Maui High School Teacher Receives Top Honor

Maui High School Teacher Keith Imada received the Woodie Flowers Finalist Award at the FIRST in Hawaii Robotics Competition. To be considered for the award, you must be nominated by students. To win the award, you must be considered an outstanding leader who inspires and empowers their team.

This is Keith Imada first time receiving this award. He is now a finalist to receive the national award. All this years regional and district winners will be up against Imada at the Houston World Championships in April.

Congratulations Keith Imada and best of luck to you in Houston!

Gift and Craft Fair Sunday March 25

The Gift and Craft Fair Lahaina will be taking place tomorrow, Sunday March 25th from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm at Lahaina Gateway. Located in the same shopping area as Barnes & Noble, this is a new location for the fair due to renovations

Craft Fair Lahaina will have local vendors with a variety of works to choose from. Jewelry, clothing, art, historical items, plus much more! Find that unique gift for a special someone and support your local artists!

250th Queen Ka’ahumanu Celebration

This Friday at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center’s Castle Theatre will be the 250th birthday of Queen Ka’ahumanu celebration. The pre-show starts at 4:00 pm and will include music and local crafts. This festival will have live entertainment including music and dancing. A new mural will be unveiled at the event!

This is a wonderful community event and a great way to kick off your weekend! Tickets are available for purchase.

Weekly Farmers Market

Maui Fresh Produce Farmers Market is a recurring event that takes place Tuesday, Wednesday, and Fridays from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm at the Queen Ka’ahumanu Center. The Farmers Market is a great way to buy and support local farmers! Enjoy fresh vegetables, berries, baked goods, plants, flowers, fish and so much more! International food booths have foods to try at the market, or take home to enjoy!

Maui Tastemakers Series

Japengo restaurant at the Hyatt Regency Maui Resort will be kicking off the Tastemakers series with a five-course meal on March 24th. The Aipono dinner will be paired with sake from various regions of Japan.

The dinner will support the University of Hawaii Maui Culinary Arts Program. Part of the ticket purchase will give students the chance to watch chefs in action in the kitchen. Ticket purchase price is $125.00.

Other Tastemaker dates include Stag’s Leap Cellars on June 9th, Maui Brewing Co. on September 8th, and Hali’imaile Distillery on December 8th.  A delicious way to support a great program!