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Support our efforts to preserve Maui

Rally for Maui – Let Your Voice Be Heard has been rescheduled to Saturday, Dec. 8, 2007.  Due to an operations delay Hawaii Superferry announced today that damage to their barge in Kahului  Harbor is greater than previously thought and the ferry’s start date has been moved back to Thursday, Dec. 6.   Because of widespread public interest in turning out for this rally it has been decided to hold the event on Saturday, 12/8 rather than Thursday, 12/6, so that more people may attend.  Updated information on Rally for Maui will be available on this site and at www.savekahuluiharbor.com

Save Makena.org meeting
Wailea 670 is still not a done deal! The Land Use Committee voted yes to Wailea 670, but that is only one part of a three-part process. There will be more public hearings with testimony and more chances coming up to voice your opinions to the County Council.
The next Save Makena.org meeting will be at the Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary education center at 726 S.Kihei Road in North Kihei on Monday, Dec 3 from 6:30-8:30pm
• There will be updates on what's next with Wailea 670 as well as discussions about the LU Committee conditions and what they mean
•There will be a guest speaker, Dale Bonar, Executive Director of Maui Coastal Land Trust who will speak on how citizens can work to acquire land for preservation
Light refreshments will be served. Check out www.savemakena.org

PINE TREE PULLERS - Help remove invasive pines near Maui's Hosmer Grove, 9 a.m.-noon Sundays. Transportation provided at 7:30 a.m. from Harbor Shops, Ma'alaea, and 8:15 a.m. from Mayor Hannibal Tavares Community Center, Pukalani. Closed footwear required; bring water and lunch. Reserve space by calling (808) 856-8341.

KOKUA HALEAKALA - Haleakala National Park needs volunteers for trail maintenance, visitor assistance, weed control, cultural demonstrations, library work and clerical help. Transportation from Makawao available. Apply at www.nps.gov/hale/supportyourpark/volunteer-opportunities.htm. Call (808) 572-4487.

Hawai'i Nature Center invites you to have your next retreat at the newly renovated lodge in majestic 'Iao Valley. Groups can rent the facilities which can accommodate up to 45 people (or more if you don't mind a couple of cots), and enjoy a camp-like setting in the beautiful 'Iao Valley. Use of the Conference Room, food service, and a guided hike can be included. Check the website hawaiinaturecenter.org and contact JD at (888)244.6503 ex.23, or email jd@hawaiinaturecenter.org for more information.

Friends of Haleakala monthly Crater service trips
Like to hike, stay in the back-country while weeding invasive plants, repairing cabins and protecting native ecosystems? The Friends of Haleakala hike leads service trips to Crater cabins on weekends once monthly. The schedule of events is posted on-line at www.fhnp.org/service.html. Space is limited so make your reservation early.