October/ `Okakopa
2010

Mon, Oct 4 - Fri, Oct 8

"Anusara Therapy Training," The Studio, Haiku

In this unique 5-day Therapy Training with John Friend the potent therapeutic power of the Universal Principles of Alignment™ will be revealed. John will address a variety of musculo-skeletal injuries and misalignments related to the lower back, hips, shoulders, necks, knees, elbows, feet, and wrists. Yoga teachers and experienced students will be instructed how to perform, observe, and adjust a variety of fundamental poses to prevent and clear these injuries. Cost: $800.

Thu, Oct 7

"Solo Sessions: With Jake Shimabukuro," MACC, Kahului

7:30 pm, McCoy Theater. Get a session with Jake Shimabukuro, Hawaii’s ‘ukulele ambassador, unplugged in the intimate McCoy Studio. For tickets: www.mauiarts.org or call 242-SHOW (7469)

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Thu, Oct 7 - Sat, Oct 9

"Festivals of Aloha," Moloka'i

A 41-mile Outrigger Canoe race from Molokai to Oahu across the Kaiwi Channel, the Molokai Hoe is considered the world championship of men's long-distance outrigger canoe racing. The race begins at 7:00 am at Hale O Lono Harbor and finishes at Duke Kahanamoku Beach in Waikiki. Contact Hannie Anderson for details at 808-259-7112 or visit http://holoholo.org/
Oct 7 - Investiture Kupuna Show, @ Mitchell Pauole Center, 6:00pm
Oct 8 - Youth Night @ Mitchell Pauole Center, 6:00 pm
Oct 9 - Parade through Kaunakakai Town, 9:00am, followed by day-long Ho'olaulea.

Sun, Oct 10

"Molokai Hoe Canoe Race," Moloka'i

For the past 50 years the Festivals of Aloha has brought the Molokai community together with their Royal Court, onolicious food, fun games, dance and memorable entertainment.

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Fri, Oct 15

"The Comedy Hui," MACC, Kahului

7 pm, McCoy Theater. This monthly island improv comedy show features fast-paced games, wacky characters and even a few musicals. If you liked the TV show, “Whose Line Is It Anyway?” you won’t want to miss this one, which is character based comedy from audience suggestion. For tickets: www.mauiarts.org or call 242-SHOW (7469)

Sat, Oct 16

"Learn about Hawaii’s Food Plants," Maui Nui Botanical Gardens, Kahului

10am - 1 pm. Observe a range of traditional Hawaiian food plant preparations including a poi pounding demonstration, coconut husking and coconut cream making, ‘ulu (breadfruit) tasting and more!

Sun, Oct 17

"Maui 'Ukulele Festival," MACC, Kahului

1-6 pm, New Pavilion and Amphitheater. Enjoy a kick-back afternoon of island music with highly-acclaimed musicians on stage in the newly opened Yokouchi Family Pavilion and amphitheater. Gates open at 12:30 pm; blankets and lawn chairs are encouraged. For tickets: www.mauiarts.org or call 242-SHOW (7469)

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Sat, Oct 23

"Introduction to Cordage Making," Maui Nui Botanical Gardens, Kahului

10-12pm and 1-3pm . OParticipants will learn to identify cordage fiber plants, harvesting and processing techniques, and various cordage braiding styles. Space is limited and fees apply. Call (808) 249-2798 to reserve your space.

"XTERRA Makena Beach 5/10km Trail Run," Makena Beach & Golf Resort, Makena

From the hills of Haleakala to the black sand beaches. This is a race you'll never forget. A benefit for the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Maui County.

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Sat, Oct 30

"Annual Harvest Gymkhana Community Fundraiser," Haku Baldwin Center, Makawao

9am - 4 pm. 444 Makawao Ave, Makawao (below Makawao Veterinary Clinic) (808) 572-9129. We are kicking off the celebration of 20 years helping our community with our therapeutic programs! Come join the fun. Pony Rides (from 10am-12pm), Petting Zoo, Costume Contest, Games & Prizes, Food, Crafts, Farmer's Market and more!

Sun, Oct 31

"Ram Dass Satsang," The Studio, Haiku

Join beloved spiritual teacher, best selling author Ram Dass for an afternoon of music, singing, meditation, contemplation, insights, conversation, laughs and potluck prasad. Suggested Donation $15.

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2009

Tue, Sep 15 - Sat, Oct 24

"Hi'iakaikapoliopele: Visial Stories by Contemporary Native Hawaiian Artists," MACC, Kahului

11a-5pm, Tue thru Sat, Shaefer International Gallery. The art of eleven accomplished Hawaiian artists re-create the characters, chants and stories of the goddess Pele and her youngest sister Hi'iakaikapoliopele.

Wed, Sep 23 - Wed, Oct 28

"Introduction to Hawaiian Plant Medicine, Level I," Makawao

Wednesdays, 10:30 am to 12:30 pm, at Eve Hogan's Sacred Garden in Makawao. A one hour lecture and a one hour discussion of Hawaiian medicinal plants. Cost: $39 per class or $179 for the series. Pre-register: (808) 937-4218 or www.MedicineAtYourFeet.com
Sep 23 Hawaiian Natural History
Sep 30 Hawaiian Cultural History
Oct 7 Introduction to Hawaiian Medicine
Oct 14 Introduction to Chinese Medicine
Oct 21 Plant Anatomy and Botanical Nomenclature
Oct 28 Plant Families

Thu, Oct 1

"87th Maui County Fair Parade," War Memorial Stadium, Wailuku

The Parade begins at 4:30 p.m. at the Maui Community College, at the intersection of Ka'ahumanu Avenue & Wakea. It progresses along Ka'ahumanu Avenue towards Wailuku, turning right on Kanaloa and ending at the Maehara Baseball Stadium.

Thu, Oct 1 - Sun, Oct 4

"86th Maui County Fair," War Memorial Stadium, Wailuku

TBD:  Fair Hours: Thu, Oct 1: 5 pm - 11 pm, Fri, Oct 2: 5 pm - midnight, Sat, Oct 3: 10 am - midnight, Sun, Oct 5: 10 am - 11 pm. General Admission: Adults $4.00, Keiki (5-11) $2.00, Children 4 and under are FREE. Pre-Sale/Discount Sunday: Adults $3.00, Keiki (5-11) $1.00

Sun, Oct 11

"Banyan Tree Ho'olaule'a," Lahaina

Lahaina Celebrates under the Banyan Tree from 9 am to 5 pm with an Arts and Crafts Fair, Hula Show, Live Entertainment featuring the Air Force Band of the Pacific and much more! Free admission.

"Maui Mall Car Show," Kahului

10am.

Mon, Oct 12 - Sun, Oct 18

"Kapalua LPGA Classic," Kapalua Resort, Kapalua

The annual event takes place on The Bay Course. The top women golfers in the world, including Morgan Pressel, Kapalua Resort's official Touring Professional, will compete in the full-field tournament for a $1.5 million purse. For more information call 808-665-9160 or 888-665-9160.

Sat, Oct 17

"Storytelling in the Gallery," MACC, Kahului

3-5pm. Hosted by kumu hula Hokulani Holt, the 2009 Storytelling Festival will feature master storytellers Kalama Cabigon and Tom Cummings. Free admission.

Sun, Oct 18

"4th Annual Maui 'Ukulele Festival," MACC, Kahului

1-6 pm, on the lawn. Bring the lawn chairs or roll out a blanket on the lawn to enjoy a full afternoon of music, featuring some of the islands’ favorite ‘ukulele players. Featuring Herb Ohta San with Nando Suan, Richard Ho‘opi‘i, Napalapalai and more, including local kupuna and keiki players! ‘Ukulele giveaways! Door prizes too! FREE and fun for the family!

"Kanaio Stupa Tibetan Monastery Hike," Sierra Club, Keokea

Hike across the slopes of Haleakala to this beautiful shrine built in 1982. Meet 9:00 am across from Grandma's Coffee House in Keokea to carpool. Bring lunch and also bring rain gear just in case. Limit 18. Please call hike leader Mitch Skaggerberg at 875-4970 to register.

Tue, Oct 20

"Aerosmith -- 'Back in the Saddle'," War Memorial Stadium, Kahului

Aerosmith to Rock Maui. War Memorial Stadium gates open at 4 pm. Ticket prices are $125 and $85 for reserved seating and $65 for General Admission/Bleacher Seating (plus applicable fees). Tickets will be available first to Maui Arts & Cultural Center ’s Annual Donors starting 10 am on Sat, Sep 26. Tickets will go on sale to the general public on Thu, Oct 1. For further ticket information: www.mauiarts.org or call 242-SHOW (7469)

Wed, Oct 21

"World of Weird Tours," Maui Ocean Center, Ma'alaea Harbor

11:30 am. It’s all chills, thrills, and gills on the World of Weird tour this Halloween! Some of the world’s weirdest creatures live right under the sea; learn about these amazing and bizarre marine animals with even stranger abilities! This 45-minute Ocean Naturalist guided tour meets at the Surge Zone exhibit before descending into the Living Reef. Cost: Complimentary with paid aquarium admission

Fri, Oct 23

"Dervish - Music from Ireland," MACC, Kahului

7:30 pm, Castle Theater. From their homeland in Ireland to packed theaters all over the world, this landmark Irish group has won outstanding awards and praise for its traditional Irish music. For tickets: www.mauiarts.org or call 242-7469.

Sat, Oct 24

"Blue Line Project for Climate Change Awareness," Sierra Club, Keokea

Worldwide rallies will be held to raise awareness of climate change and to establish a goal of 350 parts per million of CO2 in preparation for the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen December 7-18, 2009. This 350 ppm number is a tangible and appropriate goal that our leaders need to have in mind going into the Conference. To illustrate effects of climate change and sea level rise, community groups will gather across the state on the 24th to create a "Blue Line" to illustrate where sea levels would rise with just a 1 meter increase. This is not a Sierra Club activity.

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Mon, Oct 26

"Pilale Bay Historical Hike," Sierra Club, Haiku

Peaceful, scenic, historically significant bay overlooked by Halehaku Heiau. Meet 9:30 am at Haiku Community Center to carpool to site. Very limited parking. Bring picnic lunch/snack and foot wear suitable for muddy jungle trails and stream crossings. Ocean swim possible if weather cooperates. Leader: Lucienne de Naie. Limit: 15. Call 572-8331 or email laluz@maui.net to register. (C) (E) D = 2 miles,w/ some steep slopes.

Wed, Oct 28

"It Might Get Loud," Maui Film Festival, MACC, Kahului

5:00 and 7:30pm, Castle Theater. Admission is $10, 1/2 price for kids 12 and under. Light dinners, desserts & beverages available 4:30-7:30 pm, Founders Courtyard. For more info: (808) 572-3456 or www.mauifilmfestival.com

"World of Weird Tours," Maui Ocean Center, Ma'alaea Harbor

11:30 am. It’s all chills, thrills, and gills on the World of Weird tour this Halloween! Some of the world’s weirdest creatures live right under the sea; learn about these amazing and bizarre marine animals with even stranger abilities! This 45-minute Ocean Naturalist guided tour meets at the Surge Zone exhibit before descending into the Living Reef. Cost: Complimentary with paid aquarium admission

Fri, Oct 30

"Underwater Pumpkin Carving," Maui Ocean Center, Ma'alaea Harbor

Blacktip Exhibit 1 pm.  For a special Halloween treat, watch our SCUBA divers descend into the Open Ocean and Blacktip exhibits to carve out pumpkins among the sharks, fish, and other creatures of the sea!

Fri, Oct 30 - Sat, Oct 31

"Sleep with the Sharks," Maui Ocean Center, Ma'alaea Harbor

5:30 pm to 8:00 am. Kids in grades 3 thru 8 are invited to a fun and educational aquarium overnight where they will witness the behaviors of noctural marine fish and participate in themed games, crafts, movies, and more! Admission also includes snacks, a pizza dinner, and continental breakfast. Cost: $60 per child.

Sat, Oct 31

"Halloween in Lahaina," Lahaina

The Legend of Halloween, celebrated since 1990, is more than just a night on the town in costume! Over 20,000 revelers come to Front Street on Halloween night, which is closed to vehicle traffic from 3:30 to 11:30pm. Annual children's costume parade down Front Street at 4:30 kicks-off the evening. Other features include Halloween-themed crafts and activities, and food & beverage booths under the Banyan Tree which raise funds for nonprofits. Live music is performed on two stages while revelers dance in the street. LahainaTown presents the Maui Tacos Halloween Costume Contest in Banyan Tree Park, beginning at 7pm. Restaurants and shopping centers offer costume contests throughout the evening. Free admission.

"Keiki Halloween Cruise," Pacific Whale Foundation, Ma'alaea Harbor

Ma’alaea departure: 3:15. Travel to Lahaina's famed Halloween celebration family style! A fantastic way to travel to Lahaina for the Keiki Halloween parade while bypassing the traffic congestion and Lahaina parking challenges. Wear your costumes and enjoy a completely non-alcoholic cruise along Maui's south coast from Ma'alaea Harbor. Includes barbecue grilled chicken, teriyaki grilled Maui New York and ribeye steak, Taro & Hawaiian sweet rolls, mixed greens with choice of caesar and raspberry vinaigrette dressing, steamed rice, pesto pasta tortellini, and sautéed vegetables and tofu in a delicious black bean sauce. We also include all you can drink juices, sodas, coffee and filtered water (no alcohol beverages are served). After celebrating in Lahaina, enjoy coffee, triple chocolate brownies, and Halloween sugar cookies during your return voyage to Ma'alaea. This cruise is 5 hours and includes 2 hours in Lahaina. Adults $54.95, children 12 and under $34.95. Call 249-8811 ext. 1 for reservations.

"Underwater Pumpkin Carving," Maui Ocean Center, Ma'alaea Harbor

Blacktip Exhibit 1 pm.  For a special Halloween treat, watch our SCUBA divers descend into the Open Ocean and Blacktip exhibits to carve out pumpkins among the sharks, fish, and other creatures of the sea!

"World of Weird Tours," Maui Ocean Center, Ma'alaea Harbor

12 pm. It’s all chills, thrills, and gills on the World of Weird tour this Halloween! Some of the world’s weirdest creatures live right under the sea; learn about these amazing and bizarre marine animals with even stranger abilities! This 45-minute Ocean Naturalist guided tour meets at the Surge Zone exhibit before descending into the Living Reef. Cost: Complimentary with paid aquarium admission

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