Film, play commemorate Dec. 7 attack
The 72nd anniversary of the Dec. 7, 1941, attack on Pearl Harbor will focus on the thousands of Americans who answered the call to duty and the media’s role in it.
"Sound the Alarm" is the theme for this year’s anniversary of the "day of infamy" at the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center and USS Arizona Memorial.
As part of a series of commemorative events, the Honolulu Theatre for Youth play "Nothing Is the Same" will be presented Friday and Saturday and Dec. 7 and 14 at Tenney Theatre.
The play, for children ages 8 and up, examines the friendships of four 11-year-olds on Oahu whose lives are forever changed by the attacks. There is an admission fee. Call 839-9885.
At 6 p.m. Saturday, "Remembering Pearl Harbor: The Media’s Coverage of the Attack" will be shown in the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center movie theaters.
Attendees will hear some of the day’s first radio broadcasts, see print headlines and hear from a three-member panel of media representatives and historians.
Admission is free but seating is limited. Reservations are suggested by calling 422-3316.
Marriage applications on hold for a day
Due to system upgrades needed to comply with Hawaii’s new Marriage Equality Act, the state’s online marriage application process will not be available Sunday.
The upgraded system will resume operation Monday. Marriage license applications will be available at https:// marriage.ehawaii.gov.
In a news release, state registrar Alvin Onaka said couples may begin using the online system at midnight Monday for a "convenient, accurate and efficient process" that can provide access to an electronic certificate within two business days.
Developed in partnership with ehawaii.gov, Hawaii’s online marriage application system can accommodate from one to 1,000 applicants at any time.
A list of frequently asked questions and answers about Hawaii’s Marriage Equality Act of 2013 is available at governor.hawaii.gov/blog/marriage-in-hawaii.
On Nov. 13, Gov. Neil Abercrombie signed the marriage-equality bill into law. Hawaii is one of 16 states, plus Washington, D.C., to legalize gay marriage. Same-sex couples can get married in Hawaii starting Monday.
