LIHU‘E — A roadside sign waving rally on March 2 from noon to 1 p.m. across from Lihu‘e Airport will focus on violence awareness, encouraging safe driving practices and educating youths on underage drinking.
The public is encouraged to participate in the rally hosted by Kekoa “Pure Aloha” Carvalho and To The Top Foundation with support from Keep It Flowing.
The rally follows the Ho‘okele Coalition’s advocacy training with the Boys &Girls Club, Lihu‘e Clubhouse in collaboration with the Hawai‘i Public Health Institute, Coalition for a Tobacco-Free Hawai‘i, Hawai‘i Alcohol Policy Alliance, Hale ‘Opio and Mothers Against Drunk Driving.
Participants for the advocacy training “Taking Action to Create Change,” is open to youths from 13 to 18 years old, and will take place on March 2 from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Kamehameha Schools Kaua‘i Resource Center at 3201 Akahi St.
The core of this effort is to better prepare youths to make positive life choices, and also to get involved in their local communities.
“Awareness through art with public messaging and social media awareness campaigns are an excellent and effective approach to connecting, resonating, and educating our youth and communities,” said Keep It Flowing. “Help us prevent traffic fatalities and become a proactive participant towards guiding our keiki into a positive, safe future.”
Space is limited for the training, and online registration can be done by visiting bit.ly/KauaiAdvocacyTraining2024.
Participants in the Roadside Rally are encouraged to bring their own homemade signs displaying their individual creative messaging regarding safe driving practices, violence awareness and youth prevention of drinking. Rally advocates are also asked to park their vehicle safely off the road and use crosswalks as needed.
“We are grateful for the support from numerous organizations including, but not limited to the County of Kaua‘i, the Kaua‘i Department of Motor Vehicles, the Kaua‘i Liquor Commission, Alu Like, Kaua‘i Police Department, the Keala Foundation and the Hawai‘i Department of Transportation, Kaua‘i Branch,” Keep It Flowing media said.
