Beachfest 21 is happening at Paia Bay on Saturday, Jan. 20 and Sunday, Jan. 21. Presented by the Paia Youth and Cultural Center (PYCC) and Positively+KAI, this 21st annual family-friendly beach festival is a chance for Maui’s young bodyboarders and surfers show off their tricks, styles and barrel-riding skills in a supported environment. Guest speakers […]
2017 MauiTime Charity Gift Guide
Do we really need to outline how lousy everything is right now? If you’re privileged enough that you think that life is just peachy right now, then you’re more than capable of giving back. And you’re in luck, because this is our annual Charity Gift Guide! During the holiday season, please take some time and […]
Skull Fest for Paia Youth and Cultural Center at Charley’s in Paia
The third annual Skull Fest happens at Charley’s on Saturday, Oct. 21. It’s a benefit for Paia Youth and Cultural Center programs. Entertainment will include performances from The Lamonts, Flat Jackson and the B.A.D.S. Guests are encouraged to dress up in skull gear for a chance to win prizes. 21+. $10. 9pm. Charley’s Restaurant and […]
Chasing Coral Film Screening at Paia Youth and Cultural Center
A screening of the documentary Chasing Coral will take place at the Paia Youth & Cultural Center this Friday, July 14. The film details how coral reef systems are vanishing at an unprecedented rate. Directed by Jeff Orlowski, the film took three years to make. It won the U.S. Documentary Audience Award at the Sundance Festival and it will premiere […]
MauiTime’s 20th Anniversary 5k Walk/Run Benefit at Queen Kaahumanu Center
MauiTime’s 20th Anniversary 5k Walk/Run Benefit will take place at the Queen Ka`ahumanu Center on Saturday, June 17. Expect fun fitness challenges, a costume contest and Marty Dread on center stage as we celebrate two decades of independent journalism. Presented by HMSA, event proceeds will benefit the Paia Youth and Cultural Center. Entry fee includes a swag bag and […]
Paia Youth and Cultural Center awards two scholarships
The Paia Youth & Cultural Center has awarded a $1,000 scholarship to students Tucker Jahrmarkt and Zachary Kaikaikaokeola Milanio (Kaika). The annual scholarship is open to any multi-year active member of PYCC who is a high school senior, has a GED, or is in their first year of community college; each candidate had to submit […]
Paia Youth and Cultural Center receives financial support from community
The Paia Youth & Cultural Center recently received more than $40,000 in support from the community. The Pa’ia Youth Council, Inc. dba PYCC, received $40,000 from the Hawaii Community Foundation (HCF) FLEX grants program–$7,500 from the Wilson P. Cannon Fund of the HCF; $10,000 from the Kosasa Family Fund of the HCF; $10,000 from the […]
Alexander and Baldwin quietly sells 339 acres of Paia cane land to mainland businessman
Paia Town has a new neighbor–a big one. In December, Alexander & Baldwin quietly sold a 339-acre parcel of land that cups the entire west side of Paia to a California businessman for just $9.9 million, or a little more than $29,000 per acre. Located across the street from the Paia Youth & Cultural Center, […]
Paia Youth and Cultural Center Beachfest XX
Paia Youth & Cultural Center‘s BEACHFEST XX will feature Maui’s young bodyboarders and surfers showcasing their styles, tricks, and barrel-riding aptitude January 21-22 at Paia Bay on the North Shore of Maui. Special guests at the family-friendly bodyboard and surf competition include world-champion waterman Kai Lenny, IBA world tour champion bodyboarding duo Jeff and Dave […]
2016 Mauitime Charity Gift Guide
The year 2016 hasn’t been kind to many of us, and it’s looking like 2017 will be worse. More than ever, the weakest and most vulnerable members of society need your help. If you don’t assist these charities, no one will. During the holiday season, please take some time and look at all the ways […]
Paia Town Association annual meeting at Paia Community Center
Do you care about the future of Paia Town? Then you should attend the Paia Town Association Meeting this Wednesday, Sept. 28 at the Paia Community Center. The community and Paia Town merchants will be making their voices heard, and there will be presentations by the Maui Police Department, DOT and members of the Paia Youth and Cultural Center. Free. […]
The StoneWave Generation Skatepark: New Renovations Highlight Importance of Paia’s Skate Park
Blaze Anderson says skate park culture changed his life. Changed it so radically, so passionately, that he made skate park culture his very occupation. And in the process, he’s helped out a whole generation of Northshore Maui kids.“I grew up in the valley in LA,” says Anderson. “There were these skate parks there that we […]
Battle of The Islands Hawaii State Roller Derby Tournament at Maui Memorial
The Hawaii State Roller Derby Tournament runs Friday, Aug 26 and Saturday, Aug. 27 at the Maui War Memorial Complex. The “Battle of the Islands” will feature roller derby skaters from all over Hawaii, food trucks, music and good times. The Boys and Girls Club of Maui will sell beverages to raise funds, and a portion of the proceeds will […]
Our irregular guide to Maui’s public restrooms
How often do you go to the beach? The calm majestic waves on the beautiful grains of sand while you enjoy the sun’s great warmth? Then, while you’re feeling great, you suddenly need to go to the bathroom. You’re running to the nearest one and when you get inside you’re faced with the grim sight […]
19th annual Paia Bay Beachfest
The Paia Youth and Cultural Center presents their 19th annual Paia Bay Beachfest, which runs this Saturday, Jan. 16 and Sunday, Jan. 17. Maui’s young bodyboarders and surfers will gather to compete in a series of heats displaying style, tricks and barrel-riding aptitude. The entry fee for competitors includes lunch, an event t-shirt and awards at sunset. Onlookers can enjoy […]
Here’s how you can help Maui’s charities this holiday season
Well, another year has passed since the last time we brought the wish lists of Maui County’s charities and nonprofits. Another year of threats of federal government shutdowns and demonizing of immigrants and poor people. More than ever, the weakest and most vulnerable members of society need your help. If you don’t assist these charities, […]