Democrat Neil Abercrombie, candidate for governor, will return to Maui on Sept. 14 to speak and take questions from guests at a Democratic Century Club meeting at noon at Maui Tropical Plantation. For information, or to register, call Dottie Binder at 757-2309 or e-mail kuladot@hawaii.rr.com.

LAHAINA — The Lahaina Arts Society galleries in the Old Lahaina Courthouse recently completed renovations. 

With a new look from head to toe, including the restoration of the beautiful original flooring of the courthouse, this 43-year-old organization   feels like brand new!  

Join LAS for a grand reopening celebration, including a blessing ceremony, on Friday, Sept. 10, at 5:30 p.m. Come down to talk story and enjoy pupus, drinks, live music and fine art.

After the blessing, stick around for the opening receptions for the 2011 Lahaina Poster Contest and LAS Featured Artist exhibit of Scott Mead from 6 to 8 p.m. For information, visit www.lahaina-arts.com or call 661-0111.