October is Filipino-American History Month, and that means more than just competing in the annual balut eating contest. On Oct. 1, Mayor Arakawa, the County of Maui, and the Maui Filipino Chamber of Commerce kicked off the month by raising the Filipino flag at the county building. Several restaurants provided food for the public in attendance, which was just a preview of the … [Read more...] about Recognize Filipino-American History Month by supporting Sheraton Maui workers on strike
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Three Sheraton Maui workers barred from property, one in handcuffs, as strike enters second week
Three Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa employees were “trespassed” and banned from hotel property for a year, after being stopped by security while distributing leaflets to guests on Oct. 12. The workers are among the 325 Sheraton Maui employees on strike and represented by the union UNITE HERE Local 5. One employee, Bernie Sanchez, was handcuffed by a Maui Police Department … [Read more...] about Three Sheraton Maui workers barred from property, one in handcuffs, as strike enters second week
Hawaii Food and Wine Festival in West Maui
The seventh annual Hawaii Food & Wine Festival starts Friday, Oct. 20 and goes to Sunday, Oct. 22. Here’s your chance to schmooze and celebrate with the Maui foodie scene and a host of famous chefs and vintners. In addition, the annual Roy’s Golf Classic takes place at the Ka`anapali Golf Course on Oct. 23 (sorry, it's already sold out), the Global Street Food … [Read more...] about Hawaii Food and Wine Festival in West Maui
Sheraton Maui Resort will no longer offer single-use plastic straws
The Straw Wars have come to Maui. In a major move for marine conservation, the Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa has announced that they will no longer offer single-use plastic straws to guests. Instead, resort staff will offer paper straws (like those shown above) by request. “Pu‘u Keka‘a (Black Rock), fronting the resort, is one of the top destinations on Maui to see tropical … [Read more...] about Sheraton Maui Resort will no longer offer single-use plastic straws
Maui Wedding Expo at Sheraton Maui Resort in Ka`anapali
This Saturday, Aug. 26, the 22nd annual Maui Wedding Expo will take place at the Sheraton Maui Resort. Hosted by the Maui Wedding Association, the expo will include Maui’s top wedding professionals. Explore floral design and decor, caterers and Maui wedding venues, event planners, photographers and videographers, live music and more. There’ll also be live entertainment … [Read more...] about Maui Wedding Expo at Sheraton Maui Resort in Ka`anapali