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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.

Honolulu Cookie Company introduces new, flower-shaped cookies for Mother's Day

Honolulu Cookie Company introduces new, flower-shaped cookies for Mother's Day

Information provided by Harris Public Relations:

 

HONOLULU, April 15, 2013 – The plumeria, commonly used to make leis and traditionally given to visitors as a welcoming gesture and symbol of Aloha, serve as the inspiration for the Honolulu Cookie Company’s Mother’s Day collection and new flower-shaped cookies.

The five Mother’s Day gift ideas are available in limited quantities.  The beautiful collection is filled with delicious bouquets of flower-shaped premium shortbread cookies. 

Hawaii State Library Offers Centennial Anniversary Events in May

Hawaii State Library Offers Centennial Anniversary Events in May

Hawaii State Library, the flagship of the Hawaii State Public Library System, is currently celebrating its Centennial Anniversary through December 2013.  The Library, located at 478 South King Street, opened on February 1, 1913. An historical exhibit about the Hawaii State Library will be featured in the First Floor Reading Room throughout the celebration.  In addition to its regular Saturday morning Children’s Storytimes in the Edna Allyn Room, the Library will offer free special programs and new exhibits each month during its Centennial year.

Upcoming highlights for May include:

Top 10 Reasons Not to Miss the Hawaii Book & Music Festival presented by Bank of Hawaii

Top 10 Reasons Not to Miss the Hawaii Book & Music Festival presented by Bank of Hawaii

There are dozens of reasons to attend the 8th annual Bank of Hawaii Presents the Hawaii Book & Music Festival.  Here are our Top 10 reasons why you won’t want to miss this year’s festivities, coming to the grounds of the Honolulu Hale civic center on Saturday and Sunday, May 18 and 19, 2013,

 

10      Browse and buy books from more than a dozen Hawaii publishers and independents at the new Publishers Village.

9         Enjoy ono eats at the Food Court while listening to acoustic ethnic music at the nearby Café Stage.

8         Take in two days of Main Stage performances by top hula halau (including three Merrie Monarch winners), Willow Chang and 12 exotic dance companies, and award-winning Hawaiian entertainers, including Amy Hanaiali‘i with Jeff Peterson; Starr Kalahiki; Kupaoa; and Henry Allen.

Celebrate Free Comic Book Day at 16 Selected Statewide Libraries on May 4

Celebrate Free Comic Book Day at 16 Selected Statewide Libraries on May 4

Mark your calendars!  Sixteen libraries will offer readers free comic books on Saturday, May 4 in celebration of the 12th anniversary of Free Comic Book Day.  Library patrons showing their valid Hawaii State Public Library System card will receive a special free comic book, while supplies last.  Participating libraries’ local Friends groups, Jelly’s the Original, and Collector Maniacs are sponsoring this year’s event.