ANNUAL CYCLE TO THE SUN

A timed, 36 mile extreme bike racing starting at sea level and climbing to the 10,005' summit of Haleakala. Riders are offered (3) alternate, lower elevation, finish lines. Prepare to ride on of the steepest roads on earth. Call: Ka Lima O Maui (808) 244-5502.

The Maui Chapter of the Red Hat Society

Maui Red Hot Mamas, invites all interested ladies to join them on Saturday, August 28 for a Red Hot High Tea luncheon at the Five Palms Restaurant, 2960 S. Kihei Rd., in Kihei. It’s the perfect opportunity to meet and chat with the fascinating and scintillating Red Hat Ladies. For details and/or reservation, call Connie at 875-2782.

“Heart to Heart,” Uluwehi Guerrero in Concert

Maui born and raised Uluwehi Guerrero will returning to the MACC with his Halau Hula Kauluokala and special guests for yet another long–awaited exciting evening of beautiful traditional and contemporary Hawaiian music and hula. Sat. Aug 28, 7:30 p.m. Castle Theater, Maui Arts & Cultural Center. Pre-show festivities at 5:30 p.m. Hawaiian arts and crafts, fresh flower lei, and local food. Tickets $30, $23, $10, half price for kids 12 and under, available at the MACC box office, 244-SHOW.

Want good sushi on Maui?

Erik's Seafood Restaurant and Sushi & Oyster Bar has the best sushi! Check them out at 843 Wainee Street in Lahaina. Yes, this is the same Erik's that was located at the Kahana Villas Resort in Kahana. They have moved to Lahaina, across the street from Ace Hardware.

Their daily specials include:
* 50% off sushi Monday-Friday 5-6:30 pm.
*Early Bird Dinner Specials including 5 choices, 2 courses each for $12-$13. The early bird specials run from 5-6 pm every day.
*Happy Hour at the pub from 8-10 pm every day.

For more information or reservations, call 808-662-8780.

Uluwehi Guerrero In Concert

Maui Arts & Cultural Center
(808) 244-SHOW (7469)
Hawaii’s award winning artist performs with Halau Hula Kauluokala.

MOLOKAI SUMMER CONCERT SERIES

Ironwoods Golf Course, Kalae Molokai
(808) 552-2800
Enjoy food, crafts and music under the stars at this end of summer concert featuring some of Molokai’s and Hawaii’s best entertainers.

6th Annual Keiki Hula Festival

The Lahaina Cannery Mall is holding its 6th Annual Keiki Hula Festival this weekend.
Saturday, August 2811:30 Magic Islanders
1:00 Na Kamali'i O Ke Akua
2:30 Na Kamali'i Nani O Lahaina

Sunday, August 29
11:30 Te Tiare Patitifa
1:00 Na Pua Melia
2:30 Kawaianuhealehua

Maui Writers Retreat (Aug 27-Sep 1)

Wailea Marriott Resort
(888) 974-8373 or (808) 879-0061
Six inspiring days learning the art and craft of writing with top authors and agents.

Lahaina Hard Rock Concert

On Sunday, August 29th, the County of Maui Parks and Recreation Department presents an alcohol-free concert from 6 to 10 pm at the Lahaina Civic Center with Khrinj, Zero Tolerance and Metal-X. Admission is free but two cans for the Maui Food Bank are requested.

Visitor Channel 7

Be sure to check out the Maui Visitor Channel (Channel 7) while you are on Maui! Even though I live here, I find myself watching it all the time. Their segments on restaurants, activities, golf and beaches are very informative. Have your pen ready as you will want to write down some phone numbers while watching it.

Valley Isle Keiki Fest 2004

Held at the Central Maui Boys & Girls Club on Kanaloa Avenue, Sat. Aug 21, 9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. Entertainment by Da Braddahs, the Hawaiian Magician, Uncle Wayne, Una the Clown and more! Come celebrate our keiki through clowns, information tables, craft booths, free children’s games and activities, face painting, ‘ono food and of entertainment for the entire ‘ohana! For more information, call The Neighborhood Place of Wailuku at 986-0700.

Maui Nui Botanical Gardens Native Hawaiian Plant Sale

Native Hawaiian and Polynesian-introduced plant sale! Turn your yard into an authentic Hawaiian landscape with six varieties of native hibiscus (including the fragrant, white koki‘o ke‘oke‘o) ‘ohia lehua (both red and yellow varieties), alahe‘e, ‘awapuhi (shampoo ginger), ‘ulu, lovely kulu‘i and beautiful collections of Hawaiian sugar cane! There will also be holiday cards and gift items for sale. Saturday, August 21. 9 a.m.–12 p.m. Plenty of free parking. Come early for the best selection! Maui Nui Botanical Gardens, 150 Kanaloa Ave., Kahului. 249-2798, www.mnbg.org.

Honu the Green Sea Turtle Book Reading

Bring the keiki as Honu the Green Sea Turtle visits Borders Books Music and Cafe. Saturday, Aug. 21 reading of Honu the Green Sea Turtle in Hawaiian and English with author Barbara Berg. Touch a real turtle shell, handle diving equipment and free honu from net. Honu tells the life cycle of our endanger-ed green sea turtle and how we can help honu. Borders is located at 270 Dairy Road, in Kahului, 877-6160.

MOLOKAI SUMMER CONCERT SERIES

Ironwoods Golf Course, Kalae Molokai
(808) 552-2800
Enjoy food, crafts and music under the stars at this end of summer concert featuring some of Molokai’s and Hawaii’s best entertainers.

MOLOKAI BOWHUNTERS STATE TOURNAMENT

Palaau State Park, Molokai
(808) 553-3366 or (808) 553-5780
Top archers from around the state compete in this 5th annual nationally sanctioned event.

Drag Races at Maui Raceway Park

Fri. and Sat., Aug. 20 and 21. Gates open at 5:30 p.m.; adults $9, students and seniors $7, children under 10 free. Food and souvenirs available. The track entrance is located on Mokulele Highway (Hwy. 311) between Kihei and Kahului. Operated by Valley Isle Timing Association, a local nonprofit organization whose mission is to promote safe driving by providing a safe venue for citizens to race their cars. Visit www.mrp.org or call 281-1273 for more information.

Cameron Center 6th Annual Bazaar

Enjoy the ono local food, arts and crafts, a silent auction, and cultural entertainment including: the music of Lono, the Taiko drummers, Bituing Silangan Filipino Dancers, and Ola Hou ‘O Na Wahine, dancers. There’s also the ice cream eating contest, and a dunking booth featuring many of Maui’s community servants including Mayor Arakawa! Come dunk your favorite Maui celebrity and support the Cameron Center organizations. Friday, August 20, 8 a.m.–12 p.m. at Cameron Center in Wailuku. 244-5546.

NHRA DRAG RACING (August 20-21)

Maui Raceway Park, Puunene
(808) 281-1273
Exciting drag racing for the entire family.

On a quiet street in Makawao, Maui Hawaii

On any given day, there is a continuous stream of people flowing through Filomena's home. They come with no appointments. They come bearing empty water containers. Some stay for hours, some for a moment, but each leaves with a heart full of hope and containers full of blessed water.

Filomena's pilgrimage to blessedness began under unlikely circumstances in 1985 in Bari, Italy. One evening while preparing dinner, she collapsed with a ruptured aneurysm. Her husband, Dr. Walter Dingle, rushed her to the local hospital, where she was pronounced brain-dead. Walter would not accept this! She was temporarily gone, but not lost. For the next few days, he took her from hospital to hospital, only to be told the same thing. Finally, he met a neurosurgeon who agreed to operate. The operation was a marginal success, as Filomena was to remain in a coma for the next forty days. Those forty days and forty nights became a baptismal fount of blessed water, from which flows to this day blessings for all who come to her. But she did not know it at the time.

Filomena recovered and life went on. One night three years later, she had a visitation from Mary, the Blessed Mother. Mary explained that she had been with Filomena those forty days and nights, and now she had a mission for her to “heal the children.” Filomena was taught a special prayer, and given specific instructions for the preparation of the healing water for her mission.

Since that night ten years ago, Mama Filomena has been healing the children with prayer and blessed water, and Mother Mary has been with her every night. She receives calls from all over the world, she reaches out in prayer to all who call, giving them simple instructions on how to prepare the blessed water, wherever they may live. Most prefer, however, to receive this blessing at the source. So they come with empty jugs to be filled from Mama Filomena's store of super-blessed water. There is no charge, at all! Her brother,Raffaele Vendola, is always beside her with a welcoming smile, a glass of water, and a kind word for all who come.

Contact Filomena for a list of Testimonials and phone numbers from those Healed.

There are no formalities, no appointments, no fees - just an abundance of love, hope and gratitude. Donations are accepted graciously. There are letters and testimonials to read, and there are phone calls all day long form the “children” who have been healed from diseases to which there are no known cures: Hepatitis C, Cancer, Alzheimer's, Tumors, AIDS...the list goes on. Is it the water, the prayers, the Blessed Mother, the hope, the faith or the love that heals? It is all of the above, and most of all, a willingness and commitment to love and heal ourselves.

Mama Filomena is a close personal friend whose Presence and Mission have touched me. Her mission to cure all supercedes medical technology. This is not an over night healing.

Start Your Healing Now with Mama Filomena

241-A Hoomaha Road Makawao, HI 96768
**** Remember Hawaii is 3 hours earlier from the west coast****
(808) 572-2455

Mark your Calendars for A Taste Of Lahaina

Mauians are already getting hungry for the 13th annual A Taste of Lahaina and the Best of Island Music which will run for two days, September 10 and 11th at the Lahaina Recreation Park II, mauka of the Honoapiilani Highway behind the Lahaina Aquatic Center.

At least 34 restaurants have signed up to present signature tastes at food booths and you may listen to island sounds by top performers from throughout the state.

Aloha Airlines

The inter-island coupons are very popular! Check them out at www.alohaairlines.com They are offering $58 (plus taxes and fees) each way for a booklet of 5 one way tickets. You must purchase by the end of this August!

Things I Know That I Never Learned in School

Frances Pitzer will speak on this topic at the ‘Ohana Connection speaker’s breakfast, held Tue., Aug 17 at the MOA True Health Center, 164 Kamehameha Ave, in Kahului. Doors open at 8:30 a.m. and the presentation begins at 9 a.m. Cost for the event is $10 which includes speaker, continental breakfast and drink. For more info call Charlie at 986-0209.

Medical Intuitive Workshop

Taught by Medical Intuitive, Robin Eagle Sage, CMT. Learn to see, read and heal energy and give a Medical Intuitive reading. Mondays and Fridays 6–9 p.m., August 16, 23, 27, 30, September 3, 10, 13, 24. Or four Sundays, 10 a.m.–6 p.m., August 22, 29, Sept. 12, and 19. Held at MOA Center, Kahului. $350. Call 573-3737 vm, or (928) 301-3069 cell. E-mail: PsychicSage@cs.com.

$58 Interisland Coupons

Aloha Airlines is celebrating their 58th year wtih $58 (one way plus taxes & fees) inter-island coupons.

Now through August 30th, they are offering a limited supply of Aloha Airlines 58th Birthday Inter-island coupon booklets. Coupons are available in books of five, good for travel through June 15, 2005. The coupons have no black out dates, no changes fees and can earn AlohaPass miles with each use. You can purchase your books at AlohaAirlines.com.

MAUI SUGAR PLANTATION FESTIVAL

Alexander & Baldwin Sugar Museum
(808) 871-8058
A festive celebration of Maui’s sugar plantation heritage, with exhibits, entertainment, food and demonstrations.

MOLOKAI SUMMER CONCERT SERIES

Ironwoods Golf Course, Kalae Molokai
(808) 552-2800
Enjoy food, crafts and music under the stars at this end of summer concert featuring some of Molokai’s and Hawaii’s best entertainers.

OLE LONGBOARD CLASSIC

Launiupoko Park, Lahaina
(808) 877-2111
Maui's premier long board surfing contest.

TAHITI FETE (August 13-15)

War Memorial Gym, Wailuku
(808) 244-5831
Annual Tahitian dance competition, arts & crafts, and food.

Soul Motion Workshop and Master Class with Vinn Marti

The Studio Maui presents a workshop and Master Class on Soul Motion; a form of ecstatic dance. Participants are shown ways to explore and discover their interior worlds of image, emotion and spirit during creative expression. Lead by award-winning performer and choreographer Vinn Marti, a former Gabrielle Roth faculty member. Master Class: $10, Thu., Aug. 12, 6–8 p.m. Workshop: Fri., Aug. 13, 6–9 p.m. $50, Sat. 12–7 p.m., $100. Both held at The Studio Maui 810 Ha‘iku Road in the Ha‘iku Marketplace. 575-9390, or www.thestudiomaui.com.

An Innovative Learning Community

Has come to Maui! If you are the parent of a student age 6 to 16, or a student searching for a school where you can follow your interests at your own pace, come learn about the Sudbury Maui experience. Thur., Aug. 12 at 7 p.m., see a video about the model, discuss the philos-ophy, have your questions answered. At Sudbury, child-ren pursue studies relevant to their concerns within a demo-cratic setting. For more info and directions call 573-1819.

Kapalua Open Tennis Championships

The Kapalua Open Tennis Championships will be held September 3-4, 2004 at the Tennis Garden in Kapalua. There will be a $5,000 PURSE plus awards! Divisions include Men's, Women's, singles and doubles, open 4.5, 4.0, 3.5 and 3.0. Entry deadline is August 30, 2004. The entry fee includes a dinner party, t-shirt and awards! There are special room rates available at Kapalua. Call 808-669-5677 or check out www.tennisgarden@kapaluamaui.com for more information.

Lahaina: Aston Kaanapali Shores: "Average Resort"

I just came back from this hotel 6/7/04 and I have to say it is good only if you are on a budget. The room was a large 1-bedroom, garden view which was fine. It is also across the street from a supermarket which helped to stock the fridge with breakfast items & drinks. It also has a washer/dryer which was great. The hotel is very well kept and staff was very friendly. The $100 dining voucher was a nice throw-in, but it won't last very long.

So those were the good things, ok time for the bad. Our room had a roach problem, when we were leaving back home our carry on bag was checked because they said something was moving inside and out came 2 roaches. Not good. They charge $9 a day for parking which I think is ridiculous if you are a guest, but all the other hotels charged too so I wasn't too upset. The beach was the biggest disappointment. I am a big beach person when it comes to vacation and I never spent more than 20 minutes at their beach. The smell of seaweed was so strong. The length from the sand to the water was only about 10 feet. Then there were the big signs stating "WARNING - MAN-OF-WAR, JELLYFISH, RIPTIDES." That was enough for me. So every day we would drive to a different beach, I recommend driving down to the beach by the Sheraton which was by far the best beach. There were 2 pools at the hotel, but they were nothing special and very small. We would go next door to the Embassy who had an awesome pool with waterfalls & a slide.

If you are on a budget it's a good hotel to stay at, especially if you are going on a family vacation or with a big group because the units are fairly large. But if you are like me and you want fun in the sun with a great beach and pool, stay at one of the hotels near the sheraton & whalers village in Kanaapaali.

2004 EA Sports Maui Invitational

Some of America's top college basketball teams will compete in the 2004 EA Sports Maui Invitational on November 22-24, 2004 at the Lahaina Civic Center. The field for the nation's premier early-season college basketball tournament is stellar, as all seven Division I teams saw post-season play in 2003-2004.

2004 NCAA Tournament participants BYU, Louisville, North Carolina, Stanford adn Texas will join host Chaminade on Maui this fall, with NIT participants Iowa and Tennessee rounding out the field.

As in the past these teams will be competing in a total of 12 games over three days, with nine games televised live on ESPN. The 2004 filed is notably full of Maui veterans.

All of the teams exept Tennessee, which will be making its first appearance at the Maui Invitational, have made at least one visit to the Lahaina Civic Center.

Tickets for the 2004 EA Sports Maui Invitational Hosted by Chaminade University are currently available through Oahu Travel or through participating schools. Ticket information is posted at www.mauiinvitational.com/pricing.html

MAUI ONION FESTIVAL (August 7-8)

Whalers Village, Kaanapali Resort
(808) 661-4567
15th annual festival features celebrity chef demonstrations, entertainment and onion recipe contest.

WILD DOLPHIN DAYS

Keawakapu Beach, Wailea
(800) 942-5311 or (808) 249-8811
Sand sculpture contest with lots of fun and prizes.

MOLOKAI SUMMER CONCERT SERIES

Ironwoods Golf Course, Kalae Molokai
(808) 552-2800
Enjoy food, crafts and music under the stars at this end of summer concert featuring some of Molokai’s and Hawaii’s best entertainers.

DOLPHIN SAND SCULPTURE

Time: 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Place: Keawakapu Beach, Wailea
Try your hand at sculpting a dolphin from sand! There is no cost to enter; everyone is welcome, and there will be prizes awarded. Call: Anne Rillero (808) 249-8811.

Mercedes Championship 2005

The PGA Tour returns to Kapalua's Plantation Course on January 3-9, 2005, with the season-opening, champions-only Mercedes Championship. Season passes and daily tickets for the tournament went on sale August 1st. For phone orders, call Ticketmaster toll free at 1-877-750-4400 or visit www.pgatour.com or www.ticketmaster.com .

HAWAII INTERNATIONAL JAZZ FESTIVAL (August 6-7)

Maui Arts and Cultural Center
(808) 941-9974 or (808) 242-7469
11th annual jazz festival, “Swingtime in Hawaii”, highlights Hawaii’s hottest musicians.

11TH ANNUAL HAWAII INTERNATIONAL JAZZ FESTIVAL

Time: 7:00 p.m. (Dance floor on Saturday night)
Place: Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Kahului
With a theme of Swingtime In Hawaii, noted Hawaii jazz musicians and outstanding local performers will be accentuated by everything from hula dancers in period cellophane skirts to swing dancers showing off acrobatics. Tickets $45, $35, $20. Call: (808) 242-7469.

Maui Onion Festival

Kaanapali will be smothered in two days of fun at the 15th annual Whaler's Village Maui Onion Festival in celebration of the sweet and famous bulb. The event will be held outdoors and oceanfront at the Whaler's Village shopping center in Kaanapali on Saturday and Sunday from 11 am to 4 pm.

Nine of Maui's top chefs will create dishes using the Maui onion and you taste the results. There will be contests--Keiki will chow down Maui onions Saturday at 3:30 pm and adults will compete to be the world's best Sunday at 3:30 pm. Recipe contests are each day at noon. You can also buy Maui-made items from Arturo's Hot Flavors, Take Home Maui and Auntie Terrie's Treats. There will also be live music and hula and other games, prizes and drawings.

Use the Fairway Shops lot on Kekaa drive in Kaanapali and catch free shuttles. Call 808-661-4567 for more information or visit whalersvillage.com

Free Workshop: The Business of Agriculture

Maui County Business Resource Center presents a free brown bag workshop titled “The Business of Agriculture” on Wednesday, August 4, 12–1 p.m. Teena Rasmussen of Paradise Flower Farms will discuss business aspects of successful agricul-ture entrepreneurship. Seating limited, reservations sugges-ted. For more info, call the Business Resource Center in Maui Mall at 873-8247.

My Life Happens Not To Me, But Through Me!

My Life Happens Not To Me, But Through Me! An 8-week Advanced Pros-perity Course. We are always co-creating our lives with Divine Intelligence. Are you creating with conscious intention or without? Learn to deeply focus and reconnect with the “Truth of your Heart” and receive your birthright of abundance! Facilitator: Heidi Alfrey Nelson, M.S. $40 tapes and workbook, $15 per class. Unity of Maui, 483 High Street, Wailuku. Tuesdays, beginning Aug. 3, 7–9:30 p.m. 280-2510.

The 2004 Maui Sugar Plantation Festival

The 2004 Maui Sugar Plantation Festival is being held on Saturday, August 14, 2004 from 10 am to 2 pm at the Sugar Museum located at 3957 Hansen Road in Puunene across from the HC&S mill. This is a FREE festival with FREE parking.

Look for Ono local foods, a rare appearance by the 1882s "Claus Spreckels" steam locomotive, great entertainment including the Chinese Lion Dancers, plantation days games for keiki, historical photo exhibits, plantation camps maps, admission to the sugar museum $1 that day only--free keiki 5 and under. Visit www.sugarmuseum.com. There is free parking near the festival or at King's Cathedral with complimentary shuttle to festival grounds.

Grand Opening of the Childrens Area at the Queen Ka'ahumanu Center

Come play with us at the Grand Opening of the Queen Ka'ahumanu Center's Children's Play Area on Saturday, August 7, 2004 in the lower level, next to Macy's Home. There will be a blessing at 10 am followed by entertainment with Uncle Wayne & Una the Clown. The first 250 children to arrive will receive a special Sand Bucket filled with fun stuff and merchant coupons!

National Kids Day Family Day

At the War Memorial Soccer Field. The celebration includes entertainment by Uncle Wayne followed by a youth talent showcase featuring The Bodyguards, Kupono Kane and GoMega. Also provided will be Fun on the Run rides, games, special activities, food and drink and information from community agencies serving families. Free admission. 9:00am-3:00pm

SHARK WEEK MAUI

Maui Ocean Center, Maalaea
Throughout the week, special naturalist and Dive-Link presentations will focus on separating fact from fiction for the ocean’s most misunderstood creature. Dive-Link presentations are given by divers wearing special face masks that enable them to both speak to and hear the audience on the outside of the exhibit. Naturalist presentations will take place at the Open Ocean Exhibit and the new Hammerhead Harbor Exhibit. Call: (808) 270-7075.