Friday · August 1

Stargazing Cruise Join Pacific Whale Foundation for a celestial stargazing cruise from Lahaina Harbor featuring professional astronomer Harriet Witt. Sail beneath a starlit sky and learn about the stars. 8–10 p.m. from Lahaina Harbor. Includes appetizers and refreshments. For reservations, please call 249-8811 ext. 1.

Sunday · August 3

Maui Academy of the Healing Arts Open House, 3–4 p.m. come learn about an exciting career in massage at Maui’s oldest established massage therapy school. Beginning in August, Level I classes will be held on Tuesday and Thursday evenings, 6–9 p.m. and Saturdays 2:30–6:30 p.m. Call 879-4266.

Monday · August 4

Basic Acupressure with Sara Rose, registered practioner and senior teacher of Jin Shin Do, at MAHA, Kihei. August 4–6 and 9–10, 10–5 p.m. Locate 55-acupressure points and experience a deep sense of relaxation, awareness, inner harmony while focusing on the deep release of muscular tension. Cost: $450 plus $45 for text, handbook, chart. NCBTMB CEU’s approved. Call 879-4266.

Tuesday · August 5

The Maui Singles Investment Club will meet on August 5 at 5:30 p.m., at Cary & Eddie’s Hideaway, Kahului. The Couples Investment Club will meet at the Hideaway, August 3 at noon. Learn about investments while meeting others. New members welcome. No fees or dues. Topic: Buying gold in your IRA. RSVP: Monica, 579-9249.

Wednesday · August 6

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, park admission and t-shirt.  Sponsored by County of Maui Office of Economic Development and Hawai‘i Tourism Authority. Call 249-8811 ext. 1 for reservations.

Learn the top ten free ways to get traffic to your website. Bob and Josh Sommers will show you how they get thousands of visitors to their sites every month and how you can too. Join us at the Cameron Center on August 6 from 6–9:30 p.m. Registration $127. Call Bob at 891-0449. Learn more at www.GetPeopleToMyWebsite.com

Remembering Hiroshima and Nagasaki, a community peace program, 7 p.m., Kahului Hongwanji Mission, 291 S. Puunene Ave. Dr. Seiji Yamada, a physician from Hiroshima teaching at UH and has worked with Pacific nuclear testing victims will speak on “The Nuclear Legacy of the Marshall Islanders.” Music, hula, a Japanese tea ceremony, origami peace crane making and refreshments also offered.

Thursday · August 14

Traditional Thai Yoga Massage with Ashaman Gray at the Maui School of Therapeutic Massage. August 14–17 and 22–24, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Explore a variety of basic techniques that stretch the body, unblock energy channels focusing on body alignment, physical and energetic presence and using body weight transfer to work comfortably on the floor. Tuition: $650 plus tax. (808) 572-1888.

Monday · August 18

Learn Structural Kinesiology with Jeff Sims and Bob OrShalom, LMTs, at MAHA, Kihei. Mondays and Wednesdays, 6–9 p.m., 8/18–10/6 and 10/13. 45 hours of in-class instruction. Students will learn muscle function, location and palpation skills of major muscle groups. Cost: $608 or $558 if paid in full by 8/8, checks made payable to San Corp. Call 879-4266.

Friday · August 22

Ram Dass and Friends Summer Weekend Party “A Moment for the Heart,” Studio Maui Haiku Ram Dass and Friends co-create a special summer experience by blending indigenous cultures, honor of the ‘aina, genuine exploration, music, dance, laughs and moments of sheer joy. Aloha, Music, Dance, Yoga, Insights, Delicious Food and more. Program Schedule and Registration: 575-9390, www.thestudiomaui.com or www.ramdass.org.

Saturday · August 23

Learn Deep Tissue Massasge with Bob OrShalom, LMT, at Maui Academy of the Healing Arts, Kihei. Saturdays, 8/23–927, 9 a.m.–2 p.m. 30 hours of training to include clinical application on 9/27. Students will learn skills necessary to work deeply, safely, and more effectively. Cost: $425; $395 if paid in full by 8/9. Checks made payable to San Corp. Call 879-4266.

Sunday · August 24

Open House from 1–3 p.m. at the Maui School of Therapeutic Massage, 1043 Makawao Avenue, Suite 207. Hear from the faculty, meet other students, learn about our programs and what it takes to become a LMT. Enjoy free refreshments/massage. 12 Month PT and 7 Month FT programs begin in September. 650 and 800 hour program options available. Call (808) 572-1888.

Saturday · August 30

Introduction to “Healing Dance,” Aquatic Bodywork, with Ashaman Gray at the Maui School of Therapeutic Massage. Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m.–5 p.m. The history, theory and applications of Aquatic Bodywork are taught in a heated swimming pool, followed by direct experience of Healing Dance through receiving a mini-session. Great for beginners. Tuition: $195 plus tax. Call (808) 572-1888.

Ongoing

Clay Maui Art Center enrolling for ongoing Children and Adult classes in painting, drawing, sculpture, and ceramics. After school ceramics for children and teens: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays. Adult Ceramics Classes: Monday evenings and Thursday mornings. Parent/Child Art for Preschoolers on Wednesday mornings. Open studio, tools, and supplies available. Call or email: info@claymaui.com, 874-3055.

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 Hawai‘i Tourism Authority and County of Maui Office of Economic Development. 249-8811 ext. 1.

SeaWees Ocean Ed-venture Fun for Preschoolers Explore the marine environment through field trips, hands-on activities, songs, stories. In August, we’ll examine animals on Hawai‘i’s coral reefs who takes it slow and who moves fast? Wednesdays, 9:30–10:30 am. Ages 3–5 (must be accompanied by parent/caregiver). At Pacific Whale Foundation’s Discovery Center. $10/class, $40/five sessions. Advance enrollment required. 249-8811 ext. 1.

The Alchemy of Art Painting a New Vision with artist Elaine Starrett. Dynamic painting to transform your dreams, heal your heart, or just embrace beautiful colors and textures through guided meditations. Bring a journal. On-going Tuesdays in Kihei at Kalama Heights, 9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. $45 per class. Art supplies available. Call: (808) 298-9551 for info and to sign-up.