Ruth's Chris Steak House honored members of Hawaii's Marine Corps Wounded Warriors program at a special lunch Jan. 14 at the restaurant's Outrigger Waikiki Beach Walk location.
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Punahou seniors hosted the third annual Homeward Bound 5K fun run/walk last month, beginning and ending at Manoa Valley District Park.
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The Butterfly Society of Hawaii hosted its annual Mother-Daughter Tea Dec. 21 at the Pacific Club.
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The Standard, a chic new nightclub at Waterfront Plaza, celebrated its VIP preview Dec. 15 with a special Media Night that included cocktails and menu samplings.
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In the spirit of holiday giving, Bank of Hawaii and its employees presented a donation of more than $500,000 to 20 local nonprofits during a luncheon at the Plaza Club.
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Family and friends celebrated the life of Sheila Ann Rausch, who died recently from ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) aka Lou Gehrig's disease, with an Adore Life Soiree Dec. 17 at Mid Pacific Country Club.
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The opening night of Nutcracker Dec. 16 at Blaisdell Concert Hall included a VIP celebration with gourmet dining from Hawaii's top restaurants and a post-performance backstage reception.
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Safeway welcomed its new Beretania Street location, the 19th in the state, with a VIP reception and blessing the day before its Dec. 17 grand opening.
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Oahu Publications recently launched Ko Olina magazine, which celebrates the culture, land, history and people of that southwesterly shoreline. Attendees at the preview party at Ko Olina Information Center, fronting Nai'a Lagoon, included community members featured in the magazine, writers and VIP from Ko Olina Resort and Honu Group.
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Gov. George Ariyoshi held a reception for the Blue Planet Foundation Nov. 30 at Washington Place.
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Honolulu StarAdvertiser and MidWeek presented the eighth annual Honolulu Gift Fair Dec. 16 to 18 at Blaisdell Center.
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The University of Hawaii Marching Band organized its second annual Holiday Fun Run Dec. 11 at T.C.
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ManoaDNA presented its third annual Boys and their Toys benefit drive and concert Dec. 10 at Gordon Biersch.
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The Honolulu Board of REALTORS held its Holiday General Membership Meeting and awards ceremony Dec. 9 at Hilton Hawaiian Village.
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Kona Brewing Company hosted a holiday-themed Service Industry Mahalo Party Dec. 12 at Jimmy Buffett's in Waikiki.
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The Hawaii Hulacat Club and Aloha Cat Fanciers sponsored the CFA Cat Show at McCoy Pavilion Dec. 10.
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The Hawaiian Humane Society held its annual PetWalk fundraiser at Ala Moana Beach Park's Magic Island.
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Festivities around the island include parades and tree-lighting ceremonies leading up to Christmas Day.
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Prevent Child Abuse Hawaii held its 25th annual Breakfast with Santa Claus Dec. 10 at the Japanese Cultural Center.
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The Hawaii Community Stewardship Network hosted a holiday pau hana to welcome its new executive director Kevin Chang and to say aloha and mahalo to longtime director Debbie Gowensmith Dec. 5 at the Hawaii State Art Museum.
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Easter Seals Hawaii hosted its annual Gingerbread Family Festivals Dec. 4 at Blaisdell Center.
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The Hawaii Women's Legal Foundation held its annual gala fundraiser earlier this year at Hilton Hawaiian Village.
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The University of Hawaii's Association of Emeritus Regents held its annual golf tournament Dec. 2 at Waialae Country Club.
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The Chinese Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii celebrated its 100th anniversary last month with a Centennial Banquet at the Hilton Hawaiian Village.
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Girl Scouts of Hawaii celebrated its annual Woman of Distinction dinner and awards ceremony last month at the Hilton Hawaiian Village.
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Last month Kidz 4 A Cause Concert with Nicki & Friends raised more than $10,000 for the American Heart Association.
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The Rotary Club of West Honolulu celebrated its 55th annual David Malo Award banquet last month at the Hilton Hawaiian Village.
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Gateway Restaurant at the Polynesian Cultural Center celebrated its grand opening last month with a maile blessing, cultural festivities and buffet service.
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Last month at the Pacific Club, the Hawaii Chapter No. 34 of the Institute of Real Estate Management installed its 2012 officers and presented its 2011 annual awards, including Buildings of the Year and Accredited Residential Managers of the Year.
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Modeled after The Amazing Race, Scion Hawaii hosted two Street Quest scavenger hunts earlier this year.
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Hawaii's fallen law enforcement officers were honored at the 2nd annual "In the Line of Duty" Remembrance Gala last month at The Queen's Residence at Washington Place.
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The Hawaii Bone Marrow Donor Registry held a hair and fashion show luncheon last month at the Hawaii Prince Hotel.
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Adult Friends for Youth held its 25th annual Celebration of Youth fundraiser last month at the Sheraton Waikiki Hotel.
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UH-West Oahu hosted a golf tournament last month at Kapolei Golf Course.
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Retail Merchants of Hawaii presented Ho'okela Awards to Hawaii's outstanding retailers at its annual conference last month at Hilton Hawaiian Village.
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Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort and Spa held its fifth annual Swing for Wishes golf tournament last month at Hawaii Prince Golf Club.
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The Hawaii Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (HAHPERD) celebrated its annual fall social, FALL-toberfest, last month at Dave & Buster's.
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The Pacific Buddhist Academy held its sixth annual Lighting Our Way Leaders Dinner last month at Waialae Country Club.
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The American Resort Development Association of Hawaii (ARDA) held its seventh annual golf tournament last month at the Honolulu Country Club.
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Tahitian dance school Ote'a Kia Mana enjoyed its annual fundraiser at The Waterfront at Aloha Tower last month.
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An annual recognition luncheon last month at Hale Koa Hotel honored volunteer Court Appointed Special Advocates on Oahu.
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Sounding Joy Music Therapy hosted its second annual "A Morning of Music" brunch last month on the lawn of the Mission Houses Museum of Hawaii.
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The Honolulu Chapter of the Japanese American Citizen's League held its annual General Membership Meeting and Dinner at the Japanese Cultural Center last month.
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Apaulo Music Productions invited VIPs to a private reception for the Pacific Rim Jazz Festival last month at Sheraton Waikiki Hotel.
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The American Cancer Society held its 5-mile Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk last month.
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The Filipino Business Women Association presented its 28th annual Kimona Ball Nov. 4 at the Ala Moana Hotel.
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The Hawaii Chinese Civic Association sponsored its annual Mandarin Ball Nov. 5 at Hawaii Prince Hotel.
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Luxury Row presented the second annual EuroCinema Hawaii Awards Gala last month at the Moana Surfrider.
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Hospice Hawaii held its annual gala Nov. 12 at Waialae Country Club.
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Coldwell Banker Pacific Properties held a company-wide town hall meeting Oct. 28 at the Japanese Cultural Center.
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Kapiolani Children's Miracle Network partnered with KSSK for the fifth annual Radiothon for Kids at Kapiolani Medical Center.
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Saint Louis School honored outstanding alumni at its 14th Gallery of Distinguished Achievers last month at Royal Hawaiian Hotel.
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The 17th annual 101 Holes for Scouting golf tournament was held last month at Royal Kunia Country Club.
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Sacred Hearts Academy hosted its Scholarship Fund Gala last month at Sheraton Waikiki. .
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St. Jude Golf Club held its second annual Feast Day golf tournament at Coral Creek Golf Course. Event proceeds will help seven parish students attend workshops focusing on "Serving Others" at a California convention.
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Iona Contemporary Dance Theatre celebrated its fundraising gala, Maya, last month at the Sheraton Waikiki Helumoa Pool.
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The third annual Raising Awareness of Dyslexia fundraiser happened last month at Ilikai Bar and Grill.
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The Beta Beta Gamma Foundation sponsored its 13th annual golf tournament last month at Kapolei Golf Course.
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The 10th annual Chopsticks & Wine benefit for the Honolulu Japanese Chamber of Commerce happened last month at the Hawaii Convention Center.
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The very best costumed revelers last month were those who turned up to support the GIFT Foundation of Hawaii at its annual fundraiser at The Modern Honolulu.
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The 2nd annual MADD Cab Affair took place last month at Ko'olau Golf Course.
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Kick Start Karate hosted its ninth annual Taste of Kick Start earlier this year at the historic Bayer Estate.
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Hawaii Meals on Wheels held its annual gala at Willows Restaurant.
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The Children's Alliance of Hawaii hosted its annual Mahealani event at Royal Hawaiian Hotel last month.
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Mid-Pacific Institute held its big fundraiser of the year last month at Sheraton Waikiki.
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The State Capitol and surrounding areas were overflowing with youthful energy last month at the 18th annual Children & Youth Day celebration.
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Hui Makaala celebrated its 42nd annual Scholarship Fund Luncheon and Fashion Show, which also marked its 64th anniversary, last month at the Sheraton Waikiki Hotel.
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Longs Drugs celebrated its move to a brand new facility in Kapolei with an Oct. 5 open house for vendors and supporters.
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Executive Women International hosted its 16th annual golf tournament recently at Hawaii Prince Golf Club.
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More than 20 of the Island's top restaurants and chefs gathered at Ko Olina Resort's Ulua Lagoon earlier this year to participate in the 12th annual Ko Olina Taste at Kapolei.
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La Pietra School for Girls recently welcomed jazz enthusiasts to its great lawn for Sunset Jazz a New York-themed evening on the slopes of Diamond Head.
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Easter Seals Hawaii held its 30th annual Atlas Invitational Golf Classic recently at Hawaii Prince Golf Course.
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The Women's Fund of Hawaii recently hosted a "Tea & Champagne" gettogether at the Plaza Club.
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Guests flocked to the Royal Grove at Royal Hawaiian Center recently for the second annual Taste of Helumoa Food & Wine Festival.
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NAIOP Hawaii, a commercial real estate organization, held its 19th annual Charity Golf Tournament recently at Kapolei Golf Course.
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Ben Franklin Crafts and Ace Hardware celebrated their 60th anniversary recently with a special event at Ben Franklin's Mapunapuna store.
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The Maluhia Adult Day Health Center recently celebrated its 30th anniversary with a garden dedication at the health facility.
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The Plaza Club recently celebrated its 32nd anniversary with a "Kamaaina Lifestyle" themed party that included performances by Palani Vaughan and Manu Boyd.
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Golfers teed up to support literacy in Hawaii at Ko Olina Golf Club.
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USO Hawaii recently honored active duty military of all service branches with a gala tribute at Pearl Harbor.
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Individuals, families and corporations recently came together at Kakaako Park to participate in the CureSearch Walk.
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Bank of Hawaii and Family Programs Hawaii recently presented a private premiere viewing of an art exhibit showcasing the voice of Hawaii's foster children.
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Acura of Honolulu, with the support of the Honolulu StarAdvertiser, held a golf tournament at Ko Olina Golf Course on Oct. 22.
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Rehabilitation Hospital of the Pacific (REHAB) recently celebrated the opening of its Innovation Center with a gala event, "Imagine the Possibilities," at its facility on Kuakini Street. The new center is part of the future vision of REHAB, which calls for a $17.2 million capital campaign. The focus of the campaign is to "ReThink, ReJuvenate and ReBuild" REHAB's island legacy to meet the changing medical needs of its patients.
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Artist Giovanna Neuman hosted Family Programs Hawaii's fourth annual Giovanna's Goddess Gala earlier this year at her home.
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Prevent Child Abuse Hawaii sponsored a family fashion show fundraiser, Jazzed Up & "Wearing" To Go, earlier this year at the Japanese Cultural Center.
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The Hawaii Bone Marrow Donor Registry held its first golf tournament earlier this year at Hawaii Prince Golf Club.
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