Hilo’s Mo‘oheau Bandstand Closing for Renovations Starting August 15; Monthly Band Concerts Moving to Aupuni Center

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William P. Kenoi Mayor c Gountp of Ti9alimet DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION 101 Pauahi Street, Suite 6 • Hilo, Hawaii 96720 (808) 961-8311 • Fax (808) 961-8411 http://www.hawaiicounty.gov/parks-and-recreation/ NEWS RELEASE August 12, 2016 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Clayton S. Honma Director James M. Komata Deputy Director Hilo's Mo`oheau Bandstand Closing for Renovations Starting August 15; Monthly Band Concerts Moving to Aupuni Center The Hawaii County Department of Parks and Recreation announces it will close Hilo's Mo`oheau Bandstand temporarily starting Monday, August 15, so the structure may undergo extensive renovation. The closure is expected to last through November 2016 to allow for structural and architectural repairs as well as painting, lighting and electrical upgrades. To protect park patrons from construction hazards, barricades will be erected to restrict access to the bandstand throughout the project. During construction, monthly Hawaii County Band concerts will be moved to the Aupuni Center Conference Room located at 101 Pauahi Street. The noontime performances will remain as scheduled on the following Saturdays: September 10; October 1; November 12; and December 3. The Department of Parks and Recreation apologizes for any inconvenience the temporary closure may cause and thanks park patrons for their understanding while it works to improve Mo`oheau Bandstand. For more information, please contact Jason Armstrong, Public Information Officer, at 961-8311 or jarmstrong©hawaiicounty.gov. -30- County of Hawaii is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.