Saturday, July 16: 
Iao Valley 10K.  Enjoy this run through the scenic Iao Valley.  Course starts at the Wailuku Municipal Parking Lot off of Vineyard Street, between Church Street and Market Street.  Follows Vineyard Street up to Main Street, and into scenic Iao Valley State Park, with a long, rolling, downhill back to Wailuku. Run facing traffic to be safe. Elevation is a 600 foot gain and descent.  7:30 to 10 a.m. For information call (808) 222-2484 or visit www.virr.com.

Friday, July 15:
“Talk Story” and Demonstration with Umi & Leinaala Kai. Learn about making tools, weapons, and lauhala weaving from Native Hawaiian artists. With over 45 years of experience learning about and crafting na mea Hawai`i, Umi and Leina`ala are part of a small group of Native Hawaiian artists perpetuating the craft of making tools and weapons that were once essential to survival. Hui Noeau Visual Arts Center, 2841 Baldwin Ave., Makawao.  11 a.m. to 3 p.m. For information visit www.kaikompany.com or www.huinoeau.com.

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 Wednesday: 
Masters of Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Concert.  Host and slack key guitar master George Kahumoku, Jr. is joined by various renowned slack key masters who are true ambassadors of their music, their culture and their land for an evening of traditional Hawaiian songs and authentic “talk-story”.  July 1 – Jerry Santos of Olomana; July 6 – Richard Ho`oip`i; July 13 – Led Kaapana; July 20 – Mark Yamanaka; July 27 – Bobby Ingano. Seating is limited. Dinner/Show packages are available. Located at the Sea House Restaurant at the Napili Kai Beach Resort, 5900 Lower Honoapi`ilani Hwy., Napili. Doors open 6:45 p.m., show begins 7:30 p.m. For tickets and information call (888) 669-3858 or visit www.slackkeyshow.com.

Monday, July 4: 
4^th of July Fireworks Display.  Stroll historic Lahaina and enjoy holiday specials in many ocean view restaurants and town shops. For an old-fashioned Independence Day celebration, listen to a free concert on the oceanfront Lahaina Library lawn starting at 5 p.m. Fireworks begin at 8 p.m.  For information call 1(888)310-1117, or visit www.visitlahaina.com.

Saturday, July 2: 
Annual Makawao Paniolo Parade.  Enjoy this colorful Hawaiian style small town Wild West parade in Makawao, along Makawao and Baldwin Avenues. Road closures for the parade generally begin at 8:30 a.m., so plan accordingly.  8:45 a.m. – Stick Horse Race (everyone is welcome to participate); 9 to 11 a.m. – Parade. There will be no parking in town. Arrive early to park at Eddie Tam Community Center or at the Oskie Rice Arena, in Olinda, which has free shuttle service from 7 to 9 a.m., and back from the parade starting at 11:30 a.m.  For information call (808) 283-2741.

Throughout the Month of July: 
Obon Dance & Festival.  The Obon tradition was brought to Hawai`i by Japanese immigrants and evolved into a social and cultural event, as well as a religious custom designed to honor ancestors through an evening of dance, music and merry-making.  Festivities and Dance schedules and locations are listed below:

• Saturday, July 2:   Lahaina Jodo Mission, 12 Ala Moana St., Lahaina.  Service 6:30 p.m. followed by dancing at 8 p.m.  For information call (808) 661-4304 or visit www.lahainajodomission.org.
• Friday July 8:  Pa`ia Mantokuji Mission, 253 Hana Hwy, Paia.  Service 6 p.m., Dance 8 p.m.  For information call (808) 579-8051 or visit www.mantokujimauitemple.org.
• Friday July 15:  Kahului Hongwanji Mission, 291 S. Pu`unene Ave., Kahului.  Service 7 p.m., Dance 8 p.m.  For information call (808) 871-4732 or visit www.kahuluihongwanji.org.
• Friday, July 22:  Makawao Hongwanji Mission,1074 Makawao Ave., Makawao.  Service 6:30, Dance 7:30.  For information call (808) 572-7229.
• Friday July 29:  Wailuku Hongwanji Mission, 1828 Vineyard St., Wailuku.  Service 7 p.m., Dance 8 p.m.  For information call (808) 244-0406.

Every Friday:
Maui Friday Town Parties. Enjoy food, live entertainment, shopping and art. Many retailers, galleries and boutiques operate extended hours and highlight special promotions. Crafters, artisans and culinary wizards add their creativity to the event.  6-9 p.m.  July 1 – Wailuku, on Market Street; July 8 – Lahaina, on Front Street; July 15 – Makawao, on Makawao and Baldwin Avenues; July 22 – on South Kihei Rd., Azeka Shopping Center; July 29 – Lana`i City, Island of Lana`i, around Dole Park, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.  For more information on Maui Town Parties, visit www.MauiFridays.com.

Thursday – Sunday, June 1 – July 3: 
60^th Annual Makawao Rodeo.  Thursday & Friday: 9 a.m., free admission -Qualifying Runs, all day. Bull Bash at 7 p.m. on Friday, $15 adults.  Saturday & Sunday: 1 p.m., Rodeo (bull-riding, team-roping, calf-roping, bronc riding, mugging, barrel racing, break-away). Live band after Rodeo on Saturday.  Saturday & Sunday rodeo admission is $10 adults, $5 for seniors and students, free admission for kids 10 and under. Free shuttle Saturday to and from town to watch the parade. Oskie Rice Arena, Olinda.

Thursday, June 30: 
Hawaiian Music Series.  Relax under the stars and enjoy a free concert featuring local musicians. Chairs are limited and blankets, mats, and low beach chairs are welcome. The Baldwin Home Museum is located in the heart of Lahaina, on the corner of Front and Dickenson Streets, Lahaina. 6 to 7:30 p.m.  For information call (808) 661-3262 or visit www.lahainarestoration.org.