Pat Gee News Today

This general-­practice vet changed her focus some 10 years ago as she realised she was helping people the most when she was assisting a senior pet with the transition at the end of their life.

The latest Hawaii news features covering arts, entertainment, concerts, theater, music, family events, activities and more.

Snapshots, reader-submitted photos of community events, are published Monday. They may include service projects, guest speakers at club meetings, awards being presented or kids doing school projects. Just make sure there are people in the photo — no more than 12 — and keep it current.

In our world of increasing discord and discontent, it was an inspiring presentation by Pat Gee of the truly remarkable Nakamoto family and their Beretania Florist shop (“Connecting with customers,” Star-Advertiser, May 14).

On a road trip to East Texas, R.L. Griffin learns that you can never go home. Which is just as well, because the Dallas legend runs the best, most booty-shaking club in town.