After fifteen years surrounded by the sounds of brass, woodwinds, and ukuleles in the Lānaʻi High and Elementary band room, Kerri Glickstein now leads a space where quiet is part of the job: the library. It might seem a sharp turn from conducting noise to curating silence, but both roles share the same rhythm of community. Since stepping in as Lānaʻi’s public librarian in June 2025, Kerri has brought the same spirit of connection that once filled her music classes—this time through books, programs, and collaboration. “The mission is to read, learn, and connect,” she said. “Learning happens in many ways, through stories, conversation, creativity, and time spent together.”

Canoes from Maui landed at Hulopoʻe Beach on October 4 for the 16th annual Paddle for Life voyage, welcomed by Lānaʻi High School’s paddling team. The event raised more than $338,000 for the Pacific Cancer Foundation, which supports Maui County cancer patients and their families. Founder Kimokeo Kapahulehua called Lānaʻi “a healing place” where paddlers come to give, not take.

The Lānaʻi Farmers Market opened October 4 at Entry Park, bringing together local growers and food producers to offer island-grown produce, herbs, and seedlings. The event was organized through collaboration among the Hawai‘i Farmers Union Lānaʻi Chapter, Councilmember Gabe Johnson’s office, and Maui County departments. The market will be held every first Saturday of the month, with the next scheduled for November 1 from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m.