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Clear Englebert Presents Feng Shui Program at Five Public Libraries on Oahu

Submitted by Anonymous on Tuesday, June 19th, 9:40 am

The following information is provided by the Hawaii State Public Library System:

Best-selling author Clear Englebert will present "Feng Shui for Hawaii Gardens," a free informational program, at five Oahu public libraries in June 2012.

Englebert, who is author of bestseller "Feng Shui for Hawaii," as well as "Feng Shui Demystified," and "Bedroom Feng Shui," has practiced and taught feng shui in Hawaii and California for more than 15 years. He is recognized as a feng shui expert, and has been featured on television programs and in print media.

Englebert will discuss feng shui topics and provide local examples such as:

* Chi Energy and How to Attract and Maximize its Beneficial Flow

* Why Some Energy from Neighboring Structures is Considered Negative and How to Deflect it

* Which Plants to Select and Where to Place Them

* How to Use Feng Shui in the Tropical Garden

This one-hour program is s

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Battleship Missouri Memorial Announces 'Free Pass' Days for Military

Submitted by Anonymous on Monday, June 11th, 12:45 pm

The following information is provided by USS Missouri Memorial Association:

In 2012, the Battleship Missouri Memorial will commemorate the official birthdays of each branch of the U.S. military by offering free Mighty Mo Passes to respective active-duty and retired members and their dependents.

Mighty Mo Passes will be free for:

• Army from June 9 to 17 (birthday is June 14)
• Coast Guard from July 28 to Aug. 5 (birthday is Aug. 4)
• Air Force from Sept. 15 to 23 (birthday is Sept. 18)
• Navy from Oct. 13 to 21 (birthday is Oct. 13)
• Marines Corps from Nov. 10 to 18 (birthday is Nov. 10)
• National Guard from Dec. 8 to 16 (birthday is Dec. 13)

In addition, general admission to the Missouri is free for all guests attending the following two annual ceremonies held on the battleship:

• 67th Anniversary of the End of the War in the Pacific - Sept.

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'Hearts for the Arts' - A Fundraiser for the Pearl City HS Drama Department

Submitted by Anonymous on Monday, June 11th, 10:03 am

The following information is provided by the Pearl City High School Drama Department:

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Aloha Stadium hosts three summer benefits for MADD, Hawaiian Humane Society, & RMHC-HI

Submitted by Anonymous on Friday, June 8th, 10:58 am

The following information is provided by Aloha Stadium:

The Aloha Stadium is proud to host three great events benefiting MADD, the Hawaiian Humane Society and the Ronald McDonald House Hawaii. From a fun walk to a doggie night and a shop and grind event, there’s something for everyone.

WALK LIKE MADD – July 14th starting at 8:30am
Save the date! Walk Like MADD, MADD's signature walk, is a fun, community-driven 5K walk that raises funds and saves lives. This year MADD's fundraising goal is $30,000! Helping is easy and fun! Make a team and register today. Become a sponsor and support a good cause. Volunteer the day before, day of, or the days after, the big event.

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Aiea/Pearl City Community Town Meeting on UH-West Oahu

Submitted by Anonymous on Tuesday, May 15th, 12:51 pm

The following information is provided by Rep. Heather Giugni:

WHAT: Aiea/Pearl City Legislators welcome guest speaker Dr. Gene Awakuni, Chancellor of UH-West Oahu, who will provide an overview of the exciting new facilities and programs that will be available upon the opening of the new UH-West O’ahu Campus this August. The public is invited to participate and ask questions.
WHEN: Thursday, May 17, 2012 from 7:00-8:30 p.m.

WHERE: Pearl Ridge Elementary School
WHY: Chancellor Gene Awakuni will provide an overview of the beautiful new campus that will welcome its first group of students this August. Dr. Awakuni will also discuss some of the exciting educational programs and resources UH-West O‘ahu will bring to our communities. The new campus is another milestone in West O‘ahu's development.

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City provides retired buses to Navy Exchange Service Command

Submitted by Anonymous on Monday, May 14th, 1:18 pm

Information courtesy: City & County of Honolulu

Mayor Peter Carlisle announced today that the City and County of Honolulu will transfer eight retired buses to the Navy Exchange Service Command (NEXCOM).

The vehicles being transferred are Gillig buses that first went into service in 1995 and can carry up to 45 seated and 20 standing passengers. NEXCOM will use the vehicles in operating a shuttle bus service for military members on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam.

“I am pleased that the City can help support a transit service for members of Oahu’s military community,” said Mayor Carlisle.

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Hawaii National Bank Launches Campaign to Assist Hawaii Foodbank

Submitted by Jennifer Sudick on Monday, May 7th, 9:31 am

Hawaii National Bank is launching a donation campaign to turn hundreds of “likes” into thousands of meals for Hawaii’s hungry.

The bank is donating $1 for each new “like” received on its Facebook page through May 31, up to $1,000, to the Hawaii Foodbank to raise awareness about hunger in Hawaii. It’s easy and free to participate: Login to Facebook, visit www.facebook.com/hawaiinational and click the “like” button near the top of the page. With each $10 raised, the Hawaii Foodbank can provide 25 meals for Hawaii’s hungry – that’s 2,500 meals if the bank reaches its goal of 1,000 new “likes” this month.

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