While you’re shopping, check out the holiday trees decorated with hand-made ornaments by Maui schools and community groups as part of the annual “Festival of Trees” decoration contest.

LAHAINA – Lahaina Cannery Mall will get into the holiday spirit again this year by giving away two tickets to Las Vegas as part of the center’s annual “Very Vegas Christmas” holiday giveaway.

The winner will be drawn at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 20, at center stage. Visit any Lahaina Cannery Mall merchant for details.

Live holiday entertainment is scheduled each week in December with free performances by Hawaii musicians, halau, church and school groups.

December’s stacked entertainment lineup at Lahaina Cannery Mall includes: Dec. 18 – hula by Te Tiare Patitifa at 7 p.m.; Dec. 19 – Lahaina Baptist Choir at 7 p.m.; Dec. 20 – Lahaina Honolua Senior Citizens Club at 11 a.m. and hula by Te Tiare Patitifa at 1 p.m.; Dec. 21 – Grace Baptist Church at noon and hula by Te Tiare Patitifa at 1 p.m.; Dec. 22 – Maui Brass Ensemble at 6 p.m.; Dec. 23 – hula by Halau Hula O Keola Ali’iokekai at 7 p.m.; Dec. 27 – hula by Hui Lanikila at 1 p.m.; and Dec. 30 – hula by Halau Hula O Keola Ali’iokekai at 1 p.m.

Free holiday gift wrapping will be offered Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. by The Salvation Army Lahaina.

Lahaina Cannery Mall will give away two tickets to Las Vegas as part of its annual “Very Vegas Christmas” holiday giveaway. The winner will be drawn at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 20, at center stage. Visit any Lahaina Cannery Mall merchant for details.

Also this month at Lahaina Cannery Mall, every Tuesday, free ukulele lessons start 5:45 p.m. Every Tuesday and Thursday, a Polynesian Performances Hula Show will be held at 7 p.m. Every Saturday, Keiki Hula Shows begin at 1 p.m., and Maui Toy Works will hold Yu-Gi-Oh Card Sessions from 3 to 5 p.m. Every Sunday, all-ages comedy and magic with Holden Mowat starts at 11:30 a.m., followed by a Keiki Hula Show at 1 p.m.

For more information, call (808) 661-5304, visit www.lahainacannery.com or follow @LahainaCannery on Twitter or Facebook.

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Maui Toy Works has fun toys for all ages

LAHAINA – Maui Toy Works at Lahaina Cannery Mall specializes in fun toys for all ages, including games, puzzles, books, crafts, dolls, stuffed animals, Lego toys, remote control helicopters and cars, yo-yos, kites and tons of stocking stuffers.

Through Dec. 24, talk story with Santa and capture the season with holiday photo packages available from Imaging Plus Hawaii every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 4 to 8:30 p.m., every Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 4 to 7 p.m., every Friday from 5 to 8:30 p.m., and Christmas Eve from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Here are some of our top picks for 2014:

For boys, the mini quad copters are hot, as are the Air Eagle flying saucer. Skill toys such as Bear Paw kendamas and Yomega yo-yos are always a hit.

For girls, the Popin’ Cookin’ Japanese do-it-yourself kits are crazy fun. Edible candy in funny shapes like sushi, hamburgers and donuts that you make by adding water. In addition, Olaf plush and American Girl doll dresses made in Maui are very popular.

Great stocking stuffers include Lego and Minecraft mini figures, Japanese erasers, magic tricks and trading card games such as Pokemon, Yugioh, Magic the Gathering and Cardfight Vanguard.

Maui Toy Works is a locally owned specialty toy store (in Lahaina since 1987) known for their great service and selection. The staff is extremely friendly and knowledgeable.

Enjoy live entertainment in December with free performances by Hawaii musicians, halau, churches and school groups.

They are there to help you find the perfect gifts for everyone on your Christmas list! Can’t decide? Gift cards are available.

Maui Toy Works is located at Lahaina Cannery Mall (661-4766), Pioneer Inn (661-4849) and Whalers Village (661-7911).

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