Carden Academy of Maui 573-6651
Pau Hana with Uncle Wayne & The Howling Dog Band
Carden Academy of Maui
February 1
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
The first Wednesday of each month, join us for a free community event to sing, dance, play, or sit back and relax with friends at this one-of-a-kind evening out for the whole family.
Chinese New Year Celebration
Chinese New Year Celebration to be Held at County Building Friday, Feb. 3
Master Ben Seng Au and his Shaolin Arts Academy will again bring their cultural extravaganza to the County Building in celebration of Chinese New Year. The public is invited to attend this free event, with festivities beginning at 9:00 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 3, 2017 on the front lawn of the County Building.
Firecrackers will open the event, followed by a martial arts exhibition and lion dancers. The lion dance performance will feature elaborate traditional costumes, drums, cymbals and other Chinese percussion instruments.
Red “li-shi” envelopes will be available at the event to “feed” the lions in the hopes of obtaining good luck during the new year. This coming Chinese year is the year of the Yin Fire Rooster, year 4715 on the Chinese Lunar calendar. Other Rooster years are 1921, 1933, 1945, 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993 and 2005.
For more information about the County’s Chinese New Year celebration, call the Mayor’s Office of Economic Development at 270-7710.
Montessori School of Maui 573-0374
OPEN HOUSE
2933 Baldwin Ave. Makawao,
February 4th, 2017
Campus tours begin at 9:15 and 10:00 AM
Open House closes at 11:00 AM
For more information or to RSVP, please contact Admissions at 573-7568. www.momi.org
Doris Todd Christian Academy 579-9237
Open House
519 Baldwin Avenue, Paia
Saturday, February, 4th at 9:00am
Preschool-12th grade
Come learn more about our school, take a tour and meet the teachers.
See how we make a difference everyday! All are welcome!
Queen Ka’ahumanu Center 877-4325
275 E. Ka’ahumanu Ave., Kahului
Chinese New Year Celebration
Center Court
Sunday, February 5th
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Celebrate the Year of the Rooster with QKC featuring family activities and entertainment, including Au’s Shaolin Arts Lion Dance. Kung Hei Fat Choy!
Maui Made Sundays
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Enjoy live, island style performances while shopping locally Maui made products at Center Court.
Science Olympiad Maui Regional Tournament
http://www.hsso.org/kd/science-olympiad/
Saturday, February 4
Science Olympiad Maui Regional Tournament – UHMC, 7:45AM
The top two scoring teams at the regional tournament will then compete at the Hawai’i State Science Olympiad Tournament ( www.hsso.org ) on Saturday, March 4, 2017 at Leeward Community
College on Oahu.
BOOK TRUST BRINGS MAGICAL CELEBRATION TO MAUI
Leading literacy organization holds Arabian Nights themed fundraising event in Wailea, Maui, HI, February 4, 2017—Book Trust’s fifth annual fundraising Extravaganza, which will be held at Fairmont Wailea on Saturday, February 4th, has been custom-designed to delight all your senses! It will feature fire performers, belly dancers, and Mediterranean cuisine prepared by Executive Chef Tylun Pang & the Fairmont Culinary team. Additionally, guests will have the opportunity to bid on live & silent auction items including travel packages, fine art, activities and much more!
Run & Walk for the Whales
Pacific Whale Foundation’s annual Run & Walk for the Whales will take place on Saturday, February 4, 2017. One of Maui’s largest sporting events, Run & Walk for the Whales starts and ends at the Ma’alaea Harbor Shops.
Participants can choose between the Half Marathon (6:30 am), 10K run (7:00 am), 5K run (7:15 am), 4K walk (7:20 am), or a 1K run (7:20 am) for keiki ages 12 and under. Professional chip timing is included for runners in the Half Marathon, 10K and 5K, plus clock timing for the 4K Walk and 1K Keiki Run.
Medals and a pair of whalewatch tickets will be awarded to each of the top three male and female overall finishers in the Half Marathon, 10K and 5K, plus medals presented three deep in the male and female age divisions. All Half Marathon runners will receive a finisher medal, and Keiki 1K runners will receive a souvenir of their participation. All registered participants will receive an official Run & Walk for the Whales t-shirt.
There will be a post-race continental breakfast and awards ceremony for participants, along with valuable door prizes. Island-favorite Marty Dread will keep everyone entertained with live music and dancing. Participants are also invited to take a post-race whalewatch departing from Ma’alaea Harbor, where they will receive 40% off their cruise.
Pacific Whale Foundation’s marine education team is offering a morning version of Ocean Camp on race day for children ages 4 to 12. The program takes place from 6 am to 10 am at PWF’s Discovery Center in Ma’alaea and costs $25 per child. Pre-registration is required. Please call Pacific Whale Foundation at (808) 249-8811 ext. 1 to sign up.
Maui Mall 877-8952
Free Zumba every Sunday at 9:00 AM
Free Hula every Sunday at 11:00 AM
Arts & Crafts Fair Every Sunday, 10:00 AM
Maui Ocean Center 270-7000
Turtle-rrific Thursday
2:00 PM
Meet the Hawaiian green sea turtles during Turtle-rriffic Thursday at Maui Ocean Center! Join a team of aquarists as they measure, weigh, and examine the turtles during their routine checkup. Learn about green sea turtle biology, behavior, diet, and more.
Behind-the-Scenes Tour
Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays
11:30 AM & 1:30 PM
Go behind-the-scenes at Maui Ocean Center with a marine naturalist to explore the Aquarium lab and discover what it takes to care for the marine animals. Learn about corals, sharks, and sea turtles with the exclusive opportunity to feed the marine animals at Turtle Lagoon and Hammerhead Harbor. Limited availability, reservations are highly recommended. $14.95 plus admission.
Story Time Saturdays
Saturdays, 11:30 AM
Maui Ocean Center, The Aquarium of Hawaii offers a weekly story time and craft hour for children ages 3-12 in the Hawaiians and the Sea exhibit. Enjoy a story reading by a marine naturalist followed by a fun, ocean-themed craft workshop.
Talk Story & Hula Lessons with Kahu Dane Maxwell and ‘Ohana
Tuesdays, 11:45 AM
Learn about the lifestyle and traditions of the Hawaiian people and participate in a hula lesson hosted by Maui Ocean Center’s Hawaiian Cultural Advisor, Kahu Dane Maxwell and ‘ohana (family). Schedule subject to change.
Wet Naturalist
Sundays, Wednesdays, and Fridays
1:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Join a Wet Naturalist at Maui Ocean Center’s Discovery Pool for a hands-on presentation about Hawaii’s marine invertebrates! See, touch, and learn about Hawaii’s tide pool critters with a marine naturalist presenting from within the exhibit.
Exploration Station
Thursdays and Sundays
11:30 AM – 2:30 PM
Speak with an ocean expert at Maui Ocean Center’s Exploration Station! This winter season, the Exploration Station will feature Hawaii’s endemic marine life (animals found only in Hawaii) and the relationship between the Hawaiians and the sea. Complimentary with Aquarium admission.
Surfing Goat Dairy 878-2870
Evening Chore Tour
3651 Omaopio Rd., Kula
Ongoing Event, Monday – Saturday
3:15 PM – 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
3651 Omaopio Rd., Kula
Ongoing Event, Every Saturday 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.
Riki’s Complimentary “Balloonology” Entertainment Riki Inzano, 879-8918
Pizza Madness in Kihei
Weekly/Ongoing Thursday Eves.
Sunset/6:30-ish to 8:00 PM
Forget weiner dogs! Riki Inzano promotes her private party bookings creating “ Gourmet” balloon animals & jewelry! All ages entertainment. Special requests & challenges welcome!
