Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAboutNR041119MOTHE COUNTY OF KAUA'I DEREKS. K. KAWAKAMI, MAYOR mT MICHAEL A. DAHILIG, MANAGING DIRECTOR os News Release For Immediate Release: April 11, 2019 OFFICE OF THE MAYOR SARAH K. BLANE, CHIEF OF STAFF Tel (808) 241-4900 Fax (808) 241-6877 Volunteers sought for Sticker Shock prevention campaign LIHU`E — Life's Choices Kauai is seeking volunteers for its Sticker Shock prevention campaign, which aims to raise awareness about the consequences of underage drinking. The campaign is a collaboration between the county, business owners and their customers, and island youth. On Friday, May 10, from 4:30 to 9 p.m., participants will meet at various businesses around the island that sell liquor, and set up sticker displays that call attention to the legal ramifications of providing alcohol to minors. "We would like to invite anyone who's interested to join us in our efforts to educate the community on the negative effects of underage drinking," said Prevention Specialist Leialoha Sanchez. "We plan to post over 3,000 stickers that day and could use the help." "This initiative also enhances the leadership and advocacy skills of our youth participants as well as provide other peer -to -peer opportunities for them," said Life's Choices Kauai Coordinator Theresa Koki. "In addition, it's a great way for parents to start a discussion on this important topic with their keiki." For more information and/or to volunteer for this event, please contact Theresa Koki at 241-4925 or tkoki(ab_kauai.gov or Leialoha Sanchez at 241-4926 or Isanchez(a)_kauai.gov. If you need an ASL interpreter, materials in an alternate format, or other auxiliary aid support, or an interpreter for a language other than English, please contact Leialoha Sanchez at the phone number or email listed above. Alcohol Awareness Month CKEQ WARNING! QQ�3ECS STD PROVIDING ALCOHOL TO ANYONE UNDER 21 IS ILLEGAL ., in us, Jo• rww.Fa4alyrr,ilkSChp�p arW� lian'tservaalCphal as we travel together to various locations throughout the island to educate and prevent underage drinking The sticker shock warning will be placed on beverages containing alcohol to remind adults FRIDAYto that it is illegal purchase alcohol for May 10, 2019 youth under 21 year old. 5:00-9:00pm If you need an auxiliary aid/service or other acconunodation due to a disability, contact Leialoha Sanchez at (808) 241-4926 or email lsanchezCkauai.gov as soon as possible. Requests made as early as possible will allow adequate time to fiilfill your request. Upon request, this notice is available in alternate fomtats such as large print, Braille, or electronic copy. For more information or to sign up, please call or einail Life's Choices Kauai Leialoha Sanchez (808) 241-4926 lsanchezCkauai.gov ME Taff r 1