High school juniors and seniors are invited to attend the 2007 Future Physicians Symposium, which will feature several Hawai'i physicians who will discuss their medical specialties. The event takes place from 9 a.m. to noon Sept. 15 at 3660 On The Rise restaurant in the Wai'alae Building, 3660 Wai'alae Ave.

In addition, all attending students are invited to submit an essay of 200 words or fewer describing why they want to be a doctor. An award of $500 will be presented to the student whose entry is selected as the top essay. The deadline to submit an essay is tomorrow. The winner will be announced at the symposium.

For additional information, phone Lori Downes by Sept. 7 at 735-1935 or send e-mail to lori@eyesighthawaii.com

KAMEHAMEHA IN ROSE PARADE

For the first time, marching band students from all three Kamehameha Schools campuses — Kapalama, Maui and the Big Island — are scheduled to perform in the 2008 New Year's Day Rose Parade in Pasadena, Calif.

The 119th Rose Parade's theme, "Passport to the World's Celebrations," will feature the pageantry and tradition of floral floats, high-stepping equestrians and spirited marching bands.

LIBRARY TO HOST KIDS' STORY-TIMES

Pearl City Public Library is scheduled to host two free children's story-time programs this fall.

Preschool story-times are scheduled for Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m. Sept. 5 through Dec. 12 in the library's children's room. The 45-minute program, suitable for children ages 2 1/2 and older with a parent or caregiver, will feature stories read aloud, finger plays, sing-along songs and craft- making.

"Puzzletime Storytimes" are scheduled for Thursdays at 9:30 a.m. in the children's room, Sept. 6 through Dec. 13. The one-hour toddler story-time is a program in which children ages 18 months and older, accompanied by a parent or caregiver, can play with educational board puzzles before and after a story-time of books and songs.

Call the library two weeks in advance if a sign language interpreter or other special accommodation is needed for any of these programs.

FUNDS FREED UP FOR ASBESTOS WORK

Gov. Linda Lingle has released $885,000 for asbestos removal at Maui Community College. The project involves the removal and installation of new roofs at four buildings on the campus.

"Installing new roofs is necessary to protect the health and safety of students, faculty and staff at the college," Lingle said in a news release issued last week. "These funds are part of the state's commitment to invest in the upgrade and maintenance of our community college and university campuses across the state."

In a separate announcement, issued earlier this month, Lingle announced the release of $50 million to repair and improve facilities at all 10 University of Hawai'i campuses. The projects include air conditioning replacement, roofing, repainting and mechanical/electrical upgrades.