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Big City Diner Children's Miracle Network Fundraiser

Aloha,
    The month of November Big City Diner graciously agreed to have a fundraiser to support Kapiolani Children's Miracle Network Hospital. Every Tuesday at all of the locations were called "Tip a Queen" where former Miss Hawaii's, current contestants, Briana Garrido Miss Hawaii Outstanding teen, and myself volunteered at all of the locations to raise money to help local keiki. 100% of all the money stayed right here in Hawaii at Kaipiolani Hospital. A big mahalo to Walter Enriquez for organizing the entire event, all of the managers for their enthusiasm, and BIg City Diner employee Clyde for raising the most money in Hawaii! Also for all of the support of everyone in our state who came out to eat at BIg City Diner and contribute to the cause! Last but not least I would like to thank Michael Cheape my amazing father who came out every Tuesday to the Waipio Big City Diner and played music for all of the guests. I love you dad!

God Bless!

Lauren

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Halloween

Aloha,
     This Halloween was a blast! My boyfriend Scotty and I are youth group leaders at our church and we had a well known competition with the other leaders this year who could create the best costume. I am proud to say that both of our costumes were hand made with love. We decided to be the chicken rancher and the baby chick. (this was inspired by my family farm out in Wahiawa) I want to send a special mahalo out to my parents who were very patient and understanding about the mess during our two week creating process. Also, mom thank you for letting me use one of your kitchen bowls so I could paper-mache the top the of the "egg shell" for my head! If you didn't notice it was missing, just forget the last sentence. After all the hard work of sewing, gluing, and make-up I am sad to say that we did not win the contest, however, I am going to claim that we had the most fun during the building process and thats what counts!

God Bless!

Lauren

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Euro-Cinema Hawaii

Aloha,
     Lights! Camera! Action! I was blessed to be invited to the 2011 Euro-Cinema Gala at the Moana Surfrider Hotel. We drove up to the hotel and were greeted with a red carpet entrance complete with "paparazzi" It was a wonderful meet and greet with many of Hawai'is local celebrities and of course hang out with former Miss Hawaii's Malika Dudley and Erika Kauffan. It was a magical evening! 

God Bless,

Lauren

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Special Message from Patricia Lei

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Aloha Kalikimaka Ladies, 

    Thank you for the invitation to share my exciting project of celebrating 20 Years of Hula in Paris.

  Last year, Island Heritage published my book entitled I CHOOSE YOU, which was nominated for Excellence in Children's Literature at the Po'okela awards.
  It tells of a young Hawaiian girl, La'ikealoha,  her aunty Ku'ulei and thier adventures in Paris, France.  One of the high lights of their trip was to meet the Paris
  Halau founded by Aunty Kilohana from Hawaii,  and to feel the wonder of experiencing Hula  2 oceans away.  They also shared treasured 
  traditions with the French haumana who  became quick friends of La'i. 

  This book celebrates the cherished value of Ohana, including extended family...revering the aunties and uncles in our lives, who some how appear to malama
  us in time of need. It also shows how cultures, especially in art and dance become the bonding force in the lives of these young girls, bringing them together
  in such a unique way.

  In July of 2012,  Aunty Kilohana, myself, and a whole Hawaiian Entourage  of musicians, and dancers will be going to Paris to celebrate the 20th Anniversary
  of this very unique Halau that has  thrived in Paris. It is called Halau Hula o Manoa.   My book,  I CHOOSE YOU, has been chosen as the product we are selling
  to help us fund our venue for a concert in Paris, and to take la'i, and special ferns and adornments for the event.  We have personally hosted  a few afternoon
  teas at Kilohana's s home in Manoa where her halau from the Kapiolani Women's Center have come to support us, buying books for Christmas presents for their Ohana. 

  We are also in the planning stages of events at the Bishop Museum, the Manoa Heritage Center, and the Waioli Tea Room in the coming year.  There will be
  readings, books signings, and of course hula and music with many dear friends attending.

Mahalo Piha, Patricia Lei 

Garage Sale for Children's Miracle Network

Aloha!
     Grab that old sweater, bop-it toy, pots and pans, table, or pokemon card that you just don't use anymore and donate it for a good cause. On October 29, 2011 from 7 AM to 2 PM come and join Miss Hawai'i Lauren Cheape and friends to raise money for Kapiolani Hospital Children's Miracle Network through a super duper garage sale! 100% of all of the funds raised stay right here in Hawai'i to help our local Keiki. Kapiolani Hospital is the only Children's Miracle Network Hospital in Hawai'i. So go through those closets, drawers, and garages to help save children's lives. Every little bit helps! All items can be dropped off at Lauren's (very patient and supportive) parents house the night before (Oct. 28) or early the morning of Oct. 29. The house is located at the top of the street at 94-540 Lehuakona St. Mililani HI 96789. If you have items but are unable to drop them off please email Lauren at lauren@misshawaii.org. This is not going to be your traditional garage sale! There will be music, entertainment, and a bake sale to make it a fun fundraising event! (Also if you have a passion for baking and would like to donate some bake goods we are looking for contributions!) Please help out Hawai'is Keiki and get some house cleaning done while you are at it. Mahalo!

God Bless,

Lauren

Mililani High School Homecoming Parade

Aloha!

So earlier in the day I was at the ACE CMNH Kick-off with Champion Child Maddy Wisser. While cutting the cake together at the event I asked her if she wanted to be in the Mililani Homecoming Parade with me right after this event. I have never seen a smile so big. So just 20 minutes later I kidnapped Maddy and took her home with me to go to the parade. My grandma was also joining us to ride in the front seat of the Miss Hawai'i car. A big Mahalo to Scott who drove us in the parade! It was so great to see Mrs. Hawaii USA Christie Oclaray, Senator Kidani, Senator Dela Cruz and all of my former teachers from elementary, middle, and high school. I remember watching that parade every year in elementary school and then marching in the parade in high school. It is always good to be back!

God Bless,

Lauren

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Ace Hardware in Kapolei CMNH Kick-Off

Aloha!

I love every opportunity I get to hang out with Maddy, Kapiolani's Children's Miracle Network Hospitals Champion Child of 2011! She always has such a bright smile on her face and we have had the chance to really become great friends. We were out at Pioneer Ace Hardware in Kapolei to kick off their Children's Miracle Network Hospitals Campaign. Thank you so much to all of the owners and employees of ACE who make this fundraiser a big success. 

God Bless,

Lauren

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Calvary Chapel Pearl Harbor Career Day

Aloha!

Hanging out with fire fighters, navy divers, police officers, Piko the fun-loving therapy dog from Tripler, KALO TV, Nina from Disney's Imagination Movers, and so many others! The kids from Calvary Chapel Pearl Harbor got a real treat. I was so very lucky to be at the same table as Caroline Chapman a former Miss Hawai'i contestant who founded the non-profit Families in the Fire which helps the families of those addicted to substance abuse. We were treated to some awesome entertainment done by the children of the school. Many of the songs the kids wrote themselves! It was also great seeing Lani Kaaa at the event, Former Miss Hawai'i who runs KALO TV! Thank you to everyone who made this night a great success. 

God Bless,

Lauren

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Mililani High School

Aloha!

What a great feeling it is to have the opportunity to go back to my Alma Mater Mililani High School to crown the homecoming court. It was so much fun to see all of my former teachers and principal who made my time at Mililani really special. I even wore the yellow gown for Mililani Pride! Not to mention I still remember every word to our school song, all of those times singing that song on our way home from away games with volleyball, swimming, and water polo. Great Memories! 

God Bless,

Lauren

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