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Harold K.L. Castle Foundation Awards $2.85 Million In Grants In April

KAILUA — The Harold K.L. Castle Foundation announced today that its board of directors in April approved $2.85 million in grants to nine community organizations targeting everything from youth-at-risk to furloughed women prisoners to Polynesian voyaging to protecting our coastal communities.

“We are thrilled to be able to continue the legacy of giving in this 50th anniversary year of the Harold K.L. Castle Foundation,” said Terry George, the Foundation’s executive vice president and chief operating officer. “Harold Castle had a unique vision when he created the Foundation in 1962. Today, his vision of philanthropy continues to touch so many lives and inspires so many people to help each other and to care for our Island culture and the environment.”

Kaʻaʻawa Elementary School 5K Family Fun Run/Walk at Kualoa to Support PCNC

Kaʻaʻawa Elementary School 5K Family Fun Run/Walk at Kualoa to Support PCNC

Kualoa is set to host the fourth annual Kaʻaʻawa Elementary School 5K Family Fun Run/Walk on Saturday April 27, 2013. This is a unique opportunity for participants to race through the majestic Kaʻaʻawa Valley and past Kualoa’s award-winning movie sites. Proceeds from the Run/Walk will support the Parent Community Networking Center (PCNC), which handles the parent and child activities and programs for Kaʻaʻawa Elementary School. 

The PCNC works to organize activities and programs, including community events, the schools year book, and volunteer programs. However due to State budget cuts, PCNC position has lost its funding.

“I Love Kailua” town party celebrates 21 years on April 28

“I Love Kailua” town party celebrates 21 years on April 28

Information provided by Mele Pochereva Public Relations:

 

Dozens of Kailua restaurants and eateries are preparing for “A Taste of Kailua” one of the features during the 21st annual of  “I Love Kailua” Town Party, taking place on Kailua Road from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday, April 28. Town Party organizers encourage Kailua residents to leave their cars at home and walk or bicycle to the pedestrian-friendly event – and it’s also a great way to work up an appetite before hitting the food booths!

 

Here’s who’s on the Taste of Kailua menu:

Whole Foods Market® Shoppers Raise More than $67,000 to Help Local Organizations Blossom

Whole Foods Market® Shoppers Raise More than $67,000  to Help Local Organizations Blossom

Whole Foods Market recently announced gifts for two local organizations in the first months of 2013 totaling more than $67,000. Aloha Harvest received more than $60,000 as a result of Whole Foods Market’s Grab & Give program, which ran from November through December of 2012. The Wāhea Foundation, a local foundation that perpetuates Hawaiian culture through hula, will receive more than $7,000 as the beneficiary of Whole Foods Market Kāhala store’s recent Community Support Day on Feb. 6, 2013. Whole Foods Market stores host Community Support Days a few times each year, where five percent of the net sales for that day is donated to a local organization.

Waimanalo Public & School Library Will Celebrate its 35th Anniversary on Feb. 27

Waimanalo Public & School Library Will Celebrate its 35th Anniversary on Feb. 27

Waimanalo Public & School Library, located at 41-1320 Kalanianaole Highway on the campus of Waimanalo Elementary and Middle School, will celebrate its 35th Anniversary with special performances, displays, and events on Wednesday, February 27 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.  The public is invited to attend this free event and the Library will be open during its normal Wednesday public service hours from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m.      

Featured performers will include Halau Hula `O Kawaiho`omalu and Fun Fun the Clown.  Children’s activities will be offered and the Library and Waimanalo community will present photo displays.  

The Rotary Club of Windward Oahu Sunrise and Friends of Waimanalo Library are sponsoring Waimanalo Public & School Library’s 35th Anniversary Celebration.  Refreshments will be served.

Island Subaru Donates to Hawaii Wildlife Fund and SPCA Maui

Island Subaru Donates to Hawaii Wildlife Fund and SPCA Maui

 

Subaru Hawaii Donates to Hawaii Wildlife Fund and SPCA Maui

“Share the Love” Event Raises $30,000 for Five Local Non-Profits

 

KAHULUI, HAWAII (January 24, 2013) – Subaru Hawaii announced that its “Share the Love” sales event raised $8,000 forHawaii Wildlife Fund and $3,000 for the SPCA Maui. A check presentation was held today at Island Subaru in Kahului.

 

Two More Weeks Left to Support Non-Profits During Subaru Hawaii’s “Share the Love” Event

Two More Weeks Left to Support Hawaii Non-Profit Organizations

During Subaru Hawaii’s “Share the Love” Event

Subaru Hawaii will donate $250 for every new vehicle sold by December 31;

Everyone can vote for favorite non-profit on Subaru Hawaii’s Facebook page

 

 

HONOLULU (December 14, 2012) – The race is on!  The public has the opportunity to decide which Hawaii non-profit will win an additional $5,000 from Subaru Hawaii during its “Share the Love” sales event. In addition to the $5,000 bonus to one lucky non-profit, Subaru Hawaii will donate $250 to a group of great causes for every new vehicle sold by December 31 -- Big Brothers Big Sisters Hawaii, Hawaii Wildlife Fund, Oahu SPCA, SPCA Maui and Hawaii Island Humane Society.