O'ahu briefs
Advertiser Staff
EAST HONOLULU
Farm market at Hawai'i Kai
The second annual Ultimate Farmers Market will offer farm-fresh produce, plants, fun for kids, and food prepared by Hawai'i chefs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. tomorrow and Sunday at Hawai'i Kai Towne Center.
The event is a fund-raiser for the O'ahu Farm Bureau, a nonprofit organization of farmers, ranchers and others involved in agriculture.
Fourteen restaurants will be represented. The University of Hawai'i plant doctor will be on hand to answer questions.
WINDWARD
Watershed study finished
The Kailua Bay Advisory Council, which is looking into pollution prevention in streams and coastal waters, will distribute its assessment for the Ko'olaupoko watershed at 9 a.m. tomorrow at the YWCA's Camp Kokokahi, 45-035 Kane'ohe Bay Drive. The meeting is open to the public.
The assessment identifies the natural resources of the area, compiles information about studies and research conducted in Ko'olaupoko and recommends actions to address specific problems that affect the water quality for the region.
The document also is available at the Web site for KBAC: kbac-hi.org, under "reports."
The public is welcome to comment on the document.
At 10:30 a.m., KBAC will hold three, half-hour workshops on water sampling, anthrax and how homeowners can reduce pollution.
For more information, call 225-9210.
La'ie school gets go-ahead
The expansion of the La'ie Elementary School cafeteria will have no significant long-term environmental impacts and can proceed as planned, according to the state Office of Environmental Quality Control bulletin.
The proposed project calls for adding 3,600 square feet to the cafeteria and installing a new septic tank and leach field. The new area will include an expanded student dining area, expanded kitchen, new heater and electrical room, new faculty dining room, new tray return and wash area, a locker room with toilet and an office.
The cafeteria is 30 years old and was designed for 250 occupants. With an enrollment of 900, the school must now schedule lunch in three seatings beginning at 10:45 a.m.
Fumigation closes library
The Kane'ohe Public Library will be closed today for ant fumigation. It will reopen at 10 a.m. tomorrow.
The book drop will remain open.
HONOLULU
Benefit today for Foodbank
Heald Business College will sponsor a "Battle of the Majors" to benefit the Hawai'i Foodbank today, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Ala Moana Beach Park.
The annual competition pits teams of Heald students against each other in creating structures from canned foods.
CENTRAL
School plans extravaganza
Waikele Elementary School will hold its fourth annual Waikele Extravaganza from 5 to 8 p.m. today.
Events will include a white elephant sale, silent auction, games, food booths and entertainment.
Admission and parking are free, and all are welcome. The school is at 94-1035 Kukula St., Waipahu.
LEEWARD
Session helps people in debt
A free workshop for people needing financial assistance or help with credit and debt concerns will be held from 9 a.m. to noon tomorrow at the Leeward Community College Wai-
'anae branch, 86-088 Farrington Highway.
The workshop is sponsored by Volunteer Legal Services Hawai'i along with several businesses, legal groups and unions. Call 538-5200.
