The past four garage sales have been held at Noelani School cafeteria. Due to the growing attendance at the garage sale each year, World Wings decided to relocate the garage sale to the bigger McKinley High School location. Those going to the garage sale are asked to use the Pensacola Street entrance into the parking lot.

Last year's garage sale was World Wings' most successful to date, raising more than $15,000. Many people lined up before the doors opened.

If you love "Things Japanese," there is a section featuring kimonos, obi, scrolls, dishes, and lacquerware, as well as sumo memorabilia, including autographed items, posters, sumo magazines and calendars, and rare yukata and tea cups. One of the members is a personal friend of Jesse "Takamiyama" Kuhaulua of Maui, Hawaii's first sumo champion and stable master.

In addition, there will be an International Boutique with unique finds from around the world, plus a wide assortment of clothing for men, women, and children, shoes and fashion accessories, household items, kitchenware, costume jewelry, holiday decorations, small appliances, collectibles, toys, books, CDs, DVDs, sporting goods, and other miscellaneous items, including Pan Am and other airline memorabilia.

"With the focus on 'being green' these days, the garage sale is a great place to find 'almost like new' clothing, jewelry and much more at bargain prices. You can splurge a little on yourself because it's Valentine's Day or it's a great way to start the Lunar Year. What woman can resist a good deal? You'll feel good knowing that your purchases will support a worthy cause," said Betty Santoki, vice president and fundraising chair of World Wings International Hawaii Chapter. All of the items are in good condition starting at 50 cents. Only cash will be accepted.

Proceeds from the garage sale will go towards maintaining and enhancing the hospice volunteer program. For more information on the garage sale, call 673-3724.

"We know of many families who have been helped by St. Francis Hospice, and we are very impressed with the care, comfort and compassion extended to patients and their families during this most difficult time in their lives," said Mae Takahashi, president of World Wings International Hawaii Chapter. "We are pleased to continue to support St. Francis Hospice."

"The hard work and dedication of World Wings is outstanding, and we truly appreciate their commitment to the patients and families whom St. Francis Hospice helps every day," said Sister Agnelle Ching, OSF, St. Francis Healthcare System chief executive officer. "World Wings is a wonderful partner in our mission."

World Wings International, Inc. is the philanthropic organization of former flight attendants of Pan American World Airways. There are approximately 2,400 members of World Wings International in 30 chapters in the United States, Europe and Japan. The Hawaii Chapter has 83 members.

The organization is a major contributor to CARE International and its worldwide programs that assist women and children. A portion of the proceeds from the garage sale will also support CARE International and its disaster relief efforts for Haiti, including providing basic necessities and performing life saving services. St. Francis Hospice is the Hawaii Chapter's designated local charity.

Established in 1978, St. Francis Hospice is Hawaii's first and largest hospice program, nationally accredited by The Joint Commission. In addition to providing hospice care services to terminally ill patients and their family in the home setting, St. Francis Hospice also operates two freestanding, inpatient hospice facilities, the Sister Maureen Keleher Center in Nuuanu and the Maurice J. Sullivan Family Hospice Center in Ewa Beach. St. Francis Hospice is a program of St. Francis Healthcare System of Hawaii.

Since 1883, the Sisters of St. Francis have been the heart of Hawaii's health care system. From Maui to Molokai, Oahu, Kauai and the Island of Hawaii, through St. Francis Healthcare System, they have pioneered centers for care and innovative services to meet Hawaii's needs. Today, St. Francis Healthcare System (Healthy Lifestyles Program, Ethics Center, Spiritual Services) comprises St. Francis Healthcare Foundation; St. Francis Community Health Services (Hospice, Home Care, Health Services for Senior Citizens and Palliative Care); St. Francis Healthcare Enterprises; St. Francis Residential Care Community (Stay Healthy at Home, Lifeline, Franciscan Adult Day Center); and Our Lady of Kea'au. St. Francis Healthcare System is sponsored by the Sisters of St. Francis of the Neumann Communities. Visit: www.stfrancishawaii.org.