Hawai'i briefs
Advertiser Staff
NORTH SHORE
North Shore art to be displayed
The work of five North Shore artists will be featured at the Waialua Public Library Art Exhibit opening from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday.
In addition to art on display, the artists will be available to discuss their work, as well as offer works and items for purchase. A portion of the proceeds will go to the library for programs and supplies. Refreshments will be served. For information, call 637-8286.
WINDWARD
KEY Project to host dance
KEY Project will host a Valentine dance fund-raiser for people 18 and older from 7 to 10 p.m. Friday at its pavilion at 47-200 Waihe'e Road. A DJ will provide music, and musician Kevin Chang will perform. Couples are $14 in advance, $16 at the door. Singles are half-price. To reserve a ticket call KEY Project at 239-5777 by Thursday.
Group selling slots in imu
Kailua High School's Polynesian Voyaging Program will build an imu, or underground oven, and the public is invited to bring trays of food to be cooked from 2:30 to 4 p.m. Feb. 27 across from the school's ROTC building, with pickup the following morning.
The cost is $10 for a large aluminum tray or baking dish. Food must be thawed, seasoned and well wrapped in foil.
To make a reservation, mail a check, including a telephone number and a self-addressed stamped envelope, to Kailua High School, ATTN.: Todd Hendricks, 451 Ulumanu Drive, Kailua, HI 96734. For more information, page Hendricks at 299-5347.
NEIGHBOR ISLAND
Packaging material reused
The Kaua'i County recycling facility is accepting foam packing peanuts and bubble wrap for reuse, and will give it away free to residents and businesses. Styrofoam block will not be accepted. The Kaua'i Resource Center on Ahukini Road next to the Lihu'e Refuse Transfer Station is open 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday.
HONOLULU
Nonprofits can get discounts
The United Way Statewide Association of Hawai'i is accepting applications from nonprofit groups for membership in the 2004 Gifts in Kind Hawai'i program to be eligible for discounted goods and services.
Last year, more than $55,000 worth of goods was distributed.
"Gifts in Kind makes it affordable for nonprofits to purchase computers and software as well as goods to assist their clients," said Irving Lauber, Aloha United Way president.
A membership fee is required and based on the nonprofit's annual budget.
For eligibility requirements or information, call 536-1951.
