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FOR THE WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 14, 2022
WALK THE WALK
Westsiders can raise funds for Hawaiian Humane Society’s upcoming event. SEE PAGE 7
SAFER COMMUNITIES
State Rep. Matthew LoPresti shares info about the possibility of a new police district. SEE PAGE 10
Festival Welcomes Westside Keiki Art
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Echelon West O‘ahu, a young professional group that’s associated with The Salvation Army, is looking forward to celebrating Kroc Center Hawai‘i’s 10th anniversary. Pictured are (from left) Maj. Lynn Stewart, Jennifer Bugarin, Camille Yano and Maj. Osei Stewert. Learn more about the organization on pages 8-9. PHOTO COURTESY ECHELON WEST O‘AHU
CBY WEST O‘AHU VOICE STAFF
alling all young poets: The 71st Cherry Blossom Festival, a project of the Honolulu Japanese Junior Cham-
ber of Commerce, is accepting entries for its annual Haiku Art Contest through Sept. 23.
This year, the theme is tsunagu, which, ac- cording to the organization, is the Japanese value of creating a meaningful and purpose- ful connection.
Each haiku, which is a type of short form poetry that originated from the Land of the Rising Sun, should convey the theme as well as include a two-dimensional artwork, such as a painting, drawing or photo. The contest is open to those in grades 3-12.
The winner for each of the three age cate- gories (grades 3-5, 6-8 and 9-12) will receive $100 and on-stage recognition at the Cherry Blossom Festival in early 2023, and their work will be published in the event’s souve- nir book and online.
The Cherry Blossom Festival’s mission is to perpetuate Japanese culture and enrich the lives of young women of Japanese ancestry.
For more information, visit cbfhawaii.com.
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