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🌤️ Pearl City Weather

🪙 Pearl City Residents Invited to The Caregiver Foundation Fundraiser

🐶 Celebrate Howl-O-Ween: Dog Costume Parade and Prizes at Hoalauna Park

🎃 Floating Pumpkin Patch Fun Awaits at Kroc Center’s Pool Event

🎸 Taulia Lave Live at Valor

📆 Events

📣 We Want to Spotlight Your Business!

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Pearl City Residents Invited to The Caregiver Foundation Fundraiser

The Caregiver Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting caregivers, is hosting a special fundraiser on November 2. The event will raise funds to continue providing essential services, including educational programs, community workshops, and support groups for caregivers of all ages, especially youth.

Founded by Gary Powell, The Caregiver Foundation offers a wide range of services to assist caregivers with practical needs such as financial guidance, legal help, and emotional support. According to Powell, caregiving often begins with small acts of assistance and gradually increases over time, making the role emotionally taxing.

The upcoming fundraiser will help ensure that the foundation can maintain and expand its outreach. In addition to general support for caregivers, the foundation offers direct grants to youth caregivers—an often overlooked group that plays a critical role in many families. Powell emphasizes that young caregivers are a growing but under-recognized population, and resources are vital to helping them balance their caregiving responsibilities with their personal development.

Funds raised will also support educational initiatives that help caregivers navigate the complex emotional challenges of their role, enabling them to provide better care for their loved ones. Powell, who has led the organization for 17 years, continues to find fulfillment in knowing the foundation's work makes a real difference in people’s lives.

For more information about the November 2 fundraiser and how to get involved, visit The Caregiver Foundation’s website.

Celebrate Howl-O-Ween: Dog Costume Parade and Prizes at Hoalauna Park

For the first time, Ewa by Gentry is teaming up with the Oahu SPCA to host a fun-filled, family-friendly event that celebrates the spooky season with a twist. The "Howl-O-Ween Dog Costume Contest & Parade" is a Halloween-themed celebration that invites local families to enjoy a day of festive activities with their furry friends. The event will take place on October 25 at Hoalauna Park, from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

This celebration will feature a parade where dogs can strut their stuff in creative costumes, while attendees enjoy games, crafts, food vendors, and local crafters. There will be five exciting costume contest categories: "All in Family or Duo," "Most Creative," "Scariest Costume," "Cutest Outfit," and "Look Alike," with winners receiving $100 gift certificates to restaurants, pet stores, and more.

Guests are encouraged to register for free before the October 20 deadline via the Ewa by Gentry community office or the event website. In addition to the festivities, the Oahu SPCA will be on-site with dogs and cats available for fostering or adoption, making it an ideal opportunity for anyone looking to welcome a new pet into their family.

For those wanting to support the Oahu SPCA, donations can be made through their website or via Amazon, Target, and other programs. Contributions in honor of a loved one or workplace giving programs are also encouraged. The Oahu SPCA will have a tent at the event to share more information on how the community can help.

For further details and registration, visit Ewa By Gentry’s Community Association website.

Floating Pumpkin Patch Fun Awaits at Kroc Center’s Pool Event

The Kroc Center is gearing up for its highly anticipated Pumpkin Poolooza 2024, a unique, floating pumpkin patch experience right in the pool! This family-friendly event offers kids the chance to dive into some festive fun, picking pumpkins while splashing around in the water.

Children ages 6 months to 15 years are invited to participate in this playful autumn adventure, which includes swimming, pumpkin carving, treats, and entertainment. Each child's ticket allows one adult guardian to attend, and families are limited to two adults per household.

Participants can choose from three available time slots: 3:00 PM, 4:15 PM, or 5:30 PM, with each session offering 45 minutes of swim time. After swimming and selecting their perfect pumpkin, children will exit the pool through a designated gate near the Aloha desk, where they’ll receive a special goody bag to take home.

This year’s Pumpkin Poolooza promises a splashing good time for local keiki and their families, combining seasonal fun with water play! Register here

Taulia Lave (Valor): is hosting an Album Release Party on Sunday, October 20, 2024, from 7 PM to 12 AM. Fans can purchase tickets and reserve VIP tables for the event. This will be a major celebration of his new music, likely featuring live performances of his latest tracks from his 2024 album Modern Day Cowboy.

Community:

The Peoples Open Market @ Waiau District Park - October 22 from 6:30 am to 7:30 am

Join us at Pearl City High School for a family-friendly Halloween Drive Thru event on October 25th from 4 PM to 6 PM. Starting at the Momilani Elementary entrance, you'll enjoy festive decorations and spooky fun. Don't miss the chance to park and pick a pumpkin at our farm—perfect for creating Halloween memories!

The Haven at Pearl City High School - Explore the pumpkin patch, garden plots, and kupuna raised beds, enjoy light refreshments, and visit our mini garden and plant craft fair. October 25th from 4-6 PM.

Happy Paws Ohana Fundraiser - dozen Krispy Kreme donuts for $20. Proceeds support feeding and caring for rescued animals. Donuts can be picked up on October 26th at Manana Community Park, with pre-payment via Venmo @Happypawsohana or Cash App $Happypawsohana.

Pearlridge Open-Air Farmers’ Market: October 26 from 8:00 am - 12:00 pm

Crafts:

Made With Aloha Island Craft Fair: These “made with aloha” expos will showcase local artisans and entrepreneurs with products that are truly of the islands. Drop in and browse through unique gifts, jewelry, apparel, snacks and more. Saturday, October 19 and Sunday, October 20 from 10 am to 5 pm

Entertainment:

Taulia Love Live: Sunday, October 20 from 7 pm to 1 am at Valor Bar located in the Wai Makai third level food court.

The HiStandard - October 23 from 9:00pm to 11:30pm at Valor Bar located in the Wai Makai third level food court.

Country Night - October 24 from 8:30pm to 1:00am at Valor Bar located in the Wai Makai third level food court.

Halloween:

Kroc Pumpkin Poolooza (Ewa Beach)
Date: October 20 from 3:00pm-6:15pm
Families can enjoy a floating pumpkin patch in the pool at the Kroc Center in Ewa Beach, along with games, music, and a costume contest​

Howl-O-Ween Dog Costume Contest & Parade (Ewa Beach)
Date: October 25 from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m
Ewa by Gentry and the Oahu SPCA are hosting their first "Howl-O-Ween Dog Costume Contest & Parade" on October 25. Featuring a dog parade, games, food vendors, and a costume contest with prizes. Attendees can register for free before October 20

Nightmare on Midway Street (Kapolei Event Center)
Dates: October 25-26, & 31 from 6:00pm-10:00pm
A haunted house experience offering a blend of scares and fun in Kapolei. Perfect for those who love thrills, this haunted house is sure to give you chills

Haunted Plantation (Waipahu)
Dates: October 25-27, & 31 from 7:00pm-11:00pm
Experience one of Hawaii's scariest haunted attractions at the historic Waipahu Plantation Village, where actors and terrifying scenes come to life.

Trunk & Treat Trick-O-Treating (Mililani YMCA) - Enjoy a safe and fun-filled Halloween celebration with costume contests, food trucks, and more. Purchase an activity stamp card for exciting games, arts & crafts, a haunted house, and inflatable attractions. on October 26 from 4:30pm - 7:30pm

Halloween Costume Party at KIHA Public Skate
Date: October 26, 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
A family-friendly roller skating party where costumes are encouraged, along with music and Halloween-themed fun.

Halloween Spooktacular at Mililani Town Center
Date: October 26, 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
A keiki costume contest with trick-or-treating and exciting prizes, along with fun giveaways and Halloween crafts​.

Mililani Shopping Center Minion Halloween
Date: October 26, 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
This Minion-themed event invites kids to trick-or-treat, participate in a costume contest, and enjoy themed crafts such as decorating minion masks​

Keiki Halloween Costume Contest (Chuck E. Cheese) - This event is free and open to kids of all ages, with prizes for categories like "Most Original," "Scariest," and "Best Parent & Child" costumes. Registration and judging will take place on October 26 from 8:00 AM to 9:15 AM, followed by a parade led by Stevo the Clown at 10:00 AM to enjoy Trick-or-Treating with local merchants!

Halloween Fun Day at Barber's Point Stables - Featuring a costume contest and trick-or-treating starting at 9:30 AM on Saturday, October 26, followed by mounted games at 11:00 AM. Gates will open at 7:30 AM, with registration beginning at 8:30 AM. For more information and registration, contact [email protected].

Pumpkin Festival at Aloun Farms (Kapolei)
Dates: October 26-27 from 8:30pm-5:00pm
This beloved annual event features a pumpkin patch, hayrides, local food vendors, and more. Families can pick their own pumpkins and enjoy farm activities.

Aloha Stadium Swap Meet & Marketplace Fall Festival: Enjoy a festive pumpkin patch display, shop from local crafters and vendors, let the keiki enjoy trick-or-treating, and have fun with outdoor games. Grab a bite from food trucks and soak in the fall vibes in Sections 8B-9B. October 27th from 9 AM to 2 PM.

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