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Earth Days
Friday-Sunday

April 21, 2005

[FAMILY/ENVIRONMENT] The official Earth Day takes place annually on the vernal equinox, or, first day of spring. In 1977 Margaret Mead wrote that this time “calls on all mankind to recognize and respect Earth’s beautiful systems of balance.” Here on Maui, celebrations continue throughout the weekend: On

Friday

, the Westside sailing catamaran charter line Trilogy Excursions is sponsoring a Reef Clean-Up at Honolua Bay. Open to all community members and visitors to Maui, join this FREE trip from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. out of Lahaina Harbor. All equipment for snorkeling and scuba diving will be provided, as will drinks and snacks. To sign up, call 661-4743. On

Saturday

, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Maui Land & Pineapple is organizing a cleanup at Honolua Bay. In order to help clear the weeds and pick up trash, you’ll need to bring gloves, a machete or your preferred weed-clearing device and mosquito repellant. There’s a pizza lunch at 1 p.m. and they’re also offering shuttle service every hour on the hour, from Honolua General Store in Kapalua. For info, call 669-5625. On

Sunday

, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Maui Ocean Center, Pacific Whale Foundation, Ocean Science Discovery Center and The Harbor Shops at Ma’alaea will host live music and hula, free one-hour Ocean Discovery Cruises, displays by island environmental groups, activities for kids and families, plus giveaways, discounts and promotions. For more info on PWF and Earth Day, visit www.pacificwhale.org or call 249-8811. For more info about Maui Ocean Center, visit www.mauioceancenter.com or call 270-7000. And at Baldwin Beach Park, from noon ‘til sunset, there’ll be live music and dance, environmental info, kids activities and, of course, face painting. For info, call 876-0262. [SAMANTHA CAMPOS]