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Red Cross helping Wailuku family

WAILUKU, Maui — The American Red Cross is assisting a Wailuku family whose home was heavily damaged by fire Tuesday afternoon.

Damage to the wooden house on North Market Street and its contents was estimated at $12,000, according to a Maui Fire Department official. Repairs will be needed before the old building can be reoccupied, according to the Red Cross.

The volunteer agency is helping the family of one adult and two children find a new place to live and replace some of the items lost in the fire.

Cash donations may be sent to: American Red Cross, Hawai'i State Chapter, 4155 Diamond Head Road, Honolulu, HI 96816.

Hawaiian health to be discussed

KAHULUI, Maui — A panel discussion about exploring health professions from a Native Hawaiian perspective will be held from 4 to 5:30 p.m. tomorrow at Maui Community College.

Former recipients of the Native Hawaiian Health Scholarships will discuss the health needs of the Hawaiian community and share their stories about what led them into the health care profession. A placement officer for the scholarship program will be present to answer questions.

The event will be held in Room 225 of the Laulima Building.

For more information, call Napua Spock, coordinator of the Community Learning Center, at (808) 249-9787.