In this Pearl City Local Issue:

🌤️ Pearl City Weather

🦻 Listen to Me! Hawaii Returns in Pearl City to Empower Families of Children with Hearing Devices

☕️ Starbucks Launches 2024 Holiday Menu with New Cups and Festive Treats

🎁 Unique Gifts & Festive Fun at Ka Makana Ali'i’s Mele Kalikimaka Fair

📆 Events

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Listen to Me! Hawaii Returns in Pearl City to Empower Families of Children with Hearing Devices

The "Listen to Me!™ Hawaii" training program is gearing up for its 3rd annual conference from November 9-11 from 8am - 5pm. Taking place at Lehua Elementary in Pearl City, HI, this event focuses on empowering families of children who use hearing devices to learn to listen and speak. Modeled after the successful Listen to Me! Conference at Stanford University, this initiative represents the first satellite expansion of the California-based program.

In its most recent 2023 conference, the atmosphere was electric with community spirit, blending families, volunteers, medical professionals, and educators who are all dedicated to making a meaningful impact. Highlights included collaborative workshops led by program founders and expert teams from California and Hawaii, as well as support from University of Hawaii faculty and graduate students, cochlear implant company representatives, and volunteers. This year's conference was also enhanced by contributions from staff photographer Carol Nakamoto and a welcoming venue at the Kroc Center Hawaii.

Listen to Me!™ Hawaii’s curriculum, developed and refined since 2008, is grounded in research and centers on fostering family growth. By partnering with Hawaii’s medical and educational professionals, the goal is to create a sustainable, annual support and training program.

Leading the Hawaii-based efforts are three specialists in their fields: Jennifer Clark, an Early Childhood Deaf/Hard of Hearing Specialist; Kimi Perez, a Speech-Language Pathologist with LSLS certification; and Dr. Lori Wiley, an experienced audiologist. Together, they guide the three-day training program to ensure comprehensive, supportive instruction for local families. Learn more

Starbucks Launches 2024 Holiday Menu with New Cups and Festive Treats

Starbucks is kicking off its 2024 holiday season with the return of its holiday menu and themed cups, emphasizing togetherness with a "Merrier Together" design. New Cran-Merry Orange Refreshers join the lineup, while classics like the Peppermint Mocha return. Food options include a Turkey Sage Danish and Dark Toffee Bundt. Starbucks has also removed the extra charge for non-dairy milk.

Unique Gifts & Festive Fun at Ka Makana Ali'i’s Mele Kalikimaka Fair

Kick off the holiday season this weekend at the Mele Kalikimaka Gift Fair, hosted at Ka Makana Aliʻi in Kapolei. On Saturday, November 9th, from 11 AM to 5 PM, visitors can explore a wide array of unique gift items, perfect for starting or completing their holiday shopping. Shoppers will have the chance to find one-of-a-kind gifts, stocking stuffers, gift basket fillers, and more, all while enjoying festive holiday music. Attendees can also stick around for opportunities to win prizes, making it a fun and rewarding day for all.

For additional event details, reach out at 808-688-6638 or via email at [email protected].

The 59th Annual Coin Show Expo by the Hawaii State Numismatic Association will take place at the Hawaii Convention Center, Room 316, from November 8 to 10, featuring dealers from Hawaii and the mainland with a wide selection of coins, stamps, and historical collectibles. The event offers free admission and opportunities to buy and sell items like rare coins, Hawaiian currency, and postcards.

Community:

Listen to Me! Hawaii 2024 - The "Listen to Me!™ Hawaii" training program will host its third conference from November 9-11, at Lehua Elementary in Pearl City, focusing on supporting families of children with hearing devices. Modeled after a successful California program, it features workshops led by specialists, educators, and medical professionals to teach listening and speaking skills. Learn more

Food:

The 62nd annual Food & New Product Show will take place at Honolulu’s Blaisdell Exhibition Hall from November 8 to 10, featuring over 250 vendors with food samples, live entertainment, and contests. Local Poke Bowl’s customizable nori poke taco bar and other Hawaiian dishes will be among the highlights. Tickets are available on-site, with discounts for military members and seniors, and free entry for children with an adult.

Pearlridge Open-Air Farmers’ Market: Saturday November 9 from 8:00 am - 12:00 pm. Featuring some 30 vendors offering locally grown fruits and vegetables, plants and freshly made treats including oven-fresh breads and other baked goods.

Village Market at Pearlridge: Saturday November 9 from 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm. Indulge in a variety of food trucks, browse through craft and retail vendors, and have fun with your friends and family! The Village Market features ample seating and live musical entertainment. Don't forget to visit the beer garden featuring signature spirits and cocktails!

Crafts:

Strawberry Scrubby - Friday, November 8 from 10:30am-12:30pm. Learn how to crochet a strawberry shaped scrubby and learn to triple crochet and connect two colors of yarn. Learn more

Moana Makana - Ocean Resin Pour - Friday, November 8 from 3:00pm-5:00pm. Learn how to create the popular two-part resin ocean-look in a coaster set and monkeypod bowls. Learn more

Pots of Fun - Gotta Plant 'Em All - Saturday, November 9 from 9:00am-12:00pm. Creative hands-on experience that's small in size but big on fun? Pick your pot, paint it with love, choose and plant your live succulent buddy, and top it off with a figurine or custom-painted rock? Two (2) sizes to choose from.. Learn more

Resin Charcuterie Board - Saturday, November 9 from 2:00pm-4:00pm. Charcuterie boards are all the rage- it's time to make your own one-of-a-kind resin board that will impress at any party. This is a creative class for beginners looking to try their hand at resin pouring. Learn more

Entertainment:

B.E.T. @ The Valor Showdown - November 8 from 9:00pm to 2:00am at Valor Bar located in the Wai Makai third level food court.

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

Scott Levi Jones - November 9 at 10:00PM - 2:00AM. From Nashville Tennessee Scott Levi Jones lands on Oahu bringing original Americana/Folk & Roll to Whiskey Dix Saloon.

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