WHAT:            Hankering for something fun for the whole family? Don’t miss the Wai‘alae Fun Fair Roundup.Paniolos of all sizes are invited to cowboy up and head down to Wai‘alae Public Charter School for a rip-roaring good time. Dozens of kid-friendly games, activities, a craft fair, silent auction and multiple bouncy await those who wish to help the Friends of Wai‘alae School raise money to support Wai‘alae Public Charter School, a student-centered school that honors the whole child.

WHEN/                Saturday, March 9 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

WHERE:              Wai‘alae Public Charter School, 1045 19th Avenue

The Hawaiian Humane Society and Hawaiian Electric Company call for middle and high school students to use their talents and raise humane awareness for animals. Pet Power – Super-Charged Teen Contests is a series of the Society’s most popular contests including photography, poetry and video.

Students and teachers can win hundreds of dollars’ worth in prizes by speaking up for the animals. Top winners in each category win $300 in cash, a VIP meet and greet with national recording stars The Green, Target and iTunes gift cards, T-shirt, scholarship to the Hawaiian Humane Society’s Summer Experience class for winners in grades 9 – 12, and more. All participating students win a spot at The Green’s meet and greet event. Every teacher with at least 10 student entries will be entered into a drawing to win the Pet Power mentor prize, which includes $500 in cash and a two night’s stay at any Standford hotel.

Students can participate in all of the following contests.