Saturday, April 9: 
28^th Annual Pundy Yokouchi Memorial Golf Tournament.  The day will be full of good fun, terrific prizes, and a tasty luncheon, all to benefit the Maui Arts & Cultural Center’s programs that serve the residents of our Maui community.  Space is limited!  For information and to register, call (808) 243-4237 or visit www.mauiarts.org.

Friday, April 8:  
Girls Guns & Glory.  Girls Guns and Glory, which was named (tongue in cheek) for everything representative of the country music front man Ward Hayden was listening to, have made a name for themselves through relentless touring, the release of four critically acclaimed records, and a slew of local and international awards. Their style is rooted in various forms of American music, with a sound that has evolved to include everything from rockabilly to traditional country to rock ‘n’ roll.  Maui Arts & Cultural Center, McCoy Studio Theater, 1 Cameron Way, Kahului.  7:30 p.m.  For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.

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”.  April 6 – Led Kaapana; April 13 – David Kamakahi; April 20 – Jeff Peterson; April 27 – Sonny Lim. Seating is limited. Dinner/Show packages are available. Located at the Pavilion at the Napili Kai Beach Resort, Napili. 7:30 p.m. For tickets and information call (888) 669-3858 or visit www.slackkeyshow.com.

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.  April 1 – Wailuku, on Market Street; April 8 – Lahaina, on Front Street; April 15 – Makawao, on Makawao and Baldwin Avenues; April 22 – on South Kihei Rd., Azeka Shopping Center; April 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 and Lana`i 5<sup>th</sup> Friday Lana`i Package, visit www.MauiFridays.com.

Friday, April 1: 
MAPA’s Spring Gala:  DeLights of Broadway.  An evening of Broadway-quality entertainment, delectable libations and a few surprises, benefitting MAPA’s Performing Arts Programs.  Each table celebrates a different Broad musical. King Kamehameha Golf Club, 2500 Honoapiilani Hwy, Wailuku.  6 to 10 p.m.  For tickets and information call (808) 244-8760 or visit www.mauiacademy.org.

Thursday, March 31: 
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.

Saturday, March 26: 
Prince Kuhio Day Celebration.  Enjoy daylong entertainment, foods and crafts at this free community event to honor Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalaniana`ole. As territorial congressional delegate, he spearheaded the 1920 federal Hawaiian Homes Commission Act. Not only is Kuhio considered the “father” of the Native Hawaiian homelands program, he also founded the Hawaiian civic club movement.  Paukukalo Hawaiian Homestead Park, Kawananakoa St. at Kaumuali`i St., Wailuku.  9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free admission. For information call (808) 276-8978.

Tuesday, March 22: 
Moku`ula by Moonlight in Lahaina.  As the full moon rises over Mauna Kahalawai in West Maui, the Moku`ula/Mokuhinia restoration site in Lahaina is in the spotlight, featuring a free cultural and educational program that’s open to the public.  Hawaiian music and storytelling mix when popular musicians share the stage with local elders who tell their stories about Lahaina. Guest speakers talk about Native Hawaiian issues.  Logo hats, tote bags and pareos will be for sale. Limited seating is provided for kupuna (elders); blankets, mats and low beach chairs are welcome.  Beachfront Hale Halawai in Kamehameha Iki Park at 525 Front Street, Lahaina.  6 to 8 p.m.  For information call (808) 661-3659 or visit www.mokuula.com.

Saturday, March 19: 
Ukulele Strumming Workshop – Learn Hawai`i’s Favorite Instrument from a Hawaiian.  Celebrate the cultural tradition of Hawai`i’s instrument at the monthly Ukulele Strumming Workshop by Native Hawaiian Mele Fong, aka Ukulele Mele. Experience the Hawaiian style of learning as you “Watch. Listen. Play. The Ukulele Mele Way”.  Mele’s method minimizes hand and muscle strain while teaching proper techniques to form chords and strum different rhythms.  Bailey House Museum, 2375A Main St., Wailuku. 10 a.m. to noon.  For information call (808) 281-4981 or visit www.UkuleleMeleOnMaui.com.