8th Annual Kaua‘i Keiki Story Festival 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday Kukui Grove Shopping Center Stage “Open a Book, Open the World” is the theme of the festival this year. The entertainment line up includes: Aloha Dance Studio, the
8th Annual Kaua‘i Keiki Story Festival
10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday
Kukui Grove Shopping Center Stage
“Open a Book, Open the World” is the theme of the festival this year.
The entertainment line up includes: Aloha Dance Studio, the All Saints Preschool singers, Mark and Teresa James, Donna Whitaker and Annette Denbeau, Larry Rivera; Dr. and Joanna Carolan with Kelii Kanealii and Healani Youn; Wendy and Cary Valentine. Russell the Rooster will lead the costumed keiki in a parade around the mall. A special Kaua‘i Storyteller Award Presentation will close the center stage entertainment at 2 p.m.
Twenty merchants will participate in the event. Keiki can obtain a list of participating merchants at the Read To Me booth, visit and read something age appropriate in each store and have the clerk sign, stamp or punch the card. When the card is returned to the RTM booth, keiki receive a gift.
In the Jam Room celebrity readers include Mel Rapozo, Janie Crane, Beth Tokioka, Laurel Pettersen, Lani Kawahara, Pam Woolway, Annaleah Atkinson, a surprise celebrity, Nola Conn, Mark James and Dale Rosenfeld.
Children may come dressed in costumes around the world or dress up in storybook costumes. Each participating child will receive McDonald’s coupons. A book exchange will be at the Read To Me table. If a child brings a book he has read he may exchange it for one he wishes to read.
For more information call Janice Bond, 246-0174.
Pumpkin patch
carnival
5:30 to 8 p.m. Saturday
King’s Chapel, Hanama‘ulu
King’s Chapel is in the dome between Laukona and the post office. Entertainment will be provided for Kaua‘i keiki in a safe and wholesome environment. There will be carnival games, a puppet show, prize give-aways, lots of candy and a costume contest for ages 0 to 12 years-old. A food booth will be available. For more information call, 335-6845.
Fright Night
7 to 10 p.m. Oct. 31
Borders Books and Music
Fright Night with New York Times best selling author, Debbie Viguie, is geared for ages 12 and up. There will be art, writing, storytelling and costume contests along with activities and prizes. Submit Halloween writings to Tammi Andersland by 4 p.m. Oct. 30. Include name, grade and school. Prizes will be given for scariest, funniest and judges’ choice. For the art contest, prizes will be given for scariest, best depiction of the holiday and judges’ choice. Submit art to Andersland by 4 p.m. Oct. 30. Art must be picked up by noon Nov. 2.
Open Mic ‘Spookies’
Sunset to 10 p.m. Oct. 30
Garden Stage at Storybook Theatre, Hanapepe
Anyone who has lived on Kaua‘i long has had a close encounter of “da kine.” There are four recognizable ghosts, each can raise the hair. The four groups encountered on Kaua‘i include ‘Uhane Noho’ (sitting ghost); Hoku’a’lele (lighted flying ghost); Madame Pele and her family; and the most feared, ‘Huaka’i-po’ (Night Marchers).
The evening of will bring out many old ghostly encounters and probably a few new ones. Only true stories are expected. Seating is limited, so come early.
For more information contact, director@storybook.org.
Kalaheo Yoga
Furlough Fridays youth yoga
4427 Papalina Road
Yoga is a fun way to become stronger and more flexible. Yoga makes your body, mind and spirit happy. The yoga for kids class (ages 4 to 11) meets public school criteria for PE classes. Children go on an adventure and explore movement through animal stories. Yoga poses imitate the shapes and sounds of animals.
One important benefit of yoga is that children learn how to calm down with relaxation techniques. At the end of the session, students receive an “I Can Do Yoga At Home” booklet featuring photos of themselves and their friends in the yoga poses taught in class.
Yoga for Kids ages 4 to 11: Every furlough Friday 10:15 to 11 a.m.
Seven week session: $70.
Yoga for Teens ages 13 to 19: 11:15 a.m. to noon. Teen rate $7 per class.
