In this Pearl City Local Issue:

🌤️ Pearl City Weather

🎟️ Vendors Needed for Pearl City High School's Christmas Craft Fair

💦 Call for Water Preservation During National Awareness Month

🎃 Celebrate Halloween While Helping Families in Need at Mililani YMCA

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📣 We Want to Spotlight Your Business!

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Vendors Needed for Pearl City High School's Christmas Craft Fair

Pearl City High School's Project Graduation 2025 is inviting local artisans, crafters, and small business owners to participate in their annual Christmas Craft Fair. Scheduled for Saturday, December 14 from 9 AM to 2 PM at the Pearl City High School Cafeteria, this event provides a great opportunity for vendors to connect with holiday shoppers while supporting the senior class’s graduation program.

The Christmas Craft Fair aims to feature a variety of unique handmade items, crafts, and small business products, making it an ideal venue for showcasing creative goods to the Pearl City community. Participating in the fair allows vendors to reach a large, local audience of holiday shoppers, offering a boost to sales during the festive season.

In addition to benefiting vendors, the event supports the Project Graduation program, helping ensure a safe and fun celebration for the graduating class of 2025. Vendors interested in participating should act quickly, as spaces are limited and filling up fast.

For more details or to apply, vendors are encouraged to contact the event organizers at [email protected].

Pearl City’s Water Supply: A Call for Preservation During National Awareness Month

Communities nationwide have been coming together every October for the past decade to observe "Imagine A Day Without Water," a campaign that raises awareness about the significance of fresh water and promotes responsible use of this essential resource. This event encourages people to consider what life would be like without clean water, stressing the importance of sustainable water management for future generations.

In Pearl City, water is sourced from several wells managed by the Honolulu Board of Water Supply. These wells draw from Oahu’s underground aquifers, like the Pearl City Shaft, which supports local parks such as Lehua Community Park and Pearl City District Park. The island’s rainfall naturally replenishes these aquifers, and the water is treated to meet safety standards before distribution.

For many around the world, access to clean water is not guaranteed, and they face daily challenges in securing this vital resource. On Oahu, residents are increasingly aware of the need to protect and conserve water. The island's current water supply reflects the careful planning of past generations, reminding the community of the continued responsibility to preserve this resource for the future.

Celebrate Halloween While Helping Families in Need at Mililani YMCA

The Mililani YMCA is hosting a family-friendly Halloween celebration, offering a safe and fun-filled event for all ages. This festive gathering not only promises a spook-tacular time but also helps support families in need during the holiday season. Attendees can look forward to a variety of free activities, including "Trunk & Treat" trick-or-treating and a costume and "car-stume" contest where participants can flaunt their creative Halloween outfits and decorated cars. A selection of food trucks will be on-site with delicious food available for purchase.

For those looking to dive deeper into the fun, an activity stamp card can be purchased online for $20 or at the event for $25. The stamp card unlocks access to exciting attractions such as arts and crafts booths, carnival games, inflatable bounce houses, a haunted house, and face painting.

Parking for the event is available at the Mililani High School lower parking lot, making it convenient for families to attend. With proceeds going toward helping families in need, this Halloween celebration offers both entertainment and an opportunity to give back to the community.

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.

2nd Annual Pearl City Elks Lodge Golf Scramble Tournament - October 25, at the Leilehua Golf Course. Prizes, Fun, and Fellowship. Register here

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:

Strawberry Scrubby - Crochet a scrubby! Must know the basic crochet stitches to chain stitch. Students will be taught how to single and double crochet. Oct 22 @ 10:00am-12:00pm

Stretch Bracelet 101 - Want to repair or make your own stretch bracelets? Come to Stretch Bracelet 101 and learn some tips and tricks. Students get to go home with their leftover elastic and leftover beads. Oct 23 @ 10:30am-12:30pm

UV Resin Kits - Come join us and pick a resin kit to learn how to make your own project using UV LED resin - we've got everything you need! Oct 23 @ 3:00pm-5:00pm

Seasonal Deco Mesh Wreath - Want to learn how to make a deco mesh wreath? Come and join us for this awesome and simple Deco mesh Wreath workshop, where you can make a wreath with deco mesh and ribbon! Oct 24 @ 10:30am-12:30pm

Red Heart Granny Square - Come and learn how to use the new Red Heart Granny Square yarn! Must know basic stitches. Please bring your own crochet hook. Oct 24 @ 3:00pm-5:00pm

Entertainment:

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:

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
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. Book here

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. Register here

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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