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Sierra Club Endorses Senator Brian Schatz

News Advisory

Contact: Robert D. Harris, 808.220.4306
September 1, 2013
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Sierra Club Endorses Senator Brian Schatz

Honolulu, Hawai`i –  Today, Hawaii’s largest grassroots environmental organization announced its official endorsement of Senator Brian Schatz for the 2014 U.S. Senate election. Members and leaders of the Sierra Club cited the Senator’s commitment to clean energy and long history of environmental leadership as the central reason for the endorsement, and pledged to lend its volunteer strength to the Schatz campaign. The vote to endorse Senator Brian Schatz was unanimous.

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Maui Sierra Club Honors Local Environmental Heroes

The Maui Group of the Sierra Club held their annual meeting on Febrary 2nd 2013 at Kaunoa Senier Center in Spreckelsville.  The public was invited to come and hear what the Sierra Club has been doing to preserve Maui’s clean water, ocean access, and quality of life.  The Sierra Club is the public’s watchdog and the theme of this year’s meeting is, “Sierra Club – Working for You”. 

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Congressional Debate Tuesday

Maui Group of the Sierra Club and Akaku are sponsoring a live two hour debate on Tuesday, June 5 from 7-9 pm at the Akaku studio, 333 Dairy Road, Kahului Candidates who are actively campaigning in Maui County were extended an invitation. Esther Kia’aina accepted Bob Marx accepted Tulsi Gabbard accepted. Mufi Hannemann declined

Sat, Feb 25th: Benefit Star Watch with Harriet Witt

Saturday, February 25th: Benefit Star Watch with Harriet Witt on the slopes of Ukumehame. (West Maui)    Come spend an evening with astronomer Harriet Witt learning about the lore of our Hawaiian night sky.  Amazing panoramic sky views from a private viewing area in Ukumehame. Coffee and tea and restroom facilities provided by our hosts: the Duey Ohana. Bring comfortable folding chair or folding chaise lounge. Viewing area is paved, so surface is quite hard. Donation: $5 … Read more