Maui Ongoing Events

Ongoing

Free Onsite Coral Reef Information Station. Learn names of fish you’ve seen while snorkeling and get free info about Hawai‘i’s coral reefs. Free educational service at Ulua Beach, Wailea, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to noon, provided by Pacific Whale Foundation with support from County of Maui Office of Economic Development and Hawai‘i Tourism Authority. For information, call 249-8811.

See-Wees, Ocean fun for little ones. Ocean “edventure” program for preschoolers and parents/caregivers led by Pacific Whale Foundation’s marine educator Merrill Kaufman. Includes field trips, hands-on activities, songs, stories. Wednesdays, 9:30 – 10:30 a.m., at PWF’s Discovery Center at Harbor Shops at Ma‘alaea. $10 per class, or $40 for five sessions. For information, call 249-8811. Reservations required.

Temple of Tantra Sunday mornings, 9:30 – 11 a.m. All-Chakra Tantra meditations in Waiehu. Free. Dr. Sasha and Janet Lessin lead transcendence rituals and visualizations. For information, contact Tantratheopathy@aol.com, or 244-4103.

Israeli and international folk dancing sessions are held at the Jewish Congregation of Maui every Tuesday evening from 6:30–8 p.m. Free admission. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn new dances and enjoy beautiful sounds and music. Spectators welcome. The Jewish Congregation of Maui is located at Beit Shalom Synagogue, 634 Alulike St. in North Kihei. Call 874-5397 or e-mail jcom@hawaiibiz.rr.com.

Ocean Discovery Camp

Tuesday · December 26

Holiday Break Ocean Discovery Camp, Dec. 26–29, Jan. 2–5 and 8–10. Have fun, experience the ocean, enjoy new adventures. Offered by Pacific Whale Foundation at Discovery Center in Ma‘alaea, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Includes Maui Ocean Center visit, beach games, swimming, tidepooling, snorkel cruise to Molokini. $250/week, $79.95/day. PWF members save 15 percent. 249-8811.

Christmas Star Cruise

Saturday · December 23

Christmas Star Cruise. Join Pacific Whale Foundation for a Holiday Night cruise featuring astronomer Harriett Witt. Learn about the sky as it relates to winter holidays. We’ll use hydrophone to listen for whale songs, too. From Lahaina Harbor 8–10 p.m.. Includes light pupus, two beverages (beer, wine, Mai Tais, soft drinks), Whale Songs CD. $49.95 (plus tax/fees). Call 249-8811.

Maui Toy Run

Sunday · December 17

Maui Toy Run – All Motorcyclists Welcome. Meet 9 a.m., Ka‘ahumanu Avenue Burger King. Bring new, unwrapped toys for Toys For Tots. Benefit party at run’s end at Mulligans in Wailea. $20 tickets (must buy in advance) includes awesome buffet plus fabulous raffle prizes, like one week in Las Vegas suite. Tickets, more info: www.sbumaui.org or Maui Harley-Davidson or call 878-3103.

Banyan Tree Art Fair Festival

Saturday · December 16

Banyan Tree Art Fair Festival, 9 a.m.–4 p.m., Banyan Tree Park, Lahaina. Fundraiser to support Lahaina Art Society’s Outreach Art Program, providing weekly free art classes to children on Maui. Musical entertainment, free art activities for kids, demonstrating resident artists, silent auction of art, jewelry, ceramics, activities, restauraunts, and much more. For information, call Lahaina Arts Society, 661-0111.

Haleakala Crater

Friday · December 15

Volunteer in Haleakala Crater Friday through Sunday, out Monday. Stay for free in Kapalaoa Cabin, and weed invasive species near Crystal Cave and Waikoa. There’s always time for relaxation, exploring or photography. For information and reservations, call Friends of Haleakala National Park, 876-1673. More service trip information at www.fhnp.org.

Celia Alario presents

Tuesday · December 12

Celia Alario presents “Public Relations and Communication Strategy for Inspiring Others to Care as Much as You Do.” Celia has helped nonprofits and socially conscious businesses raise their profiles and get their messages out. Come with recent press release, pitch letter, community appeal. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Alexa Higashi Meeting Room, 1–5 p.m. $50. Call 573-8000, ext. 15, to register.

Improv Comedy Weekend Workshop

Friday · December 8

Improv Comedy Weekend Workshop. Covers fundamental improvisational comedy technique for individuals wi
??B{?wGperience. Gain trust and develop fun characters. Must be at least 18 years of age to attend. $99 class size is limited to 16 students. For more information visit www.improvonmaui.com or call The Studio Maui at 575-9390 to reserve your space.

Marine Mammal Essentials Training Course

Wednesday · December 6

Marine Mammal Essentials Training Course. Popular training program by Pacific Whale Foundation, now in a condensed format for busy people. Four evening classes provide essential details about whales and dolphins; great for the layperson or those in the visitor industry. Held on Dec. 6, 8, 11 and 13 at PWF’s Discovery Center in Ma‘alaea. $69. For information, call 249-8811.