Annual Waimea Cherry Blossom Heritage Festival – Waimea
Saturday, February 4:
Annual Waimea Cherry Blossom Heritage Festival – Waimea. This year marks the annual celebration with the planting of cherry tree seedlings gifted from the Embassy of Japan. The festi- val includes a variety of activities from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at venues throughout Waimea – look for pink banners identifying site locations from the Parker Ranch Historic Homes on Mamalahoa Hwy. 190 to the Hawaiian Homestead Farmer’s Market on Hwy. 19. Enjoy Japanese and multi-cultural performing arts, hands-on demonstrations of bonsai, origami, traditional tea ceremony, mochi pounding, and a host of colorful craft fairs. Enjoy free shuttle transportation among most venues. For more info, please call (808) 961-8706
Maui Swap Meet
Every Saturday:
Maui Swap Meet. Maui’s largest flea market is a great place to shop for unique, home-made, hand- crafted, quality products at reasonable prices. University of Hawaii – Maui College, 310 Kaahumanu Ave, Kahului. 7:00 a.m. to 1:00. Cost is 50 cents; free after 12:30 p.m.
Hula Hoike 2012 by Lelani Low and Halau Hula O Leilani with the Makaha Sons
Saturday, February 4:
Hula Hoike 2012 by Lelani Low and Halau Hula O Leilani with the Makaha Sons. An exciting show of Hula, Tahitian and Maori dances. Special guests, “The Makaha Sons” are world- renowned for their magnificent vocal harmonies and instrumental arrangements. Hawaiian arts, crafts, clothing, jewelry, and more for sale from 5:00 in lobby. Show starts at 7:00. Tickets at ticket outlets and from halau members just $20 for adults, $10 for keiki 4-14. Prices at door $25 and $15 respectively. Call Darryl Low at (808) 651-0864 to reserve front-section seats for $30 each.
Run & Walk for the Whales
Saturday, February 4: Run & Walk for the Whales. All are invited to take part in one of Maui’s largest fun runs and walking events. The Run and Walk for the Whales course includes ocean views — you might even see a whale or two breaching in the distance! Choose from the 5K walking course, 5K running course, half marathon running course and 2K running course for kids. Starting line and post-run festiv- ities at the Makena Beach and Golf Resort, South Maui. To register online, visit www.active.com or go to www.mauiwhalefestival.org for a downloadable entry form. For information and to register by phone, call (808) 249-8811 ext. 1.