October Events

1st-4th: Maui County Fair

War Memorial Complex, Wailuku
(808) 871-6230
www.mauicountyfair.com
87th annual fair featuring arts & crafts, ethnic foods, amusements, rides and grand orchid exhibition

8th-10th: 2009 Festivals of Aloha, Island of Molokai

E Mau Ka Hooilina Kupuna (Continue the Ancestral Legacy)
Mitchell Pauole Center and Kaunakakai Town
(808) 553-3356
www.festivalsofaloha.com
Enjoy the investiture of the Royal Court on Molokai, Kupuna Show, Youth Night festivities, parade through Kaunakakai Town, and Hoolaulea on Hawaii's Most Hawaiian Island, Molokai. Dancing, games, onolicious food and memorable entertainment are planned over this three-day celebration. Purchase your Festivals of Aloha, Maui Nui style button for festival benefits. Visit www.festivalsofaloha.com for more information on Maui Nui's celebrations.

11th: Lahaina Banyan Tree Hoolaulea

Banyan Tree Park
(888) 310-1117 or (808) 667-9194
www.visitlahaina.com
A celebration with arts and craft fair, hula show and live entertainment featuring the Air Force Band of the Pacific and more. Free admission.

11th: Molokai Hoe Canoe Race

Hale O Lono Harbor, Molokai
(808) 259-7112
www.molokai-hawaii.com or www.holoholo.org
Annual men's 41-mile Molokai to Oahu 6-person championship outrigger canoe race, across Kaiwi Channel, considered the world championship of men's long-distance outrigger canoe race, finishes at Duke Kahanamoku Beach in Waikiki

17th-23rd Festivals of Aloha, Hana Maui

E Mau Ka Hooilina Kupuna (Continue the Ancestral Legacy)
(808) 264-3563
www.festivalsofaloha.com
Hana Town celebrates with week long activities starting with a parade on Oct 17th. Other daily activities include a Fishing Tournament, Kids Play Day, Teen Music and Dancing, Keiki Muumuu and Aloha Shirt Contest, and Movie in the Park. On October 22nd, enjoy "Hawaiiana Night" with the presentation of the Royal Court, food and entertainment. Free guided tours of Kahanu Gardens available to everyone wearing a Festivals of Aloha, Maui Nui style button. October 23rd will showcase Hana's Final Night Luau, which will feature fabulous Hawaiian entertainment, food and drinks. Purchase your Festivals of Aloha Maui Nui style button for festival benefits. Visit www.festivalsofaloha.com for more information on Maui Nui's celebrations.

23rd-Nov 10th: Malama Wao Akua 2009

The Art of Conservation at Work
Viewpoints Gallery
www.viewpointsgallerymaui.com
Enjoy the splendor of Maui's rainforest and other native ecosystems at Malama Wao Akua juried art exhibition. Gallery hours are 10 am - 6 pm.

24th: Xterra Makena Beach Trail Run

Maui Prince Hotel, Makena Resort
(877) 751-8880 or (808) 521-4322
www.xterraplanet.com
A fun and challenging 5K and 10K run kicks off the XTERRA World Championship weekend with an off-road thriller taking racers on the famed XTERRA World Championship run course

24th: St Damien in Maui

St. Theresa, Kihei
8a.m. breakfast in parish hall; 9 a.m. exposition of the Blessed
Sacrament in church; Tongan community and choir to sing songs of St. Damien; benediction; 10 a.m. reception of the relic and Mass; 11 a.m. procession and veneration of the relic; 11:30 a.m. relic leaves for Christ the King.

Christ the King, Kahului
Noon‐4 p.m.

St. Anthony, Wailuku
5‐9 p.m.

St. Mary, Hana, parishioners pick up the relic and drive it to Hana via the northern route.

St. Mary, Hana
11:30 p.m. welcoming, prayer and songs; midnight Mass; 1:30 a.m. Father Damien film, followed by kupuna’s recollection of 1996 relic visit; 3 a.m. vigil concludes with veneration; 3:15 a.m. leave St. Mary via southern route with brief stops at the missions of St. Peter, Puiki, St. Paul, Kipuhulo, and St. Joseph, Kaupu.

25th: St Damien in Maui

The relic arrives at Holy Rosary Church, Paia, at 6 a.m.

Holy Rosary, Paia
7 a.m. outdoor reception of relic with hymn, lei, prayer procession into the church; 7:30 a.m. Mass; 8:45 a.m. veneration, hymns and prayers;
9:15 a.m. reflection on Father Damien’s life; 9:45 a.m. reflection on the challenge of Damien; 10:15 a.m. intercessory prayers; 10:45 a.m. departure rite; 11 a.m. departure.

St. Joseph, Makawao
Noon‐4p.m.

Maui War Memorial Gym
5‐9 p.m. Maui vicariate celebration.

26th: St Damien in Maui

Holy Ghost, Kula
7‐11 a.m.

St. Ann, Waihee
Noon, reception of the relic with hymn, lei, litany and procession; 12:30 p.m. veneration of the relic with hymns and prayers; 1p.m. reflection on Damien’s life;1:30 p.m. reflection on the challenge of Damien; 2 p.m. intercessory prayers and intentions;2:30 p.m.Mass;3:45 p.m. departure rite;4 p.m. departure

Sacred Hearts, Office Road, Kapalua
5p.m. relic arrives;5:15p.m. Sacred Hearts Society songs and novena; 5:45p.m. Hawaiian choir songs and novena, 6:15p.m. quiet veneration.

Maria Lanakila, Lahaina
6:30 p.m. relic arrives; 7p.m. Filipino Catholic Club songs and novena; 7:30 p.m. secular Franciscans songs and novena; 8 p.m. Spanish community songs and novena; 8:30 p.m. Tongan community songs and novena.

25th: Xterra World Championship

Maui Prince Hotel, Makena Resort
(877) 751-8880 or (808) 521-4322
www.xterraplanet.com
Internationally acclaimed off-road triathlon includes 1.5K ocean swim, 30K mountain bike course, and 11K trail run

30th-31st: Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory

Kamehameha Schools Maui, Keopuolani Hale
(808) 573-7285
A wonderfully entertaining musical performed by the students of Kamehameha Schools Maui. Under the direction of Ms Camille Romero, students will bring to life the story of Charlie Bucket's adventure in Willy Wonka's fantastic chocolate factory. The Oct 30th show begins at 7:30 p.m. The Oct 31st shows begin at 2:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Doors open 1/2-hour before start time. Admission is free and is open to the public. 

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