January 5
Your County
with Mayor Alan Arakawa
The
Thursday, Dec. 29 live broadcast of Maui County Mayor
Alan Arakawa’s public access television show, "Your
County with Mayor Alan Arakawa," will be re-broadcast
on AKAKU Channel 53 on Thursday, Jan. 5 at 7 p.m. and
again on Friday, Jan. 6 at 8 a.m.
The Mayor’s guests are County of Maui's Environmental
Coordinator Rob Parsons and Stuart Funke-d'Egnuff, Program
Manager for Tri-Isle Resource, Conservation & Development
Council, Inc.
The hour-long program will discuss will discuss environmental
issues including the County of Maui providing interim
funds for trucks to provide wastewater pumpout service
at the Ma`alaea Small Boat Harbor.
"Your County with Mayor Alan Arakawa," is produced
twice monthly. For further information, call 270-7710.
January 10
Maui Talks TV
Nik-Hil
Productions, in association with Harold William Peltz
Entertainment, announces the eighty-fifth edition of
MAUI TALKS-TV, a live, public-affairs, call-in talk
show, on Akaku: Maui Community Television.
The live broadcast of the Tuesday, Jan. 3 show will be
rebroadcast on Tuesday, Jan. 10 at 7 p.m. on Channel 53,
and again the following Wednesday morning, Jan. 11 at
7:15 a.m.
MAUI TALKS-TV is a weekly, one-hour Public Affairs talk
show, hosted by Nikhilananda, which is broadcast live
every other Tuesday evening. This show is
then repeated the following Tuesday evening and again
the next Wednesday morning. During the live taping, members
of the community are invited and encouraged to telephone
into the show at 873-3430, (888-577-6240 on Molokai and
Lanai) and comment upon various issues of the day.
For further information, you may contact the producers
at 572-USUS(8787) or e-mail at s.nikhilananda2@gte.ne
January 11
The ABC's of a Business
Plan
"The
ABC's of a Business Plan" workshop will be presented
by Susie Thieman of Maui Economic Opportunity on Wednesday,
January 11 from noon to 1 p.m.at the Maui County Business
Resource Center (MCBRC) across from IHOP in the Maui Mall.
The course will emphasize the reasons for writing a business
plan. Participants will receive an outline of the business
plan taught by MEO's Core Four Business Plan course. Thieman
is the program instructor and has more than 25 years of
small business startup and management experience. The
course is free of charge, however seating is limited and
reservations are suggested. For further information, call
the Maui County Business Resource Center at 873-8247.
Attendees are asked to bring their own lunches.
QuickBooks for Small Business
Workshop
"QuickBooks
for Small Business" offers hands-on computer training
for beginners on Wednesday, January 11, from 3 to 6 p.m.at
the Maui County Business Resource Center (MCBRC) across
from IHOP in the Maui Mall. Sponsored by SCORE (Service
Core of Retired Executives) and presented by Richard Kehoe,
MBA, CPA, owner and operator of his own accounting and
tax firm, the workshop teaches new users how to use "QuickBooks"
for their companies: how to record sales, receive payments,
prepare invoices and balance the company checkbook. The
minimal $49 fee provides a small class setting, personalized
tutoring, customized answers and the option to schedule
a follow-up appointment at a nominal fee. Seating is limited
and reservations are suggested. For further information,
call the Maui County Business Resource Center at 873-8247.
Attendees are asked to bring their own lunches.
January 12
Mayor's
State of the County Address
Mayor
Alan Arakawa will deliver his 2006 State of the County
Address on Thursday, Jan. 12, at 5:30 p.m. in the Baldwin
High School Auditorium, 1650 Kaahumanu Avenue, Wailuku.
Mayor Arakawa will detail his Administration's accomplishments
over the past three years, his vision and goals for 2006
and beyond.
The event is open to the public.
As refreshments will be served following the Address,
attendees are asked to RSVP by calling 270-7710.
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January
13
Kiwanis Club
of South Maui
Mike
Quintana Jr. Of the Central Maui Little League will be guest
speaker at the Kiwanis Club of South Maui Friday January
13 at 7:30 a.m.
The Kiwanis Club of South Maui meets at 7:30 a.m. every
Friday morning at Stella Blue’s Restaurant in Azeka
Shopping Center on South Kihei Road. Plenty of parking,
breakfast is available and admission is free.
For more information contact: Bruce McDonald at 283-4189
or Jim Carroll at 875-8866.
January 14
Volunteer to Remove
Non-Native Plants From Haleakala Crater
Volunteer
in Haleakala Crater Saturday through Monday, January 14–16,
and stay at Kapalaoa Cabin. Participants will hike two days
and work one day removing non-native plants. There will
be time for relaxation and photography or exploring. For
information and reservations, call Friends of Haleakala
National Park service coordinator Matt, 876-1673. More service
trip information at www.fhnp.org.
January 18
Better Balance, Personally
and Professionally
"Better
Balance, Personally and Professionally" will be offered
Wednesday, January 18 from noon to 1:30 p.m.at the Maui
County Business Resource Center (MCBRC) across from IHOP
in the Maui Mall. Gain balance by becoming more aware of
personal obstacles, professional blocks, and what may be
draining your energy. Using Coach U's assessment tool, called
"Clean Sweep Program," a self-assessment test
focusing on four business categories will be offered: physical
environment, well-being, money and relationships. Instructor
Susan Kim is a personal and professional life coach with
a master's degree in communications. The course is free
of charge, however seating is limited and reservations are
suggested. For further information, call the Maui County
Business Resource Center at 873-8247. Attendees are asked
to bring their own lunches.
January 25
Starting a Business in Maui County
"Starting
a Business in Maui County " will be presented on Wednesday,
January 25 from noon to 1 p.m. at the Maui County Business
Resource Center (MCBRC) across from IHOP in the Maui Mall.
The free workshop includes a lecture by Small Business Advocate
Anna K. Ribucan of the County of Maui Office of Economic
Development. This seminar covers general information and
requirements for starting a business in Maui County. Handouts,
websites and other helpful information included. Seating
is limited and reservations are suggested. For further information,
call the Maui County Business Resource Center at 873-8247.
Attendees are asked to bring their own lunches.
January 27 Family
Night Under The Stars
Join award-winning
astronomy writer and teacher Harriet Witt and her telescope
in experiencing the magic of the night sky in Ma‘alaea
Friday, Jan. 27, 7 – 9 p.m.
Learn star names, constellations and the zodiac. Look through
a telescope at the rings of Saturn, the rust on Mars, and
newly-forming stars. Telling time by the sky and Polynesian
celestial navigation will also be covered.
Witt has been teaching astronomy since 1980 and offering
astronomy-as-entertainment at Maui resort hotels since 1990,
and teaching Making Friends With the Night Sky classes at
MCC since 1992.
Dress warmly and bring a flashlight, blanket and mosquito
repellent.
$10 each donation for adults, $5 for folks too young to
drive.
Limited to 30 people – first come, first served.
WHERE TO MEET: Haycraft Park at the end of Hau'ole St. in
Ma‘alaea. Once the group meets there is a 300 foot
walk along the beach to the viewing spot. Park on the street
outside the lot. Do not park in the parking lot at end,
as the gates are locked early.
For more info, email Harriet at harriet@passengerplanet.com
January 29
9th Life Hawai‘ii Free
Mass Spay/Neuter
9th
Life Hawai‘i, Maui's only non-profit, No-Kill Cat
Rescue and Sanctuary, will be offering free mass cat spaying
and neutering for feral and companion cats.
Mass spaying/neutering will take place once each month.
To make an appointment
or for information, pleae call 572-3499. Donations welcome.
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