Friday · November 14

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. For people ages 6 and over. $10 per adult and $5 per child. Reservations required. Call 249-8811 ext. 1.

Sunday · November 16

Joy’s Place presents a Smart Eating Cooking Class: Simply Soups Hearty, luscious, economical and easy vegan soups. Pumpkin Wild Rice with Apple, Indian Dahl Vegetable, Quick Creamy Broccoli Soup, spelt flatbreads. $40, includes samples, recipes. 5:30 p.m. Pre-register at Joy’s Place in Kihei or call 879-9258 or 385-7779 for more info. Class at Keolahou Church, 177 S. Kihei Rd.

Monday · November 17

Investment Lunch (complimentary) the Maui Investment Club is holding an informational luncheon for prospective new members. Lunch will be held noon at the “Hideaway Restaurant” in Kahului. No dues, investment requirements, or fees. Membership presently numbers fifty. We will be discussing “what to do now with your IRA’s, 401K’s, stocks, variable annuities, and mutual fund investments?” RSVP with Monica, 579-9249.

Tuesday · November 18

Canned food donations, please Attend 2008’s last KCA Community meeting (none in Dec.) at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, November 18. Election of 2009 board of directors. Alternative transportation methods; bike, car pool, mass transportation and even walking discussed. See www.gokihei.org or call 879-5390.

Medicare luncheon (complimentary), noon at “the Hideaway Restaurant” in Kahului. If you are 65, or soon will be, learn all there is about Medicare from someone that just went through the ordeal. Learn what Medicare is, what Parts A and B mean, enrollment process, what dates you can and cannot enroll. Spouses, friends welcome. RSVP to Monica at 579-9249.

Wednesday · November 19

Acupressure Neck and Shoulder Release at Maui Academy of Healing Arts, Kihei. Wednesday, 11/19, 10 a.m.–1 p.m. Sara Rose, LMT, Jin Shin Do authorized teacher. Locate and practice 5 bilateral neck and shoulder points to release chronic tension. Self-treatment or add to massage or facial. Great for headaches, insomnia, and boosting the immune system. Cost $45. NCBTMB CEUs approved. 879-4266.

Thursday · November 20

Free Talk “The Kaho‘olawe Island Resources Management Program—Researching the (Former) Target Island’s Marine Environment” By Kaho‘olawe Island Reserve Commission. Part of Pacific Whale Foundation’s Making Waves lecture series. At Pacific Whale Foundation’s Discovery Center in Ma‘alaea Harbor (next to Maui Ocean Center). Free. 6–7:30 p.m. 249-8811.

Saturday · November 22

Taste of Maui Legends and Lore Sunset Cruise Explore Hawai‘i’s culture and history on a sunset cocktail cruise. Enjoy local-style appetizers and refreshments. Adults $49.95, children ages 3–12 $34.95. From Lahaina Harbor, 5–7 p.m. Call Pacific Whale Foundation at 249-8811 ext. 1.

Sunday · November 23

Exam review for the Hawai‘i State Board Exam with Gil McCrary, Sunday, November 23, 1–4 p.m. Maui Academy of Healing Arts in Kihei. Review Anatomy, Physiology and Hawai‘i State Laws regarding Massage Theory to prepare you to successfully pass the Hawai‘i State Board Exam. Cost $45. Review notebook available for self-study, $22. Call 879-4266.

Thursday · November 27

Thanksgiving Dinner Cruise Enjoy a traditional Thanksgiving feast with all the fixings on a sunset dinner cruise. Includes dinner, dessert, refreshments and drinks. Adults $84.95, children ages 3–12 $49.95. 5:30–7:30 p.m. from Lahaina Harbor. For reservations, call Pacific Whale Foundation at 249-8811 ext. 1.

Saturday · November 29

8th Annual E Ho‘oulu Aloha—To Grow In Love. 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Uluwehi Guerrero, Lei‘ohu Ryder, Richard Ho‘opi‘i, Halau Hula Kauluokala, Halau Na Pua O Kealani from Hokkaido, Japan, Kumu Hula Auli‘i Mitchell and Halau O Kahiwahiwalana O‘A‘Ana, Na Leo Lani O Maui. Hawaiian food, arts, crafts, silent auction. $10 advance/$15 event. Under 12 free w/paid adult. Bailey House Museum 244-3326.

Learn Table-Style Shiatsu Massage at the Maui Academy of the Healing Arts with Judy Villanueva, MAT#5942, from the Grand Wailea. Saturdays 11/29, 12/6, 12/13, 9 a.m.–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. Call 879-4266.

Sunday · November 30

Free/Low Cost cat spay/neuter clinic by 9th Life Hawai‘i November 30. Other dates by appointment. It’s important to sterilize male cats too. It should eliminate fighting, spraying, wandering and reduce spread of disease from cat to cat. Cats are picked up and returned to designated places by volunteers and driven to our clinic for surgery. Call 575-3365. Follow instructions.

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

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.