Foundation cancels awards dinner
due to virus
The Daniel R. Sayre Memorial Foundation recently announced that the 23rd annual Awards Dinner scheduled for Sept. 5 will not be held this year at the Fairmont Orchid due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the safety issues associated with large group gatherings.
“During these difficult times, we are seeking financial support from our entire island community to purchase needed equipment and training for our Hawaii Fire Department. Our first responders are putting their lives on the line every day and yet, due to the financial difficulties for the State and the County of Hawaii, their funding is being reduced for staffing, equipment and training,” a message from the foundation reads. “They need our help as a community more than ever right now.”
Contact executive director Laura Mallery-Sayre at mallerysayre@hawaii.rr.com to be involved with our community’s fundraising efforts to support the Hawaii Fire Department. Invitations to participate will be sent out on July 1.
The 23rd annual recognition of outstanding members of the Hawaii Fire Department for their Meritorious Service Above and Beyond the Call of Duty will be available at www.danielsayrefoundation.org via YouTube videos as well as the list of items that are needed by the fire department for this year.
Free movie day at Civic Center
The County of Hawaii-Recreation Department will be holding a free movie day at 10 a.m. June 24 at the West Hawaii Civic Center. This month’s movie is “The Big Year.” The movie will be shown in County Council Chambers, Building A, and is open to the public.
All participants need to wear a mask for the movie and seats will be placed 6 feet apart. Seating will be limited so please arrive on time.
Any questions, please contact Kelly at 327.3565 or email at Kelly.Hudik@hawaiicounty.gov.
VFW announces Friday meal
The VFW Kona Post, located behind Kona Locksmith on Kaiwi Street, is providing indoor dining service for its Friday meal of pulled pork sandwiches, baked beans, corn on the cob, cole slaw and dessert from 5 to 7 p.m. this evening for $10.
Pre-orders can be made by calling 938-8815. Checks are acceptable. Masks are required for entrance. All veterans, their family, guests and the public are welcome and encouraged to support this only income source for the VFW.
For more information, contact Don Zero at (509) 879-1040.
