The Leilani Farm Sanctuary invites you to explore nature and meet friendly farm animals during its hour-long tour this Wednesday, July 15. Visit with a donkey or deer, cuddle a chicken, pet the friendly cats or just give a pig a belly rub. The space offers abused animals a place to recover and thrive. Shoes, sun protection and mosquito repellent recommended. 4pm. $20 (keiki and … [Read more...] about Leilani Farm Sanctuary Tour
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Clothing Give-Away at St. Rita’s in Haiku
Do you know someone in need? St. Rita Catholic Church is inviting everyone to its clothing give-away this Saturday, June 27 at the Parish Hall in Haiku. The public is welcome to 10 free clothing items per person. Additionally, pancit, shave ice, baked goods, produce, plants and religious items will be available for purchase. Help spread kindness. 8am-1pm. St. Rita Catholic … [Read more...] about Clothing Give-Away at St. Rita’s in Haiku
The Papa Mali ALL-STAR Band
The Papa Mali All-Star band featuring Papa Mali, Wally Ingram, Hutch Hutchinson and more will serenade guests under the Maui skies this Friday, June 5. Adding to the festivity will be a light show and tie-dye fashion show featuring local designs. Enjoy additional musical performances from Maui’s Kanekoa and Sweet Yum Yum Beets. Skip cooking and indulge in a fresh farm-to-table … [Read more...] about The Papa Mali ALL-STAR Band
Haiku Ho’olaule’a and Flower Festival
The 22nd annual Haiku Ho’olaule’a and Flower Festival returns this Saturday, Apr. 25 to the Haiku Community Center. Complete with live entertainment, food, an artisan marketplace, keiki zone and more, the day-long festival will feature the event’s famous bake sale and bloom design contests. Proceeds will benefit local youth education programs, activities and enrichment. Don’t … [Read more...] about Haiku Ho’olaule’a and Flower Festival
Laurelee Blanchard of Leilani Farm Sanctuary in Haiku is all about Godiva Chocolate, a blind pig and Aloha Vet
What do you get if you cross a blind pig with Godiva Belgian chocolate? Given the story you’re about to read, chocolate-covered bacon is definitely not the punchline. In fact, chocolate covered bacon–though oddly popular–goes against the core beliefs of Laurelee Blanchard, founder of Leilani Farm Sanctuary, an Upcountry paradise for rescued animals. What the pig, George and … [Read more...] about Laurelee Blanchard of Leilani Farm Sanctuary in Haiku is all about Godiva Chocolate, a blind pig and Aloha Vet