Keys to the Kingdom An Advanced Prosperity Course

Are you ready to be rocketed into your next level of magnificence? Our lives are manifested from the “inside-out,” as we recognize and transform the energy that blocks our joy, our passionate dreams and life visions are freed to manifest! 8-week course, beginning Mon., Feb. 28, 7–9:30 p.m. Facilitator: Heidi Alfrey, M.S. 280-2510. Unity Church of Maui, 483 High Street, Wailuku. $40 materials (tapes/CDs, work-book), $15/class.

Rotary Club of Kahului Speaker Series

The club meets each Monday, except holidays, at noon at the Dunes at Maui Lani Restaurant, 1333 Maui Lani Parkway, Kahului. Guests are welcome. Mon., Feb. 28, Joyce Druch of Hui Malama Learning Center will speak about services offered to Maui youth. Mon., Mar. 7, Rob McKinney, president of Pacific Wings will give an entertaining and motivational presentation. 242-9754.

The Great Whale Count

Count the whales that can be seen from Maui’s shorelines and lookout points with whale researchers and other volunteers from across the country! Please volunteer for this annual count. Pacific Whale Foundation’s researchers will provide the training and tools. Count is Sat., Feb. 26, from 8 a.m. until noon. To volunteer, call 249-8811. Part of The Great Maui Whale Festival.

Maui Heart Walk

Start your New Year’s resolution on the right foot! Change tomorrow—today. Join the 7th annual Maui Heart Walk on Sat., Feb. 19, at Keopuolani Park in Wailuku. Registration starts at 6:30 a.m., walk and health fair starts at 8 a.m. Register and more info at www.heartwalk.kintera.org/mauihi. For more information call 244-7185.

Volunteers Needed for Whale Day Celebration

Pacific Whale Foundation is seeking volunteers to help at the upcoming Whale Day Celebration on Feb 19. Volunteers are needed for the parade, security, food booths, store booth and the Wild and Wonderful Whale Regatta. Volunteer for 3 hours and receive a free Whale Day 2005 T-shirt! To volunteer, call Marci at Pacific Whale Foundation, 244-8391.

Maui Heart Walk

Start your New Year’s resolution on the right foot! Change tomorrow—today. Join the 7th Annual Maui Heart Walk on Sat., Feb. 19, at Keopuolani Park in Wailuku. Registration starts at 6:30 a.m., walk and health fair starts at 8 a.m. Register and more info online at www.heartwalk.kin tera.org/mauihi. For more information, call 244-7185

Tango Workshop With Renowned George Garcia

Sat., Feb. 12, 12:30– 5 p.m. Milonga Dance Party 7:30–9:30 p.m. MOA True Health Center, 164 W. Kamehameha Ave., Kahului. Exemplary Argentine style and technique. $60. Call to register, 572-9599 or e-mail: kitlmp@ hotmail.com. Register by Feb. 6 for $10 off!

“Get Out of Your Head and Into Your Body”

With the Meisner Acting Technique. One-day class: Sat., Feb. 12, from 12:30–2:30 p.m. at The Studio Maui. All levels. In this one-day class you will experience the “repetition” exercise used in Meisner Acting Technique which helps individuals break patterns in conditioning and free spontaneous self expression. Call Andrea at 573-3253 to register.

Book Signings and Class

Marilyn Jansen, author of Amaryllis of Hawai‘i will teach Painting on Tees in the watercolor style, at Ben Franklin Crafts Ka‘ahumanu. Sat., Feb. 12, 12:30–2 p.m. Learn to paint ribboned heartshaped rosewreaths for Valentine’s day; and orchids, and landscapes. Class is $25 and will stay with you for a lifetime. Book is $15.95 and inspires one to draw, paint and pursue dreams! Call 877-3337, or www.amaryllisofhawaii.com

A Gift For Valentine’s Day

Experience oceanic tantra and discover the anatomy of the body, the inner depths of the heart and the freedom and power of the soul with founders Kutira and Raphael. Valuable for singles and couples. Feb. 12– 15. Call 572-6006 or www. KahuaInstitute.com.

Hawaiian Chant and Culture Class

Maui’s respected Hawaiian cultural authority, Kumu Keli‘i Tau‘a, will teach a four-week course in Hawaiian chanting and culture. Free to canoe club members, open to the public for a nominal donation. Classes meet Wednesday mornings, 10 a.m. from Feb. 9 through March 2 at the Kihei Canoe Club hale on South Kihei Road. Call Dottie, 891-0575 or Jackie, 573-1935 for reservations or more info. Space is limited.

Preventing Heart Disease

A lecture by Straub cardiologist John Kristofich, M.D. Get the latest information about cardiovascular disease, the No. 1 killer in the world today. Who gets it and what you can do to reduce your risk. Free admission and refreshments. Wed., Feb. 9, 7 p.m. Cameron Center Auditorium, 95 Mahalani St., Wailuku. More info: Vegetarian Society of Hawaii, 575-7694 or www.vsh.org.

Is Michael Jackson Guilty or Innocent?

We want your opinion.

Written by: Marissa Candela http://thecelebritycafe.com

Jury selection is postponed due to a death in the family.

The second week of Michael Jackson's child molestation trial is already over. After nearly one hour in the courtroom, jury selection was delayed until February 14th due to a death in the family of Jackson's attorney, Thomas Meserau.

The pool of more than 250 potential jurors was told not to discuss the case nor follow it in the media. When jury selection resumes next week, lawyers from both sides will question each person individually and determine who will serve as the 12 jurors and eight alternates.

Also in today's hearing, Judge Rodney Melville agreed to release parts of prospective jurors answers to the seven-paged questionnaire filled out last week. They were asked about their history with cancer, if they had ever been accused of inappropriate behavior, and about their views on religion and race. Melville says he will remove sensitive information at the request of the jurors.

Jackson himself did not attend today's proceedings. He is charged with 10 counts of child molestation, including kidnapping and giving alcohol to a minor. If he is found guilty, Jackson could spend up to 20 years behind bars.

Hawaiian Moons and Makena Races—Half Marathon and 5K

There’s still time for you to register to join in the fun and run! Half marathon, 5K and keiki fun run 2K. Races held in Wailea/Makena on Sun., Feb. 6. For more information visit www.makenaraces.com or contact Brian at 875-4105 or via e-mail: mcgeand001@hawaii.rr.com

Spiritually Incorrect – An evening with Alan Clements Live

Tickets on sale now. The Burning Bush Anti-War Tour presents an evening of Spoken word entertainment; an improvisational metaphysical-political monologue combining comedy, satire, drama and dharma and activism. At The Studio Maui at the Ha‘iku Market Place. For more info call 575-9390 or visit www.thestudiomaui.com. 8 p.m., Feb. 5. $22 advance,$27 at the door.

Wailea Golf Day

Fun putting contest, prize drawings and free tips from the Wailea Golf Academy teaching pros, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at The Shops at Wailea. You could win free tickets to the 2005 Wendy’s Champions Skins Game at the Wailea Golf Club. Proceeds benefit Arnie’s Army Battles Prostate Cancer and the Prostate Cancer Foundation. Information: 875-5111.

Letterman Pays Tribute to Johnny Carson

Written by: Jovie Baclayon http://thecelebritycafe.com

David Letterman honors the man who helped start his career

In his first television show since Johnny Carson's death last week, David Letterman paid a touching tribute to the man who inspired generations of comics and talk show hosts.

Letterman's opening monologue on Monday night contained jokes Carson had sent him in recent months. He was joined onstage by Carson's “Tonight Show” bandleader, Doc Severinsen, who led Letterman's band in playing one of Johnny's favorite tunes, "Here's That Rainy Day."

Letterman said everyone in the talk show business has modeled their show after the “Tonight Show.”

"The reason we're all doing Johnny's 'Tonight Show' is because you think, 'Well, if I do Johnny's "Tonight Show," maybe I'll be a little like Johnny and people will like me more,' " he said.

Letterman got his own talk show on NBC after appearing on the “Tonight Show.” He left for CBS when NBC chose Jay Leno to replace Carson when he retired in 1992.

"I owe everything in my professional career, whatever success attained, to Johnny Carson," Letterman said.

Carson died last week at his home in Malibu, California, at the age of 79 from emphysema.