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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Sunday, July 12, 2009

$20,000 donated to Kapi'olani hospital

Advertiser Staff

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The Wai'anae Coast Sunset on the Beach will return to Ma'ili Beach Park Aug. 8-9.

Photo submitted by Denice Keliikoa

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Marine artist Hilton Alves.

Photo submitted by Jessica DelaCruz

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Hyundai Motor America and its dealers' 2009 Hope on Wheels Tour made a stop at Kapi'olani Medical Center for Women & Children on Tuesday to present a $20,000 check that will support childhood cancer research. During the ceremony, the hospital's childhood cancer patients applied colorful handprints to a white Hyundai Santa Fe, the symbol of Hyundai Hope on Wheels. Read more at www.myadvertiser.com/makiki.

MA'ILI WELCOMES SUNSET ON THE BEACH

Wai'anae Coast Sunset on the Beach will return to Ma'ili Beach Park on Aug. 8 and 9 from noon to 10 p.m. each day, featuring food, entertainment, games, a health expo and fireworks. Discounted presale wristbands are available by downloading an order form at www.valleyofrainbows.org. Read more at www.myadvertiser.com/waianae.

KAMEHAMEHA STUDENTS OFF TO TENNESSEE

A group of 24 Kamehameha Schools students will travel to Tennessee this week to participate in the 39th Mu Alpha Theta National Convention, where they will challenge some of the nation's brightest young mathematicians. Last year, Kamehameha finished 13th, placing in the top 15 for the 10th consecutive year. The team hopes to crack the top 10 this year. Read more at www.myadvertiser.com/kalihi.

HOMES NEEDED FOR HICKAM RESCUE CATS

Five abandoned cats at Hickam Air Force Base are in need of permanent homes. The cats have been through foster care and are spayed/neutered, microchipped and immunized. If interested, contact Barbara at 341-1512 or e-mail tenlives@earthlink.net. Read more at www.myadvertiser.com/moanalua.

BOYS & GIRLS CLUB HEADS TO THE MOVIES

Regal Entertainment Group will provide the Windward Boys & Girls Club with a grant to cover transportation, gas costs, admission and staffing expenses to attend Regal's Free Family Film Festival. The festival, held at Regal Theatres Windward Stadium 10 in Windward Mall, offers G- and PG-rated movies for nine weeks during the summer. Read more at www.myadvertiser.com/kailua.

STANDUP PADDLING ART COLLECTION DEBUTS

Marine artist Hilton Alves will debut his collection of standup paddling art at the Hale'iwa Arts Festival July 18 and 19. An avid standup paddler and waterman, Alves fosters ocean awareness through Surf Art Kids, an initiative to teach youth about the environment through art. Alves has painted various community and school murals throughout the North Shore. Read more at www.myadvertiser.com/northshore.

GET YOUR TICKETS FOR BENEFIT 'ELVIS SHOW'

Tickets are available now for "The Big Elvis Show," the fourth annual Laughs for Lions comedy benefit for charity at 5:30 p.m. on Aug. 22 at Mamiya Theatre. It will feature performers from Harrah's Entertainment of Las Vegas, a celebrity raffle, pupu and beverages. Proceeds benefit youth scholarships and Lions service projects. All tickets will be sold in advance at www.laughsforlions.com. Read more at www.myadvertiser.com/kaimuki.