Maui News January 26, 2004

Kalakupua Playground Gets a Boost

HAIKU - Kalakupua Playground, a community playground project to be undertaken in a barn-raising style, has received a $10,000 donation toward its $200,000 funfraising goal. The donation is from the Upcountry Rotary Club through the Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation Inc.

So far, the project has raised $65,000 toward its goal to build the playground which is planned for May 11-16, according to Alison Bridge, public relations coordinator. The playground is to be at the 4th Marine Division Park in Haiku.

In expressing appreciation for the donation, members of the playground committee helped Upcountry Rotary Club members in a workday Saturday at the Boys and Girls Club of Maui at the Mayor Eddie Tam Memorial in Makawao.

To provide donations or volunteer service for the playground, call 573-8516, or visit their website, www.mauiplayground.org.