Hula Grill 667-6636
Hula Grill’s Youth Ukulele Players Contest
Hula Grill Kaanapali
Saturday, September 21, 8:30am
Grades K-12
Do you think you have what it takes to become the next Jake Shimabukuro or Raiatea Helm? Then strum, pick, and sing your way down to Hula Grill Kaanapali for the restaurant’s 17th Annual Youth Ukulele Contest on Saturday, Sept. 21. The competition will feature keiki from kindergarten through 12th grade separated into three solo divisions and one group division. Judging the contest will be renowned Grammy and Na Hoku Hanohano Award-winning musicians. Check-in begins at 8:15 am and will be followed by a keiki ukulele workshop at 8:45 am., then the competition at 9:30 am.
3 Day Moon Festival at the Wo Hing Museum
Celebrate the Chinese Moon Festival at the Wo Hing Museum in Lahaina, Thursday September 19th & Saturday September 21st from 10am-4pm and Friday September 20th from 1-8pm. This 3 day event commemorates one of the most important Chinese holidays where the moon is most bright and full, indicating a time of satisfaction and abundance.
Chef Gregory “Bonz” Heath will be conducting cooking demonstrations and sharing his culinary exclusive “Poly-Asian Noodle Bowl” featuring a unique blend of herbs & spices from his company “Lahaina Spice”. Authentic Dim Sum will be sold from Fu Lin Restaurant as Polynesian Farms presents an array of organic fruits and vegetables at the Farmers Corner. Cultural exhibits and displays as well as hands on activities, including Knot Tying by Brenda Wong, will be available for all ages to enjoy. Qigong demonstrations and a special Moon goddess presentation will be given by Cory Williams and Dr. Busaba Yip-Douglas. Live music will be provided by Hong-Zhu & Karl Jacobs as they perform on the ancient Chinese instrument “Erhu”. Gifts and souvenirs will be available for purchase in the Museums’ “Mandarin Market” which also hosts the seasons’ most popular item “Moon Cakes”. Please refer to the event schedule for specific dates and times.
Time: Thur. Sept. 19 & Sat. Sept. 21 Time: Friday, Sept. 20
10am-4pm Exhibit & Cultural Displays 1-8pm Exhibit & Cultural
10am-4pm Mandarin Market 1-8pm Mandarin Market
11am-3pm Dim Sum (Fu Lin Restaurant) 2-7pm Dim Sum (Fu Lin Restaurant)
11am-3pm Arts & Crafts (Hands-On Activities) 2-7pm Arts & Crafts (Hands-On Activites)
11:30am-12pm Moon goddess Presentation w/Dr. Busaba Yip Douglas 2:30-3pm Moon goddess Presentation
1-2pm Qigong w/Cory Williams (Saturday Only) 4-8pm Farmers Corner
1-3pm Knot Tying w/Brenda Wong (Thursday Only) 5pm Chef “Bonz” Heath “Poly-Asian Noodle Bowl”
1-4pm Farmers Corner 6-8pm Erhu performance w/Hong-Zhu & Karl Jacobs
2-3pm Erhu performance w/Hong-Zhu 7-7:30pm Moon goddess Presentation
3-3:30pm Moon goddess Presentation w/Dr. Busaba Yip Douglas
The Wo Hing Museum is located at 858 Front Street. For more information, you may contact Lahaina Restoration Foundation at 661-3262 or visit www.lahainarestoration.org.
Maui Mall 877-8952
Maui Mall Family Sundays
September 22
12:00 noon – 2:00pm
Maui Mall Highlights Safety at September 22 Family Sundays Event
Free keiki IDs and safety-themed activities for the whole family
Maui Mall is highlighting safety at its free and monthly Family Sunday event on September 22 from noon to 2 p.m. The event will feature free keiki IDs, displays and presentations by Maui Fire Department, American Red Cross and more.
It will also include the popular student recognition and iPad Mini giveaway via teacher nomination, an eating contest, emergency preparedness family scavenger hunt (must be led by an adult) and onstage trivia by Read Aloud America – all are opportunities to win lots of prizes. The winning family of the scavenger hunt will receive a $100 gift card from Longs Drugs.
Other highlights:
- Yu-Gi-Oh! Duelist League tournament and free workshop. Call Robert Loera at (808) 385-5753 for more information.
- Fun Factory keiki scavenger hunt
- Free safety-themed keiki crafts by Maui United Way
- Free healthy snacks for kids provided by Whole Foods Market for the children
- Onstage trivia by Read Aloud America in Whole Foods Market immediately after Family Sundays
Maui teachers are encouraged to nominate an outstanding student to be recognized and entered to win an iPad Mini at future Family Sundays events this year. Event dates can be found at www.MauiMall.com.
Student winners chosen between the months of March and November will have a chance to win a MacBook Air notebook on January 26, 2014 during the Maui Mall Family Sundays finale event.
Last month, Maui Mall awarded Lihikai Elementary School fourth-grader Caitlyn Riopta an iPad Mini. She was nominated by her teacher Reid Fukushima who called her responsible, intelligent, modest and kind.
“Caitlyn shows great leadership skills and has the ability to get along well with everyone she meets,” said Fukushima. “She studies hard and always turns in her work on time. … When doing her work she will go over and beyond what is required of her.”
Riopta serves as classroom treasurer and has won the Surfer of the Month award and Positive Action reward. She is involved in Girls Scouts and takes piano lessons.
For more information about student nominations, Maui Mall Family Sundays or other event information please visit www.MauiMall.com.
Maui Okinawan Festival
Saturday, September 21
10:00am-3:00pm
Lots of food, country store, mini craft fair, cultural displays, photo sessions in traditional wear, entertainment, and giveaways.
Maui Arts & Cultural Center
Saturday September 21: Observe and Play Family Day
A visit to the gallery offers families a chance to go through the installation together to uncover the hidden meaning, make an interpretive piece of art, construct a tiny fort, and share the experience of wonder. FREE to the public. 10 am – 2 pm
Maui Ocean Center
Sea Turtle Tour
Tuesdays, August & September, 11:30am
Ages 3 and up
Explore the graceful world of green sea turtles with an exciting behind the-scenes tour, supervised feed at Turtle Lagoon, and more! Package includes lunch from Reef Café. Cost is $15 per person plus admission. Call 808-270-7088 for reservations.
Turtle Mania
August 1 – September 30th
Sunday – Saturday, 9am-5pm
All ages
Celebrate one of the world’s most beloved marine creatures, the Sea Turtle with Hangin’ with Honu every first Wednesday, Turtle-rrific Thursdays every third Thursday, daily turtle presentations and more!
Fins & Flippers Tour
Ongoing, Fridays at 11:30am, August & September
Maui Ocean Center, Maalaea Harbor
Ages 3 and up
Discover fascinating shark and sea turtle facts! This interactive, naturalist-guided encounter includes a behind-the-scenes look at the Aquarium and the chance to observe the feeding habits of sharks and sea turtles. Reservations recommended.
Alii Kula Lavender
Lavender Treasure Hunt
Ongoing, Daily
All ages
Celebrate spring with laughter and fun at AKL! Complete our Lavender Treasure Hunt and win a prize! Available all day – 9am – 4pm.
Join AKL in supporting the Maui Food Bank!
August & September
Saturday & Sunday, All Day
All Ages Welcome
Every Saturday & Sunday in August bring in a non-perishable, canned good item and get free admission to the farm! Children 12 and under are always free to visit.
Ladies Day Out
September 25th
All ages
Our “Ladies Day Out” package includes a guided walking tour, aromatic lavender tea and delicious lavender scone for $10 per person. Tour times are at 9:30am, 10:30am, 1pm, and 2:30pm. Advance reservations are required.
Surfing Goat Dairy 878-2870
www.surfinggoatdairy.com
[email protected]
Evening Chore Tour
Ongoing event, Monday – Saturday 3:15 – 4:15pm
Surfing Goat Dairy, 3651 Omaopio Rd., Kula
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
Ongoing event, Saturdays, 9:00am
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 differ- ent varieties of our cheeses.
$25 Reservations required.
Riki’s Complimentary “Balloonology” Entertainment Riki Inzano, 879-8918
Pizza Madness in Kihei
Ongoing, Thursday evenings, 6:30pm-8:00p.m.
All ages
Forget weiner dogs! Riki Inzano promotes her private party bookings creating “ Gourmet” balloon animals & jewelry! All ages entertainment. Special requests & challenges welcome.
Pet-a-Palooza — Special Open House to Visit Fabulous Pups
[email protected] www.maui.net/~humane/
Ongoing Event, Sundays, 11:30am-2:30pm
Maui Humane Society, PO Box 1047, Puunene, HI USA 96784
Pet-a-Palooza!! Come down & visit with our fabulous pups at a special open house; each week at MHS from 11:30am to 2:30pm
Candlelit Tours at the Baldwin Home, 661-3262
Ongoing Event, Fridays, 6:00pm-8:30pm
Baldwin Home Museum, 120 Dickenson Street, Lahaina
All Ages Welcome
Step back in time and visit the Baldwin Home Museum with a tour by candle light. Tours are held every Friday from 6 to 8:30 p.m. The Baldwin Home Museum is located on the corner of Front and Dickenson Street in the heart of historic Lahaina. $8 – Adults (13 yrs and older), $6 – Kama’aina, Senior Citizens (65+) and Military, and Children 12 years and under are FREE! Admission also allows entry to the Wo Hing Museum on Front Street. The tours are led by experienced docents with refreshments following on the front lanai. For more information please visit www.lahainarestoration.org or call 661-3262
