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MEDIA RELEASE In conjunction with the annual United Nations International Day of Peace on Saturday, Sept. 21, the Pacific Rim Education Foundation (PREF) is sponsoring three activities on two days to promote a culture of peace: * Hawaii Peace Ping Pong Tournament 5-7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 20 at Kona Outdoor Circle, 76-6280 Kuakini Highway. The […]

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MEDIA RELEASE The United Nations International Day of Peace and global ceasefire is officially Sept. 21, but Honokaa town celebrates peace with a week-long series of thoughtful, educational, and fun events. Sponsored by the Peace Committee of Honokaa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple, activities for all ages include a student poster contest and gallery reception at C&J […]

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MEDIA RELEASE Taiko drums, marching bands, bon dance, jazz, rock & roll, hula, cirque performers and more — Honokaa town is tuning up and dressing up for the 6th Annual Parade & Festival for the United Nations International Day of Peace on Saturday, Sept. 22. Stepping off at 10 a.m. from Honokaa High School, the […]

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Special honorees include couples who met and married during, or as a result of, their service in Peace Corps

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MEDIA RELEASE The Wailoa Art & Cultural Center in Hilo hosts a colorful exhibit of creative children’s Peace Posters through Sept. 29 in its Fountain Gallery. Selected from hundreds of entries from previous years, the collection is provided by the Peace Committee of Honokaa Honpa Hongwanji as an outreach for its annual Parade & Festival […]

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