Children Youth Month 09

Celebrate Hawaii’s 2009 Children and Youth Month

The best things in life are free. A month of inspiring activities for our keiki. SATURDAY October 3, 2009 “LIVE ENERGY LITE” 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Sponsored by Hawaiian Electric Company; Department of Business Economic Development & Tourism; Malama Hawaii; and Pearlridge Center. Pearlridge Center’s Uptown Center Court, Aiea. Free. Fun for the whole family. Celebration kicks off National Energy Awareness Month. For more information, call 543-7511.

SUNDAY October 4, 2009 CHILDREN AND YOUTH DAY 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Sponsored by Hawaii Children’s Trust Fund and McDonald’s of Hawaii, State Capitol, Frank F. Fasi Civic Center, Kalanimoku Building Grounds, Hawaii State Library Grounds, Washington Place, Iolani Palace, Punchbowl Street, Department of Health Parking Lot and the King Kamehameha V Judiciary History Center. Free. Fun for the whole family. For more information, contact 586-6130. GREEN ZONE 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. State Capitol Green Zone at Children and Youth Day will feature recycling of telephone books, magazines, cell phones, laptop computers, printer cartridges, PDAs, reverse vending machines for HI5 containers, athletic shoes, used eyeglasses and hearing aids, cooking oil, re-usable household items, clothing and other sustainability-related activities. For more information, contact Rene Mansho at 306-1876 or email at [email protected]. IOLANI PALACE CULTURAL ACTIVITIES AND TOURS 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Free. Learn about the history and artifacts of Iolani Palace with a self-guided tour of the first floor and gallery. Also featuring 19th Century activities, Hawaiian cultural crafts, games and entertainment on the Palace grounds. For more information, contact Cindy Ascencio at 522-0829.

MEDIA LOUNGE 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. State Capitol, Room 414 Meet student video producers and watch this year’s Olelo Youth Xchange Award Winning Student Videos in the Capitol’s new media studio. For information, contact Francis Choe at 586-6890.

FRIDAY TO SUNDAY October 9-11, 2009 21st ANNUAL TALK STORY FESTIVAL McCoy Pavilion, Ala Moana Park Free on all days. The City and County of Honolulu Parks Department presents the 21st Annual Talk Story Festival, featuring 3 days of the best storytellers in Hawaii. Friday, October 9, 2009, SPOOKIES (6-9 p.m.), Saturday, October 10, 2009, REAL LIFE TALES (6-9 p.m.), and Sunday, October 11, 2009, REVELATIONS (6-8:30 p.m.). STORY WORKSHOP (2-5 p.m. Sunday too). Full line-up at www. honoluluparks.com or for more info contact Jeff Gere at [email protected].

SATURDAY October 10, 2009 HAWAII STATE ART MUSEUM 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Monthly “Second Saturday” program at the Hawaii State Art Museum Free. Hands-on activities for families from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. with the Hawaii Stitchery and Fibre Arts Guild. For more information, please call 586-9958.

SUNDAY October 11, 2009 HAWAII FISHING AND SEAFOOD FESTIVAL 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Pier 38 Free admission, free parking and shuttle service from Honolulu Community College. For more information, please call 265-4962. Sponsored by the Pacific Island Fisheries Group.

KING KAMEHAMEHA V JUDICIARY HISTORY CENTER 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Free. Learn about Hawaii’s courts and our unique legal history through guided tours, mock trial activities, and short films. For more information, contact Toni Han Palermo at 539-4995.

MONDAY & TUESDAY October 12-13, 2009 and FRIDAY & SATURDAY October 23-24, 2009

INFANT, TODDLER AND BOOSTER SEAT INSPECTION 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Department of Health, Miller Street parking lot (enter from Punchbowl Street) Free. Learn how to securely install and use a child safety seat. Contact Cora Speck at 537-7059 or email [email protected] for more information or contact the Queen’s referral line at 537-7117. Sponsored by Queen’s Medical Center and KIPC.

UNITED NATIONS DAY CELEBRATIONS hosted by UN Association (UNA) - Hawaii Division. Oct. 12 - Afternoon 10th Anniversary Rededication of Millennium Peace Garden at Diamond Head Oct. 13 - 4:00 p.m. – State Capital Auditorium World Cafe Discussion on MDG (Millennium Development Goals) Oct. 23 - 10:00 a.m. - Noon Waiau Elementary School on the MDG “Sustainabilty” Oct. 24 - 10:00 a.m. - Noon UN Day Celebration (tba). Free. For more information, contact Joanne Tachibana, President at 387-7271 or visit www.unausahawaii.org.

CAPITOL TOURS 10:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Free. Tour the Governor’s office and the State Capitol. Please sign up at the tour desk on Children and Youth Day located in the State Capitol Rotunda. A tour will take place every ½ hour starting at 10:00 a.m. Last tour starts at 2:30 p.m. Contact Queenie Kuheana at 586-0178 or 586-0221 for more information. WASHINGTON PLACE TOURS 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Free. Guided walk through the 1847 mansion. Learn how the home of an American sea captain became the residence of Hawaii’s Queen Lili’uokalani, followed by twelve governors of Hawaii. For free ticket information please contact Celine Ferreira at 586-0240. TEEN ZONE 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Frank F. Fasi Civic Center and Kalanimoku Building Grounds Free. Teen activities. Contact Dennis Young at 677-8785 or email at [email protected].

TUESDAY October 13, 2009 CHILDREN AND YOUTH SUMMIT 8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. State Capitol Auditorium Free. A conference geared toward defining issues and developing priority actions important to children (0-12 years old) and youth (12-24 years old). For more information, contact 586-6130.

SATURDAY October 17, 2009 SOUTH MAUI CHILDREN & YOUTH DAY 3:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Kenolio Recreation Complex (N. Kihei) 131 S. Kihei Road, Kihei, Maui, HI 96753 Free. Children and Youth Day comes to Maui for fun activities and entertainment for the whole family. For further information, please call Kihei Youth Center at (808) 879-8698.

SUNDAY October 18, 2009 HAWAII PACIFIC HEALTH KIDS FEST 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Bishop Museum Free. This is a health education program promoting healthy and active lifestyles through interactive games and workshops focused on injury prevention, nutrition, exercise, drug awareness, and more. Organized by the Straub Clinic & Hospital, Kapiolani Medical Center for Women & Children, and Kapiolani Medical Center at Pali Momi, affiliates of Hawaii Pacific Health. For more information, contact HPH Conference Services at 522-3469.

SUNDAY TO SATURDAY October 18-24, 2009 TEEN READ WEEK: Hawaii State Public Library System Join public libraries statewide to celebrate Teen Read Week (October 18-24), with its theme “Read Beyond Reality @ your library!” Read something “out of this world,” just for the fun of it! In addition, children of all ages will enjoy the offerings of “ Fall Performance Programs” featuring an array of storytellers and talented artists. Visit www.librarieshawaii.org for more details and program schedules.

SATURDAY October 24, 2009 FREE KEIKI IDS 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. McDonald’s Pearl Kai in Aiea. Get free Keiki IDs for all children 12 years & under. For information, contact 586-8455.

THURSDAY October 29, 2009 OUTSTANDING ADVOCATES FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH AWARDS LUNCHEON 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Washington Place For more information, contact Representative John Mizuno at 586-6050 for details and/or a nomination form.

SATURDAY October 31, 2009 SAFETY TRICK OR TREAT 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Windward Mall Free. Safe trick-or-treating for the whole family and other fun activities. For more information, contact Janna Herrington at 235-1143 or visit www. windwardmall.com. 22nd ANNUAL BISHOP MUSEUM TREAT STREET 5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Bishop Museum Free. Safe trick-or-treating and fun activities for children and their families. For more information, contact Courtney Chow at 848-4187 or visit www.bishopmuseum.org.

Visit kipchawaii.org for more information.

DIAMOND SPONSOR ($20,000 or more) Hawaii Children’s Trust Fund ~ McDonald’s of Hawaii ~ Communications Pacific ~ Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) ~ Star Bulletin/Midweek PLATINUM SPONSOR ($15,000 - $19,999) City and Country of Honolulu ~ Hawaii Tents and Events ~ Heather’s Inflatables ~ State of Hawaii GOLD SPONSOR ($10,000 - $14,499) Department of Education ~ Hawaii State Legislature SILVER SPONSOR ($5,000): Good Beginnings Alliance, Kiwanis International BRONZE SPONSOR ($2,500 - $4,999): Chevron, Keiki Injury Prevention Coalition, Hawaii State Teachers’ Association, Meadow Gold Dairies, National Federation of Women Legislators, Office Depot, Safe Kids Hawaii, State Farm Insurance

COMMUNITY SPONSOR ($1,000 - $2,499): Aloha Care, Aloha Milkcaps Slamo-rama sponsored by the International Licensing Group, Comprehensive Health Management, Cronin, Fried, Sekiya, Kekina & Fairbanks, Consuelo Foundation, Da Planet, Every Child Matters, Hawaii Association for the Education of Young Children (HAEYC), Hawaii Government Employee Association (HGEA), Hawaii National Guard Counter Drug Support Program, HMSA, Island Insurance Foundation, Pfizer, Pizza Hut, United Healthcare Services

FRIENDS ($50 - $999): AKYTH, Inc., Alexander & Baldwin Foundation, Alexandria Murdoch-Haig, Aloun Farms, Assistance League of Hawaii, Bank of Hawaii, Capitol Consultants, Children’s Rights Council of Hawaii, COSTCO, First Hawaiian Bank, Grace Pacific Corp., Hansen Distribution, Hawaii Association of Independent School (HAIS), Hawaii Catholic Schools, Hawaii Dental Association, Honolulu Board of Water Supply, Kaiser Permanente, Lawrence Okinaga, Mattel, Menehune Water, Service Printers, Signs by Dey, Sodexo, Wal Mart, Watanabe Floral, Wet ‘n Wild, Zippy’s

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Children & Youth Day SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2009, 10 A.M. – 3 P.M.

State Capitol, Department of Health Parking Lot, Frank F. Fasi Civic Center, Hawaii State Library Grounds, ‘Iolani Palace, Kalanimoku Building Grounds, King Kamehameha V Judiciary History Center, Punchbowl Street and Washington Place

Over 200 free fun and educational interactive activities for children and teens, including: • Aloha Milkcaps Slamo-rama sponsored by the International Licensing Group. Plenty of family fun and milkcap prize giveaways • Yu-Gi-Oh Tournament. Free giveaway of a Nintendo DS Lite, cards, decks, etc. (Rooms 325 and 329) • Bungee Trampoline • Hawaii’s Largest Mobile Rock Wall • Wild One Inflatable Obstacle Course • Trackless Train • 22’ Giant Slide • Bouncers • Early Learning Activities • Teen Zone • Tours of the State Capitol, ‘Iolani Palace, Washington Place • Cultural crafts and games • Soccer, tennis, martial arts, paintball and mini golf • Flower making, face painting, keiki ID, car seat check-ups

Purchase food or bring your own and have a picnic! • SPAM Musubi • Fried Noodles • Pizza • Hotdogs • Teriburgers • Assorted Bentos and Plate Lunches • Country Time Lemonade • Fruit Salads • Chocolate Covered Fruits • Ice Cream • Milk, Juice, Water • Shave Ice • Bubble Pearl Drinks • Cotton Candy

Parking • Free parking at all surrounding State and City parking lots.

Live entertainment by: American Heart Jump Rope Team Brother Noland & Youth Cheer 808 All-Stars Ciana Pelekai Danny Kennedy & Mana‘o Company Darius Palau Greg Gabaylo Honolulu Boy Choir Hyper Squad In-motion Hip-Hop Dancers Jordan Segundo Kapena Keiki Steps Mehetia Productions Ms. Hawaii, Mrs. Hawaii and Ms. Teen Hawaii Peiliana Pelekai Royal Hawaiian Band Sassafras Twirlers Soranbushi from Pacific Buddhist Academy Summer Eguchi

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My Special Role Model Contest Sponsored by J.W. Mariott Ihilani Resort and Spa at Ko Olina

Tell us who has inspired you personally and stand a chance to win our Grand Prize to give to this special person! Name of your role model: _______________________________________________ Your role model’s address: _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ Please turn in this entry form at the Information/Goodie Bag Table. Winner need not be present at the time of drawing.

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