TODAY, Oct. 27
FAMILY FRIGHT NIGHT
Where: Parker School, Waimea
When: 3-6 p.m. Oct. 27
Details: Celebrate the spirit of Halloween with your ohana at Parker School Family Fright Night. Enjoy ghost stories written and shared by Parker middle and upper school students. Explore your creative side at “create your own” booths (slime, trick-or-treat bags, more). Great food. Free; keiki in costume receive one free scrip at entry.
Contact: 345-7410, ChrissieAlberto@hotmail.com
WAIAKEAWAENA BOOK FAIR
Where: Waiakeawaena Elem.
When: 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Oct. 27
Details: Bring the family to browse for all kinds of books; lunch 11 a.m.-12:15, $2 adults, $1 students. Hear chorus sing in the cafeteria at 11:15 a.m. Portion of profits benefits Waiakeawaena Library.
Contact: 981-7200, ext 283; leslie_fukushima@notes.k12.hi.us
SUNDAY, Oct. 28
‘KIDS THAT KNIT’
Where: Volcano Village
When: 2 p.m. Oct. 28
Details: Knitting class for children ages 6 and up on three consecutive Sundays. Cost, including materials: $35.
Contact: Renate, 896-5362, renatega808@gmail.com
TUESDAY, Oct. 30
KEIKI CRAFTS
Where: Carvalho Park, Hilo
When: 3-4 p.m. Tuesdays
Details: After-school craft classes for kids, every other week. Call to register.
Contact: Chris, 961-8737, drayerc001@hawaii.rr.com
HALLOWEEN PROGRAM
Where: Hilo Public Library
When: 5-6:15 p.m. Oct. 30
Details: Shadow puppet performance, music, Halloween stories and crafts. Coming in costume is encouraged; for preschoolers to grade 6. Call to sign up. Free.
Contact: Leslie Chow, 933- 8890
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 31
ANNUAL PUMPKIN PARTY
Where: New Hope Volcano
When: 5:30 p.m. Oct. 31
Details: Fun fellowship for the whole ohana, with costume contest, games, pumpkin pie bake contest and food. No scary costumes, please!
Contact: Alex and Malia Ho, 747- 1292, alexandmalia@aol.com
NEIGHBORHOOD PLACE PARTY
Where: Neighborhood Place of Puna Mountain View facility
When: 3-6 p.m. Oct. 31
Details: Celebrate Halloween: Free trunk-or-treat, games, prizes, treats. Call for details.
Contact: 965-5550, jihara@ neighborhoodplaceofpuna.org
COMING
PROJECT PLAYHOUSE
Where: Prince Kuhio Plaza
When: 11 a.m. Nov. 3
Details: The Realtor Raise: Project Playhouse fundraiser for Habitat for Humanity is in full swing; stop by in advance, Friday-Sunday. $5 donation for pre-numbered souvenir key chain. 50 numbers will be drawn; then semifinalists will pick a key and try it out at their favorite playhouse. If the lock opens, the keyholder wins the playhouse.
Contact: Amanda, 333-9667, amanda@alohacoastrealty.com
TRIP TO TIDEPOOLS
Where: Wai‘opae Tidepools
When: 8 a.m. Nov. 3
Details: Na Pua No‘eau invites Hawaiians in grades 6-12. UH-Hilo students will share research project, as keiki join in a mini-version. Register.
Contact: Toni Mallow, 974- 7678, mallow@hawaii.edu
MIRROR ETCHING
Where: Carvalho Park
When: 1:30 p.m. Nov. 7, 14
Details: Put a design on a glass mirror; for kids ages 6-12. Call to register.
Contact: Chris Drayer, 961- 8737, drayerc001@hawaii. rr.com
THANKSGIVING CRAFT
Where: Carvalho Park
When: 3 p.m. Nov. 16
Details: Make a table display. Call to sign up.
Contact: Chris, 961-8737, drayerc001@hawaii.rr.com
‘GET MOVING’
Where: HI Community College
When: 8 AM-noon Nov. 17
Details: Na Pua No‘eau invites Hawaiians in grades K-5 and parents to “Get Moving for Good Health.” Register.
Contact: Toni Mallow, 974- 7678, mallow@hawaii.edu
WHAT’S CANCER?
Where: UHH College of Pharmacy
When: 8 a.m. Nov. 17
Details: Na Pua No‘eau invites Hawaiians in grades 6-12 to “fun day of learning” how cancer works from researchers, pharmacy students. Register.
Contact: Toni Mallow, 974- 7678, mallow@hawaii.edu
BREAKFAST WITH SANTA
Where: Connections PCS, 174 Kamehameha Ave.
When: 8 AM-1 p.m. Nov. 24
Details: Dine with Santa, shop with holiday vendors. Tickets on sale Nov 1: Adults/$5, keiki 4-12/$3, children under 3, free. Tickets $8/$5 at door. Enjoy pancakes, eggs, sausage, coffee or juice. Tickets from Connections PTSO: 966-8481. Vendors invited: Fee is $20/$25.
Contact: Lauren Wear, Connections PTSO, 966-8481, laurenwear@live.com
CHRISTMAS STAMPING
Where: Hilo Public Library
When: 9:30-10:30 a.m. Dec. 1
Details: Craft activity with Claudine Fujii for ages 5-10. Call to register. Free.
Contact: Leslie Chow, 933-8890
ELKS HOOP SHOOT
Where: Hilo Armory
When: 8:30 a.m. Dec. 8
Details: Annual basketball free throw contest for boys and girls ages 8-13 as of April 1, 2013. Prizes available/free trip to the mainland if qualify. Big Islanders have competed in the national finals. Visit www.elks.org/hoopshoot.
