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Relations between local government and the business community were closely watched this year, while efforts were made to increase local child care availability.

This week on Maui, some Lahaina top entertainers and chefs hold a Wailea benefit for Maui wildfire survivors, a free Keiki Christmas Carnival takes place in Kaʻanapali, time for another Kīhei 4th Friday, and Kanekoa performs a holiday concert “Make Any Kine Christmas.” Find our comprehensive listing HERE.

Here is a list of free community dinners happening during the holiday season in the Tri-State area:

An Asheville Citizen Times reader asks for which restaurants have heated, outdoor, covered patios this winter.

For entertainment this week on Maui, there are the Aloha Festivals in Hāna and Wailea; fundraising concerts for Maui wildfire victims, Halloween costume contests around the island, and a performance in Kula by The Voice’s contestant Jason Arcilla. Find our comprehensive listing HERE.

Topping our 20 things to do on Maui this week is the three-day Gathering of the Voyagers event in Wailea that celebrates Polynesian culture through story, music, voyaging and dance. Find our comprehensive listing HERE.

We asked readers of Globe Rhode Island’s weekly Food & Dining newsletter where their favorite cafés were across the state, and received a ton of responses.

This week on Maui, Grammy-nominated Elele Tiana has returned from a mainland tour to perform her tropical island vibe music at Ocean Organic Vodka. She is on our Top 20 list of things to do this week. Find our comprehensive listing HERE.

North Queensland small local businesses are reporting one of the slowest starts in years.

North Queensland small local businesses are reporting one of the slowest starts in years.