Waikiki Post Office offering Tax Day late collections

Submitted by Anonymous on Thursday, April 14th, 10:28 am

The U.S. Postal Service announced it will offer late mail collection from specially marked collection boxes on federal Tax Day, Monday, April 18.

This year, taxpayers will have an extra weekend to file.

According to the USPS, collection boxes and/or lobby drop slots will be labeled with a bright orange sign indicating "Tax Mail Drop - Final Pick-Up Midnight."

Twenty-seven post offices statewide are offering the late collection, including the Waikiki Post Office.

Tax forms with the correct postage deposited in those designated boxes and slots by midnight will receive April 18 postmarks.

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City holding 84th annual Lei Day Celebration at Kapiolani Park

Submitted by Anonymous on Wednesday, April 13th, 4:20 pm

The 84th annual Lei Day Celebration will be held on May 1 at the Queen Kapiolani Park Bandstand from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

The free event will feature live entertainment and Hawaiian music including a steel guitar concert from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. A lei exhibit will also be open from 12:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Stories, songs, hula, lei making and lauhala weaving will be available for the entire ohana at Tutu's Hale from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

The event will also feature the Coronation of Lei Queen Sandrina Lei Ilima Cabato De La Cruz and her court, First Lei Princess Haunani Judd Kauahi and Princesses Linda Mae Ululani Chock, Wande Keanui Doane, Lorene Leimomi Erwin Hopkins and Carolyn "Skip" Kaonohilani Tomiyama.

The celebration is sponsored by the Hawaiian Electric Company, Times Supermarket and the Hawaii Tourism Authority.

For more information, contact Lei Day chairperson Kaiulani Kauahi at (808) 768-3041 or e-mail rkauahi@honolulu.gov.

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Wahine Half Marathon & 5K set for April 17

Submitted by Anonymous on Wednesday, April 13th, 10:59 am

Women of all ages are invited to participate in the upcoming Wahine Half Marathon and 5K at Ala Moana Beach Park on Sunday, April 17 at 6 a.m.

The event will include:

Awesome, shining and spinning diva medals featuring a spot for your own photo for half marathon participants.
Roses, feather boa stations and tiara stops on the course.
Ladies tech shirts for all half marathon participants.
Live post race party and concert.
Race weekend includes 2 day Health & Fitness Boutique, Girls’ 5K, Movie in the Park, and yoga by the beach.

Cost to participate is $90 for the half marathon and $30 for the 5K.

For more information and to register visit this website.

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Waikiki Health Center opens pharmacy

Submitted by Anonymous on Tuesday, April 12th, 4:39 pm

The Waikiki Health Center recently opened a pharmacy offering convenience, friendly service and competitive prices on prescription and over-the-counter medications.

Pharmacy customers do not have to be Waikiki Health Center patients, however the center's services are available to the public regardless of one's ability to pay.

"We're excited to provide pharmacy services at our Waikiki clinic," executive director Sheila Beckham said. "Our pharmacy offers personalized customer care and an experienced, licensed pharmacist who can answer questions regarding proper dosage and medication adherence. And our location is ideal - we are in the same neighborhood where so many people live, work and play."

The Waikiki Health Center pharmacy is a member of the Good Neighbor Pharmacy Provider Network.

The pharmacy is located at 277 Ohua Avenue inside the health center's clinic and opened Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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Duke's Waikiki Provides Lunches to Koa Nui Race Contestants

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Tuesday, April 12th, 2011, 10:53am

Duke's Waikiki Provides Lunches to Koa Nui Race Contestants

Continuing its efforts to support local aquatic based organizations, Duke’s Waikiki donated 150 lunches to contestants in the Koa Nui One Man Canoe and Surf Ski Race.

Contestants raced from Makapu’u to Hilton Hawaiian Village Lagoon, where they were served an ono lunch by Duke’s Waikiki employees.

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Sewer line work begins on Ala Moana Boulevard

Submitted by Anonymous on Monday, April 11th, 10:45 am

Work has begun on the sewer lines along Ala Moana Boulevard between Keawe Street and Ward Avenue.

Crews will be repairing and installing pipes in both the Diamond Head bound and Ewa bound lanes.

The $8.5 million project is expected to be finished by August.

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Waikiki Aquarium announces summer events for families

Submitted by Anonymous on Monday, April 11th, 8:45 am

When the sun is up and school is out, come spend the summer at the Waikiki Aquarium where there are exciting opportunities for all ages through monthly educational programs, classes and events. The summer schedule includes:

1) Small Fry

Wednesdays, April 13-May 4
A Session: 8:30-10:00 a.m.
B Session: 10:30 a.m.-noon

For the youngest learners. An adult and their 1- to 3-year old get to team up to discover the amazing undersea world of the Aquarium. Five weekly sessions include crafts, song, play and exploration of the exhibits. For adult-child teams. $60/adult & child ($80 for non-members). Pre-registration is required.

2) Aquarium After Dark

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