West Parks District accepting applicants for Menehune coaches

LAHAINA – The County of Maui’s West Parks District is currently accepting applications for head basketball coaches for the Lahaina Boys and Girls Menehune Basketball teams.

Please contact Alvin Kametani, West District Recreation Leader III, for applications at alvin.kametani@co.maui.hi.us or 270-4314.

Deadline for submitting completed applications is Thursday, Sept. 28, at 4 p.m.

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Waikapu Park Basketball Court Reconstruction project to begin

WAILUKU – The County of Maui Department of Parks and Receration announced that the Waikapu Park Basketball Court Reconstruction project will begin construction on Monday, Sept. 25, and continue until Feb. 28, 2018.

The project will include the demolition of the existing basketball court and installation of a new replacement court, including concrete pad, modular surfacing, backboards, striping, and removable volleyball posts; perimeter chain link fencing; construction of new accessible parking stall and driveway; and the installation of a new drinking fountain.

For safety reasons, the public is asked to remain outside of construction area barriers.

The construction contract was awarded to Site Engineering Inc. for $461,730.

Any questions or concerns may be addressed to Cheryl Akiona at cheryl.akiona@mauicounty.gov or 270-7388.

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See ‘Paradigm Lost’

KAHULUI – “Paradigm Lost,” a film by Kai Lenny and Johnny DeCesare, will be shown on Friday, Sept. 22, at 6:30 p.m. at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center.?

For Lenny, the ocean is a playground as long as you are having fun. He is continually challenging the notion of what a surfer is, riding huge waves and open-ocean swells on any means conceivable. Whether testing himself competitively or sharing the stoke of riding with friends, there are only waves and endless possibilities that come with a mind wide open.

The film stars Lenny, Albee Layer, Jamie O’Brien, Levi Siver, John John Florence, Kelly Slater, Airton Cozzolino, Marcilio Browne, Kalani Chapman, Ryan Hipwood, Ridge Lenny, Matt Meola, Robby Naish, Ian Walsh, Dusty Payne, Greg Long, Julian Wilson, Clyde Aikau, Victor Lopez, Dave Kalama and Laird Hamilton.?

Tickets are $12 for adults and $7 for kids 12 and under; call 242-SHOW or visit www.MauiArts.org.