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TheBuzz Erika Engle |
Organization wants to help
needy nonprofits advertiseWHEN last TheBuzz appeared in this space, prior to a week's vacation, it trumpeted news of national awards for Ad 2 Honolulu, a nonprofit organization for professionals in advertising and related businesses.
Ad 2 is now looking for its next pro bono client, that is, a nonprofit organization in need of a public awareness campaign. One of its recent national awards was a three-peat for the club's annual campaigns, which have been done for the likes of Hawaii Literacy, Aloha United Way and Hale Kipa.
Applications and further information can be obtained from Ad 2 President Dana Lehman at 792-0248 or via e-mail at dlehman@honpub.com
Local biz boom at UH
Local food service businesses are expanding their presence on the University of Hawaii-Manoa campus this summer. Dining services provider Sodexho USA has begun and/or expanded contracts with Ba-Le Sandwich Shop and PBHK Inc., parent company of Yummy's Korean Barbecue, Lahaina Chicken, Mama's Spaghetti House and Bear's Drive-Inn.The latter eateries are to open in the Campus Center space formerly known as Kahea Ai Cafe, which recently closed for renovations. The new options will join existing vendors including Starbucks, Jamba Juice, Subway, Pizza Hut and Taco Bell.
Ba-Le will be the food service provider at Manoa Gardens. It will keep the existing format but add signature Vietnamese items such as summer rolls and pho.
The additions come in response to research showing that on-campus diners wanted more Asian and Italian-themed choices.
"We feel that bringing these local businesses to campus and increasing variety is meeting the needs of the UH community," said Roger Reeves, general manager for Sodexho USA.
Bay City aloha
A two-day event with local kine grinds, kanikapila music, a canoe regatta and games for da keeds can't possibly be news, right?In this case, all the activities are planned for Aug. 7 and 8 at the Presidio Parade Grounds for the 10th annual San Francisco Aloha Festival.
The Pacific Islanders' Cultural Association is staging the festival to showcase the food, music, dance and other cultural aspects of the Pacific islands. Festival attendance is free, except for a $5 parking fee.
For kamaaina, the best word for the event is "hoolaulea," for large party or celebration.
"This is very authentic," said Shirley Avilla, the association's president. "You go to an island and this is exactly what they do."
To kick off the fun and frolic we in Hawaii take for granted, California canoe paddlers are girding for a 9-mile outrigger race from Crissy Field to Alcatraz to the Bay Bridge and along the San Francisco waterfront.
Avilla expects more than 20,000 people to attend, figuring that about 70 percent are of Polynesian descent or are ex-pats ono for some teri chicken and malasadas. Others may choose hands-on activities including ukulele-making, a Tongan kava ceremony and storytelling. No word on whether the storytellers are prohibited from visiting the kava booth prior to performances.
The organization's Web site and event details is at www.pica-org.org
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Erika Engle is a reporter with the Star-Bulletin. Call 529-4302, fax 529-4750 or write to Erika Engle, Honolulu Star-Bulletin, 500 Ala Moana Blvd., No. 7-210, Honolulu, HI 96813. She can also be reached at: eengle@starbulletin.com