Spread Aloha to LA, to the World

Aloha friends,

As we learn more about the devastation caused by the recent California wildfires, discussing anything else in this week's newsletter doesn't seem right. The situation is eerily similar to the Lahaina fires, whose effects still haunt thousands of people on Maui. 

We feel so many emotions for those still being affected in Maui, the victims of the Los Angeles fires, the Oahu residents involved in the fireworks explosion, the young firefighter who lost his life in the McCully fire, for Gazans!, for the world. It's all so heavy, heartbreaking, and quite frankly, maddening.

We hang on to the heartwarming moments, seeing humanity come together and "regular" people giving what little they have to someone who needs it more. In such crippling times, we can all lend an ear, stand in solidarity, and perhaps more importantly, speak up, get angry at the systemic issues that put us all in harm’s way and move into action (whatever that looks like for you). No one has, or should have, the luxury to look away. 

There's so much we could say and even more to do, but for now, we’ll share Mutual Aid Los Angeles’ list of resources available for those affected and how you can volunteer and donate.

We also still included our list of local events because enriching experiences and togetherness are as important as ever.

Take care of yourself and each other,

The Edit Hawaii team

Big Island

1.10-1.30: Muu + Moolelo Exhibition at Wailoa Center

1.11: Hilo Muu Swap

1.13, 1.20: Sewing 101 with Kye Harford of Unfinished Project

1.17: Benoa Swim Trunk Show

Kauai

1.3-31: Muumuu Month by MachineMachine & Kauai Historical Society

1.12: Flour Lei Pop-Up at The Haven Kauai

1.24: Muumuu Dance Party & Fashion Show at Common Ground

Maui

1.16, 1.21, 1.23, 1.28: Flower and Dahlia Growing Workshop at Moon + Salt Farm

1.17: Pau Hana Friday at Maui Kuia Estate chocolate factory

1.29: New Moon Sound Healing at Grand Wailea

Oahu

Throughout January: Muumuu Month at Muumuu Library

1.11: Sudstone Launch Party at Hideout Waikiki

1.17: Art+Flea Market at Friday Night Tempo at Capitol Modern

1.23: Opening Reception of “Kagu Akari Slow Design 2025” at Fishcake

1.25: Lulu's x Kō Hana Lei Po'o Workshop

1.26: Ilaya Pop-Up Tasting Menu at The Curb Kaimuki

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