Makawao 3rd Friday Town Party: “We Heart Makawao”
We Heart Makawao!
Join us Friday, February 15, 2019 from 6-9 PM in Historic Makawao Town.
Baldwin Avenue is closed from the top of Makawao Avenue down to Brewer Street beginning at 5:15 PM. Guests joining our M3F block party can enjoy live entertainment, food trucks and booths, arts and crafts and plenty of great local shopping and restaurants. This is a rain or
Benny Uyetake will be performing on the main stage 6-7:15 PM
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Maui’s well-known and beloved Relic will be performing in the Maui Hands lot, across from Casanova Restaurant
Isle of Maui Pipe Band with Special World Champion Guest Pipers will be performing at the top of Baldwin Avenue from 6-6:45 PM.
Makawao Third Friday favorite, “Get Up and Dance”, a Maui line dance group will have you dancing like nobody’s watching! 6:45-7:30 PM
Melissa Buck of Rainbow Art and her one-of-a-kind creative face painting
EXCITING NEW ACTIVITIES AT THE M3F PARTY!
“Kui A Lei Workshop at Haku Maui” – February there will be a Kui A Lei Workshop, launching our new Lei Workshop where we string a lei, Haku Maui style! This opportunity will be open to the first 40 guests. Rain or Shine! First come, first serve while supplies last.
Mixed media artist Deybra Fair will continue to show herl “Tiny Boxes” exhibit at the pop up gallery “ Off the Beaten Path” (the former Anuhea Flowers) – behind Makawao History Museum.
The Keiki Playhouse
The Keiki Playhouse
268-7267
www.thekeikiplayhouse.com
275 W. Kaahumanu Ave, Kahului
Valentines Date Night Drop N’ Go • Ages 2+
February 14 & 15 • 9:30am–9:00pm
Valentines Date Night Drop N’ Go Sitter Special Feb 14–15 enjoy
a night out: For drop off 3 hours or more enjoy 20%, includes a drink
and light snack, arts and crafts, indoor play, and games. Space is
limited register to reserve your spot!
Whale Trust
Whale Trust
572-5700
www.whaletales.org
The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua
Whale Tales 2019
Fri.–Mon., Feb. 15–18
Learn about whales and dolphins from top scientists and
conservationists, and experience stunning visuals from world-renowned
photographers and videographers. Whale Tales Family Day Whale Watch on Sun., Feb. 17 at
Queen Ka’ahumanu Center
Queen Ka’ahumanu Center
877-4325
www.queenkaahumanucenter.com
275 E. Ka’ahumanu Ave., Kahului
Maui Chinese New Year Festival 2019
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Maui Chinese New Year Festival is a free Chinese cultural event for families and people of all ages.
- Lion Dance & Firecracker Blessing by Maui Martial Arts Society, Sifu Steve Catugal
- Phoenix Dance Chamber (from Oahu)
- Hawaii Ta’i Chi Ch’uan Association, Sifu Jan Osterneck & John Rivera
- Southern Preying Mantis Kung Fu Hawaii, Sifu David Morange
- Early Maui Chinese Photo Exhibit by Ron & Leola Muromoto
- Traditional Chinese New Year Ritual Table
- Good Luck Photos with Ancient Lion head from Kwock Hing Society
- Chinese Calligraphy
- Free Keiki Games
- Chinese Craft Vendors & Food Booths
- Keiki Chinese Art Contest Entries Display
Keiki Chinese Attire Contest Rules:
Contest open to keiki ages infant -12yrs old. Contest limited to first 40 keiki to sign up on event day at the center stage. Registration on event day is 9am-10am or until 40 participants is reached. Contest begins at 10:30am. All participants will receive participation gift. Special awards for girls and boys 1st, 2nd, 3rd places. Creativity is encouraged.
The Maui Chinese New Year Festival is proud to present three amazing performances by the Phoenix Dance Chamber from Honolulu Hawaii. Established in 1989, the Phoenix Dance Chamber is Hawaii’s top Chinese dance school to offer the finest in Chinese Classical dance, Han folk dance, ethnic minority dances, and Chinese contemporary/modern dance. Phoenix Dance Chamber’s mission is to create opportunities for all individuals and communities in the State of Hawaii to celebrate, share, and sustain the vitality of Chinese folk, ethnic minority and classical dance and arts for present and future generations including through dance instruction, performance, and cultural exchange.
Maui Chinese New Year Festival 2019, Year of the Boar
Queen Ka’ahumanu Center
Saturday, February 16, 2019
9:30am-2:30pm
Maui Pops Orchestra
Maui Pops Orchestra
868-2639
www.mauipops.org
MACC Castle Theatre
Winter Pops – Fiddle Faddle
Sunday, February 17 • 3pm
“Fiddle-Faddle” explores the expressive versatility of the violin.
Music from Fiddler on the Roof, Schindler’s List, The Lord of the
Dance, Carmen, and selections by Leroy Anderson and Charlie Daniels
are just a hint to what’s in store!
Maui Ocean Center 270-7000
Exhibit Grand Opening
Humpbacks of Hawaii Exhibit & Sphere
The humpbacks are here. Join us on February 10th for a monumental occasion as we officially open the Humpbacks of Hawaii Exhibit & Sphere, forever changing Maui’s humpback whale experience. Heralded as the first immersive experience of its kind in the world, Humpbacks of Hawaii brings you into their world, eye-to-eye, and in proportion with one of Earth’s most majestic marine mammals.
The Grand Opening is an all-day celebration that includes:
- 9:00am Exhibit blessing by Hawaiian Cultural Advisor, Kahu Dane Maxwell
- Live entertainment by Chop Suey Jazz Orchesstra, Maui Community Band & Nā Wai ʻEhā
- Live remote broadcast with KISS FM and MauiNow.com
- Information booths by Pacific Whale Foundation, Whale Trust, and NOAA Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary
- Free prizes and giveaways
- Whale-themed specials at Seascape Restaurant and Maui Ocean Treasures
Purchase the AquariumPLUS ticket to have access to the film screen in the Sphere.
Free Ukulele Lessons
Mon.–Fri. • 11am–1pm • February, March, & April
Learn how to play one of Hawaii’s most iconic musical instruments with Jason Macapulay. Five guests per class, appropriate for ages 12 and up. Schedule subject to change. For more info call (808) 270-7000 or visit www.mauioceancenter.com. Complimentary with Aquarium admission. Appropriate for all ages.
Turtle-rrific Tuesday
Nursery Bay
February 5 & 19, March 5 & 19, April 2 & 16 • 2pm
Meet the Hawaiian green sea turtles at Maui Ocean Center! Experience an up-close encounter with the honu (turtle) as veterinarian Dr. Paul McCurdy & aquarists measure, weight, & examine turtles during their routine checkup. Cost: Included with Aquarium admission
Science Sundays
Hawaiians and the Sea
Every Sunday • 11:30am–12:30pm
Do you have a Junior Scientist in your group? Join us for Marine themed hands-on science activities. Recommended ages 8 & up. Included with Aquarium admission
Monthly Beach & Reef Clean-Up
Beach & Reef Clean Up: Scavenger Hunt Contest, Kahului HarborSundays • February 17, March 10, April 14
7:30 am–9:30 am
Join Maui Ocean Center & the MOC Marine Institute to conquer beach & reef litter.Bring: cups for that delicious cup ‘o joe & water, sturdy shoes, reef-friendly sunscreen, sunglasses, and a hat. For reef clean ups bring: snorkel, mask, fins, rash guard, & a cutting tool such as scissors. Buckets, gloves, and collection bags will be provided. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Questions/RSVP: [email protected]
Hawaiian Craft Making
Hawaiians and the Sea
Wednesdays, Fridays, & Sundays
February, March, April • 2pm–3pm
Learn the art, history, and cultural significance of lei making and lauhala weaving with Cultural Practitioner Ko`i. Includes a hands-on demonstration, & each participant receives a free lei or weaving material to take home. Schedule subject to change. Included with Aquarium admission.
Lawai’a ‘Upena
Nursery Bay Hale
Mondays, Tuesdays, & Fridays
February, March, & April • 10am–2pm
Fish net weaving is a skill passed down from generation to generation. Learn the art of net weaving and throw-net fishing with Greg “Gigi” Gomes. Schedule subject to change. Included with Aquarium admission.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Maui 442-7898
Open Enrollment for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Maui School-Based Mentoring Program
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Maui is located at Kahului Elementary, Wailuku Elementary, Princess Nahienaena Elementary, and Kamehameha Schools. Offering elementary school students the opportunity to meet one-on-one with a caring and responsible mentor (typically a high school student) in a supervised group setting for one hour after school. If you are interested in enrolling as a Little or Big please call (808)442-7898 or e-mail us at [email protected].
Public Libraries
Kahului Library: Keiki Story Time
90 School St., Kahului
www.librarieshawaii.org/programs/childrenstorytime.htm
873-3095
Nurture your child with the love of reading by attending a storytime session!
Saturdays, 10:30 am
Preschool age
Kihei Library: Teen Literature Group
35 Waimahaihai St., Kihei, HI
Discuss literature, share thoughts and opinions. For ages 12-19. Ongoing Event occurring on the 1st Friday of every month. Time: 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm. Cost: free.
Call Kathleen at 875-6833 to register.
Surfing Goat Dairy 878-2870
www.surfinggoatdairy.com
[email protected]
3651 Omaopio Rd., Kula
Evening Chore Tour
Monday–Saturday • 3:15 – 4:15 PM
All age levels are appropriate
Assist in our evening chores. Learn to hand milk a goat, then help with the evening feedings and learn more about our award winning cheeses and how they are made. $12 for kids $15 for adult
Grand Dairy Tour
Saturdays at 9:00 AM
All age levels are appropriate
A two-hour hands-on visit and tasting experience you will love. Bring your family and friends! Be a goat herder for the day, even try to milk a goat. Includes a tasting of the many different varieties of our cheeses. $25 Reservations required.
