Maui Family Weekend Guide March 27 – 29

Hoʻomau is the annual fundraising event that supports programming for Pūnana Leo o Maui Hawaiian Language Immersion preschool. This is the premier Hawaiian language and entertainment event of the year for the entire ʻohana (family).

The keiki zone is open from 10:00am-4:00pm for the children accompanied by an adult or an adolescent. Visit Hawaiian crafters and vendors from throughout Hawaiʻi, partake of ʻono food provided by Kula Kaiapuni o Maui Hawaiian Immersion students from kindergarten to high school and hear the beautiful sound of ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi fill the air.

Come and experience our ʻōlelo makuahine, “E Ola Ka ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi” the Hawaiian language shall live!

Nā Pua ʻElima
Komakakino
Kumu Hula Kealiʻi Reichel & Hālau Keʻalaokamaile
The Manaʻo Company/Bruddah Waltah
Kainani Kahaunaele
ʻUheʻuhene
Kuana Torres Kahele
Ke Kula Kaiapuni o Maui
The Keiki & Mākua of Pūnana Leo o Maui
He mau nīnau? (Questions?) Or to purchase your Hoʻomau tickets contact Kili Namauʻu (808)244-5676 for information

SPECIAL OLYMPICS MAUI ANNOUNCES SECOND ANNUAL “SWIM & FIN”

Saturday, March 28, 2015

Swim & Fin

A Benefit Fundraiser for Special Olympics Maui Swim Team

Kihei Aquatics Center

The second annual Swim & Fin to benefit Special Olympics Maui Swim Team at Kihei Aquatics Center is slated for Saturday, March 28, 2015. This public community event welcomes all swimmers of all ages to join us for a fun-filled morning. “It’s a great way to train, exercise, show your support for your community, and just have fun!”, says Professional Swimming Coach, Marie White. “Whether you swim recreationally, are on a school or private team, we want you to join us!”. Each entrant must collect a minimum donation entry fee of $35 which includes a commemorative t-shirt and light refreshments. Entrants will swim based on their age group and prizes will be awarded in various categories. All age categories and swim levels are welcome. Details and rules are available on the entry form. For entry forms, sponsorship and volunteer opportunities, and more information, please contact Toni Rojas, Parent Volunteer and Event Co-Chairperson at [email protected] or 344-8880.

Taste of Aloha

March 28th

 4th Annual Maui 5K

The date has been set for the 4th annual Maui 5K!  Mark your calendars for Sunday March 29th, 2015 at 7:00am and come join us to raise funds for your school!  There will be a ChampionChip/MyLaps timed 5K race and a fun, untimed 1 Mile Run/Walk for Keiki and adults.

NEW for 2015!  Limited edition t-shirts will be given to all participants of the 2015 Maui 5K!  Maui artist Robert Lyn Nelson has donated the use of his print, “Explosive Elegance”, to be printed on our participant t-shirts.  Quantities are limited and guaranteed to early entries only.  A “Virtual Run” option is available and t-shirts will be mailed to US postal addresses only.    Please visit his website to see this beautiful print and more – www.robertlynnelson.com

“The Maui 5K seeks to promote health and fitness for Hawaii’s children by giving our schools the ability to increase participation in youth sports and recreation programs by providing additional funds to maintain or purchase new equipment for their physical fitness, play and athletic programs.  We want to help our schools to be able to keep our children healthy through an active lifestyle.  We also seek to promote fitness within our communities through participation by friends and families of our children.”

Proceeds from the event will be distributed back to the participating schools to be used to enhance or improve the school’s physical fitness, play and athletic programs.

The event relies on donations from local businesses and support from volunteers to make this a success!

Register Online or Manual Entry Forms !

Online registration is $20.00/entry until midnight on March 14th, 2015.  The entry fee increases to $25.00/person on March 15th.  Online registration will close at midnight March 26th.  Mail in entries will be accepted at $25.00/entry. Last day to mail in entries is March 18th. After this date registration forms will be accepted at packet pickup. Late registration at packet pick up is $35.00/person. Schools that have collected registration forms and were not able to send them in, please contact us at [email protected] to arrange collection of the entry forms by Thursday March 26th.

TedX Youth @ Seabury Hall

TEDxYouth@SeaburyHall is a place for the youth of Maui to present their thoughts to the public through a speech and different performances. The x in TEDx stands for the fact that this is an event independent of the TED organization, which does the same thing as TEDx but is more well known, publicized, and is much more expensive. Though independent, this TEDx still follows strict guidelines concerning speakers and the event itself to ensure that the whole experience is a quality one for everyone involved.

TEDx is on its second year and is being held at Seabury Hall’s A’ali’ikunohua Creative Arts Center. The event will be held on March 29th. Tickets are $10 for students, $25 for adults, and $35 for generous adults who would like to buy a ticket for themselves and a student. Tickets are available on eventbrite.com. The speakers and performers will be sharing about the idea “Spirit of the Millennials” with topics such as asexuality and 3-D printing.

 9:00 am to 2:00 pm

$10 for students, $25 for adults

Seabury Hall

480 Olinda Road, Makawao

A’ali’ikunohua Creative Arts Center

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.tedxyouthseaburyhall.com/