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DECEMBER 7, 2022
Luana Low, who was born and raised in Kāneʻohe, joins Kupu as a program coordinator for Kupu ‘Āina Corps. In this role, she is the general point of contact to the non- profit’s partner agencies and participants. She will also be responsible for leading the participant orientation, assisting with program man- agement duties, and ensuring that participants are getting the best experience through regular check-ins ... Kudos to three Le Jardin Academy Class of 2023 students who participated in the recent state National Letter of In- tent Signing Day and have all committed to play volleyball at the collegiate level. Re- ese Diersbock will attend University of California —
Luana Low
Davis, Gennézia Hawkins will go to California State University — Bakersfield and Sydnee Walker will at- tend University of Colorado — Colorado Springs ... Con- grats to Kahuku High and Intermediate School, which had a 20-0 shutout of Puna- hou School in the state foot- ball championships on Nov.
25. It’s a record 10th cham- pionship for the team and its second one in a row, after reigning victorious last year, as well ... Shoppers can help put food on the table for Ha- wai‘i residents facing hunger this holiday season with the annual Check-Out Hunger program from Hawai‘i Food- bank at Shima’s Supermar- ket (41-1606 Kalaniana‘ole Hwy.) in Waimānalo and Ta- mura’s Market Hau‘ula (54- 316 Kamehameha Hwy.). This year’s program will take place through Jan. 20. Check-Out Hunger makes it easy for shoppers to make a difference in the lives of local families by giving the gift of food this holiday season. To participate, shoppers can add a $5, $10 or $20 donation to their grocery bill when they
check out ... Among the win- ners of the Building Industry Association of Hawai‘i 2022 annual Building Industry De- sign & Construction Awards is Armstrong Builders, which won the Grand Award for commercial remodeling proj- ects up to 7,500 square feet for its project Hawaiian Is- land Creations Kailua. Mean- while, the team of Universal Interiors and Moorhead & Co. won two awards for the project called Aging at Home in Kāne‘ohe: a Grand Award and Hanohano Award for certified aging in place and remodeling projects from $200,001 to $450,000 ... A fundraising gala to benefit Kāne‘ohe-based Aloha An- imal Sanctuary, titled a Pig- Ture Perfect Night, will be held from 3 to 7 p.m. Dec.
18 at Bishop Museum’s Ath- erton Hālau and Hale Wa‘a. Tickets include dinner, mu- seum admission and park- ing. To purchase tickets, visit alohasanctuary.org/events ... Marine Corps Base Hawai‘i in Kāne‘ohe assisted in host- ing the recent Special Olym- pics Hawai‘i 2022 Holiday Classic by providing close
Don Robbins
Regional Editor 808-529-4858 drobbins@midweek.com
to 100 volunteers who assist- ed in escorting and coach- ing athletes and facilitating the event. “We couldn’t be hosted by a better organiza- tion, so thank you (to Marine Corps Base Hawai‘i) for let- ting us be here,” states Nip Ho, senior vice president of Special Olympics Hawai‘i ... drobbins@midweek.com
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Free seminars. Register today.
Hip and Knee Replacement (NAVIO) Seminar
In-person or Virtual
Thursday, December 8 6 – 7 p.m.
Dr. Linda Rasmussen discusses knee and hip pain and the advancements in robotics for total and partial knee replacements utilizing NAVIO robotics system. Find out how you can relieve pain caused by joint degeneration due to osteoarthritis.
Surgical Weight Loss Seminar
Virtual Only
Thursday, December 15 or January 19 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Metabolic Surgery is indicated for individuals with uncontrolled diabetes and other conditions associated with obesity. Learn about Castle’s Hawaii Center for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery program presented by bariatric
surgeon Steven Fowler, MD.
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