Haleakala Sunrise Viewing

Starting today, February 1st, if your planning to enter Haleakala National Park and watch the sunrise your going to need a reservation. Reservation can be made up to sixty days in advance. A car entrance fee of $1.50 applies. You can make your sunrise viewing reservation on the Recreation.gov website here.

~Events This Weekend~

This Friday January 27th the Castle Theatre presents singer and folk music icon Judy Collins.  Judy Collins is on tour with special guest Ari Hest.  Her latest release Silver Skies Blue has recently been nominate for a Grammy Award. Collins has been a musical inspiration for 5 decades! Food menu items will be available to purchase at the show.  Show time is 7:30 pm.  More information and ticket purchase available here.

Saturday January 28th the 12 Annual Whale Trust Maui Golf Tournament will be teeing off.  This event is sponsored by Mercedes-Benz of Maui.  The tournament will feature a continental breakfast, cash prizes, and a luncheon guest speaker. The tournament event is scheduled to run from 8:00 am to 2:30 pm at the King Kamehameha Golf Club.  The Whale Trust Maui website has more information here.

Happening on Sunday January 29th, former Hawaii resident and famed French-American artist Guy Buffet is celebrating his birthday at the 15th Art of Aloha event taking place at the Shops at Wailea.  His works have been celebrated for over 50 years.  Buffets amazing art work will be on display along with seven other artists.  Lahaina Galleries website has more information on this event as well as other events.

Enjoy the remainder of your week and weekend!

New Postage Rate!

Don’t forget this Sunday January 22nd the postage rates have increased! New stamp rate is $.49. Other rates for various priority and first class mail services are available to view via the US Postal site here.

~Your Weekend Events~

Tonight January 12th starting at 5:30 pm the Hawaii Farmers Union United is hosting a potluck at Maui Topical Plantation.  There is no fee to attend, however please bring a dish to share. Featured farmers will be on hand to discuss biodynamic farming techniques. If your unable to attend, there are other opportunities available to get involved.  Visit the Hawaii Farmers Union United website to find more information on events and volunteer opportunities.

This Friday January 13th from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm is Lahaina Town Friday party! Come join in the fun with music performed by Maui Jam and line dancing from Keoni’s Dance Studio. Several keiki nonprofits will be fundraising at this event in Campbell Park. Friday night is also Art Night in Lahaina.  The Lahaina Visitors Center has information on participating galleries.  More information available here.

Los Angeles based rock band, Young the Giant, will be performing Saturday January 14th at the Castle Theater starting at 7:30 pm. Formally known as The Jakes, Young the Giant has had numerous top ten hits since their debut album in 2010. Food vendor items will be available for purchase.  Maui Arts & Cultural Center website has more information on this event including ticket pricing.

Enjoy the remainder of your weekend and weekend!

~This Weekends Events~

This Friday January 6th is the first Friday of the New Year in Wailuku Town.  #1 recording artist Josh Tatofi will be debuting his new album!  This free event runs from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm.  Street closure begins at 5:30 pm.  Free parking is available at the Maui Medical Group lot.  Please bring any shoe donations you may have.  “If The Shoe Fits” shoe drive will be collecting donations for Big Brothers, Big Sisters.  Your support is greatly appreciated!  Information for this event available via the Maui Fridays website.

Come by the Maui Humane Society garage sale on Saturday January 7th from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm.  Enjoy great deals on pet supplies and animal related products. Purchase a bag for $5.00 and fill it with as many supplies as possible!  Other items will be priced individually.  All proceeds from this event will benefit the Maui Human Society.  Visit their website for more information on this event and other events here.

Also on Saturday, Las Vegas favorite Rita Rudner will be performing at the McCoy Studio Theater at 7:30 pm.  Her shows have sold over 1.5 million tickets in the past 14 years.  Her show is the longest running solo comedy in the history of Las Vegas. Rudner has been honored with Las Vegas Comedian of The Year honors 9 years in a row.  Pre-concert dining will begin at 5:30 pm.  To view the menu and also more information on ticket pricing, visit the Maui Arts website.

Enjoy the remainder of your week and weekend!