Hot Shots – 10/26/16

Council Lauds Top Librarian

Honolulu City Council recognized Kapolei Middle School librarian Carolyn Kirio for being named the Top Librarian Across America by the White House. Pictured are (from left) Councilwoman Kymberly Marcos Pine, Carolyn’s mother Evelyn Kirio, Carolyn Kirio, Kapolei Middle School principal Bruce Naguwa and Councilman Ron Menor. PHOTO FROM COUNCILMAN MENOR

Family Promise Reaps Reward

As a result of Downtown Exchange Club’s volunteer work, Weinberg Foundation donated $10,000 to Family Promise of Hawaii. This photo was taken at the Family Promise 5K run in Kailua. Pictured are (from left) Ed Kemper from Downtown Exchange Club, Mary Sauders, Whitney Swoboda, Ellary Kim, Beverly Marica, Wendy Saito and Laura E. Thielen from Family Promise of Hawaii. PHOTO FROM MARY SAUDERS

Abbie The Surfing Dog At ‘Paws’

Abbie the Surfing Dog was joined by best friend and surfer dog Bonobo at the ‘Paws for a Cause’ benefit for Oahu SPCA Aug. 27 at Surfjack Hotel & Swim Club. Pictured are (from left) Oahu SPCA volunteer Candice Ching; Casea Collins-Wright, director of experience at Surfjack Hotel & Swim Club, holding Lucky the puppy; Michael Uy with Abbie the Surfing Dog; Oahu SPCA volunteer Cyn Okido holding Roly Poly the puppy; and Matt Tassos with Bonobo the Surfing Dog. PHOTO FROM SURFJACK HOTEL & SWIM CLUB