Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 29, Number 10, 1 October 2012 — Children and Youth Day celebrates families [ARTICLE]

Children and Youth Day celebrates families

The 19th annual Children and Youth Day will be held Sunday, Oct. 7 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the grounds of the state Capitol and the surrounding areas. Last year, 50,000 children, teens and families attended the event, now one of the largest community events in the state. The day features hundreds of interactive, educational and fun activities sponsored by community organizations, including the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, as well as six stages of entertainment and food vendors. Other highlights include guided tours of 'Iolani Palaee, the governor's office and King Kamehameha V Judiciary History Center; dozens of rides, bouncers and games, and youth football, tennis and basketball clinics. "For almost two decades, Children and Youth Day has heeome a wonderful and meaningful way for our community to honor Hawai'i's keiki and 'ōpio," said state Sen. Suzanne Chun Oakland, the event chair. "This event is a great opportunity for families to be together, enjoy eaeh other's company and leam together about the community resources available for the healthy development of our children and youth." Free parking will be available at all neighboring state and county puhlie parking lots and Central Middle School. Children and Youth Day was established by law in 1993 as the first Sunday of every October. The event kicks off Children and Youth Month, whieh was established by law in 1997. For information, eall Chun Oakland's office at (808) 5866130, email tmaae@thepaf.org, or go to hawaiicyd.org. ■