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Red Cross update on Puna shelters, and offer of Mother’s Day lunch for evacuees

Since May 3, the Red Cross, along with Hawaii County partners, have distributed hundreds of blankets, sheets, pillows, futons, towels, masks, toiletry kits, and other items; as well as nearly 5,800 snacks. The Red Cross is also working with the Salvation Army to provide meals. Additionally, trained Red Cross nurses and mental health volunteers are […]

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Mother’s Day: May 14, 2017

Anna Jarvis organized the first Mother’s Day observances in Grafton, W.Va., and Philadelphia, Pa., on May 10, 1908. As the annual celebration became popular around the country, Jarvis became the driving force behind Mother’s Day and asked members of Congress to set aside a day to honor mothers. She succeeded in 1914, when Congress designated […]

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Mother’s Day, by the numbers: May 8, 2016

Anna Jarvis organized the first Mother’s Day observances in Grafton, W.Va., and Philadelphia on May 10, 1908. As the annual celebration became popular around the country, Jarvis became the driving force behind Mother’s Day and asked members of Congress to set aside a day to honor mothers. She succeeded in 1914, when Congress designated the […]

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Mother’s Day, by the numbers

The driving force behind Mother’s Day was Anna Jarvis, who organized observances in Grafton, W.Va., and Philadelphia on May 10, 1908. As the annual celebration became popular around the country, Jarvis asked members of Congress to set aside a day to honor mothers. She succeeded in 1914, when Congress designated the second Sunday in May […]

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Special delivery of Mother’s Day gift bags

Special delivery of Mother’s Day gift bags

MEDIA RELEASE Mother’s Day is usually a happy occasion, but not for everyone. Some families simply don’t have the resources to buy or make a gift for the mother figure in their life. That’s why the Child Welfare Services Branch (CWS), Hawaii Women’s Legal Foundation (HWLF) and Hawaii Women Lawyers (HWL) again, have joined forces […]

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Mother’s Day orchid sale and show (May 12)

The Kona Orchid Society is hosting its annual Mother’s Day Weekend Orchid Sale and Show. The sale and show also runs 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, May 12 at the Old Airport Events Pavilion.

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The driving force behind Mother's Day was Anna Jarvis, who organized observances in Grafton, W.Va., and Philadelphia on May 10, 1908. As the annual celebration became popular around the country, Jarvis asked members of Congress to set aside a day to honor mothers. She finally succeeded in 1914, when Congress designated the second Sunday in May as Mother's Day.

Mother’s Day: May 8, 2011

The driving force behind Mother’s Day was Anna Jarvis, who organized observances in Grafton, W.Va., and Philadelphia on May 10, 1908. As the annual celebration became popular around the country, Jarvis asked members of Congress to set aside a day to honor mothers. She finally succeeded in 1914, when Congress designated the second Sunday in […]

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The driving force behind Mother’s Day was Anna Jarvis, who organized observances in Grafton, W.Va., and Philadelphia on May 10, 1908. As the annual celebration became popular around the country, Jarvis asked members of Congress to set aside a day to honor mothers. She finally succeeded in 1914, when Congress designated the second Sunday in May as Mother’s Day.

Mother’s Day by the numbers Sunday (May 9)

The driving force behind Mother’s Day was Anna Jarvis, who organized observances in Grafton, W.Va., and Philadelphia on May 10, 1908. As the annual celebration became popular around the country, Jarvis asked members of Congress to set aside a day to honor mothers. She finally succeeded in 1914, when Congress designated the second Sunday in […]

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'Mama … My Mama I Love You' celebrates Moms (May 8)

‘Mama … My Mama I Love You’ celebrates Moms (May 8)

MEDIA RELEASE There is still time to secure tickets for Halau Kala‘akeakauikawekiu’s 5th Annual “Mama … my Mama, I Love You” Mother’s day celebration at 5 p.m. Saturday, May 8 in the Keauhou Convention Center ballroom at Sheraton Keauhou Bay Resort & Spa. Mistresses of ceremonies will be long-time radio personality and co-founder of the […]

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Mother’s Day, by the numbers

Mother’s Day: May 10, 2009 The driving force behind Mother’s Day was Anna Jarvis, who organized observances in Grafton, W.Va., and Philadelphia exactly 101 years ago: May 10, 1908. As the annual celebration became popular around the country, Jarvis asked members of Congress to set aside a day to honor mothers. She finally succeeded in […]

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