Share that 'Ohana feeling

If you recently got married or engaged, welcomed a baby, or observed a special birthday or anniversary, you are invited to share the news here in the 'Ohana section.

Getting listed is free. Download a form from www.honoluluadvertiser.com/ohana; call the 'Ohana section at 535-2410 to have us mail a form to you; or pick up a form at the front desk of the News Building, 605 Kapi'olani Blvd. Questions? Call 535-2410.

The small print

FOR BIRTHS: Only parents named on the birth certificate can be mentioned. At least one parent must be a current or former Hawai'i resident or Hawai'i-stationed military member. You must attach a photocopy of your baby's state-issued birth certificate.

FOR ADOPTIONS: Announcements will be made for adoptions of babies 1 year old or younger at the date of adoption. A copy of official adoption documentation must be provided.

FOR ENGAGEMENTS AND WEDDINGS: At least one person in the couple must be a current or former Hawai'i resident or Hawai'i-stationed military member. You must attach one of these: a copy of the reservation for the church, hotel or other wedding venue; a copy of the state-issued marriage license; or a signed letter from the wedding officiant. Weddings may be announced up to six months after the event. You must attach a copy of your state-issued certificate of marriage.

FOR CELEBRATIONS: We announce special anniversaries — the 10th, 25th, 30th, 40th, 50th, 60th, 70th and 75th, and other major landmarks. We also announce yakudoshi, kanreki, bar and bat mitzvahs; and the first, 13th, 21st, 50th, 75th, 100th and other special birthdays.

PHOTOS: We use pictures for births, adoptions, weddings and special birthdays only; and for special anniversaries, if space is available. Photos are optional, but label them with the names of persons pictured. Photos must be on photographic paper; we cannot accept digital photos. We cannot return pictures or other materials.