KA HANA PONO DAYCARE & PRESCHOOL: October 2012

Halloween is a fun holiday for kids because it's a time they can take part in a fantasy world. Of course, children can pretend any day of the year, but on Halloween it feels as though the whole world exists in a fantasy land. It's at time to explore the neighborhood at night, see friends and neighbors, stay up late and maybe even have a couple of treats after your usual bedtime :)

We wish you all a very happy and safe Halloween!! We are really looking forward to giving our children this day and enjoying some of the many fun events planned around Oahu. Have fun and thank you!!! xoxoxoxo

Kawailoa Ranch (Old Meadow Gold Farm) Haleiwa 61-676 Kamehameha Hwy at 4:00PM. You're invited to a Halloween Alternative Event for the Entire Family. This is a keiki carnival with rides, games, food and more! EVERTHING IS FREE!!! So wear your costumes and have a fun evening with your family!!

Boys & Girls Club Spooktacular The Boys & Girls Club of Hawaii will be hosting a Halloween Spooktacular with carnival games, face painting, cookie decorating, pumpkin pie-eating contests and more. Entry is free but games and activities require tickets. Boys & Girls Club of Hawaii, Charles C. Spalding Clubhouse, 1704 Waiola St.: Wed., 10/31, (5–7pm)

Haunted Lagoon: Dreams and Nightmares (See Feature, pg. 16) Polynesian Cultural Center, 55-370 Kamehameha Hwy, Laie: Mon., Wed., Fri. and Sat., 10/5–10/20; Mon.–Sat., 10/21–10/31, (6:30pm, 7pm, 8pm) $14.95–$25 (808)293-3333

HPU Halloween FunFest The second annual FunFest with costume contests for kids and adults, trick-or-treating, carnival booths, a haunted maze, games, live music by Black Square, Zombie Killahs and Streetlight Cadence. The Waterfront at Aloha Tower: Mon., 10/29, (5–8:30pm) Free.

Silent Scream: The Hunchback of Notre Dame The silent film by Wallace Worsley, adapted from Victor Hugo’s classic tale of the deformed Quasimodo, will be shown with organ accompaniment by John McCreary. Hawaii Theatre, 1130 Bethel St.: Wed., 10/31, (7pm)

Wednesday, October 31, 2012 - Safe Trick or Treating Free candy treats for a Happy Halloween at participating stores & Keiki Haunted House located at Bikewerx!

Keiki Costume Ball 5:30-7:30 p.m. Oct. 30, Children’s Discovery Center, 111 Ohe St.; registration deadline is Oct. 14. Games, arts and crafts, trick-or-treating, pizza and ice cream, and appearances by Lani Moo and Curious George. Cost: $16, $10 for members. Call 524-KIDS (5437).

Kapolei Shopping Center and Marketplace 5-7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 31, 590 Farrington Highway. Fun activities and a pumpkin patch where keiki can pick out and decorate free minipumpkins, while supplies last; held in conjunction with mall trick-or-treating.

Halloween Adventures 6 p.m. Oct. 31, Pearlridge Center. Spook-tacular performance by Chris da Clown at Uptown Center Court and free trick-or-treating to follow throughout Uptown and Downtown from 7-8 p.m.

Pa‘ina on Panana Halloween Festival 6:30-9 p.m. Oct. 31, Mauka Lani Elementary School cafeteria, 92-1300 Panana St., Kapolei. Fun games with prizes, food and showing of the animated movie “Despicable Me.” Free. Call 888-0086.

Aloha! We wanted to share with you all a yummy quinoa recipe that has been a snack time success here at Ka Hana Pono & could easily be a meal for lunch or dinner.

- 2 cups Quinoa rinsed & soaked for 30 minutes
- after rinse/soak put quinoa in rice cooker or on the stovetop with 4 cups of organic vegetable broth or water
- 1/4 cup Braggs Amino Acid (a soy sauce alternative)
- 1-2 Tsp Salt (Himalayan)
- 5 Tsp Bragg Oranic Sprinkle 24 Herbs and Spices Seasoning
- fresh garlic
- 2-3 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 2 Tsp Pepper

When the quinoa is almost done add in spinach (as much as you want we usually add 8-16 ounces) and 1 can of organic black beans (without the liquid).

You will know that the quinoa is done when all the grains have turned from white to transparent, and the spiral-like germ has separated.