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The Maui Ocean Center is currently offering 50% off general admission for kama’aina. The promotion runs through December 31, 2015. A valid Hawaii I.D. must…

The “2015 Letter to My Parents” contest encouraged participants to submit work illustrating examples from personal ʻohana life; reflecting family relationships and interactions.

Work will include demolition of the existing whale feature and installation of replacement play features to enhance safety and playability of the playground.

Hotel executives say the rates for the promotion are the lowest kamaʻāina rates of the year, starting at $299, and feature no resort fee.

Fall FEAST at Lumeria Maui, Willie K Thursdays, Twelfth Night, Seussical, Kamehameha Schools Maui Hawaiian Ensemble, Kula School Harvest Festival, Mai Poina: The Trial of a Queen, Maui Roller Girls Party, Sindulgence!, Acting Workshops, Smooth Jazz All-stars, Lau Hala Weavers…

Lahaina Restoration Foundation will host the Kamehameha Schools Maui Hawaiian Ensemble on Thursday, Nov. 19, from 6 to 7:30 p.m., as this month’s free concert in front of Baldwin Home Museum in Lahaina.

Organizers hope that the new Small Town Big Picnic pau hana event will become a monthly ‘Aloha Thursday’ celebration. The inaugural event takes place from 4-7 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 19, at the “Beer & Wine Garden” on N. Market Street.

Seabury Hall Performing Arts will present Twelfth Night, a comedy by William Shakespeare, on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 13, 14, 20 and 21, at 7 p.m., and on Sunday, Nov. 22 at 3 p.m. at the school’s A‘ali‘ikūhonua Creative Arts Center above Makawao.

Hard Rock Cafe Maui is currently looking for volunteers to help distribute free Thanksgiving lunch to the homeless, hungry, or those who have fallen on tough times this year.

Some Hawaiian names that made the top 100 for boys in Hawaiʻi included: Kai, Keanu, Kainoa, Koa and Kainalu. Among the Hawaiian names on the list for girls were: Leilani, Malia, Anela, Naia and Kailani.

AARP Hawai‘i will present a free screening of The Theory of Everything at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center tonight, Tuesday, Nov. 10 from 6 to 8:15 p.m.

Dessert fans and music lovers won’t want to miss the 6th annual “Life Is Sweet” event at The Shops at Wailea on Nov. 14th, to benefit Best Buddies Hawai’i.

The Kīhei Aquatic Center will be one of 171 venues around the world hosting the three-hour aqua fitness and exercise session from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2015.

Over 10,000 residents and visitors attended the 2nd Annual Made in Maui County Festival over the weekend, setting a new attendance record. Taking center stage at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center were the over 140 vendors who showcased the islands’ depth and breadth of products on Nov. 6 and 7.

At 6:23 a.m. HST, an update was posted saying, “Shauna just texted me Truckers done with surgery and they got it all she’s waiting to see him.”

The Mayor’s Office of Economic Development today announced that all parking is free for the Second Annual Made in Maui County Festival on Saturday, Nov. 7. Changes have also been made to help alleviate the traffic congestion experienced during last year’s inaugural event.

The public is invited to Maui Arts & Cultural Center’s “Observe & Play Family Day” event on Saturday, Nov. 14, from 10 a.m. to noon at Schaefer International Gallery.

The Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea hosts its 26th Annual Day of Hope fundraiser Run/Walk on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2015, with proceeds to benefit the American Cancer Society, Pacific Cancer Foundation, and Kapiolani Medical Center.

Free trees available include: ‘a‘ali’i, ‘ānapanapa, hala, hame, hao, hau hele, kamani, koa, koki‘o ‘ula‘ula, kou, kukui, lama, māmaki, māmane, ma‘o, milo, naio, nānū, noni, ‘ōhai,’ōhi’a ‘ai, ‘ōhi‘a lehua, pōhinahina, and wauke.

Maui Family Support Services Inc. received $8,214.38 as a result of Ohana Fuels’ “Fuel Up, Do Good” program during the second quarter of 2015. Maui Ohana Fuels donated a portion of fuel sales to the raise funds and also provided materials for three car washes held in April, May and June. Proceeds from the car washes also benefitted MFSS.