Hawaii Department of Health confirms two additional cases of rat lungworm disease in 2018 The Hawaii Department of Health (DOH) has been conducting detailed investigations of two additional cases of angiostrongyliasis, or rat lungworm disease, contracted in the state. The two cases are unrelated and were confirmed by laboratory tests[Read more]
BRING ON THE BUNNIES! Easter fun for the whole Ohana! Maui Mall’s 2018 Easter Carnival Maui Mall is extremely “egg-cited” to hold its 2018 Easter Carnival on Saturday, March 31st, from 11 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The festivities kick off with a keiki Easter Egg Hunt followed by games, face[Read more]
GRANDcares is excited to announce their new afterschool program for children 8-12 years old who are being raised by a grandparent. It starts on April 5th & will run until May 17th, Thursdays 5:00-7:30 pm. It’s free to join & dinner is included. Kindly refer to the attached flyer for details. For any inquiries, please contact[Read more]
Queen Ka’ahumanu Center announces the opening of The Keiki Playhouse Located in the south concourse, second level, The Keiki Playhouse is a premier playhouse and party venue for keiki 2 – 12 years. Open center hours, The Keiki Playhouse offers an array of keiki friendly play spaces including an enchanted[Read more]
Many of us have friends and family who live either on another island or on the mainland. Here are five fun ways to help your keiki stay in touch with far away family. Create flashcards with family members’ photos and names on them. This is fun and helps your little[Read more]
Five Secrets Happy Families Know Life is a roller coaster, and who better to scream and throw your hands up with than your family? Need to “up” the happy quotient at home? Here are five secrets that happy families know and follow. Give these a try. 1. A family that[Read more]
2018 will be the Year of the Dog according to the Chinese zodiac. The Year of the Dog, starts from February 16, 2018, and lasts until Sunday, Feb. 18, 2019. The Chinese zodiac moves in a 12-year cycle, and those born in 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006, and 2018 are also[Read more]
Valentine’s Day Traditions For many of us Valentine’s Day brings up memories of tiny cards, candy hearts, roses and maybe some chocolate. Those are staples on what is known as the day of love. However, if you are looking to create some new traditions and family time around the Valentine’s[Read more]
On March 17, 1768 a baby girl was born in a cave on Hana, Maui to Chiefess Namahana of Maui and Chief Ke’eaumoku of Hawai’i Island. Her name was Ka’ahumanu. Priveleged as the favorite wife of King Kamehameha 1 at the young age of 13 years, she created the office of[Read more]
As a parent of now adult children, I know both the deep love and joy of the relationships with kids, and the anguish of the challenges. Whether you are a parent, grandparent, teacher or caregiver, we want so much to support the kids in our lives AND we need support, too! Please[Read more]
Hawaii Department of Health urges everyone to “Check Your Pressure” during American Heart Month As part of this year’s American Heart Month in February, the Hawaii Department of Health (DOH) encourages everyone to have their blood pressure checked regularly to reduce their risk for heart attack, stroke and other complications.[Read more]
Hui No‘eau Visual Arts Center and Pōmaika‘i Elementary School partner to offer professional development workshops for Maui educators with John F. Kennedy Center’s Melanie Rick Hui No‘eau Visual Arts Center, in partnership with Pōmaika‘i Elementary School, is offering two Professional Development Workshops for Maui educators with John F. Kennedy Center’s Melanie[Read more]