The Diamond Head/Koko Head branch of the American Association of University Women invites women at the University of Hawai'i-Mänoa and Kapi'olani Community College to apply for a $500 scholarship. All entries must be residents of Hawai'i and enrolled in undergraduate studies. The deadline to apply is next Sunday. To request an application, e-mail syllfun2@aol.com and include your mailing address.

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KALIHI-PÄLAMA LIBRARY CUTTING HOURS

Kalihi-Pälama Public Library will change its public service schedule effective tomorrow due to a staffing shortage. The library's new hours: Mondays and Wednesdays from 1 to 8 p.m., Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and closed on Saturdays and Sundays. Call 832-3466 for more information.

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EWA BY GENTRY HOLDS HOLIDAY FOOD DRIVE

The Neighborhood Security Watch Team of Terrazza/Corte Bella/Tiburon/Las Brisas of Ewa By Gentry held its second Holiday Food Drive in December to benefit the Hawaii Foodbank. A total of 1,207 pounds of food and $1,084.20 in cash was collected.

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COMMUNITY GRANTS AVAILABLE FOR 2010

The Kahuku Community Fund of the Hawai'i Community Foundation is now accepting grant proposals from nonprofit organizations. Preference will be given to projects that address a community need and benefit the Kahuku community. Deadline for submissions is Feb. 19. The Request for Proposal Guidelines can be downloaded from Hawai'i Community Foundation's Web site at www.hawaiicommunityfoundation.org or by contacting the O'ahu office at 537-6333.

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GIRLS SOFTBALL MEETING SET FOR SATURDAY

The ASA Oahu Junior Olympic Girls Fastpitch Softball organization will hold a mandatory meeting for all coaches and clubs participating in the upcoming spring season on Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon in the 'Aiea High School cafeteria. For more information, call 351-1465.

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NOVELIST BERNHARDT WILL SPEAK AT LIBRARY

William Bernhardt, an award-winning author of more than 20 novels, will be at the Kapolei Public Library at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday in the adult fiction area on the second floor. Admission is free. Bernhardt will share information about his novels and discuss the art of writing. Recommended for ages 12 and older. Call 693-7050.

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