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Pau Hana Block Party Fundraiser at Murphy’s Bar & Grill a big success!

Mahalo to Murphy’s Bar & Grill and to all who attended or helped to make our 3rd annual Pau Hana Block Party the biggest and best yet!

We are happy to say we met, and even exceeded our fundraising goal for the event, and raised funds to help continue our Adult and Family Literacy programs through the year. We couldn’t do it without you!

Mahalos to:


for their terrific support for greater literacy and education in Hawaii.

This event was a big success only because of these generous table sponsors.
Mahalo nui for your commitment to supporting literacy efforts for adults and keiki in need.

Rebecca Knuth & L.I.S. at University of Hawaii

The Law Office of Michael F. Nauyokas

This year our auction was filled with dozens of unique items from the inexpensive and practical gift cards to luxurious hotel stays and spa treatments. Mahalo to terrific businesses and supporters who helped us reach our goal.

Our event program lists all of the generous item donors and event information.

We plan to do it again next year… stay in touch for the date in fall 2012!

Join us for the 3rd Annual Pau Hana Block party at Murphy’s Bar & Grill

Our 3rd annual Pau Hana Block Party at Murphy’s Bar & Grill promises to be the best yet!

Single ticket ($30) includes admission, 2 sliders, a side of crispy rings, and 2 drinks of your choice: beer, house wine, or soft drink.

Our Two Ticket deal ($55) offers the same for 2 people, with a $5.00 discount. Live music and a great silent auction add to the party.

VIP table or sponsorship options are available, and add to an enjoyable evening for your group with free reserved parking, a reserved VIP table top, even waiter service and gift certificates for more ono food or drink from Murphy’s. Click here for VIP table and sponsorship information.

Click here to purchase tickets and tables on-line, or call our main office at 537-6706, or talk to any board or staff member.

We hope to see you there!

Red, White & Brew

Mahalo nui loa to our lead sponsor Hawaiian Telcom, all our sponsors and donors, Executive Women International, and the distibutors and retailers who so generously showcased their holdiay selections at Red, White & Brew. The evening was a terrific success, and we hope all who attended enjoyed themselves.

Mahalo nui for your support!

Please click on flyer for full-size version.
Red White & Brew

Mahalo to our event sponsors for their dedication to greater literacy and educational opportunity for all in our communities.

 

2nd Annual Pau Hana Block Party Raises Thousands for Youth and Family Literacy Programs

2nd Annual Pau Hana Block Party

Mahalo to Hawaiian Telcom, our lead event sponsor, and to Murphy’s Bar & Grill, for generously hosting this fun annual fundraiser, and to all who came out to the Block Party to support our life-changing literacy programs. We depend on and appreciate your support!

2nd Pau Hana Block Party Sponsors

Hawaii Literacy raises funds for Family Literacy Program at the 5th Annual Hunger Walk

On Saturday, August 29, Staff and volunteers joined the Hawaii Foodbank for the 5th Annual Hunger Walk at the Honolulu Civic Center. Each year, the one mile walk raises funds for the Hawaii Foodbank that provide healthy snacks after-school each day for nearly 450 children at the Family Literacy Libraries in Mayor Wright Housing and Kuhio Park Terrace. Thanks to Hands in Helping Out for joining our team! More information about the Hawaii Foodbank can be found at: www.hawaiifoodbank.org.

Foodbank Team

Mahalo to our lead sponsor, Hawaiian Telcom, to Murphy’s Bar & Grill, and to the many donors and supporters for a fun and successful event!

Murphy's Event Flyer

Murphy's logo“Thanks to all who joined us at Murphy’s Bar & Grill for our 1st Annual Pau Hana Block Party. The fundraiser was a big success, and we were humbled by the support of so many people coming out to support a good cause and enjoy the awesome sliders and great music by the talented Kawika Gapero and Roy Hamaka! Our biggest mahalo to Murphy’s Bar & Grill, and owners Don and Marion Murphy and their top-notch staff for making the event a terrific party. If you didn’t get to come out, we are planning to do it again next fall.”

HawaiiTelcom LogoMahalo to Hawaiian Telcom, the Pau Hana Block Party’s lead sponsor, for their wonderful support. Hawaiian Telcom is the state’s leading telecommunications company, helping to keep people connected with their local and long distance and wireless phone, email, and High-Speed Internet services. Through their generous community support, they also connect community organizations with much needed support. Mahalo nui loa!

“Our thanks to the following businesses, who generously donated items for Pau Hana Block Party silent auction. We appreciate their dedication to community involvement and their commitment to increasing literacy for all in Hawai’i.”

Murphy's Event Sponsors

Volunteer Appreciation Evening, April 19, 2009

On April 19, 2009, we held a very successful and enjoyable Volunteer Recognition Evening. There was good conversation and socialization, an opportunity to recognize and thank our committed volunteers, and good food. Volunteers were recognized and thanked in our three programs that utilize volunteers – Family Literacy, the Adult Drop-in Center, and Adult Literacy. We recognized some outstanding volunteers in each of the programs also; they were:

Family Literacy: Macy’s Partners in Time – lead by Barbara Okabayashi, including Joy Yee, Louisa Lynch, Mia Frey, Cyndi Seaton, Arlene Oshiro, Kristie Hirota, and Katherine and Terry Clifton.

Drop-in Center: (coming soon)

Adult Literacy: Mike Braham and Diane Nakayama.

The following companies provided food and gifts for the evening:

Hokulani Bake Shop, Romano’s Macaroni Grill, California Pizza Kitchen, Sam’s Club, The Cheesecake Factory, Walmart, Costco Wholesale, Safeway, Kokua Market, Starpoint Cafe and Catering, and Times Supermarkets.

sponsors

Thank You Barnes & Noble, BJ Penn, MMA Hawaii Magazine, and 7 Volunteers

Thank you to Barnes & Noble-Ala Moana, MMA Hawaii Magazine, BJ Penn, and the 7 volunteers who helped us in a fundraising event for Hawaii Literacy on June 28 at Ala Moana Shopping Mall. The children were super excited about meeting a local athlete and had a great time combing the children’s book section.

A percentage of all proceeds earned will go to Hawaii Literacy’s Classroom on Wheels Program (Bookmobile) and the Family Libraries.