U.S. Senator Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, and his office are launching a new internship program for high school seniors for the 2013-14 school year. In this first year of the program, they are looking for 15 interns who have a GPA of 2.0 or higher and have access to email throughout the course of the internship. “Schatz Seniors” can hail from any island and can come from public, … [Read more...] about US Senator Brian Schatz Needs Interns
Japanese Cultural Society of Maui Awards Scholarships
The Japanese Cultural Society of Maui has awarded their annual $1,000 scholarships to Baldwin High graduate Stacie Cuadro and King Kekaulike High graduate Anna Gragas. Cuadro (pictured above) helped with Japanese student exchange programs, performed in various festivals and is planning to attend Linfield College in Oregon and major in history or political science and minor in … [Read more...] about Japanese Cultural Society of Maui Awards Scholarships
Local Author Shay Chan Hodges Writes Ebook on 21st Century Mothers
“It’s so stressful!” That was Haiku resident Shay Chan Hodges’ reaction to the delicate balance many 21st century women are trying to find between career and family. In her new project, Lean On and Lead, Hodges explores this social and economic struggle through first-hand accounts of working parents. The name is inspired by the reality that in order for a woman to lead … [Read more...] about Local Author Shay Chan Hodges Writes Ebook on 21st Century Mothers
Pink Paddlers Want You
Ever see the “pinks” at Sugar Beach in Kihei in the morning? They show up every Tuesday and Thursday morning at that beach to paddle. Officially known as the Mana‘olana Pink Paddlers, they’re a nonprofit outrigger canoe organization that helps cancer survivors reclaim their lives by regaining their strength. With experienced instruction and encouraging support, membership in … [Read more...] about Pink Paddlers Want You
Merwin Conservancy Starts New Literary Series
The Merwin Conservancy presents The Green Room, a new literary series that will explore literature, art and nature. The Green Room’s opening event will be held on Aug. 31, 2013 at Fort Faught Studio in Makawao (200 Kaluanui Rd.) from 6:30-9:30pm. It will feature a reading by acclaimed author Alexander Maksik from his latest novel A Marker To Measure Drift, which will be … [Read more...] about Merwin Conservancy Starts New Literary Series