Saturday · October 18

Organic Farming Class: uses of Effective Microorganisms in Composting, 12–2 p.m. Sherrie Klappert and Jon Tallma present new technologies which enrich the harvest and vitality of your food. Encore class due to popular demand. Come tour the thriving gardens at Hale Akua Garden Farm in Huelo. $10 donation. For directions call 572-9300 or go to www.HaleAkuaGardenFarm.com.

YMCA Huge Yard Sale Saturday, October 18, 7 a.m.–12 noon at Maui Family YMCA, 250 Kanaloa Avenue, Kahului. Lots of great stuff. Sales benefit the YMCA Camp Keanae.

Sunday · October 19

Haleakala National Park Service Trip Through Volunteering on Vacation, a free program offered by Pacific Whale Foundation, help pull invasive weeds at Haleakala National Park. 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Free transportation from Ma‘alaea and Pukalani, free park admission and free t-shirt provided. Call 249-8811 ext. 1 for reservations.

Tuesday · October 21

All state legislature and county council South Maui candidates are available to listen, share information and answer questions at the KCA community meeting. Opens 6 p.m. for talk story before meeting at 6:30 p.m. at KCC. Also learn details about the community laau on the evening of Saturday, Nov. 1. Donate canned goods for Maui Food Bank. 879-5390 or www.gokihei.org.

Complimentary Medicare informational luncheon. If you are 65, or soon will be, please join us for an information luncheon at “the Hideaway Restaurant,” noon, in Kahului. Learn all there is about Medicare from a person that just went through the ordeal. Sponsored by the non-profit Maui investment club. Spouses and friends welcome. Please RSVP to Monica at 579-9249.

Thursday · October 23

Core Transformation With Ger Lyons Intro Evening Join Celtic Healer, Ger Lyons, for an evening introducing his powerfully transformative work. At the Temple of Peace, 575 Ha‘iku Road, 7-10p.m. $20 suggested donation. Ger offers private sessions and two weekend workshops Oct. 24–26 and Oct 31–Nov. 2. Contact Jody at 575-2294 for info and pricing. www.gerlyons.net.

Friday · October 24

Moonlight Tidepool Exploration Explore a tidepool with Pacific Whale Foundation’s expert naturalists and meet fascinating creatures that roam Hawai‘i’s tidepools at night. 6:30 to 8 p.m. at a South Maui tidepool. Check-in time is 6:15 p.m. For people ages 6 and over. $10 per adult and $5 per child. Reservations required. Co-sponsored by Mana Kai Resort. 294-8811 ext. 1.

Saturday · October 25

Kaho‘olawe Then and Now. The Maui Historical Society will host a presentation by staff members from the Kaho‘olawe Island Reserve Commission. 9 a.m. at the Maui Academy Performing Arts at 2086 Main Street, Wailuku. For more information contact Bailey House at 244-3326.

Sunday, October 26

The Maui Pops Orchestra’s annual family-friendly “Halloween Spooktacular” concert will be in the Castle Theater at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center, 3:30 p.m. Orchestra members will be in costume, and the public is invited to join in the fun and wear costumes too. Prizes will be given, and mayhem may ensue.

Tuesday · October 28

Stargazing Cruise Join Pacific Whale Foundation for a celestial stargazing cruise featuring professional astronomer Harriet Witt. Cruise beneath a beautiful nighttime sky and learn about the stars. Includes hot and cold appetizers, refreshments, and up to 3 alcoholic beverages for each adult with valid I.D. Adults $49.95, children ages 3–12 $34.95. 8–10 p.m. from Lahaina Harbor. 249-8811 ext. 1.

Friday · October 31

Keiki Halloween Cruise to Lahaina Enjoy an alcohol-free, family style cruise to Lahaina’s Halloween celebration with Pacific Whale Foundation. This cruise features hot and cold entrées and refreshments. Spend 2 hours in Lahaina, then enjoy coffee and dessert on your return voyage. Costumes Welcome. Ma‘alaea Harbor departure: 3:15 p.m. Adults $54.95, children 12 and under $34.95.

Visit Lahaina’s Halloween celebration without traffic. Pacific Whale Foundation cocktail cruise from Ma‘alaea Harbor features hot and cold entrées, refreshments, and up to 3 alcoholic beverages for adults with valid ID. Spend 2 hours in Lahaina, then enjoy coffee, dessert on your return voyage. Costumes welcome. Ma‘alaea departures: 5:30 p.m., 6 p.m., 6:45 p.m. $64.95. Children 12 and under $59.95.

Saturday · November 8

Edible Landscape Design for the Tropics, 12 noon–2 p.m. Why not make it edible? There are over 300 edible plants for the tropics. Sundaryo, agriculture consultant, designer, landscape gardener, and manager of the Hale Akua Garden Farms, will teach you how to design dream gardens that will feed you for years to come. $10 donation. Huelo 572-9300.

Ongoing

Maui Family YMCA Wanted: Donated items for our YMCA Yard Sale October 18. Drop off items at the Maui Family YMCA between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. weekdays or anytime weekends (250 Kanaloa Ave., Kahului) or call Gil at 242-9007 for pick up. Sales benefit the YMCA Camp Keanae. Mahalo.

Eve Hogan’s Sacred Garden of Maliko is free and open to the public daily. It is more than a beautiful nursery; it is a place to experience peace. Plants, orchids, a walking labyrinth and peace gardens. Noon–5 p.m. Monday through Friday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. 460 Kaluanui Rd, Makawao. www.SacredGardenMaui.com, 573-7700.

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.