#Maui Kuia Estate Chocolate
Maui visitor industry delivers meals, gifts to 500 kūpuna at annual appreciation event
Members of the Maui Hotel & Lodging Association recently delivered meals and gifts to 500 Maui County seniors during the annual Winter Nā Kūpuna Appreciation Event, according to an announcement from the association Friday.
Wine and Weaving event to support Hawaiian Civic Clubs’ fire recovery efforts
Net proceeds benefit Hawaiian Civic Clubs in Lahaina, Los Angeles, Orange County and San Diego for fire recovery efforts.
Nonprofit Directors to announce award winners at annual meeting; tickets available
The Maui Nonprofit Directors Association will be announcing the Humanitarian, Business and Executive Director of the Year award winners at the association’s annual meeting, 5 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 10, at the Maui Beach Hotel Ballroom.
Fifth annual Jazz Blues & Beyond Festival features the Tadashi Thomas Quartet
The Jazz Maui 2024 Maui Music Series announced details of its fifth annual Jazz Blues & Beyond Festival.
Eat Local, Shop Local, Live Local at Maui AgFest & 4- H Livestock Fair 2024
If you stop by the Haleakalā Creamery booth at Maui AgFest next weekend, don’t be startled if you’re greeted by a goat. Rebecca Woodburn-Rist, owner of Maui’s “Farm to Spoon” goat dairy, will be selling her delicious goat milk caramel sauces and “Goatlato” ice cream with a little help from the herd.
Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa hosts ‘Kōkua for Maui’ on April 5
Lahaina small businesses and artisans that survived the August wildfires will benefit from “Kōkua for Maui,” an event hosted next month by Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa.
Exclusive culinary experience at the Whale Trust Benefit Chef’s Dinner
A unique and special Chef’s Dinner, featuring the renowned culinary talents of award-winning Executive Chef, Riko Bartolome will benefit the Whale Trust.
Jazz Maui founder seeks more music education for Valley Isle youths
Jazz Maui founder Bryant Neal has been involved in helping to organize music workshops for Maui youths for more than two decades. His latest nonprofit project is a weekly Jazz Maui venue featuring jazz artists in the Sunset Jazz Series at Maui Ku’ia Estate Chocolate Factory, including those who volunteer with students at workshops in schools. Maui Now writer Gary Kubota interviewed Neal.
MEO to benefit from Maui Kuʻia Estate chocolate tastings, Jan. 14 and Feb. 11
The public is invited to taste three flights of Lahaina-grown chocolate while raising funds for Maui Economic Opportunity on Saturdays, Jan. 14 and Feb. 11, 2023.
Jazz pros mentor students, perform at concerts in April
The 2022 Maui Music Series kicks off Jazz Appreciation Month on Maui with Keyboardist and trumpeter Paul January along with drummer Jimmy C. performing Sunday, April 3, at the Maui Ku’ia Chocolate Factory.
MKEC’s Chocolate Laulima program gets a ‘Sunday jazz’ boost
Each Sunday, the rooftop at Maui Kuʻia Estate Chocolate factory in Lahaina hosts chocolate tasting and fundraising. It’s part of MKEC’s Chocolate Laulima, a cooperative program that promotes support and awareness of island nonprofit organizations.
Farm-to-Bar Maui Kuʻia Estate Chocolate Wins Gold
Maui Ku‘ia Estate Chocolate was named a “Producer of Excellence” and given the Gold Award in the Asia-Pacific Region in the International 2021 Cocoa of Excellence Awards, announced virtually from Rome, Italy, on Dec. 16.
Get Cozy with Easy DIY Ku‘ia Hot Chocolate
Every purchase contributes to helping the Maui community. That’s because MKEC’s mission is backed by its Chocolate Kuleana—a promise to give back 100% of net profits to Maui nonprofit organizations. As part of its Chocolate Laulima Program, customers can designate a favorite partner charity at checkout, giving 40% of the sale back to your chosen nonprofit.
Celebrating Maui a Kama with Chocolate, Hula and Mo‘olelo
Renowned Kumu Hula Hōkūlani Holt at Maui Kuʻia Estate Chocolate join together on Saturday, Dec. 11, for a fundraiser for Kū Mai Ka Hula.
Theatre Theatre Maui Thanks Supporters, Looks Ahead to Fall
Theatre Theatre Maui (TTM) wrapped up its 29th summer season of youth theatre culminating in digital productions of “The Trial of Goldilocks,” “Alice in Wonderland,” and other shows, thanks to their creative team, providers, sponsors, donors and community.
Cacao Farmers Gear Up for Harvest at Maui Ku’ia Estate Cacao Farm, Public Tours Open
Spring harvest is underway for cacao farmers David McPherson and Palani Wright at the Maui Ku‘ia Estate Chocolate’s 20-acre cacao farm with over 5,000 cacao trees to be harvested. The Lahaina farm also opened for public tours from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., seven days a week, from Monday through Sunday.
Ramos Promoted at Maui Ku‘ia Estate Chocolate
Maui Ku‘ia Estate Chocolate, Inc. announced the promotion of Meghan Ramos to fulfillment team manager.
Maui Ku‘ia Estate Chocolate Hosts ‘Farm to Bar’ Maui Chocolate Tour
Maui Ku‘ia Estate Chocolate is now welcoming visitors to its Lahaina farm. As of Dec. 21, Maui Chocolate Tour offers a first-hand look at how cacao is grown and harvested on Maui, and then wraps up with a nine-piece tasting among the trees.
Maui Ku‘ia Offers Suggestions to Shop Local This Holiday Season
“It’s never been more important to support our local businesses—and shopping locally for everyone on your holiday list is the perfect way to do it,” Maui Ku‘ia Estate Chocolate suggests.
Maui Ku‘ia Estate Chocolate Promotes Dennis Elms to Factory and Technology Director
Maui Ku‘ia Estate Chocolate, Inc. in Lahaina has promoted Dennis Elms to Factory and Technology Director, CEO Dr. Gunars Valkirs said.
