O'ahu briefs
Advertiser Staff
LEEWARD
Input extended on landfill plan
The city has extended to Aug. 17 the deadline for comments on its revised draft supplemental environmental impact statement to expand the Waimanalo Gulch Landfill.
The city wants to expand the Kahe Valley landfill by 60.5 acres to provide space for O'ahu's rubbish though 2017. The landfill uses 86.5 acres at the 200-acre site and is expected to reach capacity in 2002.
The deadline to respond to the impact statement was pushed back after residents said they needed more time to review the report.
The city also plans a public meeting from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on July 16 at Kapolei Hale for residents to speak with city officials familiar with the impact report, said Herb Lee, a consultant representing the city.
Residents who cannot attend the meeting can call Lee at 262-3261 for more information on the project.
Kapolei church sets 'launch'
Kapolei United Methodist Mission will hold a "launch event" from 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday at Airplane Hangar No. 110 in Kalaeloa, formerly Barbers Point Naval Air Station.
About 500 people are expected to attend the event, which will officially pronounce the church's presence in the community, said the Rev. Alex R. Vergara, the church pastor.
Entertainment includes choir and folk dance groups before a dinner is served at 5 p.m.
The church is at 91-896 'Oaniani St. in Kapolei but has not yet found a permanent facility.
For more information, call 674-1625.
WINDWARD
Walkers to help cancer society
The Windward Relay for Life this month includes two events in which teams will walk for 12 hours to raise money for the American Cancer Society.
The Kailua event will be held from 7 p.m. Saturday to 7 a.m. Sunday at Kailua Beach Park. About 50 teams are expected to participate.
For information, or to organize a team, call the society's Windward unit at 262-5207.
The Hau'ula relay will be from 7 p.m. on July 27 to 7 a.m. on July 28 at Hau'ula Community Park. About 20 teams will walk.
For information or to join the Hau'ula relay, call 293-7554.
Castle High to mark 50th
Castle High School will celebrate its 50th anniversary Sept. 8 with a dinner, concert and dance to help raise money for the Castle Complex endowment fund.
The event will be held from 5 p.m. to midnight at the school.
The fund stands at more than $100,000, and each class is being encouraged to raise $500 this year, said Hank Iida, Class of 1953 and co-chairman of the event.
"Our goal is to raise $25,000, and we have commitments for over $12,000 at this time," Iida said.
Alumni and friends are invited to the event, which includes lucky-number prizes such as a trip for two to Las Vegas, a custom 'ukulele, a custom knife made by Stan Fujisaka, a television and VCR.
Advance tickets and T-shirts are on sale at a discount until Aug. 10. Order forms are available at the school and select locations in Kane'ohe.
For more information, to volunteer or make a donation, call Iida at 247-4241 or co-chairman Sam Kakazu Jr., Class of 1973, at 233-5600, ext. 570.
EAST HONOLULU
Archery facility on board's list
A permanent archery facility at Kapi'olani Park and maintenance projects needing attention will be the two key issues at the Diamond Head/Kapahulu/St. Louis Heights Neighborhood Board meeting on July 12.
The board will meet at 7 p.m. at the Ala Wai Clubhouse, second floor, 404 Kapahulu Ave.
The board recently elected Marguerite Ige as its chairwoman; Christen Mitchell, vice chairwoman; Karen Ah Mai, secretary; and Steven Knauer, treasurer.
For more information, call 527-6749.
HONOLULU
Family-youth culture festival Saturday
The Victory Over Violence campaign will hold a family-youth culture festival at the Neal Blaisdell Center starting at noon Saturday.
Duncan Sheik is the featured entertainer and local entertainers include Dis Guyz, Mana Ohana, Hapersquad and Drill Team Hawai'i. Doors open at noon for shows at noon and 5 p.m. Performances range from hula to traditional Korean dance and hip hop.
The event is being organized by the SGI Youth Peace Committee and the Domestic Violence Clearinghouse and Legal Hotline. Exhibits by other co-sponsors will be available for viewing and purple ribbons will be distributed to be worn in support of nonviolence.
Tickets are free with a reservation Call 595-1000 for free tickets.
