Sunday · November 2

Dave Stringer and his Excellent Band live at The Studio Maui, Ha‘iku at 7 p.m. Dave Stringer’s sound marries the transcendent mysticism of traditional Indian instruments with the exuberant, groove-oriented American gospel. His music creates a modern and participatory theatrical experience out of the ancient traditions of kirtan and yoga. Tickets $20, Indian Dinner Available Info: 575-9390 or www.thestudiomaui.com.

Monday · November 3

Learn Polarity Massage at the Maui Academy of the Healing Arts with Cathy Schaffer Terrell, MAT#1485, registered Polarity Practitioner and Certified Polarity Educator. Mondays, 11/3, 11/10, 11/17, 6–9 p.m.; Saturdays 11/8, 11/15, 11/22, 9 a.m.–2 p.m. Learn to balance the body’s energy. Cost: $350 plus tax. Call 879-4266.

Tuesday · November 4

Free Medicare informational lunch If you 65, or soon will be, please join us for lunch at “The Hideaway Restaurant,” (Kahului) November 4 at noon. Learn what Medicare is, and your options from a person that just went through the ordeal. Sponsored by the Maui Investment Club, a non-profit organization. Please RSVP to Monica at 579-9249.

Friday · November 7

Beginning Watercolor Painting Class With H. Lee Shapiro. Fridays, Nov. 7–Dec. 12, 10–12 p.m. Kalama Heights Senior Center $150. Call 875-9477. Lee Shapiro is an internationally recognized watercolorist who has taught painting classes for 30 years. He illustrated the best selling children’s classic, “There’s no such place as far away,” by Richard Bach. See his website at www.hleeshapiro.com.

Saturday · November 8

19th Annual Day of Hope 10K Run/5K Walk—7 a.m. Four Seasons Resort Maui hosts the 19th Annual Day of Hope 10K Run/5K. Walk along scenic Wailea Alanui benefiting The American Cancer Society’s Maui Unit and the Pacific Cancer Institute of Maui performing cancer research, services and patient care in Hawai‘i. Contact Sharon Brambrut at 344-1251 or visit www.dayofhopemaui.com.

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.

Monday · November 10

Develop And Implement A Successful Media Campaign Feeling a pinch from the economy? Learn how publicity can boost your business. Join publicist, Mary Traynor, for a class on launching a successful publicity campaign. Class meets Nov. 10–Dec. 1 (4 Mondays), 6–8 p.m. $94. Apply for the A & B Training Grant and save 80%. Call VITEC to register at 984-3231.

The Power of Attraction, Science and you Discover your personal journey to the secret within you. An interactive presentation. Monday, Nov. 10, 10 a.m., Kihei Community Center. Free, all are welcome. Sponsored by: Know Thyself as Soul, Hawai‘i.

Wednesday · November 12

About Joy To be anchored in the Present. An interactive presentation. Wednesday, Nov. 12, 10 a.m. Kihei Community Center. Also, Reconnect to the Source. The grand moment of awakening and happiness. Wed. Nov. 12, 6 p.m. Kihei Community Center. Free, all are welcome. Sponsored by: Know Thyself as Soul, Hawai‘i.

Sunday · November 16

Learn Neuromuscular Therapy (Lower Body Series) with Jeff Sims, LMT, at Maui Academy of the Healing Arts in Kihei. Sundays: 11/16, 11/23, 11/30, and 12/7. 1–6 p.m. Increase your therapeutic effectiveness. Integrate NMT trigger points with massage. Cost: $312. $100 deposit by 11/3. Call 879-4266.

Saturday · November 29

Learn Table Style Shiatsu Massage at Maui Academy of the Healing Arts with Judy Villanueva, MAT#5342, from the Grand Wailea. Saturdays 11/29, 12/6, 12/13, 9–2 p.m.; Mondays 11/24, 12/1, 12/8, 6–9 p.m. Learn to do a 1-hour Shiatsu routine on a table. Cost $275 plus, or $225 plus tax if paid in full by 11/10. Call 879-4266.

Saturday · December 6

12th Annual Pa‘ia Bay Beachfest 7 a.m.–6 p.m. Bodyboard and surf contest hosted by the Pa‘ia Youth and Cultural Center. The contest includes 6 divisions: Menehune, Juniors, Men’s Open, Drop Knee Open, Women’s Open, and Freestyle Surf Open. Early Bird Entry Fee $20, day of entry is $30, additional division entries $10. Call 579-8354 or visit us at www.pyccmaui.org.

Ongoing

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. Bring pen, paper or laptop, plus memories, imagination. Classes Upcountry. For information call 268-5807. www.jasmyneconsulting.com.

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.