Mālamalama Ke Ala ʻŌpio
A dinner benefiting the Boys & Girls Club of Maui
Sunday, 9/27/26 at Mākena
Mālamalama Ke Ala ʻŌpio
September 27, 2026
Time: 5:30 - 8:30 PM
Lighting the Path for Our Youth
This special dinner is dedicated to honoring the vital work of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Maui and their ongoing commitment to serving, supporting, and empowering Maui’s youth. Through safe spaces, meaningful mentorship, educational opportunities, and enriching programs, the organization helps young people reach their full potential as productive, responsible, and caring citizens
Held at Mākenaʻs Kilohana restaurant on September 27, 2026, for Mālamalama Ke Ala ʻŌpio, a special dinner to celebrate the vital work of the Boys & Girls Club of Maui. The evening will highlight the essential work their organization is actively doing in community to serve and empower Mauiʻs youth.
Mālamalama Ke Ala ʻŌpio, meaning “Lighting the path for our youth,” reflects their mission to help Maui’s youth grow, learn, and reach their full potential. Kilohana is Mākena’s signature restaurant offering premier al fresco dining while overlooking Puʻu Ōlaʻi, ʻAlalākeiki Channel, and the golf course. Our chef uses seasonal ingredients from Nāulu Farm and locally sourced produce to craft menus that feature high-quality dishes that blend traditional favorites with island flair.
Boys & Girls Club of Maui
Boys & Girls Clubs of Maui (BGCM) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to serving Maui’s youth—especially those who need us most—through six clubhouses in Kahului, Kahekili, Haiku, Makawao, Paukukalo, and Lahaina, as well as our new mobile “Club on the Go.” Most clubhouses serve youth and teens ages 8 to 17, with select locations welcoming children starting at age 6. Since 2000, BGCM’s mission has been to empower keiki to reach their full potential as productive, responsible, and caring citizens. BGCM clubhouses and programs provide safe, supportive spaces and high-impact youth development programs that foster academic success & workforce readiness, good character & citizenship, and healthy lifestyles. BGCM is an affiliate of the Boys & Girls Clubs of America. For more information or to give the gift of a great future, visit BGCMaui.org or call (808) 242-4363.
The Species That Gather Us
In a reciprocal relationship of aloha with our native species, they also gather us
Species featured by Boys & Girls Club of Maui and Mākena Golf & Beach Club
Boys & Girls Club of Maui
Kukui
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Maui chose the kukui nut as our symbol because it represents enlightenment, guidance, and cultural connection. In Hawaiʻi lifeways, the kukui—sometimes referred to as the “candlenut”—is used to provide light, symbolizing knowledge, clarity, and direction. Just as the kukui lights the way, we strive to guide our keiki toward brighter futures. The kukui also honors the deep roots of Hawaiian culture, reminding us to lead with respect, aloha, and a strong sense of community in everything we do.
Mākena Golf & Beach Club
Lama
We celebrate and amplify the growth of our youth not just physically, but in mind and heart through lama, which is often associated with enlightenment. Care for our youth, both human and plant, is a cherished and critical part of nurturing the regeneration of both a healthy, happy dry forest in Makena and ʻōpio across Maui.