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Hawaii’s 1st Parent Leadership Training Institute To Begin in Oct
The deadline for the Parent Leadership Training Institute (PLTI) has been extended to 9/19. All community members are invited to this FREE civics and democracy training course. Together participants will emerge as strong leaders and advocates for Hawaii’s children.
- Location: Queen Liliuokalani Children’s Center, 46-316 Haiku Road, Kaneohe
- Monday evening classes from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
- Each class begins with a family style dinner from 5:00 p.m. to 5:45 p.m.
- Classes will start promptly at 6:00 p.m. and end at 9:00 p.m.
- Childcare will be provided for ages 5 and up
For more information and the course schedule, click here. Return the completed application form to:
PACT-Kaneohe Community Family Center
46-155 Kamehameha Hwy.
Kaneohe, HI 96744
Or email application to: kcfccokazaki@pacthawaii.org
This institute is offered free of charge. Questions? Contact Cynthia Okazaki at 235-7747 or 225-9377
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