In elementary and middle school, the day Scholastic leaflets would circulate into our classrooms was a special occasion. It was an exciting addition to the usual hum-drum pulse of the school day, and my brother and I would run home with order forms and eagerly figure out which books we wanted to ask our parents to buy. My brother always chose something around the topic of super … [Read more...] about Celebrating Literacy: Inside the Book Trust’s Odyssey to Put a New Book in the Hands of Every Keiki
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Hukilau at Humble Market Kitchin
Hukilau will be at Humble Market Kitchin on Wednesday, November 14th. Celebrate Roy Yamaguchi’s 30th anniversary with Maui’s finest chefs, live entertainment, libations, and special host, Shep Gordon. The Hukilau food stations include creations by Humble Market Kitchen, Mama’s Fish House, Maui Fresh Streatery, Humuhumunukunukuapua'a, Lineage, and Roy’s. A portion of the … [Read more...] about Hukilau at Humble Market Kitchin
What it was like to be at the March For Our Lives Maui rally and concert
Thousands gathered on the University of Hawaii Maui College lawn on Saturday, Mar. 24 for the March for Our Lives rally and concert. Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, D–Hawaii, launched the event with a moment of silence for the 17 people who were shot and killed on Valentine's Day at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. Standing in the rain, the crowd grew as powerful … [Read more...] about What it was like to be at the March For Our Lives Maui rally and concert
How Maui students are trying to get officials to take gun violence seriously
Not sure if you’ve noticed, but there are a lot of scared kids in this country right now. They’re scared of gun violence, and they have every right to be. They’re even scared here on Maui. And like many students around the nation, a small group of Maui high school students have gotten organized and are taking action. On the same day that video of the “Empty Shoes … [Read more...] about How Maui students are trying to get officials to take gun violence seriously
Shep Gordon fundraiser brings in $175,000 for Maui Food Bank
Shep Gordon's annual star-studded New Year's Eve fundraiser generated $175,000 for the Maui Food Bank this year. The line up for the 2016-2017 show at the Wailea Beach Resort included Steven Tyler, Alice Cooper, Michael McDonald, and Patrick Simmons. Also performing that evening were Dave Mason, “Weird Al” Yankovic, Bob Seger saxophonist Alto Reed, Bob Rock, Willie K and … [Read more...] about Shep Gordon fundraiser brings in $175,000 for Maui Food Bank