Cut to the Chase

The Lāna‘i Planning Commission will host its next planning meeting on Wednesday, November 20, at 5 p.m. For more information, click here.

Join the Maui Hotel & Lodging Association (MHLA) at the Turkey & Rice for the Holidays Lānaʻi Community Giveaway Event on Saturday, November 23, from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Lānaʻi Community Center. The event will provide 1,000 complimentary turkeys and 5-pound bags of rice to community members on a first-come, first-served basis. In addition to the food distribution, there will be nonprofit vendors, keiki activities, and local entertainment. For more information, click here.

The Lāna‘i Community Association is hosting a special holiday event with Santa at the Saturday Market on November 23, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (line ends at 11:30 a.m.). Whether attendees are taking family photos, celebrating baby's first Christmas, or including their pets, Santa will be there to capture the perfect holiday snapshot. A minimum donation of $20.00 includes three high-quality digital photos, available either on a USB or via text.

Lāna‘i Military Prep is hosting the 1st Annual Butterball 5K Fun Run & 10K Race on November 29th. This event welcomes both competitive runners and those looking to enjoy a fun outing with family and friends. Late registration does not guarantee a t-shirt. Check-in begins at 8:45 a.m. at Cavendish Golf Course, with the 5K starting at 9:30 a.m. and the 10K at 10:00 a.m. For more information, email Lanai.Military.Prep@gmail.com.

The Hulopo'e Beach Park Council is hosting a public meeting to discuss proposed rule changes on December 5, at 5:00 p.m. at Dole Park. The council is seeking input on revisions to the noise regulations and new rules regarding fireworks, drones, kites, excessive lighting, and surfboards with large fins.

Four Seasons Resort Lāna‘i is hosting a holiday escape filled with land and ocean activities. From December 14 to 21, guests can immerse themselves in Hawaiian culture with special guests leading classes and tastings, followed by holiday festivities from December 22 to January 4, featuring celebrity chef dinners, trunk shows, and fireworks. For more information, please call 808-565-2587 or email exp.lanai@fourseasons.com.

Hawaiʻi Energy has opened applications for its Empower Grant program to help businesses save on energy costs, the company recently announced. The program launched in 2020 and is designed to help cover the cost and installation of certain energy-efficient equipment for local nonprofits, small businesses and restaurants on Hawaii Island, Lānaʻi, Maui, Moloka‘i and O‘ahu. For more information, visit their website.

The Alzheimer’s Association will host the Maui County Caregiver Support Group for Lānaʻi, Maui and Moloka‘i every third Tuesday of the month from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. via Zoom. To register, contact Shirley at 808-518-6648 or email her at shkan@alz.org.

HawaiiKidsCAN, Lānaʻi ‘Ohana Connection and Let’s Go Learn have created the ‘Ohana Learning Toolkit to help parents understand how their children are doing in school. The program is free of charge and is available exclusively to Lānaʻi families with kids from kindergarten through 12th grade. For more information or to register, click here.

The Hawaii Department of Agriculture's Pesticides Branch has established the Pesticide Disposal Program to offer residents an environmentally friendly solution for disposing of pesticides. For more information and to review the list of accepted and unaccepted products, please call EnviroServices & Training Center at 808-456-3494, email wm@gotoetc.com, or visit the HDOA webpage at https://hdoa.hawaii.gov/pi/main/pesticide-disposal-program/.