Page 5 - Hawaii Island MidWeek - May 12, 2021

MAY 12, 2021 HAWAI‘I ISLAND MIDWEEK 5
The Las Vegas Hawaiian Civic Club hosted its inaugural Swing for the Fu- ture Prince Jonah Kūhiō Kalaniana‘ole Scholarship Golf Tournament at Desert Pines Golf Club to raise funds for its scholarship pro- gram. The support from local Ninth Islanders, as well as residents from California and Arizona, truly showed what the aloha spirit is all about. With 34 hole sponsors, 110 golfers and an out- pouring of donations from community organiza- tions, the event was definitely a success! A total of four scholarships will be awarded annually.
Teeing Off For A Good Cause
The beautiful Desert Pines Golf Club was the host site for the Swing for the Future Prince Jonah Kūhiō Kalaniana‘ole Scholarship Golf Tournament last month. PHOTO COURTESY KRISTINE RODRIGUEZ
In addition to fundraising, the event also brought the community together to support small businesses impacted by the pandemic. The mini pop-up mākeke provided a free space for vendors to promote their businesses and sell their merchandise. The civic club also had a booth to welcome current members and pro- vide information on the organization to potential members.
Guests at the event were entertained by the live music of Kaleo Phillips, Damon Williams, Wailau Ryder, Justin Phillips, Piʻilani Arias, Napua Grieg, Kāmaka Kūkona, Del Beasley and Lehua Kalima. The musicians donated their time and talent in support of the event.
For more information on the Las Vegas Hawaiian Civic Club, visit lasvegashawai- iancivicclub.net or follow it on Instagram and Facebook.
Vegas continues to move toward the goal of 100% capacity on June 1, with restaurants, bars and casinos increasing capacity from 50% to 80% on May 1. This change will decrease social distancing requirements from 6 feet to 3 feet, increase the number of patrons per table from six to 12 and from two seats to four seats together at bars.
“I just want to mahalo everyone involved, all the support and heartfelt donations as well as the participants ... we can’t mahalo you all enough!” states tournament chairperson Maile Ae.
The funds collected through parking fees at Caesars properties will support organizations
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Caesars Entertainment is also giving back to the community by donating $3.1 million to support vulnerable populations across the Ninth Island.
In addition, this increase will allow busi- nesses such as self-service buffets, nightclubs and day clubs to resume business once again.
such as St. Jude’s, Catholic Charities of South- ern Nevada and Special Olympics Nevada. This donation will have a significant impact on the Vegas community.
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