Hilo store marks first anniversary
Hilo store marks first anniversary
Sara Bresnahan, owner of Bell, Book &Candle, is celebrating the first anniversary of her retail shop located at 344 Kilauea Ave. in Downtown Hilo.
The shop offers an eclectic selection of items for spiritual seekers and practitioners such as oils, candles, incense, herbs, teas and books. Bresnahan, a former registered nurse, knows first hand the importance of dealing effectively with stress and the benefits of a strong spiritual practice.
Wanting to return home to Hilo, she was inspired to create a shop specializing in items that promote spiritual growth, stress reduction and increased mindfulness to live a longer, happier and healthier life.
For more information and shop hours, call 491-8591 or visit Facebook @bbc808.
Onomea FCU expands field of membership
Onomea Federal Credit Union in Papaikou recently was approved by the National Credit Union Administration to expand its field of membership to all of Hawaii County.
Onomea FCU has been providing financial services to island residents since 1939.
“We are excited to be approved for this expansion and look forward to welcoming everyone on the island to our credit union ohana,” said CEO David Morgan.
To learn more about Onomea FCU, visit www.onomeafcu.org.
‘Fashion for the Fight’
Kings’ Shops at Waikoloa Resort is proud to partner with North Hawaii Community Hospital for “Fashion for the Fight,” a fashion show featuring the patients and caregivers from North Hawaii Community Hopsital’s Cancer Center.
The event will take place at 5 p.m. Dec. 10 at the Kings’ Shops stage. VIP tickets are on sale for $40 and will include special reserved VIP seating, select offers from Kings’ Shops stores and restaurants, and special pupus and beverages served during the show.
Tickets can be purchased by contacting Julia Ramos of North Hawaii Community Hospital at 881-4420. All proceeds will benefit North Hawaii Community Hospital Cancer Center.
The event is open to the public and select stores will offer special holiday shopping incentives after the show.
For more event information, visit www.KingsShops.com.
FHB employees give to charities
The holiday giving season has officially begun with First Hawaiian Bank, its employees, retirees and foundation donating more than $1 million to benefit 34 charities as part of the bank’s annual Kokua Mai employee giving campaign.
Employees and retirees raised $722,163 of the $1 million, an amount that surpasses the campaign goal by $171,193.
Since Kokua Mai’s inception in 2007, bank employees and retirees have donated more than $6.1 million to support charities in Hawaii, Guam and the CNMI, according to Bob Harrison, First Hawaiian Bank chairman and chief executive officer.
Kokua Mai is completely run by employees with all administrative costs covered by First Hawaiian Bank so that 100 percent of its employee donations go directly to their charity of choice.
Employees make their charity selections through an online system designed by employees.