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Say Aloha to North Georgia’s Newest EateryThe family that brought us King’s Hawaiian Rolls introduce an array of Hawaiian-inspired sips and eats at their new restaurant in Gainesville
When you round the curve on the bustling Jesse Jewell Parkway, your eyes will be drawn to the unexpected oasis of Hello Hilo. The landscape brings a surprisingly tropical vibe to the busy intersection with greenery galore, bright architecture and a covered patio filled with colorful seating options that seem to sing “Welcome to the island.” With bamboo-paneled ceilings and walls adorned with a tropical mural hand-painted by Hawaiian artist Brandy-Alia Serikaku, the interior of Hello Hilo is just as alluring as the exterior. Don’t let the counter service-style fool you; the outdoor space is begging you to grab a Hawaiian Rainbow lemonade and stay awhile. No time to chill in the swinging chairs on the patio? No problem! Swing through the drive thru to get your tropical fix on the go.
Meals on Wheels needs Donor Support
Hunger knows no season, so the Habersham County Senior Center is reaching out to the community to help fulfill its mission of feeding the community’s elderly population through Meals on Wheels for the next six weeks. State and federal funding for the Meals on Wheels program has run out, leaving Senior Center Director Kathy Holcomb hoping local residents, organizations, churches, and even city governments will chip in a combined $10,000 to keep the program solvent until the new fiscal year begins on July 1. Sometimes a hot, home-delivered meal may be the only meal a senior will eat that day, Holcomb said, and anyone in the community can help to make sure each senior continues to receive daily food. Meals on Wheels support through the gift certificate program is open to anyone who would like to help. A student can donate $6 to purchase one meal for a senior citizen in need. A couple can donate $42 to cover a senior’s meals for a week, or a family can donate $186 to feed a senior for a month. A local church or civic club might choose to pay for three months of meals at a cost of $558. Those who are able to do more might donate $1,116 to purchase meals for six months, or $2,232 to pay for meals for a year. The above are only suggestions based on actual costs of feeding the community’s senior citizens. Other amounts also are accepted. Checks may be made payable to the Habersham County Senior Center, 217 Scoggins Drive, Demorest, GA 30535. For more information, call (706) 839-0260.
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