84th Annual Maui County Fair

This weekend is Fair weekend and we went Thursday evening for a few hours. The County of Maui includes two outer islands, Molokai and Lanai, two smaller islands adjacent to Maui. The Fair is a big event, particularly for those born and raised here. Thursday night was parade night, and I assume the schoolkids who walked in the parade gained free admission. Being an evening parade, this would exlude time off school, so it would probably have excluded my old friend Hugh Wagner, as his motivation in participating in the parade was the half day off school?? In any event, there was lots to eat (several churchs, service clubs, and associations selling local favourites); many horicultural, fruit & vegetable, and craft exhibits; and of course an entertainment tent. The crowds were excellent from our perspective, and the whole thing looked very successful, at least for a first night.

Today, Saturday, we tried a new experience in taking the bus to Kalhui, the major shopping area close to the airport, Costco, Walmart, etc. Marlene wanted to check out the Swap Mart (aka "Flea Market"), and rather than sign out a vehicle, the bus seemed a good alternative. It is a good service and it will get you to several parts of the island. It could even come in handy getting to Rotary and at $1 per ride, the price is right.

We have two new couple today as volunteers, one a repeat and the other first timers, both both from the same hometown, Dallas, Oregon.

Our participants for the next session started arriving today, which means the Dining Room is open again with evening meals served. Having the Dining Room is really like going out to eat every evening, and very enjoyable.