Grant to help
prevent HIV ADVERTISING Grant to help
prevent HIV The Hawaii Island HIV/AIDS Foundation was awarded a $5,000 grant from the Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation and Macy’s. The grant will be used for the HIV Prevention Program and will focus
Grant to help
prevent HIV
The Hawaii Island HIV/AIDS Foundation was awarded a $5,000 grant from the Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation and Macy’s.
The grant will be used for the HIV Prevention Program and will focus on prevention of HIV among young adults ages 20-29 on the Big Island — the group with the highest rate of new infections here.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends “in all health care settings, screening for HIV infection should be performed routinely for all patients ages 13-64 years.”
Wildlife stamp deadline extended
The state Department of Land and Natural Resources, Division of Forestry and Wildlife is still accepting entries for an art contest to depict hunters during a hunt for game birds and mammals for its 2017-18 Hawaii Wildlife Conservation and Game Bird Stamp.
The entry deadline has been extended to Feb. 15.
The conservation stamp is required on the Hawaii hunting license and the game bird hunting stamp is required for those intending to hunt game birds. Both stamps (differing slightly in text) will be available to wildlife stamp collectors.
Funds from sales of the Hawaii Wildlife Conservation Stamps go into the state Wildlife Revolving Fund to support wildlife populations and habitat, and to manage hunting in the state.
For an entry application, visit https://dlnr.hawaii.gov/recreation/files/2016/12/2017_18-Artist-Stamp_Application.pdf.
For more information, email Jason.D.Omick@hawaii.gov or call 587-4159.
UH-Hilo to screen health documentary
The University of Hawaii at Hilo will host a free public screening of the documentary film “Ola — Health is Everything” at 5 p.m. Jan. 26 in Wentworth Hall Room 1.
The documentary, which premiered at the Hawaii International Film Festival in April 2013, highlights the power of communities to heal themselves, explores how society must rethink what it means to be healthy and features individuals who bring hope to communities throughout Hawaii.
For more information, email yolisaduley@hawaii.edu or call 932-7848.
Brunch to benefit Orchidland group
The public is invited to a sumptuous Sweethearts Brunch Buffet from 12:30-2:30 p.m. Feb. 12 at the Sweet Cane Cafe, 48 Kamana St. in Hilo.
The brunch also features entertainment by Dan Nix, “the Hawaiian Elvis.” All the food is local, fresh and organic.
There will be French toast, vegetable frittata, fresh fruits and beverages. Proceeds will benefit the nonprofit Orchidland Neighbors.
Tickets are $45 in advance and $50 at the door ($20/$25 tax-deductible) and available at the Sweet Cane Cafe or by calling Sherri Carden at 990-6838.
