WAILUKU Maui County Federal Credit Union (FCU) is holding school supplies and backpack drives at each of its branches in Kahului, Lahaina and Wailuku from n
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Cris Gutierrez works on his driftwood creations, including a hula girl, at a farmers market last week at Poâokela Church in Makawao. The Maui News / LILA FUJIMOTO photos
KAHULUI – When the pandemic shut down Cris Gutierrez’s teppanyaki catering business, he spent more time at the beach in prayer – and in driftwood.
“I prayed hard,” Gutierrez said. “I go hang out at the beach, enjoying the driftwood, asking nature if there’s anything I can do.”
He gathered driftwood to make planters.
Then he decided to take on a more ambitious project.
About two months ago, he created a driftwood humpback whale along the shoreline outside Kahului Harbor. He spent two days sculpting the 15-foot whale, using 300 to 400 pieces of driftwood he collected from the surrounding shoreline.
May 8, 2021
The Maui News has compiled a list of countywide cancellations, closures and postponements due to coronavirus. This story is updated daily as information is released.
Datebook Listings
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⢠Kamehameha Schools Maui Class of 2023, Mother’s Day Gift Baskets sale, $45 + tax. Pickup at Old Pier One from 2-6 p.m. Order at form.jotform.com/210696111529151; visit ksmaui2023@gmail.com.
⢠Habitat for Humanity Maui ReStore, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Mon-Sat. Email info@habitat-maui.org; visit habitat-maui.org. For donations, call 242-1140.
⢠Lahaina Arts Society, art festival; 9 a.m.-4 p.m. weekends, Lahaina Cannery Mall, outside Starbucks on the lawn. Visit lahainaarts.com.
Apr 24, 2021
The Maui News has compiled a list of countywide cancellations, closures and postponements due to coronavirus. This story is updated daily as information is released.
Datebook Listings
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⢠Somos Ohana Nicaragua, yard sale; 8 a.m.-1 p.m., 51 Mano Drive, Kula. Proceeds benefit group’s programs in Nicaragua. For information, visit somosohananicaragua.org.
⢠Habitat for Humanity Maui ReStore, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Mon-Sat. Email info@habitat-maui.org; visit habitat-maui.org. For donations, call 242-1140.
⢠Lahaina Arts Society, art festival; 9 a.m.-4 p.m. weekends, Lahaina Cannery Mall, outside Starbucks on the lawn. Visit lahainaarts.com.
⢠Maui AIDS Foundation, a portion of all gasoline sales at Maui Ohana Fuels locations will be donated to the organization. Contact press@mauiaids.org or 242-4900.
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⢠Co-Dependents Anonymous (CoDA), 12-step recovery program for people who want to develop healthy and loving relationships. 5:30-6:30 p.m. via Zoom. Newcomers welcome. Email FridayNightCoda@gmail.com.
⢠How to get a listing: The Datebook is for nonprofit organizations that offer free services. Submit items at least one week before the event. Submissions may be emailed to datebook@mauinews.com.
Public Facilities
n The Kalana O Maui county building in Wailuku has reopened to the public, although the County Council Chamber and council member offices will remain closed. Public access is through the second-floor lobby during normal business hours from 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, except holidays.