In this Pearl City Local Issue:

🌤️ Pearl City Weather

🎗️ Community-Wide Action Needed to Combat Domestic Violence

🧩 Puzzle & Play Time

📆 Upcoming Events

Community-Wide Action Needed to Combat Domestic Violence

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, highlighting the urgent need to address domestic violence in Hawaii. A 2024 report shows 18% of Hawaii adults have faced physical or emotional abuse from intimate partners. Financial hardships worsened by the pandemic have trapped many survivors in abusive situations. Child & Family Service (CFS) offers programs like Transition to Success and Ka La Hiki Ola, providing holistic support for families and addressing social determinants of health. Programs like House of Hope: Pet Place even protect pets affected by domestic violence. However, funding for these services has stagnated for 15 years, leaving gaps in support, particularly on neighbor islands. A community-wide approach and increased funding are necessary to break the cycle of abuse and build a safer future.

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Puzzle & Play Time - Aiea Public Library @ 9:30 am - 11:00 am in the Children’s Section. This program is suitable for Toddlers-K. Come to play, build motor skills, and meet friends. Each week will have an Every Child Ready to Read (ECRR) tip of the day to keep in mind while playing.

Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or a modification of policies or procedures to participate in a program, service, or activity should contact library staff as soon as possible. Advance requests 48 hours or more before the event are encouraged, but not required.

Upcoming Events

October 3

Keiki Storytime - Pearl City Public Library @ 10:30 am - 11:00 am

Zumba Gold @ Pearlridge Center - 10:30 a.m. to 11:05 a.m

Molokai Hot Bread Pop-up @ Pearlridge Center - 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

October 4

Explosion Box - 10:30 am - 12:30 pm

Molokai Hot Bread Pop-up @ Pearlridge Center - 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

October 5

Pearlridge Open-Air Farmers’ Market - 8:00 am - 12:00 pm

Bake You a Smile Hawaii Pop-up @ Pearlridge Center - 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Zumba with Gavin @ Pearlridge Center - 10:15 am - 11:15 am

Comic Jam Free Draw - Aiea Public Library @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Molokai Hot Bread Pop-up @ Pearlridge Center - 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

UV Resin Kits - 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Hot October Spooktakular Night Market and Car & Bike Show - 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm

The Village Market @ Pearlridge Center - 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

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