O'ahu briefs
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HONOLULU
United Way gets matching deal
To help the Aloha United Way reach its campaign goal of $13.2 million, the Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Foundation has agreed to match all community donations up to $240,000 through Jan. 17.
The charity supports 64 agencies that depend on it to provide programs and services for vulnerable members of the community. It expects a $480,000 shortfall in donations this year because of the poor economy.
To donate, visit www.auw.org; send a check to P.O. Box 1096, Honolulu, HI 96808; or call 536-1951.
Clinic offering free flu shots
Straub's Doctors on Call is offering free influenza shots through Dec. 24 at its clinic in the Princess Ka'iulani Hotel in Waikiki.
The shots will be given from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. in the ground-floor clinic while supplies last.
For more information, call 971-6000.
Blood bank needs donors
The Blood Bank of Hawai'i is seeking donors to help meet the demand for blood during the holidays.
"The holidays are tough on the state's blood supply, and this year will be no exception," said Dr. Robyn Yim, president and medical director of the Blood Bank.
"Donor turnout is traditionally low, as people are busy with holiday activities and special vacation plans. The need for blood never stops, and community support is needed to keep the blood supply at a safe level."
Donations made Dec. 22 through Jan. 4 will count toward the Holiday Hero promotion, and all donors will receive a free T-shirt.
Hundreds of patients rely on volunteer blood donors every day. Typical uses include surgery, treating accident victims and during delivery.
Donors must be in good health, 18 or older, weigh at least 110 pounds and have valid photo identification.
Call the Blood Bank at 845-9966 or visit www.bbh.org to make an appointment.
EAST HONOLULU
Rockfall subject of condo talk
The 290 members of the Association of Apartment Owners of Lalea at Hawai'i Kai are invited to discuss the threat of rockfalls at a meeting at 7 p.m. today at Haha'ione Elementary School.
Philip Nerney, the attorney representing the association, will answer questions about the status of the 26 families forced to move out of their homes while landowner Kamehameha Schools and developer Castle & Cooke figure out how best to solve the threat of rockfalls after two boulders crashed into two cars on Thanksgiving Day.
"For now, the association remains optimistic that all outstanding issues will be resolved through negotiation rather than litigation," Nerney said in a prepared statement.
"While the full scope of the problem has yet to be determined, the association is gearing up to be ready for the eventuality."
