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🌤️ Pearl City Weather

💰 Pearl City Residents Encouraged to Join "Give Big Hawai‘i"

🎃 Trick-or-Treating Tips to Keep Keiki Safe This Halloween

🎡 Leeward Community College 34th Discovery Fair

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Pearl City Residents Encouraged to Join "Give Big Hawai‘i" for Local Nonprofit Support

Aloha United Way, in partnership with Southwest Airlines, has launched the sixth annual "Give Big Hawai‘i" online fundraising platform. This initiative offers Pearl City residents and others across the state an easy way to contribute to their favorite local nonprofits through a centralized platform. The event runs for six weeks, allowing donors to contribute at their convenience.

Nonprofits interested in participating must sign up by November 15th, and registration is both free and straightforward. This year's platform enables donors to support local causes with ease. When you donate $25 or more to participating nonprofits, Southwest Airlines will reward you with 25 Rapid Rewards bonus points for every dollar donated, with a maximum of 10,000 points. Donations will be accepted through December 31, 2024.

Aloha United Way has been instrumental in supporting community needs through projects like the ALICE Initiative, which addresses financial instability in Hawai‘i. Their ongoing support continues to strengthen local communities through programs like Give Big Hawai‘i.

Trick-or-Treating Tips to Keep Keiki Safe This Halloween

With Halloween just around the corner, now is the perfect time to ensure a safe and enjoyable night for your keiki. Here’s a few important safety tips for families to follow in preparation for the holiday.

When selecting costumes for children, it is recommended to avoid dark colors and opt for makeup instead of masks, which can obstruct vision. Costumes should allow free movement and be made of fire-resistant materials, incorporating reflective fabric or tape to enhance visibility in the dark.

For those looking for alternatives to trick-or-treating, experts suggest hosting a Halloween party or attending a local community event. However, if you plan on trick-or-treating, it's best to stay within your own neighborhood, begin early, and stick to well-lit areas. Keiki should always follow pedestrian safety rules, such as using sidewalks and crossing streets at designated points like stoplights or crosswalks.

Children are also advised to avoid dark homes and strangers while trick-or-treating, and they should never enter a home without parental permission. The top safety priority is to remain alert and report any suspicious activity by contacting 911.

After the festivities, parents are encouraged to thoroughly inspect all Halloween candy before allowing their children to enjoy it. Any unsealed or non-original packaging should be discarded for safety.

Leeward Community College 34th Discovery Fair Brings More Fun and Food for All

Leeward Community College is expanding its annual family event, the Discovery Fair, for its 34th year, offering more activities and food than ever before. Set for Saturday, November 2, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., the event will take place at the Pu‘uloa Campus in Pearl City. The fair is known for hands-on educational experiences for children, with classic activities like Slime Time and Quicksand Goo returning, and exciting new offerings such as Beetle Battleship, voyaging and navigation, and even using gummi bears to make fuel.

In addition to science-themed fun, attendees can explore cultural activities, including traditional Hawaiian games like ‘ulu maika and kōnane, as well as crafting Filipino stars (parol) and Korean wooden pendants.

Food will be a major highlight this year, with a variety of local vendors offering a range of treats, including Happy Belly Eatery, Kona Ice, Krazy Dogs, and Leeward’s Culinary Arts Program serving up fresh meals at the Ala ‘Ike Grill. Entertainment will be provided by 102.7 Da Bomb, with DJ giveaways, Balloon Monsoon, and a magic show by Leeward alumnus Harvey Ouchi.

Best of all, the fair is free to attend, with no cost for parking or any of the educational activities.

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

Arbor Day Tree Care Workshop & Tree Give-Away - The University of Hawai'i O'ahu Master Gardeners encourages you to grow a tree for food sustainability to feed family and community members. November 2 from 9am - 11am. More info

The Leeward Discovery Fair - November 2 from 9:00am-2:00pm @ Leeward Community College Campus. Fun for the whole family! LCC’s annual community fair features educational, hands-on activities, food booths, entertainment, and more. FREE ADMISSION & PARKING. 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

Ocean Resin Bowls at Pearl City - Are you ready to learn the trending art of Resin and pouring? Whether you have worked with resin before, or you are a complete beginner you will LOVE working with resin and the beautiful results. Nov 02 from 1:30PM - 3:00PM Learn more

Entertainment:

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

Opihi Pickers - November 1 from 9:00pm to 11:00pm at Valor Bar located in the Wai Makai third level food court.

Penidean - November 2 from 9:00pm to 2:00am at Valor Bar located in the Wai Makai third level food court.

Halloween:

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

Halloween Trick-or-Treating at Ka Makana Ali'i - Thursday, October 31st from 5:30-7:30pm. Halloween Magic Show with Torch Entertainment, and Trick-or-Treating at Participating Stores.

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