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Island Roots - May 19
Turn Compassion into Action
About the Event:
Island Roots is a free event for high-school and college students to recognize National Asian and Pacific Islander HIV/AIDS Awareness Day on Tuesday, May 19th, 2009 from 9:30 am—1:00 pm at Bishop Museum. Island Roots will feature Island 98.5 DJ Mento Mele, a Slam Poetry workshop by Kealoha, the “It Could Happen to You” play by Kalihi Palama Health Center, lunch, prizes, and the “HIV in Hawaii” video presentation.
The event hopes to engage Hawaii’s youth in the fight against AIDS and educate them on how to protect themselves from HIV and other STDs.
Click here to download the Island Roots flyer.
Event Schedule:
9:30: Welcome
9:40 - 10:00: HIV in Hawaii Video Presentation.
10:00 - 10:40: It Could Happen to You Play by Kalihi Palama Health Center.
10:40 - 11:00: HIV 101 and Discussion
11:00 - 11:45: DJ Mento Mele MCs, prizes given away, and lunch is served.
11:45 - 12:45: Slam Poetry by Kealoha
12:45 - 1:00: Closing and Next Steps
Sign Up:
Space is limited! Sign up today by contacting Melanie Moore at 808-383-0163 or email her at mmoore@lifefoundation.org.
Any students under the age of 18 need a parental consent form to reserve their spot at the event. Click here to download the form.
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