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MEDIA RELEASE The county announces Makaeo Beach Park will host the first Hawaii Lineman’s Rodeo, which is a free event to be held Saturday, Feb. 23, at the Kailua-Kona facility. A friendly competition among more than 40 mainland and local teams of electric utility professionals and contractors, the rodeo highlights safety, skill and education in […]

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Special to Hawaii 24/7 When the Kona Community Hospital staff came together a few weeks ago to discuss giving opportunities during the holidays, employees expressed a strong interest in giving back to the West Hawaii community. They decided to collect donations for three local non-profit organizations – Hawaii Island Food Basket, Hawaii Island Humane Society […]

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MEDIA RELEASE Rock & Roll Motorcycle Club, Inc. has announced the 16th Annual Toys for Tots motorcade and rally will take place as scheduled Sunday, Dec. 11. Motorcade participants are asked to show up at 9 a.m. as the 300-plus member motorcade will begin promptly at 10 a.m. From Aunty Sally’s Luau Hale on Piilani […]

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It’s that time of the year again, and organizing the Pahoa Toys For Tots is well under way. This year it will take the form of a full-on Rock N Roll dance and pupu buffet at Akebono Theater on Saturday, Dec. 4 from 5:30 to 10:30 p.m.

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Focusing on children 8 to 12 years old, the Big Island Press Club has donated books valued at over $1,000 to Toys for Tots for delivery as Christmas presents.

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RSVP by Nov. 25 MEDIA RELEASE Performances by Elvis impersonator Dan Nix and comedienne Kathy Emory, a silent auction featuring works of art, gifts certificates and more, and an open buffet and bar are features of the USMCR Toys for Tots Benefit Christmas Party planned for the evening of Saturday, Nov. 28 at an oceanfront […]

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MEDIA RELEASE Big Island police stations will double as drop-off points for Toys for Tots this holiday season. As part of the toy drive, members of the the county Police Department and the State of Hawaii Organization of Police Officers (SHOPO) will contribute funds for the purchase of bicycles for Toys for Tots. The goal […]

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