Saturday · June 28

Academy Star Ball Aloha Ballroom Dance Academy’s Formal evening of Ballroom and Latin Dancing, Dinner, with Professional and Student Performances at Fairmont Kea Lani Resort featuring Rita O’Connor, Gawain Bantle and Noe Grobles. Tickets $95. Ticket Chairperson, Cindy Dawson, 344-6288; info@alohaballroom.com; www.alohaballroom.com.

Ebb & Flow Arts presents Adam Tendler, pianist, performing John Cage’s “Sonatas and Interludes” for prepared piano on Saturday, June 28 at Seabury Hall Performing Arts Studio, 480 Olinda Rd. Makawao. 7:30 p.m., with a pre-concert discussion and demonstration of prepared piano, 6:30–7 p.m. Admission is free. Also Ebb & Flow Arts Multi media group.

Eco-Farm Class “Hands-on Organinc Farming for Children” with Sherrie Klappert and Claire Kellerman, 10 a.m.–12 p.m. Come with your kids. Learn organic farming. Tour our three beautiful organic gardens and learn composting, worms, soil, planting, growing and harvesting. Requirements: One child per adult: Donation $10. Huelo. Info 572-9300 or www.haleakuagardenfarm.com.

Sunday · June 29

Cosmic Mother Healing, Feminine Aspect of Divine consciousness with Spiritual Leader, Laurie Grant. Transform your life now. Live a life of life and peace. Unity Church, 283 S. High St., Wailuku, 2–4 p.m. $25 ($20 pre-pay). 242-9327.

Tuesday · July 1

The “Singles” investment club will meet on July 1, 5:30, Cary & Eddies Hideaway, Kahului. The “Couples” investment club will meet July 6, noon, at the Hideaway. New members welcome. No dues or fees. Learn about investing while meeting others. Topic: Gold investing? RSVP 579-9249.

Wednesday · July 2

Haleakala National Park Service Trip Through Volunteering on Vacation, a program offered by Pacific Whale Foundation, go to Haleakala National Park from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. to pull invasive weeds. Free transportation from Ma‘alaea and Pukalani, free park admission and t-shirt.  Sponsored by County of Maui Office of Economic Development and Hawai‘i Tourism Authority. Call 249-8811 ext. 1.

Stargazing Cruise Join Pacific Whale Foundation for a celestial stargazing cruise from Lahaina Harbor featuring professional astronomer Harriet Witt. Cruise beneath a starlit sky and learn about the stars, and enjoy appetizers and drinks. 8–10 p.m. departing from Lahaina Harbor. $49.95 for adults. Children ages 3–12 are $34.95. Pacific Whale Foundation members save 20%. For reservations, call 249-8811 ext. 1.

Friday · July 4

4th of July Fireworks Cruises fireworks, an evening at sea, delicious appetizers, what could be a better way to spend your Fourth of July holiday? Cruise with Pacific Whale Foundation to view the evening’s fireworks displays from both Ma‘alaea and Lahaina Harbor. Includes all-American appetizers as well as drinks. Reservations required; call 249-8811 ext. 1.

Wednesday · July 9

Ocean Discovery Camp Popular camp offered by Pacific Whale Foundation’s marine education team includes hands-on science, games, beach fun, crafts, swimming, tide pool explorations, surf and windsurf lessons and more. For ages 6–12. Daily and weekly rates available. Call 249-8811 ext. 1.

Friday · July 11

Liz Janes-Brown “Celebration of Life” Gala Proceeds benefit Ola Maui and Hospice Maui, 7–11 p.m., The Studio Maui. Honor the woman who exemplified living life to it’s fullest after breast cancer diagnosis. Includes yoga, art show, silent auction, pupu, tribute to “Betty,” artistic dance/music performance debut, “Devotion in Motion” featuring Sarala Dandekar, Ty Burhoe, Steve Oda. $50. www.thestudiomaui.com, 575-9390.

Monday · July 21

Learn Lomi Lomi II Massage with Jackie “Kaupa” Tyler and Jeana Naluai, LMT’s, MAHA, Kihei, 7/21–8/2. Mon/Wed, 6–9 p.m.; Sat, 9–2 p.m. Specific Lomi Techniques will be shown to address the following areas: neck/shoulder, low back, knees, hips, and carpal tunnel. Cost $320; $275 if paid in full by 7/7. $100 deposit required by 7/7. Call 879-4266.

Saturday · July 26

Eco-Farm Class: Organic Gardening for Pleasure and Profit, 2–4 p.m. come learn tips on organic gardening and talk story with organic farmer Robbie Friedlander about how to sell extra produce to stores and restaurants, grow food to sell as a business. 2–4 p.m., come early to enjoy the grounds; swim, hot tub. 1–2 p.m. $10 donation. Huelo. Call 572-9300.

Ongoing

Camps for Kids and Teens Pacific Whale Foundation is accepting applications for its new Teen Adventure Camps (13–18). “Be a Coastal Explorer!” June 30–July 3; tidepool exploration, snorkeling, beach fun. “Ocean Science Academy” July 14–19, coral reef ecology, laboratory investigations, marine mammal research. For info 249-8811 ext. 1.

Onsite Coral Reef Naturalist Program Mondays through Fridays. Learn names of fish you’ve seen while snorkeling at Pacific Whale Foundation’s free Coral Reef Information Station. 8 a.m.–noon at Wailea’s Ulua Beach. Sponsored by Hawaii Tourism Authority and County of Maui Office of Economic Development. 249-8811 ext. 1.

My Life in a Nutshell… or a Wheel Barrel Memoir Writing class by Jasmyne Boswell. Whether writing for family archives or publication, this will help you start. Learn different methods for writing entries that will help you paint your portrait. Experience helpful but not necessary. Bring pen, paper or laptop, plus memories, imagination. Classes Upcountry. For information call 268-5807. www.jasmyneconsulting.com.