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Niu Valley Playground again in running for $25,000 on-line contest

Niu Valley Playground again in running for $25,000 on-line contest

The Pepsi Refresh Project has selected the Niu Valley Community Association’s idea “A playground where kids can enjoy unbridled play & adults work out!” for a chance to receive a $25,000 Pepsi Refresh Project Grant.  Last month, the Association’s playground design became a top 10 finalist, beating out 50 other communities’ designs, to win $15,000 in a social media contest from the Dr Pepper Snapple Group and national non-profit KaBOOM!. 

"Hawaii has shown that it has a vibrant social media network that will flex its muscle to get behind a good cause", said Peter Kay, the Association’s Vice Chair, "This is not the first time that Hawaii's online community has won an online contest and it's gratifying that as a community, we can successfully compete at a national level."

Waikiki Aquarium teams up with Hard Rock Cafe for beach clean up

Waikiki Aquarium teams up with Hard Rock Cafe for beach clean up

The Waikiki Aquarium partnered with the Hard Rock Cafe for a beach clean up on Dec. 3.

Members of the community were invited to Friday morning to participate in the clean which was held at Sandy Beach - Makapu'u.

The quarterly event was sponsored by the Waikiki Aquarium.

Join Child & Family Service for a FUNdraiser at CPK!!!

Join Child & Family Service for a FUNdraiser at CPK!!!

Join Child & Family Service (CFS) for a FUNdraiser at California Pizza Kitchen (CPK) - Kahala Mall on Tuesday, December 6, 2011.

Bring in the CFS/CPK flyer (click here) to the Kahala Mall Center CPK, present it to your server when ordering, and 20% of your check will be donated to CFS!

Some things to remember:

  • Flyer MUST be presented for the 20% to be donated
  • Good all day (10:30 am – 10:00 pm)
  • Kahala Mall location ONLY

Please spread the word!

Join Child & Family Service for a FUNdraiser at CPK!!!

Join Child & Family Service for a FUNdraiser at CPK!!!

Join Child & Family Service (CFS) for a FUNdraiser at California Pizza Kitchen (CPK) - Kahala Mall on Tuesday, December 6, 2011.

Bring in the CFS/CPK flyer (click here) to the Kahala Mall Center CPK, present it to your server when ordering, and 20% of your check will be donated to CFS!

Some things to remember:

  • Flyer MUST be presented for the 20% to be donated
  • Good all day (10:30 am – 10:00 pm)
  • Kahala Mall location ONLY

Please spread the word!

Waikiki Aquarium partners with Hard Rock Cafe to host inaugural quarterly beach clean up

Waikiki Aquarium partners with Hard Rock Cafe to host inaugural quarterly beach clean up

The following information is provided by Becker Communications:

WHAT: The Waikiki Aquarium is partnering with Hard Rock Café for a beach clean up. The event will be held on December 3, and will be held quarterly after that date. Waikiki Aquarium is asking the public to help support the beach clean up effort. Come show your support for the community and keep our beaches clean.

WHEN: December 3, 2011, 8am - 10am

WHERE: Sandy Beach- Makapu'u side

INFO: This event is sponsored by the Waikiki Aquarium in conjunction with Hard Rock Cafe. The event is free for all volunteers, and both companies are requesting help from the public. Please call 440-9020 for reservations or more information.

 

Local Artists Help Turn TOMS Shoes into Walking Masterpieces at Whole Foods Market Event, December 3

Local Artists Help Turn TOMS Shoes into Walking Masterpieces at Whole Foods Market Event, December 3

Hawai‘i residents can step it up by purchasing a pair of shoes that go the extra mile at Whole Foods Market’s TOMS Style Your Sole event on Saturday, December 3, 2011. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. local artists will be on-site creating custom-designed TOMS canvas shoes as participants purchase them from the store. For every pair of shoes sold, TOMS will donate a pair of shoes to a child in need as part of the company’s One for One ™ campaign.

“Whole Foods Market is proud to host this Style Your Sole event to raise awareness about the TOMS Shoes One for One campaign and the arts in Hawai‘i,” said Natalie Aczon, Whole Foods Market Kāhala’s marketing supervisor.

RevoluSun hosts free solar open house

RevoluSun hosts free solar open house

LEARN ABOUT THE BENEFITS OF SOLAR ENERGY AT FREE REVOLUSUN SOLAR OPEN HOUSE

WHAT: RevoluSun invites the public to attend a free solar open house to see how you too can save on your electric bill and reduce your dependence on the electric grid using solar technologies.

Open house attendees will get to see a live solar system in action, find out how to navigate through the generous state and federal tax credits, which pays for up to 65 percent of the system cost, and discover how you can capitalize on it. RevoluSun's knowledgeable energy specialists will be on-site and available for questions, including what residential solar technologies are available, how to determine the best solar system to meet your needs and how to reduce your electricity bill.