Take holiday photo with beloved pet
The Hawaiian Humane Society invites families to bring their pets for a portrait with Santa and Mrs. Paws Nov. 19 to 20 and Dec. 3 to 4.
For a $25 donation, each family will get a portrait sitting with a professional photographer and a CD of images ideal for personalizing holiday cards. Sittings are on a first-come, first-served basis. To get to the front of the line, pre-sale VIP tickets for $20 may be purchased from the Humane Society’s adoptions desk.
Portrait sessions are from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. both weekends, with the first session at Humane Society headquarters, 2700 Waialae Ave., and the December session at Ward Warehouse.
For details, call 356-2225 or email events@hawaiianhumane.org.
2 isle schools vying in ‘Glee’ contest
Music programs at two Oahu schools are seeking community support for their efforts to get cash awards from “GLEE give a note,” a program organized by the creator of the hit television show “Glee.”
Enchanted Lake Elementary School in Kailua and Nanakuli High and Intermediate School are the only two Hawaii schools in the nationwide contest, which will award a total of $1 million to school music programs. The schools submitted videos showing students performing and discussing the importance of music in schools.
Nanakuli students are shown rehearsing in the school cafeteria and performing at another school’s auditorium, and Enchanted Lake teacher Gail Yoneshige explains her school’s need for a new piano lab.
The prizes awarded by the contest, which is sponsored by “Glee” creator Ryan Murphy, the Fox network and the National Association for Music Education, range from $10,000 to $50,000.
Supporters of the programs can vote the schools into the final round of the contest by visiting www.gleegiveanote.com. Voting ends Monday; one vote per person per day. A panel of judges will make the final selections, which are expected to be announced in December.
Give blood, enjoy a pint of ice cream
Oahu blood donors will receive a special treat when giving a pint of blood on Veterans Day and the day after Thanksgiving.
“Give a Pint, Get a Pint” coupons, redeemable for a pint of ice cream at participating Baskin-Robbins ice cream stores, will be given to donors at the following Blood Bank of Hawaii locations Nov. 11: Town Center of Mililani, Suite A-2, from 7 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.; Kailua Town Center Bloodmobile, from 7 to 11:45 a.m.; and Foodland Ewa Town Center Bloodmobile, from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
On Nov. 26, donors will receive a coupon when they give blood at the Wahiawa General Hospital Bloodmobile from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. and at the Hawaii Kai Public Library Bloodmobile from 7 a.m. to noon.
Donors must be in good health, 18 years of age or older (17 with signed Blood Bank of Hawaii parent/legal guardian consent form), weigh 110 pounds or more and have a valid photo ID. To make an appointment or for more information, visit www.BBH.org or call Blood Bank of Hawaii at 845-9966.
Contest challenges students to think big
The Clarence T.C. Ching “Inspired in Hawaii” 2011 essay, poster and video contest gives local students an opportunity to “dream big and make Hawaii a better place.”
More than 80 awards, including cash prizes, will be provided for the winning entries, which must identify a problem in Hawaii and offer a solution to it. Students must include a supporting statement that demonstrates a clear connection between their project and the life of Clarence T.C. Ching, who rose from humble roots to become a successful businessman and developer.
Students may enter in only one division. The poster division (open to grades kindergarten to 12) and the essay division (open to middle and high school students) will be judged on content, creativity, theme and craftsmanship. The video division, open to high schoolers, will be judged on content, impact, creativity and videography. Video entries will be accepted from both teams and individuals.
Contest rules and entry forms can be downloaded at www.clarencetcchingfoundation.org. Last year’s winning entries are also posted on the website. Mail or deliver entries to Clarence T.C. Ching Foundation, 1001 Bishop St., Suite 770, Honolulu 96813. Deadline for submissions is Nov. 11.
Get your holiday event on our list
The holidays are so stuffed full of events and activities that the Today section will run two special craft fair and event guides to help readers make the most of the season. The Holiday Craft Fair Guide will be published Nov. 25, and a holiday happenings guide for Santa encounters, mall activities, music, displays and other events will run Dec. 2.
To be included in these special listings, email details of your event — date, time, location, sponsor, description, contact information — to features@ staradvertiser.com by Nov. 18. (If your event was already listed in our Sept. 18 Fall & Holiday Craft Fair Guide, it will be included in the new listings, and you do not need to resubmit information.)
Nonprofits list their Christmas wishes
Nonprofit groups that help those in need during the holidays are invited to submit a brief request for donations and volunteers to publish in our “Christmas Acts of Kindness” feature to appear in the Star-Advertiser’s Today section on Nov. 27.
To inspire as many readers as possible to share the holiday spirit with others — and to increase your group’s chances of being highlighted — requests should be for specific items or volunteer tasks. Email details and contact information to features@staradvertiser.com by Nov. 21.
Decorated homes to be listed in guide
If you go all-out on your outdoor holiday decorations, get listed in our Holiday Lights guide. Provide a description of your display and include your street address and phone number.
Email information to features@staradvertiser.com or mail it to Honolulu Star-Advertiser, c/o Holiday Lights, 500 Ala Moana Blvd., Suite 7-210, Hon., HI 96813.
Submit Holiday Lights listings by Dec. 7. The listing will be published Dec. 12.
