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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Sunday, January 10, 2010

HAWAII BRIEFS
4 bone marrow patients need a match

Advertiser Staff

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Frank De Lima

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The Hawaii Bone Marrow Donor Registry will hold drives today from 8 a.m. to noon at Starbucks at Kunia Shopping Center and 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Chinese Lutheran Church in Liliha. Donors are needed for four patients battling different forms of leukemia. Donors must be between the ages of 18 and 60 and in good health. Call the registry at 547-6154 or visit www.marrow.org.

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MAD SCIENCE TO VISIT STUDENTS’ SCHOOLS

As part of Hawaiian Electric's Home Energy Challenge, elementary school children across O'ahu resolved to save energy in 2010. Gordon Cheung of Waikíkí Elementary, Zoe Curtis of Sunset Beach Elementary, and Kamryn Sasaki of Mililani Mauka Elementary each won a classroom visit by Mad Science of Hawaii. To view this year's submissions, visit www.heco.com.

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GET MOVING WITH BALLROOM DANCE CLASSES

Learn bolero, West Coast swing and tango with the Hawaii Ballroom Dance Association in Kapolei. Classes will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. on Mondays at Kapolei Elementary School starting tomorrow and ending March 15. Register at Kapolei Elementary during the first three sessions tomorrow, Jan. 25 and Feb. 1. Visit kapoleihbda.word press.com or call 781-2076 for more information.

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COMEDIAN DE LIMA TO VISIT LIBRARY

Frank De Lima, winner of 12 Nä Hoku Hanohano Awards and one of Hawai'i's most popular comedians, will present "Laughing and Learning in Hawaii Today" at Kaimukí Public Library on Jan. 17 at 3 p.m. The free program will be conducted in the Adult Reading Room. Suitable for all ages. Call 733-8422.

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PCC TO HOST 20TH ANNUAL HULA FESTIVAL

Polynesian Cultural Center will host the 20th annual Moanikeala Hula Festival on Saturday starting at 10 a.m. in the Pacific Theater. The event will feature local and international hälau in an exhibition dedicated to preserving and sharing hula as well as honoring Aunty Sally Wood Naluai. Tickets are $10 for 16 and older and $6 for ages 5 to 15. Kama'äina annual pass holders and keiki under 5 can attend for free. Call 293-3333 or visit www.polynesia.com.

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CATCH ‘KEIKO AND LOUIE’ AT 5 LIBRARIES

The Honolulu Theatre for Youth will present "Keiko and Louie: Best Best Friends (Mostly)," a play created by Daniel A. Kelin II, from tomorrow to March 25 at 25 public libraries statewide, including five Maui libraries. Admission is free. Performances will be: tomorrow, 10 a.m. at Wailuku Public Library (808-243-5766); Tuesday, 12:30 p.m. at Häna Public & School Library (808-248-4848); Thursday, 10 a.m. at Makawao Public Library (808-573-8785) and 3 p.m. at Kahului Public Library (808-873-3097); and Friday, 10:30 a.m. at Kíhei Public Library (808-875-6833). Visit www.librarieshawaii.org for a complete list of performances.

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