Did everyone know that June 15th is Casual Day?? Well, it's the last Wednesday before summer begins and marks a time of celebration for businesses across the nation where employees will dress down for a cause. For a $5 donation, The United Cerebral Plasy Associaiton will issue you a button like this one that states YOU are "casual" because you care. If any business is interested in paricipating, please call 532-6749 for more information.

It's that time again, everyone! Easter Seals Hawaii is having their Taste of Honolulu on June 24th, 25th, and 26th at the Honolulu Civic Center grounds ajacent to Honolulu Hale. Experience food from Hawaii's greatest restaurants, premier wines featured at the wine tasting center, fabulous entertainment, cooking demos by award-winning chefs, and fun activites for the whole family! Call 536-1015 or log on to www.taste808.com for more information. Don't miss it!

Kauai Hospice is having their "Concert in the Sky" on July 4th at Vidnha Standium in Lihue Kauai. Starting at 3:00, the concert includes inflatables, games, activities for children, lots of food and drinks, silent auction; live entertainment, and the Island's most beautiful and largest aerial fireworks show. There is no charge to get in so mark you calendars! And for more information call (808) 245-7277.

July 16! Is the American Heart Association's Black Tie and Blue Jeans! This year's theme is "Island Nights". Everyone is invited to "shop" at the international bazaar silent auction. And you know how I like shoppping! The live auction will feature a lease on a new Mercedes Benz. There will be a comedy club, live entertainment and a fabulous feast! This years event is at the Hilton Hawaiian Village. Call 538-7021 0r log on to www.americanheart.org

Hawaii Meals on Wheels is dedicated to helping frail elders and individuals with disabilities preserve their independence at home by providing hot, nutritious meals and regular personal contact. They need volunteer drivers and help with clerical and technical tasks... sharing any kind of expertise in issues of health, nutrition, and eldercare would be great too! Call 988-6747 or Log on to www.hmow.org.

On July 23 from 12 to 3, there's an All you Can Eat Ice Cream Party at the Children's Discovery Center ! For just $5, you can eat all of Meadow Gold's delicious new flavor. All proceeds will support the center's capital improvement project.

For more information call 524-5437 or log on to
www.discoverycenterhawaii.org. And remember we can all make a difference.

July 23 is the 7th Annual Bernice Pauahi Bishop Awards Dinner . A benefit for Bishop Museum 's education programs, “An Evening On The Great Lawn.”
We will celebrate and honor three long-standing community members Walter A. Dods, Patience Namaka Bacon and Dr. Yosihiko Sinoto.The event will feature a tours of the Museum's collections, live entertainment by Willie K and A le`a, food stations by Roy Yamaguchi, Alan
For more information call 848-4169 or log on to www.bishopmuseum.org.

July 29th -30th is the American Cancer Societies Relay for Life at Sandy Beach. This relay rallies communities to celebrate cancer survivors, remember loved ones lost and raise funds to eliminate cancer.
Please join the relay for life at Sandy Beach 7 pm to 7 am. For more
information call the American Cancer Society at 595-7544 or log on to
www.cancer.org.