Friday · July 4

4th of July Fireworks Cruises Enjoy Lahaina’s fireworks from sea. Cruise with Pacific Whale Foundation from Ma‘alaea or Lahaina Harbor on ultra-stable catamarans. Includes hot and cold appetizers:  Barbequed Chicken, Pasta Salad, Potato-Macaroni Salad, Watermelon and Brownies, and ice-cold refreshments. Call 249-8811 ext. 1.

Saturday · July 5

Makawao Hongwanji Mission Annual Bazaar and Garage Sale Garage sale on Saturday, July 5, 7 a.m.–2 p.m. Bazaar and Garage Sale Sunday, July 6, 7 a.m.–noon. Bazaar will offer our famous Chow Fun, Pickled Peach, baked goods, preserves, plants, fresh produce, and over 3,000 square feet of garage sale. Clothing, furniture, appliances, cookware, and more. For information 572-7229.

Tuesday · July 8

Free Film: The Power of Community; How Cuba Survived Peak Oil, 7 p.m., Kihei Charter School, 300 Ohukai Rd., Unit 213. Cuba is an example and hope; everyone concerned about peak oil needs to see this film. Sponsored by GMO-Free Maui. Light refreshments. Call for GMO papaya testing and more info: 572-1865.

The “Singles” investment club will meet on July 8, 5:30 p.m., Cary & Eddies Hideaway, Kahului. “Couples” investment club will meet July 13, noon, at “the Hideaway.” New members welcome. No dues or fees. Learn about investing while meeting others. Topic: What to do now with your investments? RSVP: 579-9249.

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.

Saturday · June 12

Come learn basic concepts of raw food cuisine Raw food chef Dorrie explores the world of greens, fruits, raw nuts and seeds. Discover the importance of soaking/sproating, hands-on kitchen planting and planning, introduction to equipment. Culinary demos provide “uncooking” skills to create easy raw smoothies, soups, sauces, noodles, desserts. Taste samples provided. $175. July 12. Email starfox0007@yahoo.com for registration.

Healing Touch Level I by Sarah E. Porter, RN PhD. Learn, expand and deepen your energy-based healing abilities. Ideal for self-healing, assisted loved ones, hospice work, care providers and anyone interested in creating an environment within which healing is enhanced. Cont. education credits for nurses and massage therapists. Kula, July 12–13, 8 a.m.–6 p.m. Call 878-3179 or seporterslcn@hotmail.com.

Sunday · July 13

Clay Maui Art Center Sunday Series: Altering, Hakame, and Mishima, Ayumi Ditamore, July 13. Large Slab Bowls with Neat Feet, Jennifer Owen, July 20. Slab Built Vessels, Marylyn Holland, July 27. Centering, Illene Kraftka, August 3. Workshops are 1–4 p.m., cost $55 including materials. Call or email for complete schedule. Children’s classes ongoing. 874-3055, info@claymaui.com.

Monday · July 14

Ocean Academy for Teens Interested in becoming a marine scientist? This 5-day program with Pacific Whale Foundation introduces you to coral reef ecology, laboratory investigations, and marine mammal research. 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Daily and weekly rates available. For ages 13–18. To register, call 249-8811 ext. 1.

Thursday · July 17

Free Talk and Slide Show: “A Grain of Sand, Nature’s Secret Wonder.” Dr. Gary Greenberg will present fascinating magnified images of sand. Part of the Making Waves lecture series. 6 to 7 p.m. at Pacific Whale Foundation’s Discovery Center in Ma‘alaea. Admission is free and open to the public.

Friday · July 18

Full Moon “Maui Magic” Cruise A full moon at sea. Expert narration by professional astronomer Harriet Witt. Great pupu and drinks, all ingredients for a truly magical, evening with Pacific Whale Foundation. From Lahaina Harbor, 8 to 10p.m. For reservations, please call 249-8811 ext. 1.

Full Moon Tidepool Exploration Brittle stars, urchins, octopi, oh my. Meet fascinating creatures that roam Hawai‘i’s tidepools at night. 7 to 8:30 p.m. at a South Maui tidepool. For people ages 6 and over. $10 per adult and $5 per child. Reservations required. Call Pacific Whale Foundation at 249-8811 ext. 1.

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

Onsite Coral Reef Naturalist Program 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.