Applicants sought for 2022 Miss Billfish
The Hawaiian International Billfish Tournament (HIBT) is searching for its 2022 Miss Billfish. Each year, Miss Billfish plays a valuable role in the tournament including taking photos with teams and their catches and appearing at evening functions throughout tournament week.
Applicants must be available to HIBT from Thursday, July 28, through Sunday, Aug. 6.
The application is available at hibtfishing.com. The deadline for entry is June 1.
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Tropical Paws fundraiser returns
After a two-year pandemic pause, Tropical Paws returns to raise much-needed funds for shelter animals at the Hawaii Island Humane Society’s 24th annual Tropical Paws benefit gala.
As Hawaii Island’s most memorable event for the animals, Tropical Paws takes place on Friday at theFour Seasons Resort Hualalai. The dynamic husband and wife team of Guy Hagi and Kim Gennaula will once again serve as the evening’s emcees.
Tropical Paws gets underway at 5:30 p.m. with a cocktail reception and continues with a gourmet dinner and a silent and live auction. Shelter animals will also be on hand to win over the hearts of guests along with a photo station to capture the night with a keepsake photo.
Tickets for Tropical Paws are $235 per person or $3,000 for a reserved table of eight. Limited tickets are now on sale online at hih.org.
Sponsor packages are also available and detailed at hihs.org.