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Conference to focus on housing solutions
The challenges of providing and finding “attainable housing” for renters and first-time homebuyers will be examined during a two-day conference hosted by Maui County and the Maui Chamber of Commerce.
The Maui Nui Attainable Housing Forum will be held Oct. 15 and 16 at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center. The first day is free. From 5 to 9 p.m., attendees can learn about the county’s housing crisis, receive information on how to prepare for housing opportunities and first-time home-buying, and view displays of upcoming projects.
The second day will focus on finding ways to get more housing and rental units built. Panels discussions and other activities will run from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The cost is $60, which includes a continental breakfast and lunch; scholarships are available. To register, visit maui chamber.com or call 244-0081.
Forecast calls for rainbows over South Maui
Aloha Maui Pride Festival kicks off a weeklong celebration of the isle’s LGBTQ community with a Hawaiian blessing and LGBTQ+ Pride Brunch from 10:30 a.m. to noon today at Nalu’s South Shore Grill in Kihei. Events include Gay Youth Skate Night at Kalama Park from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday and a La Perouse hike Saturday, with participants meeting at 8:30 a.m. at the VFW hall in Kihei to carpool to the site.
The rainbow-colored week culminates in a Pride Festival from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday with drinks, food, music, ManCandy Drag Queens, vendors, BYOB drinks and more at the VFW hall, followed by the Pride Beach Potluck & BBQ from noon to 6 p.m. Oct. 13, also at the VFW hall. For a complete list of events, visit alohamauipride.org.
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