Peter and Melinda Wing, a husband-and-wife duo of storytellers and musicians, will present “Dreamers and Schemers: Folks with Big Ideas!” to kick-off the 2012 HSPLS Children’s Summer Reading Program for six Maui and Lanai public libraries from May 23 to June 8.  Admission is free.

 “Dreamers and Schemers: Folks with Big Ideas!” will feature interactive and humorous stories, songs, and skits derived from traditional folklore and music especially for children and families.   

 Peter and Melinda have been telling stories and performing for more than 30 years, including their former occupations as a preschool teacher and children’s librarian, respectively.  They love finding old tales and reworking them to appeal to childrens’ sensibilities and sense of humor.

The Wings will perform “Dreamers and Schemers: Folks with Big Ideas!” at these libraries:

Information courtesy: Lynn Araki-Regan

KAHULUI - Maui Matsuri organizers today announced the top eaters, Hanafuda players, and artists and performers at the recently held 12th annual Maui Matsuri Japanese cultural festival.

The event May 11 and 12 at the University of Hawai`i Maui College drew more than 10,000 people and included food and entertainment - and an assortment of Japanese games and arts.

The winners of those competitions follow:

* Sam Sato Saimin eating contest Adult Division - Tyler Orikasa, first; Kurt Miyahira, second; Barry Kurasaki, third; Youth Division - Dean Omura, first; Kevin Yokoyama, second; Thomas Vu-Tran, third.

* Iwamoto Natto (fermented soy beans) eating contest Adult Division - Ryan Yoshimoto, first; Ezra Erb, second; Myles Matsuda, third; Youth Division - Devynn Leigh Kochi, first; Dean Omura, second, Preston Watanabe, third

* Hale Mahaolu Hanafuda contest Advanced Division winner - Becky Lau

Information courtesy: Department of Education

Parents, teachers, administrators, and public school partners will celebrate 40 outstanding student winners of national awards at a celebratory ceremony and luncheon.

WHEN: Monday, May 14, 2012, 11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m

11:00 - 11:30 a.m.  Welcome by emcee Louise Alborano, Performance by Kalama Intermediate Ukulele Band

11:30 a.m.