Every Wednesday and Thursday:
Helping Paws Visitor Volunteer Program. Do you miss your pet when traveling? Visitors can offer a “helping paw” to homeless animals at the Maui Humane Society shelter, located in Pu`unene (central Maui), on Mokulele Hwy. between Kihei and Kahului. 1 to 3 p.m. Help with such activities as walking dogs, bathing puppies, brushing cats, or playing with puppies and kittens. Arrive by 1 p.m. and wear close-toed shoes and comfortable clothing that you don’t mind getting dirty. For Maui visitors only. Children age 10 to 17 are welcome when accompanied by a supervising adult for the duration. Advance reservations required. Register online at MauiHumaneSociety.org, “Get Involved/Volunteer/HelpingPawsVisitorProgram”.

Every Tuesday
features the Emily T Gail Show. Emily’s show can be found online at www.espnhawaii.com under “Lineup” on the homepage. Sponsored by Aloha – Big Island Visitor Guide, Emily “talks story” with recreational, high school and professional athletes, along with coaches, parents, organizers, and members of print and broadcast media. She talks about golf, running, swimming, biking, tennis, paddling, diving, skateboarding, as well as major league sports, high school sports, and college sports. For information, call Emily at (808) 896-6780, visit www.emilys.org, or email Emily at emilytgail@emilys.org.

Every Monday:
Historic Waimea Walking Tour. Take a 3 hour walk back through time in the place where Captain Cook first landed in Waimea. Learn about the last King of Kaua`i, the missionaries, and other famous citizens of Waimea and the landmarks they left behind. West Kaua`i Technology & Visitor Center, 9565 Kaumuali`i Hwy., Waimea. 9:30 a.m. Registration required no later than noon the Friday before that Monday to schedule your tour. For reservations and information call (808) 338-1332 or visit www.westkauaivisitorcenter.org.

Sunday Afternoons:
Slack Key Guitar Concerts. Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and `ukulele concerts. November 2 – Hanalei Slack Key Guitar & Ukulele Concert; November 9 – Legends of Slack Key Guitar & Ukulele Concert; November 16 – Honoring Raymond Kane; November 23 – Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar & Ukulele Concert; November 30 – Hawai`i’s Sunset Music. Tickets: $20 ($15 keiki/seniors). The concerts are nahenahe – soft and sweet.  Slack key guitar and `ukulele in the real old style.  All traditional music with songs and stories of the islands, telling the history of this Hawaiian musical art form. Voted 2014 Best Live Show in Hawai`i by Hawai`i Magazine Readers’ Choice Awards. A portion of the proceeds supports the Hale Halawai `Ohana `O Hanalei. Hanalei Family Community Center, 5-5299 Kuhio Hwy., Hanalei. 3 to 5 p.m. For information and reservations call (808) 826-1469 or visit www.McMasterSlackKey.com.

Sunday, November 2:
Dessert Fantasy 2014. Along with all the decadent desserts, there will be entertainment, a silent auction and voting by the public for the best 2014 dessert. All proceeds from the event will stay in the islands and help support, “life without limits for people with disabilities.” Pacific Beach Hotel, 2490 Kalakaua Ave., Honolulu. 1 to 3 p.m. Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the door. For tickets and information call (808) 532-6744 or visit www.ucpahi.org.

Sunday, November 2:
Anuhea. Born on the island of Maui, music has been in Anuhea’s family for generations. Her father is from the surfing culture of Haleiwa, on the North Shore of Oahu. His younger sister, Nalani, is part of the award winning contemporary Hawaiian music trio, Na Leo Pilimehana. Anuhea’s mother, an Oregon native, comes from a musical family as well; her father is a jazz and blues guitarist. Anuhea will play with a full backup.   Kahilu Theatre, 67-118 Lindsey Rd., Kamuela. For information call (808) 885-6868 or visit www.kahilutheatre.org.

Every Monday through Saturday Night:
Jazz Minds. A fun, eclectic café, featuring live Jazz music, cocktails and pupus, served in an ultra comfy, hip setting. Different bands perform nightly. 1661 Kapiolani Blvd., near the Ala Moana Shopping Center. 6:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. nightly. For information call (808) 945-0800 or visit www.honolulujazzclub.com.

Saturday, November 1:
A Taste of Kilohana. An exclusive, guided food tour that offers a seasonal taste of Kilohana Plantation. Ride an open-air plantation-style train, feed wild boar, goats and chickens and stroll through the orchard with an expert in local agriculture. Pick, eat, and learn how to select and prepare exotic tropical fruit. Tour the historic Manor House. Finally, enjoy a three-course, locally sourced meal in the Private Dining Room of the historic Wilcox Mansion. $115. Kilohana Plantation, Lihue. 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. For reservations and information call (808) 685-0257.

Saturday, November 1:
The Noble Chef: Benefit for the Maui Culinary Academy. The University of Hawai’i Maui College and Maui Culinary Academy presents “The World on a Plate: La Dolce Vita” benefit gala and dinner. The event also serves as an ideal training ground for Maui’s burgeoning chefs and is a showcase for the culinary talents of MCA’s industry partners, faculty and students. Enjoy delicious food, wine, a silent auction, and entertainment. Fairmont Kea Lani Maui, 4100 Wailea Alanui Dr., Wailea. 5:30 – 9:30 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 984-3471 or visit noblechef.maui.hawaii.edu.

Saturday, November 1:
Kaua`i Historical Society Evening with Cyril Pahinui. This award winning slack key guitarist and vocalist will be joined by Peter Moon, Jr. on ukulele and Jeff Au Hoy on the Hawaiian steel guitar. Cocktail music at 5 p.m. by Larry Rivera. Silent Auction. Dinner buffet of island favorites will be followed by Cyril and musicians. Smith’s Tropical Plantation, 174 Wailua Rd., Kapa`a. Reservations recommended. Call Historical Society at (808) 245-3373 to purchase tickets or to get list of ticket outlets.