Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 16, Number 4, 1 April 1999 — APRIL NEWSBRIEFS [ARTICLE]

APRIL NEWSBRIEFS

Affordable lawyers Through its new Affordable Lawyers program, the Legal Aid Society of Hawai'i announces the availability of legal services at a reduced fee to mid-income families who meet set eligibility levels. For a low hourly fee, advice and consultation are provided by a licensed attorney on preparation of documents for uncontested divorces, guardianships, adoptions, Chapter 7 bankruptcy, durable powers of attorney, living wills and simple wills. Also offered are do-it-yourself workshops. For more information. eall 527-8027 (O'ahu), 245-4728 (Kaua'i), 244-5400 (Maui), 553-3251 (Moloka'i), 565-6089 (Lana'i) 935-4374 (Hilo) and 331-1124 ( Kona). Legal Aid will provide assistance to low ineome families in such critical matters as child custody, domestic abuse, public benefits and housing. AIDS prevention Ke Ola Mamo, the Native Hawaiian Health Care System, lias opened an HIV/AIDS Education and Prevention Center for Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders at 1 108 Forth Street Mall (Room 3), Honolulu 96813. The center provides HIV prevenlion education, outreach, eounseling, referrals. condom distribution, enabling services and support groups. For information, eall 550-0885 or fax 550-0886. Kamehameha Day The King Kamehameha Celebration Commission is gearing up for the 83rd Annual King

Kamehameha Floral Parade, whieh is set for June 12. This year's theme will be E Ku'u Lei Hāli'ali'a, My Lei of Memories. Individuals and organizations are encouraged to get involved by volunteering as lei stringers for the statue decoration ceremonies, help organizations decorate floral floats, or coordinate events at the Folklife Festival. For more information, eall 586-0333. Delegates The Ewa Moku delegates to the Native Hawaiian Convention are looking for Native Hawaiians to fill vacancies in their district. There are four empty seats: one is for the Aiea, Halawa and Makalapa area; two for Waipahu; and one for Pearl City. All apphcants must pay a $25 fee. For more information and an application, eall Glenn Oamilda at 689-7259. HAAE Long time educator Ronald E. Bright, current director of the Castle Performing Arts Center, will be recognized with the 1999 Alfred Preis Award for his lifetime commitment to arts education. The Hawai'i Allianee for Arts Education will honor Bright May 29 at the Hawai'i Theatre Center. For more information about The Allianee Awards, eall 941-2787. For ticket information, eall 528-0506. ■ In the May issue, Ka Wai Ola will eonūnue its coverage ofthe ongoing eeāeā land re\'enues negotiations anei of legislative issues as they affect Native Hawaiians.