Eyeglasses can be picked up starting Thursday
Those receiving eyeglasses through Tropic Care 2018 can pick them up beginning Thursday.
People can pick up their eyeglasses from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Thursday, Friday, Monday and Tuesday at the state building in Hilo located at 75 Aupuni St.:
For more information or if you have any questions, call 974-6025.
AARP sponsors televised debate
AARP Hawaii is sponsoring a live televised debate between the major Democratic candidates for governor — U.S. Congresswoman Colleen Hanabusa and Gov. David Ige — from 7-8 p.m. July 16 at the KHON2 studios.
The debate is part of AARP’s “Be the Difference. Vote.” campaign to urge all candidates to address issues important to voters 50 and older, and to keep politicians accountable for their promises. Americans 50 and older are the nation’s most powerful voting bloc.
KHON2’s Gina Mangieri will moderate. University of Hawaii School of Communications Department Chairman Gerald Kato will ask questions and there will be videotaped questions from the general public. The debate will last an hour and the candidates will have an opportunity to question each other.
The debate will be broadcast live on KHON2 and live-streamed on KHON2.com. It also can be viewed on the KHON2 website after it ends.
Fishing tourney registration deadline nears
The Hawaii County Department of Parks and Recreation invites anglers to register for the 22nd annual ‘Ohana Shoreline Fishing Tournament slated for Aug. 17-19.
Completed registration forms must be turned in to the Recreation Division office at 799 Piilani St. in Hilo or postmarked by Friday, July 13. Registration forms, along with tournament rules, are available at county Parks and Recreation facilities islandwide, S. Tokunaga Store in Hilo, J. Hara Store in Kurtistown and Hawaiian Island Creations in Waimea. The forms also can be found online at www.hawaiicounty.gov/pr-recreation.
Weigh-ins will be conducted from noon-1:30 p.m. Aug 19 at the Honokaa Sports Complex, 45-451 Akia St.
Separate divisions are offered for keiki 5-12 years old, teens, men, women, kupuna 55 years and older and ‘ohana, or families. There also will be a barbless circle hook challenge.
Entry fee is $25 or $30, depending on division.
For more information, call Rodney Cambra at 963-5302, Jayme Carvalho at 936-4285 or the Parks and Recreation office at 961-8740.