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Paia Gives Is This Saturday!

Paia Gives is scheduled for Saturday, December 21, 2013 from 4-8 pm. This great community event is now in its eighth year. Over the years, Paia Gives has generated significant contributions to local non-profits, provided an opportunity to finish Christmas shopping at local businesses all while throwing a good party. Special deals, refreshments, and entertainment make for a memorable evening of shopping and giving in Paia Town. This post includes a partial list of businesses that are participating and the local non-profits they have chosen to support. If you haven’t been to Paia in a while, you will see that there have been some changes this year with new businesses and other stores moving to new locations. We tried to highlight some of those changes below.

Art Galleries

Inside the New Art Project Paia Gallery
  • Art Project Paia is a new gallery that opened earlier this year. This beautiful space is in the midst of it’s second show since it opened. For Paia Gives, some of the artists from the latest show, Women Make The World Go Round, will be in attendance. Kary McCarthy, Kathy Sakai, Lisa Bartleson from Lisa Bartleson Studio and Tatiana Botton from Tatiana Photo Studios. They will be there to take your questions, talk art, life and what to expect for 2014. All for a good cause as 10% of sales proceeds from that day will benefit Maui Humane Society. Art Project Paia invites you to stop by and have a drink, meet the artists and support the Humane Society. They are located at 77 Hana Hwy.
  • Maui Crafts Guild – You may smell fresh paint when you visit the Maui Crafts Guild as they will be opening their brand new location at 120 Hana Hwy on the corner of Hana Highway and Baldwin this weekend. This is the former location for Dakine. The Crafts Guild we be supporting the Paia Youth and Cultural Center during Paia Gives.
  • Maui Hands is located at 84 Hana Highway. They will be raffling off a 19” hammered metal petroglyph turtle by Charles Corda. It has a value of 125.00. Tickets will be 5.00 each or 5 for 20.00. All proceeds from the raffle will go to support Hali’imaile Community Garden. Refreshments will be served as part of the celebration!

Boutiques

    • Biasa Rose is located at 104 Hana Highway. Their holiday festivities will benefit Women Helping Women Maui
    • By the Bay is located at 90 Hana Hwy. They will have 2 pieces of art to raffle. For every $5 donated the Maui Humane Society, you will receive a raffle ticket. Also, purchases over $100 on that day will receive a glass ornament of their choice.
    • Letarte Swimwear is located in the cute little hut at 24 Baldwin Ave. The Letarte Store is going to honor this special night by raffling 2 $50 gift certificates for Letarte labeled merchandise. Raffle tickets are $5 and the funds raised from the raffle will be donated to the Surfrider Foundation – Maui Chapter. There will be Christmas refreshments at the store between 4-8pm as well.
    • Lilikoi is located at 18 Baldwin Ave. They will be donating to the Wings of Aloha program at the Maui Humane Society. They are already donating 100% of the sale proceeds from kai fragrance gift sets and to the program. They will be donating 5% of our sales from Paia Gives on Dec 21. They will also do a gift drawing for those that make a purchase at Lilikoi during the event.
    • Mahina is located at 23 Baldwin Avenue. They will be raising funds for Women Helping Women! They invite people to come out for a great night of shopping and helping stop domestic violence.
    • Nuage Bleu is situated at 76 Hana Highway. They will be having a raffle that benefits A Keiki’s Dream. They are giving raffle tickets with each $5 donation to win one of two $100 gift cards! They are also hosting a trunk show featuring Hula Hoops Maui Jewelry!
      Holiday cheer will be served from 4 – 8 pm.
    • Paia Trading Company is located at 106 Hana Hwy. They will be donating a percentage of sales to the Paia Youth and Cultural Center. The Ginger Bread Man and possibly Frosty the Snowman will be handing out candy.
    • Oceania Maui is located is Suite 3 of 120 Hana Highway. They will be donating 10% of the whole day’s proceeds to the keiki gardening project at the Upcountry Montessori School of Maui.Every customer who shops there for “Paia Gives” receives a free handmade coconut soap with purchase of $25 or more. While supplies last.
    • San Lorenzo Bikinis Maui is another new addition to Paia. They occupy the long vacant store at the intersection of Hana Hwy and Baldwin Avenue between Ono Gelato and Honolua Surf Company. They will be accepting donations for the Maui Food Bank
    • Sand and Sea located at 99 Hana Hwy will be accepting donations for the Maui Food Bank.

      This is a shot from the interior of Wings Hawaii’s new store on Hana Highway in Paia
  • Wings Hawaii is at a new location at 69 Hana Highway. We were sad to see our old neighbors move, but they have a great little shop right on Hana Highway. They will be benefiting Maui Food Bank during Paia Gives. If you bring in a canned food or non perishable food donation in for 20% off your entire purchase. That deal runs all day tomorrow.

Grocery and Wine

Da Vine Art is a new Wine and Spirit Tasting Bar in Paia
  • Wine Corner and Da Vine Art are located right next to each other in the Paia General Store Building. Da Vine Art is an extension of the Wine Corner and another new addition to Paia. They are a beautiful new wine and spirits tasting bar. They are open for general tasting and can also host private events. Da Vine Art and The Wine Corner will be benefiting the Paia Youth and Cultural Center. PYCC staff and youth members will be hosting a table in the parking lot that sells PYCC hats, cookbooks and other items. We will also hold a raffle for great prize yet to be determined. As part of the tables, Honi Designs Hawaii and Ekahi Sunrise will sell their beautiful jewelry and donate a share of the profits to the PYCC

Home Furnishings

    • Indigo Paia is located in the Paia General Store Building on Hana Highway. They will be raising funds for PYCC’s RadiOpio. One raffle ticket given for every $20 spent in store. Raffle items include RueBelle jewelry, photography by Daniel Sullivan and clothing by CMiya.
Pearl is a beautiful home furnishings store that recently moved to a new location at 71 Baldwin Avenue in Paia.
  • Pearl has a brand new location at 71 Baldwin Ave (The same building as the Maui Real Estate Team). They have a beautiful space with fine home furnishings and smaller home decor items. Our new neighbors will be donating 10% of the day’s sales towards La’a Kea Farm in Paia. Donate $5 for a raffle ticket to win bamboo throw. Serving Holiday Cheer from 4-8pm.

Restaurants

  • Milagros is located at the corner of Hana Highway and Baldwin Avenue. They will be donating a percentage of sales to Montessori of Maui.
  • Charley’s Restaurant & Saloon will be raising funds for the Maui Humane Society.

Surf Shops

  • Hi-Tech Surf and Sports will be donating 10% of clothing sales made between 4 and 8pm on the Night of Paia Gives to the Paia Youth & Cultural Center.

Paia Gives is a fun night and a great opportunity to support local businesses and local non-profits. Come out tomorrow night and get your last minute Christmas and Holiday shopping done in Paia.

Pete Jalbert

Maui Real Estate Blog

Dine out for Hospice on Tuesday November 12th.

On Tuesday November 12th, participating restaurants around the island will be donating a portion of the proceeds generated from selected meal times to Hospice Maui. Here is a list of participating restaurants and what meal or meals of the day will benefit Hospice.

Kahului

  • Bistro Casanova’s located at 33 Lono Avenue will be donating proceeds from meals purchased at lunch
  • Da Kitchen Café located at 425 Koloa Street will be donating form meals purchased during dinner
  • The McDonald’s restaurants at 340 Dairy Road and 155 Puunene Avenue will be donating proceeds from lunch and dinner
  • Ruby’s Diner at the Ka’ahumanu Mall will be donating proceeds from meals served all day.

Ma’alaea

  • Buzz’s Wharf Restaurant at the Maalaea Village Shops will be donating proceeds from dinner.

Kihei

  • Fabiani’s Bakery & Pizzeria located at 95 E. Lipoa Street will be donating proceeds from dinner.
  • Stella Blues Café located at 1279 S. Kihei Road in Azeka Mall will be donating proceeds all day.
  • Monsoon India located at the Menehune Shores Condominiums at 760 South Kihei Road will be donating proceeds from lunch and dinner

Wailea

  • Capische? located at the Hotel Wailea at 555 Kaukahi Street will be donating proceeds from dinner.
  • Mala Wailea located at the Marriott Wailea Resort at 3700 Wailea Alanui Drive will be donating proceeds from dinner
  • Mulligans on the Blue located on the Wailea Old Blue Golf Course at 100 KauKau Street will be donating proceeds from dinner
  • Pita Paradise Wailea located at 34 Wailea Gateway Plaza will be donating proceeds from dinner.
  • Monkeypod Kitchen by Merriman located at 10 Wailea Gateway Plaza will be donating proceeds from lunch, dinner and liquor Sales.

Kula

  • Kula Lodge & Restaurant located at 15200 Haleakala Hwy will be donating dinner proceeds

Makawao

  • Casanova Italian Restaurant located at 1188 Makawao Avenue will be donating dinner proceeds
  • Market Fresh Bistro located at 3620 Baldwin Avenue will be donating proceeds from breakfast and lunch
  • Polli’s Mexican Restaurant located at 1202 Makawao Avenue will be donating proceeds from lunch and dinner.

Paia

  • DaZoo Restaurant located at 71 Baldwin Avenue will be donating proceeds from dinner.
  • Flatbread Company located at 89 Hana Highway will be donating proceeds from lunch and dinner.

Olowalu

  • Leoda’s Kitchen & Pie Shop located 820 Olowalu Village Road off of Honoapiilani Highway will be donating proceeds from meals served all day.

Lahaina

  • Honu Seafood & Pizza located at 1295 Front Street will be donating proceeds from lunch and dinner.
  • Mala An Ocean Tavern located at 1307 Front Street will be donating proceeds from lunch and dinner.
  • Star Noodle located at 286 Kupuohi Street will be donating proceeds from dinner.
  • Aloha Mixed Plate located at 1285 Front Street will be donating proceeds from lunch.
  • Teddy’s Bigger Burgers located in the Lahaina Gateway Center 335 Keawe Street willl be donating proceeds from dinner.
  • Monsoon India located in the Wharf Cinema Center at 658 Front Street will be donating lunch and dinner proceeds.

Kahana

  • Maui Brewing Company located in the Kahana Gateway shopping center at 4405 Honoapiilani Hwy will be donating proceeds from lunch and dinner.

Kapalua

  • Merriman’s Kapalua located at One Bay Club Place will be donating proceeds from dinner & happy hour drink sales

Hospice Maui has provided compassionate comfort care for the seriously ill and support for their families on Maui since 1981. Dine Out for Hospice is a great opportunity to enjoy a meal at great restaurants while supporting an important Maui not for profit organization.

Pete Jalbert

Maui Real Estate Blog

Mishka at Lumeria to Benefit the Paia Youth and Cultural Center

Lumeria Maui will be hosting Mishka on Saturday, September 7th in a benefit to support the Paia Youth and Cultural Center. If you are a regular reader of our blog, you may recognize the name Mishka. He performed at our special broker’s open at Mea Makamae. Even if you don’t read the blog, you may well have heard of Mishka as he is one of Reggae’s up and coming stars. He recently signed with Jimmy Buffet’s record label and opened for a number of dates on Jimmy’s summer tour.

This intimate and special event only has a total of 100 tickets available. There are 75 tickets for $30 for just the music. There are an additional 25 tickets that also include a three course farm to table dinner. Dinner and the show will cost $80. The musical performance will be in Lumeria’s court yard. Attendees should bring blankets or beach chairs for the performance. The dinner starts at 5:00 PM. Mishka is set to perform at 6:30 PM. Tickets may be purchased online via Eventbrite. Act quickly as they are moving fast!

Proceeds from the benefit will go towards the Paia Youth and Cultural Center (PYCC). PYCC is celebrating its 20th year of existence this year.

PYCC is a program based Youth Center with members aged from 9-21. Membership comes from all over the North Shore, Upcountry and Central Maui. Programming available includes the Hekili Multimedia Lab, RadiOpio, the Stonewave Skate Park, Malama Pono/Project Venture, The Paia Bay Cafe and a whole lot more. PYCC is a is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation funded by grants from the Maui County Department of Housing & Human Concerns, the State of Hawaii Office of Youth Services, private foundations, community donations, and fundraisers. You can donate directly to PYCC online.

Pete Jalbert

Maui Real Estate Blog

A Couple of Maui Non-Profit Notes

I just had a couple of quick notes on ways you can benefit the Paia Youth and Cultural Center and The Maui Forest Bird Recovery Project.

I will be at Whole Foods in Kahului from 11:00-2:00 PM today as part of the team representing the Paia Youth And Cultural Center (PYCC). Whole Foods will be giving 5% of their sales today to PYCC. This is a great opportunity to pick up some groceries and support this fantastic community organization. PYCC is a program based youth center located on the beach at Paia Bay. Programs include the Hekili Multimedia Lab, RadiOpio, Malama Pono Project Venture, The Paia Bay Cafe and the Stonewave Skate Park. PYCC attracts kids from all over the North Shore, Upcountry and Central Maui. If you are unable to make it by Whole Foods today, you may donate directly to PYCC online.

I first became aware of the efforts to reforest the slopes of Haleakala a couple of years ago when I heard this great talk by Dr. Art Medeiros at TEDxMaui. If you have twenty minutes, this video is well worth your time.

The Maui Forest Bird Recovery Project is raising funds online to help plant an additional 1,000 native trees in the Nakula Natural Reserve high on the leeward slopes of Haleakala. Here is an overview of the project:

They have one more week to raise just over $1,000 to complete this project. You may donate online to the Maui Forest Bird Recovery today.

Pete Jalbert

Maui Real Estate Blog

Things to do Around Maui on the Weekend of May 3rd

It looks like it will be another beautiful weekend on Maui for the first weekend of May. Mostly sunny skies and light breezes are forecasted as an unusually late season cold front approaches from the North. There is a chance of showers on Saturday afternoon with showers more likely Sunday afternoon as the front passes through Maui County. The weather shouldn’t interfere too much with a few fun events that are planned this weekend.

  • For those looking to kick off their weekend on a high note, head over to Wailuku Town for First Friday. Wailuku First Friday is Maui’s longest running continuous Friday town party. There will be food, music and other entertainment. Market Street closes to vehicular traffic around 5:30 and the event officially runs from 6:00-9:00 PM. That being said, I see music scheduled for as early as 4:00PM at Wailuku Coffee Company if you want to get a head start on your Aloha Friday celebrations.
  • Saturday, head on over to Whaler’s Village in Ka’anapali for the 24th Annual Maui Onion Festival. This free event features recipe contests, games, live entertainment, onion eating contests, food booths, chef demonstrations and a competition for best Maui Onion recipe featuring some of the best chefs on Maui. The event starts at around 9:30 AM and runs until about 7:00 PM. Come enjoy this celebration of some of the sweetest onions of the world.
  • If you like to standup paddle, paddleboard or paddle OC-1s, you can do so and support a good cause at the Paddle Imua Race tomorrow on Maui’s North Shore. The race starts at Maliko Gulch and heads down the coastline to Kahului Harbor. The event benefits Imua Family Support Services annual Camp Imua which is held every summer. The camp provides an opportunity for students with “special abilities” a chance to try new activities and interact with others. You can still register for the event tomorrow morning in Maliko Gulch starting at 10:00 AM. The races start at approximately 1:00 PM.

We hope everyone enjoys a beautiful weekend on Maui. If you have real estate on the brain this weekend, Contact The Maui Real Estate Team to arrange a free consultation.

Pete Jalbert

Maui Real Estate Blog

Dine Out for Hospice Maui Today

Today, participating restaurants around Maui will be donating a portion of the proceeds from their sales to Hospice Maui. Hospice Maui is a great local non-profit that provides quality compassionate care for the terminally ill and peace of mind for their families. Here is a list of the participating restaurants by regions and the meals they will be serving when the proceeds go to Hospice.

Central Maui Restaurants

  • Bistro Casanova’s (Lunch)
  • Da Kitchen Cafe (All Day)
  • McDonald’s Dairy Road (All Day)
  • McDonald’s Kahului (All Day)
  • Ruby’s Diner (All Day)

South Maui

  • Buzz’s Wharf Restaurant (Dinner)
  • Capische? (Dinner)
  • Fabiani’s Bakery and Pizzeria (Dinner)
  • Mala Wailea (Dinner)
  • Mulligans on the Blue (Dinner)
  • Stella Blues Cafe (All Day)
  • Pita Paradise Wailea (Dinner)
  • Monkeypod Kitchen (Dinner and Happy Hour Drinks)

North Shore

  • Moana Cafe (Dinner)
  • Flatbread Company (Lunch and Dinner)

Upcountry

  • Casanova Italian Restaurant (Dinner)
  • Kula Lodge and Restaurant (Dinner)
  • Market Fresh Bistro (Breakfast and Lunch)
  • Polli’s Mexican Restaurant (Lunch and Dinner)

West Maui

  • Honu Seafood and Pizza (Lunch and Dinner)
  • Mala Ocean Tavern (Lunch and Dinner)
  • Maui Brewing Company (Dinner)
  • Merriman’s Kapalua (Dinner and Happy Hour Drinks)
  • Star Noodle (Dinner)
  • Aloha Mixed Plate (Lunch)
  • Leoda’s Kitchen and Pie Shop (All day)
  • Teddy’s Bigger Burgers (Dinner)
  • Fleetwood’s on Front Street (Lunch and Dinner)

If you considering dining out on Maui, visit one of these great participating restaurants to help support Hospice Maui!

Pete Jalbert