Our network

Events

Pan-Pacific festival announces two new locations for 2013 arts showcases

Pan-Pacific festival announces two new locations for 2013 arts showcases

HONOLULU – The 34th Annual Pan-Pacific Festival has announced two new locations to host its Performing Arts Showcases this year in June: Waikiki Beach Walk Plaza Stage and Ala Moana Centertainment Stage (Nordstrom Wing, 3rd Floor). The Performing Arts Showcases are one of Pan-Pacific Festivals’ series of events that are held daily throughout the festival’s three-day celebration and will feature traditional Japanese song and dance, hula performances and other cultural presentations from more than 25 groups from Japan and Hawai‘i.

Free Child Car and Booster Seat Inspections at Kuhio Park Terrace in Kalihi on May 17

Free Child Car and Booster Seat Inspections at Kuhio Park Terrace in Kalihi on May 17

Inspections by Appointment Only

WHO: Sponsored by Kaiser Permanente Hawaii 

WHAT: Child Car Seat and Booster Seat Inspections
Traffic crashes are the leading cause of death for children over one year of age. Child passenger restraints can reduce deaths by as much as 71 percent for infants and 54 percent for toddlers, but up to 80 percent are not installed or used correctly. Is your child’s car or booster seat installed properly? Kaiser Permanente wants to be sure your child is safe. Child Passenger Safety Technicians certified by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration will be on-site checking all child car and booster seats for FREE, by appointment only. Pre-registration is required, please call 432-2260 to attend. Note: Install your child’s car seat before your appointment and bring your car manual and car seat instructions. 

Join the HSPLS Summer Reading Programs @ your Local Library

Join the HSPLS Summer Reading Programs @ your Local Library

Readers of all ages are invited to participate in the 2013 Hawaii State Public Library System (HSPLS) Summer Reading Programs which will be conducted from June 2 through July 6.  Registration for the free five-week programs at public libraries begins on Tuesday, May 28.   Contact your local public library for starting dates and guidelines.

Participants who visit their local library and read at least one book per week are eligible to receive a free weekly reading incentive, while supplies last.  In addition to reading, the programs will feature performances by outstanding storytellers and artists. Performance programs will be highlighted in the June issue of Holo I Mua, HSPLS website: www.librarieshawaii.org, Facebook at www.facebook.com/HSPLSHIgov, and Twitter at www.twitter.com/HSPLSHIgov.

Ala Moana Hotel Contest Celebrates the Na Hoku Hanohano Awards

Ala Moana Hotel Contest Celebrates the Na Hoku Hanohano Awards

As the official hotel of the 36th annual Na Hoku Hanohano Awards, Ala Moana Hotel will present its own prize envelope to three lucky people that correctly predict the winners of three Na Hoku award categories.  Kama‘aina and Pacific Business Connection members are invited to enter  for a chance to win a free two-night stay in a sleek one-bedroom, ocean-view suite at Ala Moana Hotel.

“Ala Moana Hotel is proud to be the official hotel of the 36th annual Na Hoku Hanohano awards,” said Marty Milan, Ala Moana Hotel’s director of sales and marketing. “To celebrate Hawaii’s biggest night in music, our island residents are encouraged to stop by and take a guess at who might bring home the gold for a chance to win a two-night stay here at Ala Moana Hotel.”

 

“And the Winner is…” 

Ward Centers Puts the Spotlight on Mom at Discover Kaka‘ako, May 11

Ward Centers Puts the Spotlight on Mom  at Discover Kaka‘ako, May 11

On Saturday, May 11, 2013, Ward Centers’ Discover Kakaʻako event will be blossoming with love and appreciation for the women that mean the most. From 5-9 p.m., kama‘āina and visitors alike can celebrate all mothers, grandmothers, and moms-to-be with fashion, food, entertainment, keiki-friendly activities, and more. Additionally, the first 200 people to show they “like” Ward Centers on Facebook at the Discover Kakaʻako information tent will receive a Ward Centers swag bag filled with goodies from Ward Centers merchants.

Half-y Hour is also back, helping superwomen take the night off to enjoy a fashionable 50 percent off at participating Ward Centers merchants  paired with delicious cocktail samples. Shoppers can stop by the Discover Kakaʻako information tent to pick up a coupon sheet and map, which guides them to all the fashion-infused fun. Shoppers must provide an I.D. and be 21 and over to participate in alcohol sampling.

Mayor Caldwell announces town hall meeting schedule

Mayor Caldwell announces town hall meeting schedule

Information courtesy of Mayor Caldwell's office:

MAYOR CALDWELL ANNOUNCES TOWN HALL MEETING SCHEDULE

 

Honolulu – Today, Mayor Caldwell announced a series of six town hall meetings that will be held across Oahu during the month of May. The meetings will include updates on the Mayor’s priorities and how they are addressed in the budget, and touch on issues specific to each community.  The Mayor will be joined by cabinet members to provide information and field questions relating to his top priorities of fixing our roads, restoring TheBus service, investing in our sewer infrastructure, beautifying our parks, building rail better, and addressing homelessness.

 

All meetings will be held from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and the schedule is as follows:

 

Join the Hawaii Bicycling League in Celebrating Oahu Bike Month, May 1-31, 2013

Join the Hawaii Bicycling League in Celebrating Oahu Bike Month, May 1-31, 2013

Information courtesy of Hawaii Bicycle League: