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PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For further information contact: Star Newland planetpuna; 896 8658. Celebrate ‘May Gentle Birth Month and Mother’s Day Gentle Birth Day’ in Pahoa Mothers Day Event Mainstreet Pahoa is taking the lead in hosting a complimentary Mother’s Day luncheon and fun day event at the Pahoa Neighborhood Center, on Mother’s Day, May 9, between 11 and 3pm. for our deserving moms and mom’s -to-be in our community. Joining together with the Domestic Harmony Awareness Initiative and sponsored in part by a grant from the East Hawaii Local Area Consortium (working together to improve health outcomes and advance the health of all women with special outreach to Native Hawaiians, Pacific Islanders, Hispanics, Filipinos and teens), along with other local Pahoa businesses, the celebration will include a ‘Short & Sweet Spa’ for a bit of pampering, clothing exchange (bring your ladies clothes only please to share and swap), ‘Dress up and photo op’ for pictures in costume or fun play clothes, arts corner for keiki to keep them engaged while moms make candy roses and other art activities. There will be information and people on hand from the East Hawaii LAC on child and maternal healthcare and the Domestic Harmony Awareness Initiative about the relationship between Gentle Birth and Domestic Harmony. Live music will be provided by Earl and Bryan and others. Mainstreet Pahoa Board President Madie Green says ‘When we encourage the involvement of the community through efforts such as this it sends the message to our moms that you matter, and we care. We recognize that the amount of support and help we give contributes to their and their children’s well being. Providing extra care and support for women in our community who are expecting children as well single mothers in general makes for better outcomes for all. The Mayor’s proclamation for ‘May Gentle Birth Month and Mother’s Day Gentle Birth Day’ will be read as we celebrate birth and mothers. Please call Star Newland at 896 8658 or Madie Green at 965 7296 or Ophelia at 990 0234 for further information or go to www.planetpuna.com.