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Project Information * 38. Project Title EXHIBIT A 6th Annual "Tis the Season - A Walk Through Christmas Town" 39. Project Start Date 12/20/2025 40. Project End Date 12/20/2025 41. Please select all areas of Hawaii Island where the project will be administered, delivered, and implemented. South Hilo 42. Please select the district of the Council Member from which you would like to apply for Contingency Relief Funds. Council District 2 *43. In 2,000 characters or less, describe the project. The 6th Annual "Tis the Season — A Walk Through Christmas Town" is a free holiday community event held on December 20, 2025, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Edith Kanaka'ole Multi -Purpose Stadium. This festive, family - friendly celebration transforms the stadium grounds into a vibrant Christmas town featuring light -up displays, live entertainment, food vendors, keiki games, and treats for every family. The event brings together local businesses, organizations, and volunteers to create an evening of joy, cultural connection, and holiday spirit for the Hilo community. Families are invited to stroll through illuminated displays, enjoy live performances, support local food vendors, and participate in activities for children of all ages. "Tis the Season" aims to foster community engagement, celebrate the arts, and provide safe, high -quality holiday entertainment accessible to everyone. *44. 501(c)(3) Mission Statement To revitalize, restore, and sustain the historic Palace Theater as a venue that will educate, entertain, and inspire our diverse community. *45. In 1,000 characters or less, explain how the 501(c)(3) is connected to the project. The Friends of the Palace Theater encourages community engagement and helps create a safe and enjoyable environment for the public. As fiscal sponsor for the GG Foundation, which is organizing the event, Friends of the Palace Theater supports the foundation's efforts to provide accessible, family -friendly activities that educate, entertain, and inspire the community. Its mission to revitalize and sustain the historic Palace Theater extends to fostering events that strengthen community connection, promote the arts, and offer meaningful cultural experiences for residents of all ages. *46. Please upload a completed CRF Grant Budget Form. CD2 Tis the Season Budget.xisx Public Purpose of Requested Funds Per §2-138 of the Hawaii County Code 1983 (2016 Edition, as amended), the County may grant an award only if the proposed program or service provides direct public benefits and fulfills a public purpose within the County. 47. According to §2-136, "public purpose" is defined as a benefit to, improvement of, or promotion of the interests in the following areas. Please select all the public benefits to be derived from your County fund request: Culture and the arts