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<br /> <br />Wil Okabe <br /> <br />Managing Director <br /> <br /> <br />Harry Kim <br />Mayor <br /> <br />Barbara J. Kossow <br /> Deputy Managing Director <br /> <br />County of Hawai‘i <br />Office of the Mayor <br />25 Aupuni Street, Suite 2603  Hilo, Hawai‘i 96720  (808) 961-8211  Fax (808) 961-6553 <br />KONA: 74-5044 Ane Keohokālole Hwy., Bldg C  Kailua-Kona, Hawai‘i 96740 <br />(808) 323-4444  Fax (808) 323-4440 <br /> <br />April 9, 2019 <br /> <br />NEWS RELEASE <br /> <br />Mayor’s Breakfast Fellowship on Thursday, May 2 – Community Invited <br /> <br />The Exchange Club of Hilo invites the community to celebrate the National Day of <br />th <br />Prayer by attending the 26 Annual Mayor’s Breakfast Fellowship on Thursday, May 2, <br />2019 at 6:30 a.m. at the ‘Imiloa Sky Garden Restaurant. <br /> <br />This event dates back to 1993, when then-Mayor Stephen Yamashiro together with the <br />Reverend Richard Uejo worked with local religious leaders to organize an interfaith <br />prayer breakfast for the community. <br /> <br />Speaking of this year’s theme, “We Support our Troops, Local Governments and Our <br />First Responders,” event chairman Frank Lafita said that there is no greater good than <br />serving your fellow man. <br /> <br />“The Exchange Club recognizes those who serve and protect our communities and our <br />country,” Lafita said. The Exchange Club is built upon Americanism, community <br />activities, youth activities and the prevention of child abuse. The national organization’s <br />goal is to spark the spirit of community service throughout the nation. <br /> <br />This year’s event provides a prayer by Pastor Sheldon Lacsina of New Hope Hilo. <br />Mayor Harry Kim will be the featured guest speaker. <br /> <br />The program will also include a history talk by Romy Saquing, musical prayers by Brian <br />Tina and Melissa Isidro, and musical entertainment by Larry Dupio. <br /> <br />Donations for this event are $20. Breakfast includes scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, <br />pastries, rice, muffins, fruit juice, coffee and tea. <br /> <br />For tickets or further information, please contact Frank Lafita at 987-9382. Tickets will <br />also be available at the door. <br /> <br />County of Hawai‘i is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer. <br />