There will also be drawings for an “Eat Local” package, which includes a three-month subscription from Oahu Fresh, gift certificates to Town restaurant and Tamashiro Market, and “A Dash of Aloha” cookbook.

Last year, Kokua Hawaii Foundation set up free gift-wrapping stations at Ala Moana Shopping Center manned by nearly 600 volunteers who used fabric, old calendars and posters, and leftover reams of paper and card stock donated by Hagadone Printing Co. that volunteers hand-stenciled and decorated.

A total of 1,464 people participated in the campaign, according to McKinney, with nearly 300 committing to recycling at holiday parties and using biodegradable plates instead of paper or plastic. More than 300 donated to charities or volunteered.

Kokua estimates the campaign helped keep 13 tons of waste out of landfills, saved enough paper to spare 215 trees and contributed nearly 1,000 hours of service to local charities.

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This Wednesday, March 3rd @ 7pm, is the next general meeting. All are welcome, (even non-members).

Come join in the discussion to help Hawaii’s beaches, ocean and enjoy this potluck gathering.

When: Wed March 3rd,  7pm – 9pm Hawaii Time
Where: Tim & Ye’s home, 731 10th Ave., Kaimuki

Many veterans were on hand to witness the historical event, some of whom even served on the mighty ship.

The 887-foot battleship, the last one ever built for the U.S. fleet, is famous for its “surrender deck,” marked with the brass plaque that will undergo polishing. The Missouri is barred by its agreement with the Navy from firing up its engines inside Pearl Harbor so it proceeded without any power or running water during its move.

You can read more and see photos of the event here at the Honolulu Advertiser website…

Seems that NAPA Auto Parts in Hermantown will be performing free vehicle inspections from 10am to 3pm. The Hermantown NAPA Auto Parts shop is teaming up with The Food Shelf, Community Action Duluth and West Duluth Boy Scouts Troop 25 for a Car Care Fair.

Twin Ports NAPA Auto Care Centers are also donating two cars to Community Action Duluth, to be given to deserving families in their community.

In addition to the vehicle inspections the Car Care Fair will include West Duluth Boy Scout Troop 25 selling food and refreshments as a fundraiser.

Not only do we believe you should beautify and protect your car’s interior with auto seat covers but you certainly should mantain the mechanical safety of your vehicle too.

Sounds like a win-win for all involved. 

Tomorrow, June 27th, the South Bay Chapter of the Surfrider Foundation is joining up with their local municipal water district to bring you a FREE workshop on how to plant and maintain an ocean friendly garden. 

You’ll learn about using native plants and eco-friendly materials to create and sustain a garden that uses less water and produces less runoff to pollute the watershed and ocean.

They will have professional landscapers, free tools and special incentives. Plus you’ll come away knowing that you’ll soon be doing your part to conserve precious water while reducing your usage of fertilizers, pesticides, and herbicides..

The workshop runs 9am-1pm at the Social Hall at Joslyn Center: 339 Sheldon St, El Segundo, CA, 90245. Refreshments will be provided.

These workshops are VERY popular and space is limited so you must register in advance: http://www.sbesc.com

The city’s famous saltwater pool has been closed for over 30 years now due to the dangerous condition of it’s crumbling deck and deterioration of the pool itself. Now city officials are trying to decide what to do with the famous structure, (not sure what has taken them so long!).

Opinions vary from total demolition, to demolition of only the pool and restoration of the decorative facade.

You can read more about the fate of the natatorium here at the Honolulu Advertiser website…

We know our customers here at Buy-Hawaiian-Seat-Covers.com care about our oceans!

That’s why we wanted ot let you know that Ocean Minded—as part of its ongoing global cleanup effort—recently held a beach cleanup in China.

Partnering with Shanghai International Studies University, Ocean Minded was able to rally over 30 people to clean Jingshan Beach for several hours.

“I am so proud to see such a successful first beach clean up in China. Since our first clean up in 1996 it has been my dream to clean beaches all over the world and make a difference in our planet,” stated Gary Ward, Founder of Ocean Minded.

Since the beginning of 2008 Ocean Minded has hosted more than 35 clean ups worldwide including more than 8 in China, Japan, Panama, Mexico, Australia, and South Africa.

The clinic is designed to better acquaint women with their vehicles’ maintenance needs and provide them with some personal safety tips, according to Auto-Magic and Jiffy Lube.

Missouri Highway Patrol Sgt. Dan Bracker will discuss personal safety issues.

Although the seminar is free, participants must register before Friday, Oct.3 in order to reserve a space. Reservations can be made by calling 882-1121 Ext. 20.

The big shindig will be held this Saturday, September 20th, at legendary Doheny State Beach, Dana Point, California.

“Down at Doheny where the surfers all go…” is a famous line from the Surfaris’ tune about the surfing lifestyle. Nothing could be more true than this Saturday when the 19th Annual Dale Velzy Surf Classic features a classic longboard surf contest, a traditional Luau with Polynesian dancing and a live band.

The event honors one of the most famous surfers and surfboard shapers of all time, Dale Velzy. DLSA has had the honor of producing this venue for 19 years and has continued its homage to Dale Velzy since he passed away in 2005.

This event is open to the public and is for all surfers who enjoy the same things that Dale enjoyed; having fun with friends and family. It is in this spirit that DLSA holds this annual event so that everyone can enjoy the surf contest, luau, dancing under the stars and having a great time at Doheny.

The event kicks off with the surf contest at 6:30 a.m. The Luau festivities begin at 3:00 p.m. followed closely by the Polynesian review, awards ceremony, raffles and then on to the dancing. It¹s great fun for everyone.

For Luau information, tickets and group rate discounts contact Jack Sutter at seastheday@cox.net

For Surfing event information and sign ups contact Mark Calkins at mc250c@aol.com

The Doheny Longboard Surfing Association is an organization comprised of individuals dedicated to the enjoyment of board surfing in a clean and natural environment.