The Merchants of Paia Town will be hosting Paia Gives on Saturday December 17th, from 4:00-8:00 PM. It is hard to believe this event is already in its eleventh year. I remember when the merchants were first pulling together this fun evening on the North Shore. Shops in and around Paia will be staying open late, with many offering sales and special events. The businesses have also chosen different local non-profits they will support. This list below provides details on what merchants are planning and which non-profits will benefit from their generosity.

Paia Art Galleries

• Art Project Paia: 10% of the sales at Art Project Paia will go to the Maui Humane Society
• Maui Hands: Maui Hands will be hosting a Raffle with the proceeds benefiting the Paia Youth & Cultural Center

Paia Barber Shops

• Hairbenders: Hair Benders will be making an in kind donation for the Maui Aids Foundation

Paia Boutiques

• Biasa Rose –They will be hosting a pop up with Sigal Jewlery. A portion of proceeds will benefit the Maui Humane Society
• Letarte – Letarte is sponsoring a food drive for the Maui Food Bank.  10% of sales will benefit the Maui Food Bank during Paia Gives.  Customers who bring in 4 cans of non-perishable food items on Saturday and Sunday will receive 10% off of their purchase.
• Luna and Tide – They will be having a raffle with the proceeds benefiting the Maui Humane Society
• Nuage Bleu: Nuage Blue will be offering pupus, In-store artist Jenn Johnson, jewelry by Hula Hoops Maui and a raffle with proceeds to benefit PYCC andHawaii Wildlife Fund
• KJB Paia: A portion of their sales will go toward Women Helping Women
•  Oceania Maui: 10% of sales during Paia Gives will benefit PYCC
• Paia Mercantile & Mermaid Inn: 5% of sales and donations from register jar will go toward the Maui Humane Society. They will also be offering an additional 50% off clearance items.
• Paia Trading Company – 10% of sales during Paia Gives will benefit PYCC.  Frosty the Snowman will be handing out candy from 6-7 PM
• Pakaloha Bikinis: Pakalaoha will be having a sale with 10% off all items in the store. A portion of proceeds will go toward PYCC
• Pearl Butik: 20% of the days sales will go back to Laa Kea Foundation.  Come in for holiday cheer, Swedish treats, and a raffle
• Sassabella: 10% of sales will be donated to the Maui Humane Society
• Tamara Catz: 20% off all Tamara Catz items and a portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Pacific Cancer Foundation

Paia Grocery

• • Mana Foods: Mana Foods is offering a bag credit program going toward Trucker Dukes

. This will be going on throughout the month of December.

Paia Restaurants

• Flatbread Paia: 5% of all gift cards sold will benefit the Maui Hulilau Foundation
• Honi Designs and Paia Youth and Cultural Center will have a Table in front of Milagro’s.  Proceeds from their sales will help to fund PYCC programs

Paia Surf Shops

• Sailboards Maui: A percentage of sales during Paia Gives will benefit Trucker Dukes
• HiTech Paia: 10% of clothing and soft goods sales will go to PYCC

This is a great opportunity to finish some last minute Christmas shopping, support local businesses and support local non-profits. We hope to see you in Paia Town on the night of the 17th!