Hui Malama receives $10,000
Hui Malama Ola Na ‘Oiwi recently was given $10,000 from Cigna Health and Life Insurance after being chosen as the recipient of a health-focused fundraiser during Cigna’s Gold Circle Conference in May.
The conference’s 750 attendees participated in a program where each minute of their fitness activity resulted in $2 toward Hui Malama.
“Through Cigna’s generosity, we can continue to enhance the services we provide to our Hawaii Island ohana,” said Hui Malama Executive Director Louis Hao.
The nonprofit Hui Malama is dedicated to improving the health, wellness and well-being of Hawaii Island residents so they can “Live Longer and Feel Better, Together.”
For more information, visit www.hmono.org.
Eastern Star officers installed
Order of the Eastern Star Hawaii Chapter No. 1 conducted its installation of officers Jan. 14 at the Masonic Temple in Hilo.
Officers installed were worthy matron Patricia Dunn, associate matron Virginia Maeda, associate Patron Garry Maeda, secretary Sandra Kelley and treasurer Barbara Arthurs.
Appointed officers installed were chaplain Dan Kelley, marshal Jeanella Keopuhiwa, organist Cyrus Wilson and warder Robert Arthurs.
The installing officers consisted of Gail Sandstrom, installing marshal Bridget Hannah and chaplain Lloyd Hannah.
A musical selection was presented by Bridget Hannah. The theme for the year is “Believe” and the colors are green and pink.
Baha’i faithful to celebrate
The community is invited to a worldwide celebration of the Baha’i faith at 11 a.m. Feb. 25 at Onekahakaha Beach Park, Pavilion No. 4, in Hilo.
Chicken barbecue will be provided while the public is welcome to add potluck dishes. Baha’is are celebrating a special four-day period of gift-giving, deeds of service and fellowship as a prelude to the upcoming spiritual fast (March 1-20), which then marks the new year (March 21).
A variety of music, children’s activities, sharing a brief description of the Baha’i calendar and time to make new friends will be in store.
For more information, contact Linda Cholas at 731-5576 or ljcholas@hotmail.com.
Subaru supports humane society
Subaru Hawaii presented a $5,000 donation to the Hawaii Island Humane Society as part of its annual Share the Love campaign.
For every new Subaru vehicle purchased in Hawaii between Nov. 1 and Dec. 31, Subaru Hawaii donated $250 divided among six nonprofits, up to $30,000.
Also receiving donations of $5,000 each were Maui Humane Society, Lanakila Meals on Wheels, Sustainable Coastlines Hawaii, the Hawaiian Humane Society and the Kauai Humane Society.