Hawai'i briefs
Advertiser Staff
NORTH SHORE
Gusts cause power failure
Gusty winds hit parts of O'ahu yesterday, downing two utility poles and forcing the closure of Kamehameha Highway near Dole Plantation at midday.
Wet ground contributed to the toppling of the utility poles at about 12:45 p.m., said Verizon spokeswoman Ann Nishida. The poles were back up by 2:30 p.m., she said.
Gusts topped 40 mph in some areas and may have been to blame for another pole problem yesterday afternoon on Farrington Highway.
A Hawaiian Electric Co. pole leaned over the road near Nanaikapono Elementary School and caused a power failure for about 2,000 customers in Makaha and Wai'anae and forced traffic to be rerouted, said HECO spokesman Jose Dizon.
Power was restored after about an hour, he said.
Strong trades of 20 to 30 mph were expected last night, with gusts to 50 mph possible, according to the National Weather Service.
EAST HONOLULU
'Aina Haina sets show at library
"Let's Make a Circus" will perform a free show at the 'Aina Haina Public Library at 3 p.m. Wednesday. The show is interactive and is designed for elementary and pre-schoolers. The show stars "The Amazing Lula," played by Jeanne Wall, and includes juggling, unicycling, balancing and magic. Lula incorporates comedy with her circus show. For more information call 377-2456. The library is at 5246 Kalaniana'ole Highway.
HONOLULU
Palolo/Kaimuki benefit March 6
A dinner and silent auction to benefit the Palolo/Kaimuki Community Media Center will be hosted by The William P. Jarrett Middle School Foundation at 6:30 p.m. March 6 at the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai'i. The media center gives students and the community access to video production equipment and professional instructors. Advance tickets to the dinner and auction are $35 per person; at the door the cost will be $40. For reservations and information, call 733-4888.
Courses set for entrepreneurs
A Kaimuki community group and the city will offer a 10-session course for people who want to start their own business.
The classes will be held from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays from Feb. 3 to March 16 at the Kaimuki Recreation Center, 11th and Wai'alae avenues.
The classes, sponsored by the Greater East Honolulu Community Alliance and the city Office of Economic Development, will cover success planning, market planning, cash flow planning and operations planning.
The program is designed for new entrepreneurs, existing businesses and anyone interested in learning about starting and successfully operating small businesses.
The course cost is $30 per person and includes a book.
For more information or reservations call Hal Fraser at 741-2665.
