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FEBRUARY 1, 2023
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Walmart Mililani ranked No. 8 in the nation in helping Hawai‘i Walmart and Sam’s Club stores to raise more money for the Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals than any other market in the country. It in- cluded a creative campaign, during which, in exchange for their dollars, customers could throw a pie at man- agers at Walmart Mililani. Hawai‘i’s 13 Walmart and Sam’s Club locations raised $383,060.83 for Kapi‘olani Medical Center for Women & Children ... State law- makers met with community leaders and youth organiza- tions at the state Capitol in Honolulu earlier this month for the second annual Keiki Caucus. One of the lead- ers is Central O‘ahu state Rep. Amy Perruso (Wa- hiawā, Whitmore Village, Mokulē‘ia). The group intro- duced proposed bills to ban flavored tobacco products, expand preschool access and support sex-abuse education programs in public schools, among other issues ... Kai- ser Permanente’s Health Eq- uity Scholars Program aims to develop healthier com- munities by helping young leaders achieve their dreams of going to college and pur- suing a career in the health care field. Graduating Cen- tral O‘ahu high school se- niors can apply for a $2,500 scholarship now through Feb. 8. To learn more and to apply, visit kp-health-equi- ty-scholars.hsfts.net/schol- arship ... School-age keiki in Wahiawā, Mililani, the North Shore and beyond are invited to participate in Mayor Rick Blangiardi’s Memorial Day Poster Con- test hosted by the City & County of Honolulu’s De-
Current Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals champion, Xander, and his family visit Mililani Walmart. The store ranked No. 8 in the nation in helping to raise money for CMN. PHOTO COURTESY HAWAI‘I PACIFIC HEALTH
partment of Parks and Rec- reation. The theme is “Sew a Lei for Memorial Day” and artwork should illustrate lei-making or lei-giving ac- tivities. Posters must be 8 1/2-by-11 inches and can be done on paper or digitally, but digital submissions may not be computer enhanced. The contest runs through Feb. 27. Memorial Day is May 29. For more informa- tion, visit honolulu.gov/parks ... Mililani High School wide receiver Gavin Hunter and defensive back Ezekiel Rodrigues were on the roster of the 2023 Polynesian Bowl heldonJan.20.Huntercom- mittedtoUniversityofArizo- na, and Rodrigues has yet to pledge to a school ... Hawai‘i Medical Service Association is teaming up with San Fran-
Don Robbins
Regional Editor 808-529-4858 drobbins@midweek.com
cisco-based company Na- tional Fitness Campaign to fund up to five free outdoor fitness courts in the state. Central O‘ahu municipali- ties, schools and other orga- nizations that own accessible public space can now apply for a grant to build a fitness court. For more information or to apply, visit nationalfit- nesscampaign.com/hawaii ... Attention Central O‘ahu residents: Kupu, a conser- vation and youth education nonprofit, is hosting the Ha- wai‘i Youth Conservation Corps Summer Program, which offers an intensive hands-on experience into the world of conservation. Apply for a spot online at kupuhawaii.tfaforms. net/267 by Feb. 17 ... drobbins@midweek.com
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