Posted on: Tuesday, August 10, 2004

O'AHU BRIEFS
Dog beaches listed on Web

Advertiser Staff

The Hawaiian Humane Society has put together a list of 125 O'ahu beaches that shows where dogs are allowed or restricted.

It incudes 47 beaches where dogs are allowed anywhere, including Kailua, Niu and Royal-Moana in Waikiki.

There are 50 beaches where dogs are allowed below the high-tide line, marked by debris and seaweed, including Fort DeRussy, Kailua and Sandy beaches.

No dogs are allowed on 24 beaches, including Ala Moana, Kuhio and Sunset.

State law requires that dogs be kept on leashes and that any droppings be picked up, or owners face a maximum $500 fine.

For more information, call 946-2187. A copy of the list is available online.

School, poverty workshop focus

A workshop on O'ahu and the Big Island will discuss poverty, education and finding resources to achieve goals.

"A Framework for Understanding Poverty" two-day workshops cost $20 a day and are open to Hawai'i educators and anyone working in programs with low-income students or families.

The workshop will be held 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Aug. 21 and 22 at the University of Hawai'i School of Architecture auditorium on O'ahu and Nov. 11 and 13 at UH-Hilo.

It is sponsored by GEAR UP Hawai'i, whose mission is to encourage youth, particularly in low-income communities, to have high expectations, stay in school and take the courses that give them the choice of going to college.

For more information, call 956-3879 or (866) 808-GEAR, or visit the group's Web site.

State wins energy grant

The state has been awarded $128,899 from the federal government for projects aimed at improving energy efficiency and promoting renewable energy.

The U.S. Energy Department said yesterday that the grants are part of $16.3 million awarded 162 projects in 43 states and Washington, D.C.

Hawai'i energy offices plan to use the money to improve energy efficiency in schools, homes and other buildings. The grant also will go toward promoting energy-efficient technology and supporting renewable energy sources such as wind, solar and water power, the Energy Department said.

Golfers to play hospital benefit

This year's golf benefit for the St. Francis Healthcare Foundation is scheduled for Sept. 9 at the Hawaii Prince Golf Course.

Proceeds will benefit the Sisters of St. Francis healthcare ministry in Hawai'i. Since 1982, the golf tournaments have raised an estimated $1 million for the Franciscan Sisters healthcare programs and services.

There will be three flites — three-person teams — with one best ball on all par-4 holes and two best balls on par-3s and par-5s. Full handicaps apply. Maximum handicaps are 30 for men and 36 for women, based on July handicap.

The team entry fee is $450, part of which is tax-deductible.

Deadline for entries is Aug. 22, accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.

Call 547-6877 for information.