The East Maui Taro Festival returns to Hana Ball Park on Saturday, April 13th. For their 27th annual event, attendees can celebrate the history of kalo (taro) with the East Maui community. There’ll be hula, live music, local arts and crafts, a farmers market, nonprofit info booths, lauhala weaving, poi pounding, and over 20 food booths. Free. 9am-5pm. Hana Ball Park, (5091 … [Read more...] about East Maui Taro Festival at Hana Ball Park
East Maui Taro Festival
Maui’s Aloha ‘Aina Ambassador: What it’s like to be Pat Simmons, Jr.
Pat Simmons Jr. is not just a Maui boy, father, singer-songwriter, musician, surfer and an organic farmer. He’s also a cancer survivor, and the son of Pat Simmons, an American rock musician and original band member of The Doobie Brothers. Being from a musically inclined family, Simmons grew up listening to all types of music. He learned how to play both the guitar and ukulele … [Read more...] about Maui’s Aloha ‘Aina Ambassador: What it’s like to be Pat Simmons, Jr.
$5 Million In Grants Released By Maui Mayor’s Office of Economic Development
The Mayor’s Office of Economic Development issued more than $5.07 million in grant monies to various local organizations during the first half of the 2016 calendar year. The 48 grants ranged from $3,000 to more than $1 million. High-dollar grantees included University of Hawaii, Maui Economic Development Board, and Maui Arts and Cultural Center. Other grantees included the East … [Read more...] about $5 Million In Grants Released By Maui Mayor’s Office of Economic Development