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Nationwide First Wind Scholars Program Awards Its Top Honor to Maui Student

Nationwide First Wind Scholars Program Awards Its Top Honor to Maui Student

First Wind, an independent U.S.-based renewable energy company, announced today that Hawai‘i’s own Rysen Otomo from Wailuku, Maui, is this year’s recipient of its top award -- a $5,000 scholarship, renewable for four years. The cumulative $20,000 scholarship is awarded to a stand-out student from all the applicants in the competitive, nationwide pool.

Additionally, three Hawai‘i high school seniors will also receive scholarships through the company’s signature First Wind Scholars program. The program offers one-time, $3,000 college scholarships to exceptional high school seniors in communities where the company has a project in operation, construction or in an advanced stage of development. Students must display strong potential for a successful post-secondary experience, as well as interest in pursuing studies focused on the environment, energy or the sciences. 

Kaʻaʻawa Elementary School 5K Family Fun Run/Walk at Kualoa to Support PCNC

Kaʻaʻawa Elementary School 5K Family Fun Run/Walk at Kualoa to Support PCNC

Kualoa is set to host the fourth annual Kaʻaʻawa Elementary School 5K Family Fun Run/Walk on Saturday April 27, 2013. This is a unique opportunity for participants to race through the majestic Kaʻaʻawa Valley and past Kualoa’s award-winning movie sites. Proceeds from the Run/Walk will support the Parent Community Networking Center (PCNC), which handles the parent and child activities and programs for Kaʻaʻawa Elementary School. 

The PCNC works to organize activities and programs, including community events, the schools year book, and volunteer programs. However due to State budget cuts, PCNC position has lost its funding.

Turtle Bay Resort to Host Annual North Shore Ocean Fest

Turtle Bay Resort to Host Annual North Shore Ocean Fest

The North Shore Ocean Education Coalition, which supports ocean education for Hawaii’s youth, will hold its annual Shore Ocean Fest fundraising benefit at Turtle Bay Resort on June 1, 2013.

The free celebration will include notable speakers; film screenings; a silent auction; educational activities; vendor booths; locally sourced cuisine; and music and entertainment. The 2013 Ocean Fest will also include poster and literacy contests themed “Malama i Ke Kai (Protect the Ocean),” open for submissions from students at all Hawaii K-12 schools from April 1-30, 2013. This year we will also sponsor a Film Fest competition for short films on the ocean, culture and community.

Island Subaru Donates to Hawaii Wildlife Fund and SPCA Maui

Island Subaru Donates to Hawaii Wildlife Fund and SPCA Maui

 

Subaru Hawaii Donates to Hawaii Wildlife Fund and SPCA Maui

“Share the Love” Event Raises $30,000 for Five Local Non-Profits

 

KAHULUI, HAWAII (January 24, 2013) – Subaru Hawaii announced that its “Share the Love” sales event raised $8,000 forHawaii Wildlife Fund and $3,000 for the SPCA Maui. A check presentation was held today at Island Subaru in Kahului.

 

The Best in Turf Meets the Best in Surf as Turtle Bay Resort Hosts Charity Benefit

The Best in Turf Meets the Best in Surf as Turtle Bay Resort Hosts Charity Benefit

Turtle Bay Resort, the only destination resort on Oahu’s fabled North Shore, is gearing up for the 2013 Pro Bowl by hosting National Football League stars and top professional surf athletes for a surf experience, golf day and concert January 23 and 24 to benefit the Mauli Ola Foundation.

The surf experience day will include participation by professional surfers Alana Blanchard, Maya Gabeira, Coco Ho, Rochelle Ballard, Makua Rothman, Kala Alexander, Jason Magallanes, Jamie O’Brien, Reef McIntosh and John John Florence. Later that evening, the resort’s Surfer, The Bar, will host a performance by Grammy Award-winning artist, Hawaii’s own John Cruz and Paula Fuga. The next day, NFL players Marcus Allen, Christian Okoye, Eric Dickerson, Chris Conte, Tony Gonzalez and the elite crew of surfing professionals will lead in an ocean-side golf day.

Turtle Bay Resort Launches Foundation to Benefit Ko‘olauloa and North Shore Communities

Turtle Bay Resort Launches Foundation to Benefit Ko‘olauloa and North Shore Communities

Turtle Bay Resort, the only destination resort on Oahu’s fabled North Shore, is launching the Turtle Bay Foundation, enhancing its efforts to support the communities of the North Shore and Ko‘olauloa.

The Foundation will aggregate, enhance and oversee the resort’s numerous charitable contributions, which totaled more than $120,000 to various community organizations in 2011 alone. This includes advancing the preservation of historic and cultural sites and environmental stewardship; educational and cultural activities; health care, housing and job-training programs; and educational organizations and scholarships.

Two More Weeks Left to Support Non-Profits During Subaru Hawaii’s “Share the Love” Event

Two More Weeks Left to Support Hawaii Non-Profit Organizations

During Subaru Hawaii’s “Share the Love” Event

Subaru Hawaii will donate $250 for every new vehicle sold by December 31;

Everyone can vote for favorite non-profit on Subaru Hawaii’s Facebook page

 

 

HONOLULU (December 14, 2012) – The race is on!  The public has the opportunity to decide which Hawaii non-profit will win an additional $5,000 from Subaru Hawaii during its “Share the Love” sales event. In addition to the $5,000 bonus to one lucky non-profit, Subaru Hawaii will donate $250 to a group of great causes for every new vehicle sold by December 31 -- Big Brothers Big Sisters Hawaii, Hawaii Wildlife Fund, Oahu SPCA, SPCA Maui and Hawaii Island Humane Society.