It is nearing the end of August! Where did our summer go? I attended a Women's Luncheon, the Hui-Aloha Group, which is a group of Women who connect and are involved with Non-Profits on the island.  They are talking about save the date for HOLIDAY benefits.

There are some great events coming up here on the island:

The Maui Academy of Performing Arts  benefit is Sunday September 13, 2009 from 1-5PM. It is a garden party at the Yokouchi Family Estate in Wailuku. 2471 West Main Street . Wear a BIG hat and colorful garden outfit.Spend an elegant afternoon chatting with friends, sipping wine, and bidding on treasures and art Call 808-244-8760 $65 in advance.

Dreams Come true Celebrate Life, love and Hope with the American Cancer Society , Saturday September 26,2009 10:30-2PM at the Four Seasons Wailea. $75 per person. Luncheon and a fashion and Beauty Expo. Senator Roz Baker Honorary Chairperson.

Call 808-281-6250 for more information

Save the Date Noble Chef- Formerly the Noble Grape will be held on November 14, 2009 at the Fairmont Kea Lani. This is a benefit for the Maui Community college Culinary program. Look for more information in October.

Save the Date Maui Prep Academy 2009 Jingle Bell Ball December 5, 2009 at the Ritz Carlton Kapalua

This will get you well into the holiday season. More postings to follow.

Mark your calenders now, as the non-profits really need our help in this economic climate.

Honolua Wao Kele Native Planting Test Project this Saturday

We're ready - come help us restore native plants mauka of Honolua Bay (at Field 52). The first 1,000 'a'ali'i plants will be planted in this test project on Saturday, March 1 as one of our monthly volunteer service trips. Meet at 8 a.m. in the parking lot behind Honolua Village Center, Kapalua Resort. Wear comfortable clothing, long pants, closed toed shoes, hat and sunscreen, and bring water. We should return to the parking area by 1 p.m. Please contact Megan Webster, Makai Stewardship Coordinator, at mwebster@mlpmaui.com or 665-5467 to reserve a space and receive more information. Also, if you have a 4WD vehicle and would not mind driving people to the field site, please let Megan know.

New Manager of Retail Operations Announced

Please congratulate Celeste Olson in her promotion to manager of Retail Operations for Kapalua Land Company. She will assist the director of Retail Operations in executing day to day operational functions for driving the retail business.

Kapalua Farms Fresh Produce Stand Open this Thursday

Shop the farm-fresh produce stand this Thursday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in front of Honolua Store on Office Road in Kapalua Resort.  Look for onions in three colors and flavors, yellow and green beans, spinach, herbs and personal pineapples. For more information, email joanne@joannefoxxe.com