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Councilmember Shane M. Sinenci announced that the Water Authority, Social Services and Parks Committee will receive a presentation from the state Department of Health Monday at 9 a.m. on the new procurement process for emergency-medical services in Maui County.

The United Public Workers Union, in partnership with Catholic Charities Hawaiʻi, will host “Blue Collar Christmas” events throughout December to bring festive cheer to foster children across Hawaiʻi.

CocoNene’s Maui Biz Ornaments initiative, featuring collectible wooden ornaments of local businesses, channels 50% of sales directly to Lahaina businesses that were affected by the Aug. 8 wildfires.

The Allstate Maui Invitational, the nation’s early-season college basketball tournament, KemperSports, and the college basketball community have rallied to raise $1.7 million for Maui wildfire relief and recovery efforts. 

Gov. Josh Green and the Hawaiʻi Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism encourage residents and visitors to buy Hawaiian-made products during the holidays, driving local economic growth and aiding in business recovery.

The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation released the scheduled lane closures on Maui for the week of Nov. 25 – Dec. 1.

The Maui Fire Department suspended search operations for a 42-year-old man from California who was reported missing on Nov. 20 in the area of the “cliff house” in Kapalua.

The Maui AIDS Foundation will host “World AIDS Day – A Concert of Hope,” featuring performances by Eric Gilliom, Vince Esquire, and Anthony Pfluke on Dec. 1 at the Historic Iao Theater.

Surf’s up as local and international talent converge for the HIC Haleʻiwa Pro — a critical Qualifying Series event set to shape the field for the 2024 Challenger Series and the Sambazon World Junior Championship.

The Sentry, the first Signature Event of the PGA TOUR Regular Season, returns to Maui Jan. 4-7.

The National Weather Service issued a high surf advisory for north-facing shores of Maui until 6 a.m. Saturday.

The Maui Food Safety Branch of the Hawai‘i Department of Health has allowed Paradise Supermart Fast Food & Catering in Kahului to reopen to the public under a yellow “Conditional Pass” placard.

Maui Prep Preschool is inviting prospective families to an Open House on Dec. 2, offering assessment appointments for three-year-old applicants for the 2024-2025 year.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Maui invites cookie decorating enthusiasts to join its holiday contest from Dec. 5-11, supporting local youth mentoring programs.

Award-winning graphic designer and ‘Ōiwi creator, Wailani Artates, announces the launch of lifestyle brand, Only Aloha Here, this weekend on Nov. 25 in her hometown of Makawao. The launch showcases a range of collaborations with local businesses.

Maui Mall Village will host a series of events throughout the holiday season, with opportunities to take free selfies with Santa, participate in a special community food drive, enjoy live entertainment and jump-start holiday shopping.

Subaru Hawaiʻi has directed the majority of proceeds from this year’s “Share the Love” event, running Nov. 1 through Dec. 31, to benefit three local nonprofits.

Kīhei 4th Friday is back Nov. 24 with the Black Friday Block Party event, featuring free entertainment provided by Maui’s own N8Vz and Shane Kahalehau and Ho’aka.

Seabury Hall has rescheduled its annual Seabury Hall-iday event to Tuesday, Dec. 5, due to the kona low storm forecasted to impact Maui on Thursday. Event hours are still 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. It was originally scheduled for Dec. 1, but was postponed due to the inclement weather forecast.

A community conversation entitled “Molokaʻi Community Session on Suicide Prevention & Mental Health” takes place on Monday, Dec. 4, 2023 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Lanikeha Community Center in Hoʻolehua.