Friday War Memorial Blessing canceled; weekend Kōkua Kauaʻi Donation Drive to be rescheduled as County urges residents to prepare for severe weather
Maui County has canceled the War Memorial Gymnasium Blessing and postponed a donation drive due to expected severe weather.
Due to anticipated severe weather, the County of Maui has canceled the War Memorial Gymnasium Blessing scheduled for Friday, Sept. 25, and postponed the Kōkua Kauaʻi Donation Drive scheduled for Sept. 26-27, according to the County of Maui Office of Public Affairs.
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