One of the highlights of the Children and Youth Month is the 5th Annual Kaua‘i Keiki Story Festival Oct. 28 at the Storybook Theater in Hanapepe. Kaua‘i Mayor Bryan Baptiste issued a proclamation to some of the key figures involved
One of the highlights of the Children and Youth Month is the 5th Annual Kaua‘i Keiki Story Festival Oct. 28 at the Storybook Theater in Hanapepe.
Kaua‘i Mayor Bryan Baptiste issued a proclamation to some of the key figures involved with the festival, declaring October Children and Youth Month.
“We thought we’d get a head start on things,” said Janice Bond of Read to Me International, one of the sponsors of the festival. Bond also served on the 2005 festival committee.
The proclamation states: The children of Hawai‘i are a constant source of inspiration, enriching our lives with their enthusiasm for life and capacity for personal growth.
In addition to the Read to Me International Foundation, Kaua‘i’s own Storybook Theater and the Good Beginnings Alliance have combined their resources to host the annual Keiki Story Festival that has been celebrated at various sites around the island over the years.
Celebrity readers including Baptiste, Stormy Bradley, Cindy Combs, Francesco Garripoli, Nancy Golden, state Sen. Gary Hooser, councilwoman Shaylene Iseri-Carvalho, Ed Ka‘ahea, councilman Mel Rapozo, Chala Vidinha and Ron Wiley have volunteered to appear this year at the Hanapepe Storybook Theater location.
Popular Hawai‘i comedian Frank DeLima, who has made a name for himself translating current events, fads, attitudes and people into fresh, musical parodies, will make a special appearance.
The All Saints Preschool, Halau Ka Lei Mokihana ‘O Leina‘ala, Excel! Dance Studio, Kelsie Lima and Russell the Rooster with Mark Jeffers will also provide entertainment.
The 5th Gospel Bookstore, Ae Kamali‘i Preschool, Balloon Productions with Douglas Odani, the Boys & Girls Club, Waimea Clubhouse, Child & Family Services Headstart-Nana’s House, Circles of Light, the Department of Health-Women, Infant and Children, Discovery Toys with Rona Anduha of O‘ahu, Earl and Lois Stokes of Aloha Strings, Elizabeth Scamahorn, Kaua‘i Education Services, Ho‘ola Lahui Hawai‘i, Joanna Carolan, Kamehameha Preschools, Kaua‘i Community School for Adults, the Kaua‘i Children’s Discovery Museum, Kaua‘i Community College-Early Childhood, the Kaua‘i Kumon School of Math & Reading, the Kaua‘i Library Systems, PATCH, PMRF Child Development Center and The Baby Hui will also participate in the day-long festival.
