Abercrombie Molokai Confirmation Ceremony TODAY

By Wendy Osher

A confirmation ceremony takes place today on Molokai for the newly inaugurated Governor Neil Abercrombie. The event runs from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Kalanianaole Hall in Kalamaula.

Neil Abercrombie November 2010 Maui Visit. File Photo.

It is one in a series of neighbor island events being held to celebrate Hawaii’s new leadership team. The theme of the celebrations is “E Ho`omalu O Hawai`i,” which means “To Protect Hawai`i.”

Tomorrow, a confirmation ceremony will be held on Lanai from 9 to 11 a.m. at the ILWU Hall in Lanai City.

And the Maui Event takes place Saturday December 11, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Lahainaluna High School Border’s Field. (Location changed from the previously announced Football Field).

Other neighbor island ceremonies are as follows:

HAWAII ISLAND, Ka`u: Sunday, Dec. 12, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., at the Plantation House in Pahala. Contact: Patti Cook, 808-937-2833

HAWAII ISLAND, Waimea: Monday, Dec. 13, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., at Kuhio Hale (Hawaiian Homes Hall). Contact: Patti Cook, 808-937-2833.

KAUAI: Wednesday, Dec. 15, 5 p.m. to 6 p.m., at Hikina a ka la Heiau, Wailua. Contact: Dennis Esaki, 808-652-0912. Notes: Parking is available at Lydgate Park.

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