“Hawaii Five-0” placed third in ratings this week
“Hawaii Five-0” drew 7.76 million viewers for an action-driven, flashback-heavy, Steve McGarrett/Alex O’Loughlin episode Monday to finish third in the hour, according to Nielsen ratings info released by CBS.
ABC’s “Castle” topped the hour with 10.18 million viewers, followed by NBC, which pre-empted an episode of “Revolution” in favor of a news special on the Boston Marathon bombings which drew 8.83 million viewers.
Among the key advertising demographic Monday night, adults 18-49, “Five-0” drew 1.8 percent of the total viewing audience and 5 percent of those watching TV at the time, CBS said.
“Five-0” is working on the Season 3 finale and is scheduled to finish sometime Friday.
Pacific Links buys 10th golf course
Pacific Links International, the parent company of Pacific Links Hawaii, said it bought Dove Canyon Golf and Country Club in Southern California. Dove Canyon is the 10th course owned or operated by Pacific Links.
"For our kamaaina golf enthusiasts, Pacific Links Hawaii already provides a diverse collection of courses on Oahu," said Micah Kane, chief operating officer of Pacific Links Hawaii, in a news release. "Now with just a five-hour flight, they can enjoy the same high-quality play in Orange County. Additionally, with the inclusive Pacific Links membership platform, we’re optimistic that Dove Canyon members will come and enjoy our Hawaii collection."
Pacific Links Hawaii, founded in 2009 as Hawaiian Golf Properties, owns the Kapolei Golf Course in Kapolei, the Olomana Golf Course in Waimanalo and the Makaha Golf Club West and Makaha Valley Country Club East in Makaha, and also operates the Royal Hawaiian Golf Club in Kailua.
Entrepreneur Day set for 50-and-over
Encore Entrepreneur Mentor Day, designed to assist Hawaii residents age 50 and over who are interested in starting their own small business or expanding an existing business, will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. today at the Filipino Community Center in Waipahu.
The event features seasoned entrepreneurs and business experts who will share their experience and offer advice on such topics as writing a business plan, seeking startup capital and finding helpful resources from the Small Business Administration and other organizations. To register, go to aarp.cvent.com/encoreentrepreneur or call toll-free 877-926-8300.
Various refrigerator rebates offered
Hawaii Energy, the conservation and efficiency program for Hawaii, Honolulu and Maui counties, is issuing an Earth Day reminder to consumers about various rebates it offers for turning in old refrigerators and buying new, energy-efficient models. Residents can receive up to a $125 rebate from Hawaii Energy if they purchase an Energy Star-approved refrigerator and turn in an old, working refrigerator.
Hawaii Energy also offers a separate rebate under its "Bounty Program" ranging from $25 on Oahu to $65 on Maui and Hawaii island to anyone who turns in an old, full-size, working refrigerator or freezer. With both rebates, Hawaii Energy will haul away the old appliances at no cost. The Bounty Program will be offered through June or as long as funding lasts. Residents also can receive a $50 rebate when they purchase an Energy Star refrigerator with a minimum size of 16 cubic feet and price of $600 or less.
Earth Day is Monday. Go to www.HawaiiEnergy.com
ON THE MOVE
Aqua Hospitality has promoted Lisa Bankston to corporate director of online marketing. She has more than 12 years of e-commerce, Web analytics and digital marketing experience.
Maryknoll School will award Larry Rodriguez with this year’s Monsignor Charles A. Kekumano Noblesse Oblige Service Award at the Kekumano Award and Scholarship Dinner on May 5 at the Sheraton Waikiki Hotel. Rodriguez is a member of Maryknoll’s development committee.
