Ko'ie'ie Fishpond Auction on eBay

Our friends at 'Ao 'ao O Na Loko I'a O Maui (The Association of Maui Fishponds) are hosting a charity auction on eBay to raise funds for the ongoing restoration of the Ko'ie'ie fishpond in Kihei. This is a great way to support a wonderful Maui resource. The fishpond provides a living link to Maui's ancient history as well as providing wonderful volunteer opportunities for residents and visitors alike.

Some of the auction items are currently priced WELL below their value (the last time we checked the snorkel trip for 2 was going for $36 and there was a gift certificate to Bubba Gump's at half price.) So you can help out a worthy cause and get a great bargain in the process!


Check out all of the auction items at http://donations.ebay.com/charity/charity.jsp?NP_ID=39599.

Christopher Columbus Talk

Aloha kakou,

This doesn't have much to with Maui (all right -- it doesn't have anything to do with Maui!), but James is giving a talk to the The Italian American Social Club in Kiheil on Tuesday, February 23, at 7:00 p.m.

The talk will be held in Stawarz Hall at St. Theresa Church in Kihei.

James will give a multimedia presentation on "1892 - Christopher Columbus and the Making of Modern America." Nevius is the author of Inside the Apple: A Streetwise History of New York City.

A potluck dinner will precede the presentation.

For more information, contact Don Tedesco 214-6366 or e-mail dstedesco@gmail.com.

If you are interested in learning more about why it's so important that everyone learned the rhyme "In 1492 Columbus Sailed the Ocean Blue," then join us on Tuesday!

A hui hou.

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