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Friends of the Library of Hawaii Fundraiser Will Benefit Hawaii's Public Libraries

Submitted by Hawaii State Public Library System
Saturday, February 2nd, 2013, 7:04pm
Friends of the Library of Hawaii Fundraiser Will Benefit Hawaii's Public Libraries

To coincide with the Centennial of the Hawaii State Library, the Friends of the Library of Hawaii (FLH) has partnered with Kraft Foods in Hawaii and Longs Drugs to conduct the “Help Literacy in Hawaii Shine” fundraiser from Sunday, February 3 through Saturday, March 2.                                                                                                                           

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Lt. Gov. Shan Tsutsui will lead more than 40 business executives on a trade mission

Submitted by CommPac on Wednesday, January 30th, 5:23 pm
Lt. Gov. Shan Tsutsui will lead more than 40 business executives on a trade mission

WHAT:           Filipino Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii 23rd Trade Mission to the Philippines

WHO:              Lieutenant Governor Shan Tsutsui and More than Forty Business Executives from

                         Oahu and Maui

WHEN:            February 1, 2013 (departure)

TIME:               11:30am – 1:00pm

WHERE:         Hawaiian Airlines Premier Club Lounge                 

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Hawaii's Public Libraries Will Unveil Two New E-Resources on February 1

Submitted by Hawaii State Public Library System
Wednesday, January 30th, 2013, 5:19pm
Hawaii's Public Libraries Will Unveil Two New E-Resources on February 1

The Hawaii State Public Library System (HSPLS) will offer two new e-Resources through our website on Friday, February 1:

Ed2Go, an exciting new Gale/Cengage Learning program, will provide Hawaii residents statewide with access to free instructor-led, online courses.

“Ed2Go will provide our patrons with additional opportunities to increase their personal and career development, help them lead more engaged, fulfilled lives, and support their lifelong learning needs,” said State Librarian Richard Burns.  “Our library patrons will be able to enroll in hundreds of courses in a variety of subjects, including 19 that can lead to continuing education credits, ranging from personal finance to digital photography to health and wellness.” 

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Aung San Suu Kyi Shares Message of Peace with Hawai‘i Leaders

Submitted by Bennet Group on Monday, January 28th, 12:10 pm
Aung San Suu Kyi Shares Message of Peace with Hawai‘i Leaders

Peace leader Aung San Suu Kyi’s first day of events in Hawai‘i began today with a visit to the Bishop Museum hosted by Pillars of Peace Hawai‘i. The tour of Bishop Museum provided an opportunity for Aung San Suu Kyi to gain a deeper understanding of Hawai‘i’s rich culture and history and how these elements have shaped Hawai‘i today. Upon her departure, Bishop Museum staff presented her with a special gift -- a manele a'e (Hawaiian soapberry) seed lei made by local artist Marques Hanalei Marzan from a tree on the grounds of Bishop Museum.

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Hawaii State Library will Kickoff Centennial Anniversary Celebration on February 1

Submitted by Hawaii State Public Library System
Thursday, January 24th, 2013, 5:48pm
Hawaii State Library will Kickoff Centennial Anniversary Celebration on February 1

The Hawaii State Library (HSL), the flagship of the Hawaii State Public Library System (HSPLS), will celebrate its Centennial Anniversary beginning on Friday, February 1 through December 2013. 

The public is invited to attend a free Centennial Kick-off Event featuring a performance by the Royal Hawaiian Band on February 1 at 9:30 a.m.  Coincidentally, the Royal Hawaiian Band, an agency of the City and County of Honolulu, performed for the opening of the Hawaii State Library 100 years ago on February 1, 1913.  The Royal Hawaiian Band was established in 1836 by King Kamehameha III, and is the only band in the United States with a royal legacy.

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Hawaiian Humane Society and Hawaiian Electric Company call for student entries

Submitted by Hawaiian Humane Society
Wednesday, January 23rd, 2013, 5:35pm
Hawaiian Humane Society and Hawaiian Electric Company call for student entries

The Hawaiian Humane Society and Hawaiian Electric Company call for middle and high school students to use their talents and raise humane awareness for animals. Pet Power – Super-Charged Teen Contests is a series of the Society’s most popular contests including photography, poetry and video.

Students and teachers can win hundreds of dollars’ worth in prizes by speaking up for the animals. Top winners in each category win $300 in cash, a VIP meet and greet with national recording stars The Green, Target and iTunes gift cards, T-shirt, scholarship to the Hawaiian Humane Society’s Summer Experience class for winners in grades 9 – 12, and more. All participating students win a spot at The Green’s meet and greet event. Every teacher with at least 10 student entries will be entered into a drawing to win the Pet Power mentor prize, which includes $500 in cash and a two night’s stay at any Standford hotel.

Students can participate in all of the following contests.

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Local Legend, Jesse Sapolu Makes a Special Visit to Ward Centers, Jan. 25

Submitted by Bennet Group on Wednesday, January 23rd, 5:01 pm
Local Legend, Jesse Sapolu Makes a Special Visit to Ward Centers, Jan. 25

Football fans, sports nuts, locals and visitors are invited to join Sports Authority as they welcome former San Francisco 49ers superstar, Jesse Sapolu, for a special in-store appearance. On Friday, Jan. 25, 2013 from 12-3 p.m., shoppers can head to Sports Authority at Ward Centers to pick up a copy of his new book, “I Gave My Heart to San Francisco,” and receive a free autograph with their purchase of the book.

Born in Samoa and raised in Hawai‘i, the four-time Super Bowl champion returns to the islands  to share his memoir, which details the local legend’s remarkable career -- from the sidelines to the star-studded Super Bowl.

Sapolu is a graduate of Farrington High School and the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa. He played center and offensive guard and spent his entire 15-year NFL career with the San Francisco 49ers.

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