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UH Rainbow Baseball Thanksgiving Camp: University of Hawaii-Manoa Head Baseball Coach, Mike Trapasso and the UH coaching staff were on island to conduct an all-inclusive two-day camp during the Thanksgiving holiday (November 27-29, 2010). The camp served as a pilot which will be used as a model for either semi annual or annual events which will create among other benefits, economic development for local food establishments, hotels and shopping venues. At the request of Mayor Kenoi, HIVB assisted with hotel accommodations and car rental for the Mr. Trapasso and staff. Celebrity Chefs Tour: Since it's inception in 2004 the Celebrity Chef Tour dinner series has become a favorite event for both chefs and guests and has raised more than $950,000 for the James Beard Foundation. The Celebrity Chef Tour brings James Beard Award winners and other celebrity chefs to venues around the country for spectacular dining events. These events are designed to replicate the "once-in-a-lifetime" experience of dining at the famed James Beard House in New York City. The Tour was created to benefit the James Beard Foundation and to promote culinary arts across America. This was the first time the event was held in Hawaii January 21 Et 22, 2011 and took place at the Mauna Lani Bay Hotel Et Bungalows. Hawaii Island was a sponsor for this event that paired superstar celebrity chefs Michael Symon and Jonathan Waxman with Mauna Lani Executive Chef Sandy Tuason and award-winning mixologist Manny Hinojosa. All visited Hawaii Island farms, handpicking the best seasonal ingredients for their "rustic" farm to table menu. • Big Island Film Festival: The Big Island Film Festival brings filmmakers and film lovers together at venues that celebrate the beauty of Hawaii Island. The growing number of patrons is a mix of visitors and residents along with exciting sponsors who contribute to make Big Island Film Festival a success. Now in its sixth year, the Big Island Film Festival compliments the County of Hawai`i's efforts to attract film makers to our island. HIVB sponsored a full page ad in the festival program booklet which became available May 1, 2011. The event was held May 11-15, 2011. Sea to Stars Cycle Race: This annual event begins at the Mauna Lani Bay Hotel Et Bungalows then climbs approximately 49 miles to the 9,300 foot elevation on Maunakea. On Saturday, August 13, 2011, 42 elite endurance cyclists from around the world participated in what is billed as "the HARDEST cycling hill climb race in the world". Hawai'i Island was a sponsor of this event that brought the global cycling community a thrilling race while showcasing the geographic diversity of our island. • La Reunion Island Delegation: The president of La Reunion Island, Robert Didier, and his delegation visited Hawaii Island October 11-14, 2011 to "build a bridge" between the two islands. This French volcanic island in the middle of the Indian Ocean is home to Reunion National Park that, like Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. 3