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Lahaina to discuss citizen foot patrol

LAHAINA, Maui — A proposal for a citizens foot patrol to deter crime in Lahaina town will be discussed at a meeting Thursday at the Pioneer Inn courtyard.

The meeting, sponsored by the Lahaina Town Action Committee, will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. and is open to the public.

The proposal calls for the foot patrol to operate daily from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. The patrol would act as the eyes and ears of police but would not confront lawbreakers, officials said.

Speakers at the meeting will include the Rev. Laki Ka'ahumanu, founder of the Lahaina Town Crime Watch, and law enforcement officials.

For details call (808) 667-9175.

Health event centers on cancer

WAILUKU, Maui — "Cancer, Everything You Should Know" is the topic of this month's Health Promotion Hui event at Maui Memorial Medical Center auditorium.

Doctors and an American Cancer Society official will discuss screening and prevention, advances in radiation therapy and related subjects.

The free public event will be held Saturday from 9 to 11:30 a.m.

The Health Promotion Hui is a partnership of Maui Memorial Medical Center, nonprofit agencies and other groups dedicated to promoting the health and well-being of Maui citizens.

For details call (808) 242-2081.

College seeking instructors

KAHULUI, Maui — Demand for additional course offerings and the departure of several faculty members has prompted Maui Community College to recruit instructors for the fall semester.

Instructors are needed in chemistry, geography, sociology, digital media, administrative justice and business mathematics, with vocational-technical instructors needed for carpentry and drafting.

Curricula and course material have been developed for the classes. For details call (808) 984-3234.