HAWAI'I BRIEFS
Ching Ming to be observed
Advertiser Staff
The local Chinese community will kick off the annual Ching Ming season with a celebration at the Manoa Chinese Cemetery set for 9:30 to 11 a.m. tomorrow.
Ching Ming is a Buddhist tradition that involves generations of families visiting the gravesites of ancestors to honor them, according to Wesley Fong, a member of the Hawai'i Qing Ming Celebration organization, which is sponsoring the event. The activities are open to the public.
Food, drink and money are offered symbolically to the departed. Typically, families then sit down for a meal — sometimes at the gravesites.
The Ching Ming season begins today and runs through April 30, said group member James Young.
HONOLULU
AUCTION TO HELP AIDS VICTIMS
The Gregory House Programs, Hawai'i's statewide HIV/AIDS housing agency, will hold a silent art auction from 6 to 9 p.m. May 6 at McClain Auctions.
The fundraiser, entitled "An Evening of Art & Music," will raise money to provide rent subsidies, emergency assistance, temporary shelter and support services to people living with HIV/AIDS throughout the state.
The auction will include the art of Robyn Buntin of Honolulu and a variety of items from other galleries, artists and local businesses. Heavy pupu, beverages and a cash bar will be provided by Murphy's Bar and Grill. Tickets are $100 a person.
For more information or to purchase tickets, call 592-9022.
PEARL CITY
BOOK SALE TO BENEFIT LIBRARY
A book sale sponsored by the Friends of Pearl City Library will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on April 23 at the library, 1138 Waimano Home Road.
Book prices start at 25 cents for pocketbooks and children's books, with some hardcovers available for $1. Record albums, videotapes and computer programs will also be on sale.
A Members' Night Pre-Sale will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on April 17, with special discounts available. All proceeds will benefit the library and its programs.
For more information, call 453-6566.
'AINA HAINA
SCHOOL SEEKS HI 5¢ CONTAINERS
'Aina Haina Elementary School will be collecting HI 5¢ bottles and cans from 7:15 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. April 12 at the school's campus, 801 W. Hind Drive, across from the 'Aina Haina Shopping Center.
The money raised will benefit the school's Parent Teacher Association. For more information call 372-7702 or e-mail ahspta@hawaii.rr.com.
KAILUA
CAR WASH TO AID FOOD BANK
Students and staff at Hawai'i Job Corp will hold a car wash as part of National Youth Service Days from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at Kailua Methodist Church, 1110 Kailua Road. All proceeds go to the Hawaii Foodbank during its 17th annual Statewide Food Drive. The cost for automobiles is $5 and trucks, vans and SUVs are $7.
FUNDRAISERS AT KAILUA HIGH
The Kailua High School Band Boosters group is holding a rummage sale Saturday at the school. The boosters are raising money to help send the band to Japan next year.
The event will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the school parking lot. Clothing, housewares and other items will be available.
Also that day, the Kailua High Project Graduation 2006 committee will hold a HI 5¢ recycling drive from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the school. The group welcomes donations of redeemable cans, plastic bottles and glass bottles.
WAIPAHU
EGG HUNT PLANNED FOR SATURDAY
The Waipahu Community Association's fifth annual "Easter Eggstravaganza" will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at August Ahrens Elementary School's Tucker Field, 94-1170 Waipahu St. Activities include an Easter egg hunt for children 12 years and younger and photo opportunities with an Easter bunny.
