Author Archives: Catherine Cluett Pactol

Keiki Bring Art to Life with Visiting Caricature Artist

Thursday, July 24th, 2025

CTOM News Release

Hokulani Children’s Theatre of Molokai (CTOM), in proud partnership with the University of Hawaiʻi Molokai Education Center, welcomed 21 young artists to a three-day Drawing and Digital Art Camp July 14–16. 

The camp featured caricature artist Jake Bright, visiting from the Houston, Texas area, who brought dynamic hands-on instruction and a passion for empowering youth through visual storytelling.

Students ranging from ages 9 to 18 dove into the foundations of artistic expression — learning how to use shapes to bring characters to life, sketch caricatures, and even explore the natural world through drawing. They also explored color theory to convey mood and message.…

AYSO Registration Is Now Open

Thursday, July 24th, 2025

AYSO News Release

AYSO registration for the next soccer season is now open for children born in the years 2012-2017. The registration period will close Aug. 9. 

As a result of a generous donation, this year’s application fee is $55 for the first 160 players. 

Due to the limited number of coaches, registered players will be placed on a waitlist. Once a coach is available, the players will be chosen in the order they were registered.

Do you want to volunteer to be a coach or a referee? AYSO is a volunteer-run organization, and we rely on parent and community volunteers to coach and referee. …

Hospice Maui Molokai Offering Free Education/Grief Support Group

Thursday, July 17th, 2025

HMM News Release
Did someone you love die? Hospice Maui Molokai is offering a closed educational/grief support group to everyone in the Molokai Community who has experienced the death of a loved one. When a person experiences a death, their life is forever changed.
A 12-week (once a week) closed group means after one week, the group is closed to new participants and the group creates a bond and trust as they learn together and support each other,
An educational/grief support group is:
Educational material giving language to understand grief and to not be alone in your thoughts.
Introduce others who have had similar experiences, thoughts and feelings.…

Special Fundraiser Event at Molokai Library

Thursday, July 17th, 2025

The Friends of the MPL News Release
The Friends of the Molokai Public Library are excited to share that we are hosting a special fundraiser event on August 2 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Molokai Public Library.
Come ready to enjoy a fantastic lineup of games, prizes and ono treats. Scrips will be available for purchase at just $1 each, and all proceeds will go directly to support our beloved local library and help us bring even more exciting events to our community in the future.
As a special highlight, the Molokai Public Library will announce the branch drawing prize winners for the Summer Reading Challenge (SRC) during the event.…

Fire Prevention Tips

Thursday, July 17th, 2025

HWMO News Release
Did you know 99% of wildfires in Hawaii are started by people, usually by accident? Be wildfire-aware by visiting hwmo.org for preparedness information for you and your ‘ohana.
Hawai‘i Wildfire Management Organization is here to support you in wildfire preparedness and community resilience.…

Small Ruminant Health Basics Webinar

Thursday, July 17th, 2025

By CTAHR News Release
Aloha Molokai Livestock Producers. We are excited to invite you to our upcoming Small Ruminant Health Basics webinar, designed to provide practical and sustainable tools for your sheep and goat care routines.
Whether you’re new to raising small ruminants or looking to sharpen your skills, this session offers foundational knowledge and updates for all producers.
We look forward to seeing you there and supporting your success.
Date: Wednesday, July 30
Time: 5 p.m.
Location: Zoom – Join from anywhere
Link: https://hawaii.zoom.us/j/84434923333
Meeting ID: 844 3492 3333
Passcode: 655879
For questions, reach out to:
(808) 567-6061 | (808) 453-6061
mabran@hawaii.edu…