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WINDWARD
Ho'olaulea may lack performers
The Windward Ho'olaulea slated for Sept. 7 is struggling to meet its obligation since the city announced it would not be able to supply support to the event.
Art Machado, event coordinator, seeks donations as well as any groups that would be willing to entertain for free.
"We're looking for anybody who would like to entertain for free, like hula groups or ukulele groups," he said.
Machado said he needs about $12,000 to put on the full program. Without the money, parts of the event such as entertainment would have to be cut back.
Organizers sought a grant from the Hawai'i Tourism Authority and it was granted — for 2003.
Machado said he wants to keep the headliners, including Makaha Sons, Ho'okena, Kapena and Simplicity. Call Machado at 239-9003.
EAST HONOLULU
Program seeks volunteers
The Hawai'i Intergenerational Network is looking for volunteers for its FELLOWS — Fellowship, Education and Lifelong Learning Opportunities with Seniors — and SKIPP — Senior Kupuna in Preschool Programs.
In both programs, volunteers help students by promoting academic and social growth through mentoring, tutoring and just befriending children. SKIPP volunteers are needed at the Rainbow Preschool, Kamaaina Kids, KCAA, Seagull Schools Inc., the Waikiki Community Center, Seagull Schools at Mauna Lani, and RSVP, Helping Hands. Kupuna volunteers provide one-on-one attention to children who need extra care by helping teachers in the classrooms.
The network will provide orientation and training for all volunteers.
Call 247-7962.
HONOLULU
Cooking oil burns two women
Two women were treated for second-degree burns at Straub Hospital yesterday after a vat of hot oil spilled inside the Andagi (Okinawan Doughnut) booth at the Okinawan Festival, according to Emergency Medical Services officials.
"An 80-year-old lady was cooking andagi and she fainted," EMS District Chief Robert Pedro said. "And when she fell, her daughter tried to grab her and hit the pan of hot oil, which spilled on both of them."
Pedro said both women received burns on their arms and legs. The women showed stable vital signs, he said, and neither was listed in critical condition.
GOP hopefuls to meet public
Republican Party candidates for governor, lieutenant governor and state House and Senate races from 'alewa, Nu'uanu, Makiki and Manoa will meet with the public at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at Lanakila Elementary School, 717 N. Kuakini St.
Gubernatorial candidates Linda Lingle and John Carroll will attend the event, which will include free food, entertainment and door prizes.
