February 28, 2007 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE “NEW TASTE, SAME PLACE…” MAYOR ANNOUNCES
THAT ABILITIES UNLIMITED WILL HOLD FLAVORS OF HONOLULU EVENT HONOLULU – Mayor Mufi Hannemann and Abilities Unlimited
today announced the traditional “Taste of Honolulu” festival will continue as
“The Flavors of Honolulu” and will be held at Honolulu Hale on June 29, 30 and July 1, 2007. The festival will be produced by Abilities Unlimited, also
known as Winners At Work, Inc., an organization that has served people with
disabilities, placing them in the workforce since 1983. “As a local
organization, 100 percent of the funds raised by ‘The Flavors of Honolulu’ will
remain in our community,” said John Henry Felix, chairman of Abilities
Unlimited. “The Flavors of Honolulu” will continue to be the premier
food and entertainment event, providing a festive multicultural experience for
the community. The festival will feature the finest food from a wide variety
of the best local restaurants. Featured personalities will include the best in
local and national entertainers and performing artists. Mayor Mufi Hannemann said, “The City and County of Honolulu
is proud to continue this great tradition of supporting individuals with
disabilities while bringing the community together to enjoy the best of
multicultural food and entertainment with The Flavors of Honolulu.” Chairman Felix said, “Abilities Unlimited is committed to
providing our city with a first-rate family festival of food and fun. We are
extremely grateful to the Mayor for his support and generosity in providing
this excellent venue to help individuals with disabilities become
self-sufficient through home and community-based employment services.” Advance ticket sales and sponsorship information are
available online at abilitiesunlimitedhi.org, or by calling (808) 532-2115.
More ticket sale sites will be announced shortly. Abilities Unlimited is Hawaii’s leader in community-based
employment services for individuals with disabilities. It provides the dignity
of work and empowerment of independent living to the most vulnerable people in
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