New Project Breaks Ground

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The $135 million Hale O Pi’ikea development in Kihei began with a groundbreaking ceremony. 223 reasonably priced rental units will take the place of a planned movie theater and commercial space. In light of the thousands of people who have been affected by recent wildfires in Lahaina, the project, headed by ‘Ikenakea Development, aims to accommodate housing demands. The project, which will have one to three-bedroom apartments in each of its three phases, is anticipated to be finished by the end of 2025. The designs were changed in 2022 to favor affordable housing based on input from the community. The original Kihei Downtown Project included a movie theater and commercial space. The project’s affordability is intended to help those whose earnings are at or below 60% of the area median income, with rentals determined by federal regulations and Maui County. In addition, Hale O Pi’ikea will have features like a fitness facility, community gardens, and a resource center for the community, all of which will help to achieve the larger objective of creating a welcoming neighborhood.

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Diwali Celebration

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Millions of Hindus, Sikhs, and Jains celebrate Diwali, a five-day festival of lights that represents fresh starts, the victory of light over darkness, and good over evil. It also coincides, for some, with harvest and new year celebrations. The festival takes place on a different date every year, usually in October or November. Diwali falls on November 10–14 in 2023, with Sunday, November 12, serving as the main festival day.

For Hindus, Sikhs, and Jains, the many festivities have their origins in unique historical occurrences and tales. Hindus celebrate the day the Mother Goddess Durga slew the monster Mahisha and the return of the gods Rama and Sita to Ayodhya following their 14-year banishment. The foundation stone of the Golden Temple was laid on Diwali in 1577, indicating that although Sikhs celebrate the release of the sixth guru, Hargobind Singh, in 1619, the festival was observed earlier. Jains commemorate Diwali in remembrance of Lord Mahavira’s attainment of Moksha, also known as nirvana or eternal pleasure.

Among the customs associated with Diwali are adorning dwellings with colorful rangoli patterns, lighting diyas or candles, cleaning the house, and buying lucky gold or silver objects. People visit friends and family for gift exchanges, celebrations, and indulging in delicious delights like jalebi, kaju katli, gulab jamun, and burfi. Fireworks and sparklers light up the festivities.

Veterans Day

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We gather here on this somber occasion to pay tribute to and convey our sincere gratitude to all of the soldiers who have devoted their lives to serving our nation. In order to defend the values and liberties we cherish most, these courageous men and women have shown an unflinching commitment, giving up time, comfort, and, in some cases, their very lives. Their bravery and selflessness are ingrained in our country’s fiber and serve as a constant reminder of our obligation to be grateful. We honor and give thanks to every veteran today for their bravery, tenacity, and the lasting legacy they have made on the history of our wonderful country. We are all in agreement that your service is an inspiration, and we are grateful for the sacrifices you have made for liberty and freedom.

Southpointe Condo

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Looking for an affordable two-bedroom, two-bathroom condo with parking? Look no further than Southpointe 31-203! Possible piggyback showing this Sunday at 4pm!

Time Change

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