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🎃 Pearl City Foundation Hosts Free Halloween Bas

💰 New Grant Boosts Native Hawaiian Education in Agriculture

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Pearl City Foundation Hosts Free Halloween Bash for the Whole Family

The Pearl City Foundation (PCF) invites the community to a thrilling Halloween Bash on Thursday, October 31 from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM at the Momilani Community Center. This family-friendly event promises an evening packed with festive fun, including a trick-or-treat lane, exciting games, plenty of candy, and a costume contest with prizes for the best-dressed participants. It's a perfect opportunity for local residents to gather, enjoy Halloween, and make lasting memories with friends and neighbors. Best of all, the event is completely free and open to the public.

New Grant Boosts Native Hawaiian Education in Agriculture Across UH Campuses

Four University of Hawaiʻi campuses (including Leeward Community College) have been awarded a $1.5 million USDA grant for the HIʻA Project to strengthen Native Hawaiian-serving institutions through food and agricultural sciences education. The project focuses on removing financial and cultural barriers, providing direct support and ʻāina-based learning, and promoting leadership in Hawaiʻi’s food systems. Partnering with community organizations, the initiative also aims to integrate Indigenous knowledge and encourage collaboration across campuses.

Community:

The Peoples Open Market @ Waiau District Park - October 29 from 6:30 am to 7:30 am

Puzzle & Play Time @ Aiea Public Library - October 30 @ 9:30 am - 11:00 am. Join the fun at Puzzle Time in the Children’s Section! This program, designed for toddlers through kindergarteners, encourages play, helps develop motor skills, and offers a chance to meet new friends. Each week will feature a helpful Every Child Ready to Read (ECRR) tip to keep in mind while playing. Learn more

Keiki Storytime - Themed stories, songs, rhymes, and so much more! Best suited for ages 2 to 5 year olds. October 31 @ 10:30 am - 11:00 am. Learn more

Crafts:

Crimping Bracelet - Learn the basics for making beaded bracelets with beading wire and crimp beads. Oct 29 from 10:00am-12:00pm Learn more

Crochet Market Bag - Learn how to make a crochet market bag. Must know at least how to chain, single crochet, and half-double crochet. Oct 30 from 10:30am-12:30pm Learn more

Basic Hand Lettering - Workshop with tips to take your hand lettering to the next step. Oct 30 from 3:00pm-5:00pm Learn more

Entertainment:

Valor Halloween - "Mouse Club" - LIVE Karaoke Band Competition & Costume Contest by DJ Osnizzle on Oct 31 (9pm-2am)

Halloween:

Haunted House & Family Fun Night at Mililani Middle School, Oct. 27-28, from 5:30 to 9 p.m. There will be more than 40 family fun activities, including carnival style games, prizes, inflatables, “make and take” projects and food booths.

Halloween Candy Crawl - Pearlridge Center’s indoor trick-or-treat event is back and even more fa-boo-lous for the whole family! Keiki trick-or-treaters are invited to wander store-to-store to get free treats and see some spook-tacular costumes and even get the chance to participate in a keiki costume contest! Thursday, Oct. 31 from 5 pm to 8 pm Throughout Mauka and Wai Makai.

PCF Halloween Bash - The Pearl City Foundation is hosting a free Halloween Bash at the Momilani Community Center on October 31, from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM. The event will feature trick-or-treating, games, prizes, candy, and a costume contest. It's open to all and welcomes families to celebrate the holiday together.

Halloween at Wai Kai & Thursday Farmers Market - Join a special Halloween celebration with free trick-or-treating, a costume contest, and a DIY Trick-or-Treat Tote decorating station. The costume contest, divided into three age groups, offers prizes, while live music and themed drinks will enhance the spooky atmosphere. Oct 31 from 4:00pm - 8:00pm. learn more

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