Events This Weekend

Thursday May 19th  from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm the Monk Seal Count will be taking place at the Humpback Whale Marine Sanctuary.  Location is at 726 South Kihei Rd. Maui.  No experience is necessary, however you must attend a pre-count meeting to learn what you will need to know.  Your help and support are greatly appreciated.

Saturday May 21st from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm the Maui Horse Show Association will be sponsoring the Hunter Jump Show at Haku Baldwin Center.  Refreshments will be available to purchase from the Gypsy Maui Food Truck.  More information available via the Maui Horse Show facebook events page here.

From 9:30 am to 2:00 pm this Sunday May 22nd, enjoy brunch at the King Kamehameha Golf Club with Uncle Wille K & Friends.  Some Hawaiian favorites will be available at the buffet including Kalua Pork Hash, Hawaiian sweet bread French Toast, loco moco station, and a Bloody Mary station crafted by Pau Vodka. Kieki welcome!  The Kamehameha Golf Club website has more information on this event as well as upcoming events.

Hawaii The Lowest Property Tax Paying State

The appeal of the Islands just increased!  According to Corelogic, Hawaii is the lowest paying property tax state at .31 percent.

The national average is reported at 1.31 percent.  16 states currently have a property tax rate below 1 percent, 28 states have a property tax rate between 1 and 2 percent, and 7 states have a property tax rate above 2 percent.  Corelogic took into account all the unique factors each state has in levels of tax collection.

Higher rates are most noted in the northeastern states with Texas being an exception.  Other then Illinois, the higher rate states have multiple levels of tax collection.  The lower rate states have single level collection. Where does your state rank?

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Courtesy of Corelogic States Ranked by Median Property Tax Rates

 

You can read this article in it’s entirety via Corelogic here.

 

Activities This Weekend

Celebrate Mother’s Day Weekend with events happening at the Queen Kaahumanu Center.  Friday May 6th a free concert opening with Tflatz & The Highlights and headliner Princess IIona starting at 6:30 pm.  Princess IIona is best known for her hit Island Boy.  Come Friday and receive coupons for Saturday and Sunday.  More information available at the Queen Kaahumanu Center website here.

Valley Isle Road Runners, the non-profit organization, will be having its 37th annual Women’s 5K Run “Na Holo Wahine” and 1 Mile Walk.  All proceeds to benefit Hale Kau Kau.  Race goers can sign up as individuals or as a mother-daughter team.  Race will begin at 8:00 am at Keopuolani Park in Wailuku.  View the Valley Isle Road Runners website for registration information.

Also on Saturday May 7th from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm the Seabury Hall Craft Fair will be taking place.  This is one of Upcountry’s most popular spring events!  All proceeds go to the Financial Aid Program at Seabury Hall   Food, live entertainment, silent auction and activities will be featured.  $5 admission, children under 12 are free!  Seabury Hall is located in Makawao at 480 Olinda Road.  More information available here.

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Photo Courtesy Of Seabury Hall

Have a great Mother’s Day weekend!

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Events For The Weekend

Friday April 15th from 10:00 am to 11:00 pm the 8th Annual Steel Guitar Festival will be taking place at the Ka’anapali Beach Hotel.  This event is a free event open to the public!  This will be the largest showcase of talent year to date.  Scheduled to perform are Nathan Aweau, Maunalua, Mailani, and Ledward Kaapana. The Mele Mei website has more information regarding this event as well as other upcoming events.

From 9:00 am to 2:00 pm on Saturday April 16th, the Maui Horse Show Association will be sponsoring the Western Horse Show at Piholo Ranch.  Maui Gypsy Food Truck will be providing refreshments.  Volunteers to work the event are needed!  The Maui Horse Show Facebook page has more information available here.

Also beginning on Saturday April 16th, Brian Walks Maui will be starting.  Brian Sato is walking the entire perimeter of Maui in 8 days concluding on April 23rd in the hopes to raise $5000 dollars for non-profit therapeutic programs.  Brian is dedicated to helping the community and spends most of his time volunteering for non-profit organizations.  Read more about Brian Walks via his go fund me page here.

Enjoy the remainder of you week and weekend!