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School band seeks funds to attend historic parade

Matthew Martin, band director at Sacred Hearts Academy, looks on as the school's all-girl marching band rehearses in the school's Kaimuki-based parking lot. The band has been invited to participate in the London New Year's Day Parade on Jan. 1, 2009. Eugene Tanner photo

KAIMUKI — After numerous attempts to raise funds for its international journey, the Sacred Hearts Academy marching band is now reaching out to the community for additional support. More

Kraft helps much needed food drive

Kraft Foods Hawaii's Gerald Shintaku, left, and spokeswoman Sweetie Pacarro, helped kick start the annual campaign with a $5,000 check. Also at the event were Safeway Hawaii's George Glukfeld (left), Hawaii Foodbank president Dick Grimm, and Reps. John Mizuno and Barbara Marumoto. Courtesy Hawaii Foodbank

Layoffs, bailouts, threat of the "R" word and a general economic downturn have depleted the supplies at the Hawaii Foodbank. More

Ho earns 'Model Citizen' recognition

Entrepreneur and Kahala resident Alan Ho stands proudly in front of one of his restaurants, Seafood Village in the Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa. Ho was recently named the Model Citizen of the Year by the United Chinese Society of Hawaii, which will honor him in a December 7 ceremony at the Hilton Hawaiian Village Coral Ballroom in Waikiki.

KAHALA — Pioneering entrepreneur Alan Ho continues to prove that "dreaming big" can go a long way. More

Rosenberry new executive chef at Hula Grill Waikiki

James Rosenberry

EAST OAHU — Hula Grill Waikiki recently welcomed new executive chef James Rosenberry to its culinary team. More

Sasamura new manager at Heide & Cook

Ross Sasamura

PALOLO — Heide & Cook Ltd. has hired Ross Sasamura of Palolo as director of operations. More

Enter 'Holiday Heros' wreath contest

The exhibit in the Lane Gallery. At left, Valerie Fernandez's Mayor's Holly Award winning wreath,

To help everyone get into the holiday spirit, Mayor Mufi Hannemann is inviting Honolulu residents to break out their Christmas ornaments and knickknacks and create a wreath for the City's 23rd Annual Holiday Wreath Contest. This year's theme is "Holiday Heroes," in honor of the many heroes in our... More

Market City to give away 60 free turkeys for Thanksgiving

Market City Shopping Center owners Sandra Au Fong and Marvin Fong are wrapping up the shopping center's 60th anniversary year by giving away 60 free turkeys.

Market City Shopping Center, one of Hawaii's landmark, family-owned neighborhood shopping centers, is wrapping up its 60th anniversary year by giving away 60 free turkeys for Thanksgiving. More

Kaimuki tree alive, but not shining as bright

John Kobayashi, vice president of Kaimuki Business and Professional Association (KBPA), and Leonard Tam of the Kaimuki Neighborhood Board are proud of their efforts with the Kaimuki Christmas tree, which is located at Puu-O-Kaimuki Mini Park. The city plans to refurbish parts of the tree, with the help of KBPA, who will be purchasing the parts needed for the refurbishing.

KAIMUKI — The Kaimuki Christmas tree may not beam as brightly this year, but the mechanism is in place to have the city refurbish the seasonal landmark by next year. More

Chefs sign on to boost Restaurant Week

Culinary students and local chefs will take part in the inaugural Restaurant Week Hawaii Nov. 16-22. Courtesy photo

More than 40 different eateries have signed on to participate in the inaugural Restaurant Week Hawaii, November 16 through 22. More

Racecar driver on Oahu for eco-friendly initiative

Racecar driver Leilani Munter will be on Oahu to talk about her Race to Save the Planet environmental awareness campaign. Courtesy photo

Leilani Munter, one of only four women to race in the Indy Pro Series and a veteran NASCAR driver, will give a free talk Monday, Nov. 17, on her campaign to raise environmental awareness within America's #1 spectator sport and beyond. More

HTY adds to staff

Charlotte Lee

HONOLULU — Honolulu Theatre for Youth has added Kara Moran, Katie McClellen, Charlotte Lee and Renee May to its administrative department. More

Diamond Head trail open Nov. 20

The state Department of Land and Natural Resources will reopen the historic summit trail at Diamond Head State Monument on Thursday, Nov. 20, after completing maintenance of the slopes and rock scaling of potential rock fall hazards along the trail. More

Sacred Hearts Academy students vote in election

Sacred Hearts Academy students Sara Kay, Emily Lakey, Serena Luttropp, Tiffani Muramoto sing patriotic songs. Photo by Sacred Hearts Academy

Sacred Hearts Academy elementary students held a patriotic assembly in preparation for the national general election. The assembly encouraged students to cast their ballots online in the "KIDS VOTING HAWAII" election. More

Health center get $795,000 for new roof

DIAMOND HEAD — The state has released $795,000 in construction funds to re-roof the Diamond Head Health Center. More

'K-Man' at Hawaii Theatre for kids comedy matinees

Dan Kamin, who was the

Dan Kamin, who many kids, their parents and babysitters may remember as "K-Man" on the long-running Mr. Rodger's Neighborhood, will appear in five school matinee performances of "Dan Kamin: The Pantomime Man." More

Hanahauoli’s FunFest set for Saturday

Hanahauoli's FunFest set for Saturday Courtesy photo

MAKIKI — Hanahauoli School is inviting Oahu families to stop in and enjoy a day at its annual children's fair. More

Piano concert a benefit

An upcoming concert has been scheduled to create a crescendo of cash for student scholarships. More

UH tour gives teens a look college life

High school students will vist the UH Manoa campus Nov. 15 during The Manoa Experience event. COURTESY UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII

The University of Hawaii at Manoa kick will hold its first-ever campus-wide open house to showcase its programs to Oahu high school students and their parents starting at 8 a.m., Nov. 15, at the Stan Sheriff Center. More

Blitz girls pick up national ranking

Members of the Blitz Ballistic SC U11 girls soccer team take a break from a recent practice at Waiau District Park. The girls, who come from all over Oahu, are ranked No. 9 among U11 girls squads in the country. Players and coaches of the team are, sitting in front row, from left, Aliani Lorenzo, Kaylie Matsunami, Taylor Kuroda, Nahenahe Damas, Mariko Bebb and Taylor-Ann Marumoto; second row, Aaliyah Fesili, Jourdan Mata, Haley Graham, Raisa Strom-Okimoto, Vevesi Liilii and Taryn Mata; third row, Tia Furuta, Cierra Hamilton, Zaysha Maria, Rachel Bowler, Cailla Fabro and Megan Inouye; and in the back row, coaches Lawrence Hamilton, Shawn Kuroda, Ric Miller and Ric Ramos. Randy Dela Cruz photo

HONOLULU — When it comes to youth soccer, low fees don't necessarily equate to second-rate instruction or competition. More

Turkey Trot run to be held Nov. 27

The 34th annual Turkey Trot 10-mile run will be held on Nov. 27, starting a the Kapiolani Park Bandstand. More

Brian Ching to teach kids at soccer camp

Brian Ching, standing in back with black shirt, spends some time with a U14B team from Leeward AYSO Region 269, during February's Pan Pacific Championship week. Ching will return to the islands in December to be a guest instructor at an upcoming ProXtreme soccer camp. Photo courtesy of Obed Donlin

WAIALAE IKI — Professional soccer player Brian Ching will be the featured instructor at the 2008 ProXtreme soccer camp, coming Dec. 26-29 to Waialae Iki Park. More

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