MEDIA ADVISORY FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contacts: Lincoln Jacobe, 391-7441 or Lincoln@hawaiipacificentertainment.com Tracy Chan, tracy@hawaiipacificentertainment.com
BRIDGING ALOHA WINE TASTING FUNDRAISER TO SUPPORT INFRASTUCTURE IN LA PITA, NICARAGUA Honolulu HI, (April 5, 2012)- You are cordially invited to attend Engineers Without Borders (EWB-UH) Bridging Aloha Wine Tasting Fundraiser at the Pagoda Floating Restaurant C’est Si Bon Ballroom on Friday, April 20, 2012 from 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM. EWB-UH students have pledged to repair a 30-foot steel girder bridge that serves as the only access in and out of the small town of La Pita, Nicaragua. This bridge is vital to maintain access to schools, medical centers, and the market, especially during times of torrential weather. The design phase of this journey is complete and the construction phase is next. All proceeds from the ticket sales will go to support the construction project. This event will have live entertainment by The Patrick Koh Jazz Ensemble, hor d’oeuvres by Pagoda’s Chef Jason Takemura and 50 wines from Fujioka’s Wine Times. Tickets for this event can be purchased through Fujioka’s Wine Times and online from the Honolulu Box Office (www.honoluluboxoffice.com) for $80 (presale) or $90 (at the door). About Engineers Without Borders: EBW-UH mission is to support community-driven development programs worldwide through the design and implementation of sustainable engineering projects while fostering responsible leadership.
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