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Investing Basics (Oct. 2) and Investing for Retirement (Oct. 9). Register to get a Zoom link at aarp.event.com/hIfu- ture2021, or visit the AARP Hawai‘i Facebook page and click on “Upcoming Events.” ... Homebridge Financial Services in Hawai‘i recently welcomed Desirae Mathias as a mortgage loan originator. In this role, she will specialize in residential mortgage loan origination for purchases and refinances on O‘ahu. Mathias has nearly 20 years of experi- ence in customer service and management. Prior to Home- bridge, she was the marketing manager for Premier Neuro- surgical Institute. A resident of Hawai‘i Kai, Mathias also regularly volunteers with
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Ronald McDonald House, USO for Veterans and Hab- itat for Humanity ... Mayor Rick Blangiardi recently an- nounced the launching of the Safe Access Oahu program in an effort to stem the surge of COVID-19 cases in around the island. The program re- quires restaurants, bars, gyms,
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movie theaters, museums, ar- cades and other similar estab- lishments to ensure their em- ployees are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to operate. Customers will also have to provide proof they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to enter the business. The mayor’s of-
fice states that the goal is the allow businesses the ability to operate more safely and in- still confidence in the general public. Proof of vaccination may include showing a hard copy of one’s state-approved vaccination card, a photo- graph/digital copy of the card or showing compliance with a Hawai‘i-approved digital/ smart device application con- firming full vaccination status. The city is also instituting a 10 p.m. cutoff for the sale, service and consumption of liquor at establishments that sell alco- hol for on-premises drinking. “Given the continued high infection rates on O‘ahu and the strain to our hospital and emergency medical systems, it is my belief that we must take additional steps to reduce
the spread of the virus,” states Blangiardi. These rules take effect on Sept. 13. For more information, visit oneoahu. org/safe-access-oahu ... Tord “Harald” Ivarsson, an aspir- ing elementary school teach- er and student at Kapi‘olani Community College, received the Hiroshi & Barbara Kim Yamashita Undergraduate College Students Scholarship of $2,000. A native of Swe- den, Ivarsson’s parents are both retired educators. He moved to Hawai‘i in 2018 and has since dedicated himself to volunteering at an afterschool program. His love for the state and the culture motivated him to focus on Hawaiian histo- ry and culture when he be- comes an elementary school teacher. Since English is his
second language, Ivarsson is also passionate about helping ESL students as well ... The Parent Line is offering virtual workshops for the month of September. Upcoming ses- sions include Self-Care for Parents, 11 a.m.-noon, Thurs- day, Sept. 9; Kamalama Par- enting Lesson 7: Launa ‘Ōlelo & Kūkākūkā Part 2, 10 a.m.- noon, Tuesday, Sept. 14; and Child Proofing Your Home 11 a.m.-noon, Tuesday, Sept. 21. For questions and to RSVP (no later than 7 p.m. the day prior to preferred workshop), call 808-526-1222 ... Keep those photos coming in for our Pet of the Week feature! Submit your photos, along with a fun tidbit about your furry, feathered or scaly pet ... lthompson@midweek.com
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