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As of March 2025, Maui is experiencing a blend of cultural events, community initiatives, and ongoing recovery efforts. Here's an overview:

Upcoming Events:

  • Real Estate Planner - Seminar for Seniors Living at Home and their Families: Are you facing any of these challenges: Is your home too big? Are there too many stairs? Is it more than you want to maintain? Are your daily routines feeling more difficult? Do you have any of these questions? I'd like to downsize, but where do I start? What do I do with all my stuff? If I wanted to move, what options do I have? What can I afford to do? Get answers and additional tips on deferring capital gains on real estate and how to avoid family disputes in the process.

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  • Wailuku First Friday Town Party: Scheduled for March 7, 2025, from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM, this event offers live music, food vendors, and local art displays in Wailuku.

    gohawaii.com
  • Polynesian Show at the Shops at Wailea: Enjoy free performances showcasing traditional Polynesian dances and live music every Tuesday and Thursday from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM throughout March.

    hawaii-guide.com

Community Initiatives:

  • Beach Clean-Up: Ongoing from February 1 to May 3, 2025, this initiative encourages residents and visitors to participate in cleaning Maui's beaches, promoting environmental sustainability.

    kahanavillage.com

Recovery and Economic Efforts:

  • Tourism Recovery Initiatives: In response to the decline in tourism following the 2023 wildfires, the Hawaii Tourism Authority and state government have introduced strategies, including a $6.3 million fund, to attract visitors, especially from California.

    sfgate.com
  • Real Estate Developments: "Yellowstone" actress Barret Swatek and her husband are auctioning their eight-bedroom Maui estate, aiming to relocate to Alabama to be closer to family.

    nypost.com

Legal and Environmental Concerns:

  • Wildfire Settlement Discussions: Hawaii's Supreme Court is deliberating over insurance disputes related to a proposed $4 billion settlement for victims of the 2023 Maui wildfire, which devastated Lahaina.
    apnews.com

    Let us know if you're in town; we would love to catch up!