
PULEHU ROAD CLEANUP
EVENT - OCT. 1. More details page 9. 8-11am. Register online for team meet up locations. Malamamauinui.org/volunteer FARM VOLUNTEERING - In search of hands and hearts to help with projects around the farm. Gardening, animal care, carpentry, repair & maintenance, invasive plant removal and more. Mondays & Wednesdays, 9am. Leilani Farm Sanctuary (260 E Kuiaha Rd., Haʻiku); 808-298-8544; Leilanifarmsanctuary.org
MĀLAMA HAWAIʻI VOLUNTOURISM
PROGRAM - Learn about Maui’s rich history by measuring, describing, photographing, and transcribing historic artifacts and documents from Lāhainā’s past, including Kingdom of Hawai‘i, Missionary, Whaling, and Sugar Plantation eras. Tuesdays & Thursdays. Lahainarestoration.org THE MAUI FARM’S PROGRAMS - Seeking volunteers to assist in service delivery and the maintenance of farm and campus. Individuals can participate in gardening, work in the plant nursery, farm or garden-related service project, carpentry, farm structure repairs, welding, mural design, planting, equipment work, assist with fundraising events, and various marketing efforts. Tuesdays-Fridays, 9am-12pm. The Maui Farm (Makawao); 808-579-8271; Themauifarm.org EVENING CHORES AND MILKING - Assist in the evening chores while touring and experiencing a day in the life of a goat farmer! Learn to hand milk a goat, then help with the evening feedings and learn about goat cheeses and how they are made. You even get a ribbon saying “I Milked a Goat Today” to commemorate your goat dairy experience. $20-25. Tuesdays-Saturdays, 3:30pm. Surfing Goat Dairy (3651 Omaopio Rd., Kula); 808-878-2870; Surfinggoatdairy.com WEED AND POT CLUB - If you love working with native plants, then spend your morning helping the Botanical Gardens thrive through weeding and propagation. Volunteers will help to maintain the public native Hawaiian plant garden by weeding and then potting up plants in the nursery. Come prepared to work with covered shoes and gardening attire. Gloves, tools, snacks, and drinks are provided. FREE. Wednesdays, 8:30-10:30am. Maui Nui Botanical Gardens (150 Kanaloa Ave., Kahului); 808-249-2798; MNBG.org OLOWALU CULTURAL RESERVE - Learn about the environment and the culture of Native Hawaiian land and practices, while malama ‘āina. Help to preserve the biodiversity and beauty of Olowalu reef. Wednesdays & Thursdays. Sign up online. Kipukaolowalu.com
WAIHEʻE COASTAL DUNES & WETLAND
REFUGE - Connect with nature and work the soil. Volunteers will help with restoration and conservation projects, land stewardship. Fridays, 8am-12pm, and every third Saturday, 8-11am. Waiheʻe Coastal Dunes Base Yard (Halewaiu Rd., Wailuku); 808-744-AINA; Hilt.org HONOKOWAI VALLEY - Beneath the foliage lie numerous archeological sites. Join regular maintenance projects dedicated to preserving the valley. Saturdays. Maui Cultural Land (1 Puʻukoliʻi Rd., Lāhainā); 808-276-5593; EkoluMCL@hawaii.rr.com; Mauiculturallands.org
LIVE MUSIC
CENTRAL
DA PLAYGROUND - Fri, Sat & Sun: various times. (300 Maʻalaea Rd.); 808-727-2571; Daplaygroundmaui.com LAS PIÑATAS OF MAUI - Sun: 7-9pm. (395 Dairy Rd., Kahului); 808-877-8707; Pinatasmaui.com MAUI COFFEE ATTIC - Daily: various times. (59 Kanoa St., Wailuku); 808-250-9555; Mauicoffeeattic.com
NORTH
FARM STAND FOOD TRUCK COURT - Fri: 6-9pm. (111 Stable Rd., Spreckelsville). ISLAND FRESH CAFÉ - Sun: 12:302:30pm; Wed: 11:30am-1:30pm; Sat: 12:302:30pm. (381 Baldwin Ave., Pāʻia); 808-4460298; Islandfreshmaui.com PA‘IA BAY COFFEE BAR - Sun: 11am1pm. (115 Hāna Hwy., Pāʻia); 808-578-3111; Paiabaycoffee.com
SOUTH
DIAMONDS ICE BAR & GRILL - Sat & Sun: 10am-12pm. (1279 S Kīhei Rd., Kīhei); 808-874-9299 GILLIGANS BAR & GRILL - Tue: 5:30pm, Wed & Thu: 5pm. (Lipoa St., Kīhei); 808-868-0988; Gilligansmaui.com HALE KAVA - Sat & Sun: 8-10pm. (1794 S Kīhei Rd., Kīhei); 808-344-0427 MAUI BREWING CO. - Daily: 6:30-8:30pm. (605 Lipoa Pkwy., Kīhei); 808-201-2337; Mauibrewingco.com MONKEYPOD KITCHEN - Daily: 12-2pm & 6-8pm. (10 Wailea Gateway Pl., Wailea); 808-891-2322; Monkeypodkitchen.com MULLIGANS ON THE BLUE - Daily: 6-8pm. (100 Kaukahi St., Wailea); 808-874-1131; Mulligansontheblue.com NALU’S SOUTH SHORE GRILL - Sun, Thu & Fri: 6:30pm; Mon-Wed & Sat: 7:30pm. (1280 S. Kīhei Rd., Kīhei); 808-891-8650; Naluskihei.com OHANA SEAFOOD BAR & GRILL - Daily: 6-9:30pm. (1945 S Kīhei Rd., Kīhei); 808868-3247; Ohanaseafoodbarandgrill.com PITA PARADISE - Sun: 6-8:30pm. (34 Wailea Ike Dr., Wailea); 808-879-7177; Pitaparadisehawaii.com SOUTH SHORE TIKI LOUNGE - Daily: 4-6pm. (1913 S. Kīhei Rd., Kīhei); 808-874-6444; Southshoretiki.com THE SHOPS AT WAILEA - Wed: 4-6pm. (3750 Wailea Alanui Dr., Wailea); 808-891-6770; Theshopsatwailea.com WHAT ALES YOU - Wed: 6-8pm; Fri: 6:309pm. (1913 S. Kīhei Rd., Kīhei); 808-214-6581; Whatalesyoukihei.com
UPCOUNTRY
AUMAKUA KAVA LOUNGE - Wed & Sat: 7:30-9:30pm. (149 Hāna Hwy., Pāʻia); Aumakuakava.com MAHALO ALE WORKS - Mon & Thu: 6-8pm; Sun: 5-7pm. (30 Kupaoa St., Makawao); 808- Mahaloaleworks.com
WEST
COOL CAT CAFE - Thu-Sun: 6:30-8:30pm. (658 Front St., Lāhainā); 808-667-0908; Coolcatcafe.com DOWN THE HATCH - Daily: 8-10am & 3-5pm. (658 Front St., Lāhainā); 808-661-4900; DTHmaui.com DUKE’S BEACH HOUSE - Daily: 5:30-8pm. (130 Kai Malina Pkwy, Kā‘anapali); 808-662-2900; Dukesmaui.com FLEETWOOD’S ON FRONT ST. - Daily: 7:30-9:30pm. (744 Front St, Lāhainā); 808669-6425; Fleetwoodsonfrontstreet.com HUIHUI RESTAURANT - Daily: 2-5pm & 5:308:30pm. (2525 Kā‘anapali Pkwy., Kā‘anapali); 808-667-0124; Huihuirestaurant.com HULA GRILL - Sun-Wed: 2-4pm & 6:309pm. (2435 Kā‘anapali Pkwy., Kā‘anapali); 808-667-6636; Hulagrillkaanapali.com INU POOL BAR - Sun-Wed: 3:30-5:30pm. (The Westin Nanea Ocean Villas, 45 Kai Malina Pkwy., Kā‘anapali); 808-662-6300; Westinvacationclub.com JAVA JAZZ - Daily: 7-10pm. (350 Lower Honoapiʻilani Rd., Honokowai); 808-667-0787; Javajazzmaui.com KIMO’S - Daily: 6-8pm. (845 Front St., Lāhainā); 808-661-4811; Kimosmaui.com KOHOLA BREWERY - Sun, Wed, Fri & Sat: 6-8pm; Mon & Thu: 4-6pm; (915 Honoapiʻilani Hwy., Lāhainā); 808-446-3007; Koholabrewery.com MALA OCEAN TAVERN - Daily: 2-4pm. (1307 Front St., Lāhainā); 808-667-9394; Malatavern.com MONKEYPOD KITCHEN - Daily: 1-3pm, 4-6pm & 7-9pm. (2435 Kā‘anapali Pkwy., Kā‘anapali); 808-878-6763; Monkeypodkitchen.com THE DIRTY MONKEY - Daily: 3-5pm & 6-8pm. (844 Front St., Lāhainā); 808-419-6268; Thedirtymonkey.com THE POUR HOUSE RESTAURANT - FriSun: 5-9pm. (700 Office Rd., Kapalua); 808-214-5296; Thepourhousekapalua.com THE WHARF CINEMA CENTER - Mon-Thu: 5-7pm. (658 Front St., Lāhainā); 808-661-8748; Thewharfshops.com
