HAWAIIAN PLANT SALE

Maui Nui Botanical Gardens 
(808) 249-2798
http://www.mnbg.org/events

Cultural and food plants available

Mele Series Presents: Jake Shimabukuro Concert 28-30

Maui Arts & Cultural Center, McCoy Theatre
(808) 242-SHOW (7469) 
http://www.mauiarts.org/

Na Hoku Hanohano award winner, classic Hawaiian favorites and lightning fast technique is showcased with great aloha

Pacific Connection Series Presents: Halau O Kekuhi & Tau Dance Theatre in “Hanau Ka Moku”

Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Castle Theatre
(808) 242-SHOW (7469) 
http://www.mauiarts.org/
Traditional Hawaiian dance blended with contemporary modern dance

Molokai Makahiki Festival

Kaunakakai, Island of Molokai
(808) 553-3673 
http://www.molokaievents.com/

Celebration of hula, Hawaiian arts & crafts, games and food

Hula Bowl Maui

War Memorial Stadium, Wailuku
Information: (808) 874-9500 
http://www.HulaBowlMaui.com/

The best college all-star football game, televised live on ESPN

Beyond Reality Strikes Back: The Return of the Maui New Age

Comedy Show (through Jan. 22) With Bhagavan Das, an improvisational call/ response form of chanting commonly practiced in India. At The Studio Maui, Ha‘iku Market Place. 7 p.m. $8. For more info, call 575-9390 or visit www.thestudiomaui.com.

HulaFest Week

Island of Maui
Information: (808) 874-9500 
http://www.HulaBowlMaui.com/

A week of exciting activities with Collegiate All-Star football athletes.  Events include a Team Luau, Surf Classic, Autograph Sessions, and Heisman Golf Tournament

Volunteers Sought for “Neighborhood Watch” Program for Coral Reefs

Community members are invited to participate in a volunteer program that trains people to serve as volunteers at snorkel sites and onboard recreational tour vessels. The objective is to preserve and protect Maui’s reefs by educating visitors and residents. Training workshops begin Wed., Jan. 19, 6 p.m. at Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary Education Center. For more information, please contact Liz Foote at 669-9062 or e-mail lfoote@maui.net.

Plein Air Painting in Watercolor Workshop

Presented by Maui Water colorists Association. Sun., Jan. 16, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. in front of the Maui Prince, Wailea. Join artist Robert Regis Dvorak in the only watercolor workshop he will do on Maui this year. You will create two finished works. For more information or to register contact Maui Watercolor-ists Association at 879-0025.

Eva Bondar Teaches Pilates Mat Courses

Beginning this week in Kihei, Kula and Kahului. See full schedule online at http://calendar/yahoo.com/ mauipilates. Class is open to all fitness levels. Please bring mat and bottled water. Class size is limited. Register by calling instructor at 280-6249 or e-mail: mauipilates@yahoo.com. Special one-day Men’s Lower Back Class through Maui Community College, 984-3231.

Hear Ideas That Offer Fresh Choices

Listen to radio station KNUI 900 AM, on Sun., Jan. 16 at 8 a.m. Guests share their experiences in recognizing God’s presence and power in healing difficulties. This week’s program is Dire Conditions Healed Through Prayer. For more information, please call 871-5087.

Divine Feminine: The Invitation, for Women Only

With Caroline Muir and Joan Heartfield, Ph.D. We’re calling your spirit to join in discovering the mystery of the feminine—that evolving creative dynamic spiritual aspect of aliveness, beauty, power, joy, wonder and passion within us all. Women Healing Women, group ritual and play, educa-tion and awakening. Friday evening, Jan. 14–Sunday evening, Jan. 16. Paid by Jan. 1, $325. After that, $395. Lunches and snacks provided. Register with Joan, 572-1250, www.divine-feminine.com.

Panel of Experts to Speak on GMOs.

Free, Thur., Jan. 13, at Kihei Community Center. The risks to our health and environment posed by genetically engineered crops will be discussed. 6 p.m. enjoy pupus and meet panel members, including Lorrin Pang, M.D., M.P.H.; Paul Achitoff, Earth Justice Attorney; Nancy Redfeather, teacher & farmer; Hector Valenzuela, Ph.D., College of Tropical Plant and Soil Science. Presentation begins at 7 p.m. Hosted by GMO-Free Maui, gmofree maui.com, 572-5831.

Volunteer Opportunity with Challenge Maui

Challenge Maui a nonprofit organization for the disabled, is looking for volunteers to create a Maui accessibility guide. The guide will include Maui businesses and recreation areas and will be distributed to those with disabilities. Volunteers will obtain information, design, print, advertise and distribute the guide. Information meeting Jan. 11, 2:30 p.m. at 200 Hina in Kahului. For more info call Karleen at 250-6711.

First Tea Gathering of the Year of the Rooster

Students of Chado Urasenke Maui Kyokai will demonstrate and serve the traditional tea at 1 p.m. The pulverized tea and special New Year’s tea sweet will be served. Open to the public. Free admission. Sun., Jan. 9, 1 p.m. at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center Classroom adjacent to Schaeffer Gallery. For more info call 244-9432.

Free Health Lectures

At The Dragon’s Den in Makawao. Come join us in a thorough exploration of natural healing, focusing on practical advice for personal health. This comprehensive training gives a full understand-ing of the healing journey on all levels. Instruction progres-ses from basic to advanced topics, with emphasis on the “breakthrough” experience of complete healing. Sat., Dec. 11, 9:30–11:30 a.m., Water–the Amazing Healer, with Matthew Hammond. 572-2424.

Free “Sea Talk” Presentation

Manta Rays of the Pacific: Conservation and Habitat Use. Presented by Tim Clark, science coordinator for Manta Pacific Research Foundation. Manta rays are being heavily fished in Indonesia for traditional medicine supplies. Recent studies indicate that these graceful creatures could be fished to extinction. Efforts to protect manta rays in Hawai‘i and worldwide will be discussed. Wed., Jan. 5, 6 p.m. at Maui Ocean Center’s Open Ocean Exhibit. 270-7084 or 270-7075.

Speakers Association Sponsors Humor Workshop

Speakers who want to get more laughs can attend this workshop featuring Nancy Jill Sundberg titled, Humor Exploration and Public Speaking. The format is interactive, and discussion will include the art form of stand-up comedy, generating material, and humor writing. Wed., Jan. 5, 6–8 p.m., at Hale Mahaolu Elima, 11 Mahaolu St., (off Kamehameha Ave). Cost: $20. Space is limited. Reservations accepted, call 281-1560.

Dog Training Classes

The Maui Humane Society is accepting enrollment for dog training classes that will start in January. The Tuesday night class will start on Jan. 4, and the Wednesday night class begins on Jan 5. Dogs will learn basic obedience. The class runs for six weeks, meeting weekly 6–7 p.m. For more information contact the Maui Humane Society at 877-3680. mauihumanesociety.org

Hear Some Fresh and Healing Ideas!

Listen to radio station KNUI 900 AM, on Sun., Jan. 2, at 8 a.m. Guests on the Christian Science Sentinel Radio program share their experiences of finding answers to their deepest concerns. This week’s program is A new view of life: the healing that comes with a spiritual perspective. For more information, please call 871-5087.

Journey to Tomorrow: Committing for 2005 and Beyond

Held near Wailuku, Sat., Jan. 1, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Dr. Sasha and Janet Lessin help you reassess possibilities you declined and consider accepting these interests this year. You purge attitudes that block you, cele-brate your blessings, successes, strengths, gifts and inspirations. Then you commit to goals for next year. $12 (includes workbook). 244-4103, janetlessin@aol.com.