COMMUNITY NEWS for November 15 issue
Fundraiser reprises popular ’50s radio show
WAIKAPU – A nearly 150-year-old Hawaiian women’s society will reprise the popular 1950s “Hawai’i Calls” radio show at a November fundraiser at Maui Tropical Plantation.
The ‘Ahahui Ka’ahumanu will present “Hawai’i Calls: An Evening of Aloha” starting at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 17.
Tickets cost $35 per person, with proceeds benefiting scholarships. The colorful event will offer a dinner buffet and silent auction.
For tickets, see an ‘Ahahui member or call 281-9257 or 264-5522 on Maui.
The fundraiser will showcase ‘Ahahui members performing hula and music. Members include Na Hoku Hanohano Award-nominated ‘Ahumanu (Elizabeth Kopa`a Morales and Joni deMello).
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Kipahulu community meeting slated
KIPAHULU – The public is invited to attend a community meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 21, at the Kalena Triangle in Kipahulu.
The meeting will start at 5 p.m. and adjourn no later than 6:30 p.m. Come and meet Haleakala National Park staff, learn more about the park and follow-up on previously discussed topics. Call Howard Forbes at 572-4445.
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Salvation Army to host Health Fair for the Homeless
KAHULUI – The Salvation Army will host the 12th annual Health Fair for the Homeless at its Kahului location at 45 W. Kamehameha Avenue on Friday, Nov. 16, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The fair is designed to help Maui’s homeless population with their essential needs through the assistance of service agencies and vendors.
“This day provides a special opportunity for anyone unsheltered to come to a ‘one-stop shop’ where a full range of healthcare and homeless services will be readily accessible,” said Major Brian West, Salvation Army Maui County coordinator. All services are provided free on-location.
Free food will also be offered, along with door prizes.
The Salvation Army welcomes donations that can be distributed to the homeless at the fair. Donations may include new and unused hygiene products for men and women, slippers, blankets and towels, backpacks, sleeping bags, tents, tarps and propane stoves. Donations may be dropped off at 45 W.
Kamehameha Avenue.
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State ID program transfers to DOT
HONOLULU – Beginning Jan. 2, 2013, the public can obtain state ID cards at all drivers’ license locations on Maui.
This change is the result of a state law that transfers the responsibility for the state ID program from the Department of the Attorney General to the Department of Transportation, in conjunction with the counties.
The governor’s Neighbor Island Liaison Offices will stop issuing state ID cards as of Monday, Dec. 17
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Firms accepting applications for community grant funds
KAHULUI – Young Brothers Limited and Hawaiian Tug & Barge are now accepting grant applications for their Community Gift Giving Program from nonprofit community organizations in Maui County.
The program will award grants of up to $2,500 per organization.
Application forms and information are available at www.youngbrothershawaii.com under “Community Gift Giving” or by calling Hale Mahaolu at 872-4100.
Completed applications must be postmarked no later than Monday, Nov. 19.
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Nominations sought for Nihon Bunka Award
CENTRAL MAUI – The Japanese Cultural Society of Maui seeks nominations for its annual Nihon Bunka Award.
The organization recognizes individuals each year for their excellence and contributions to the arts, and for their unselfish willingness to share their talents with the community.
Nominations are due by Nov. 30 to Lynn Araki-Regan by mail to 1823 Wells St., Suite 2A, Wailuku, HI 96793, fax at 249-2872 or via e-mail at lynn@araki-regan.com.
Winners will be honored at the society’s Shinnen Enkai dinner on Saturday, Jan. 26, 2013 at the Maui Beach Hotel. For more information, call Araki-Regan at 244-6042.
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Wailuku Social Security offices set new hours
WAILUKU – Effective Nov. 19, the Wailuku Social Security offices will be open to the public Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., a reduction of 30 minutes each weekday.
In addition, beginning Jan. 2, 2013, the office will close to the public at 11:30 a.m. every Wednesday.
For information, visit www.socialsecurity.gov or call 1-800-772-1213.
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Volunteer in Haleakala
HALEAKALA – Volunteer in Haleakala Crater on Dec. 1-3 and stay free at Kapalaoa Cabin on Saturday and Sunday night.
Help Haleakala National Park care for native vegetation and also hike, take pictures or just relax in the wilderness.
Visit www.fhnp.org (Service Trips) for more information, and then call 876-1673.
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Maui Prep to host Turkey Run
NAPILI – Maui Preparatory Academy will host the third annual Turkey Run on Thursday, Nov. 15, at 3:30 p.m. on the Maui Prep campus in Napili.
The 1.5-mile fun run is open to all students in fourth through eighth grade on the island. The top male and female in sixth, seventh and eighth grade will receive a turkey.
Participants must bring two canned goods to donate to the Maui Food Bank. A waiver with a parent signature is required to participate.
Students can register the day of the event at 3 p.m. or e-mail Keenan Reader at kreader@mauiprep.org for a registration form or more information.
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Poetry reading set
LAHAINA – A reading for “Dead Man’s Flower, Poems by Jill Jennings” will be held Thursday, Nov. 15, at 2 p.m. in the Maui Friends of the Library Bookstore in The Wharf Cinema Center.
For more information, call 667-2696.