TARGET FAMILY DAYS - Hawaiian Theme August 16, 2009

Hawaiian Theme featuring
Kapalakiko Hawaiian Band
Halau Hula Na Wai Ola of Cupertino
Bay Area Parent 25th Anniversary Celebration
Soccer Collies
Lei Making
Hands-on Activity creating Fruit Kabobs
Hawaiian Shaved Ice

The Kapalakiko Hawaiian Band was formed in 1984 with the goal to preserve, perpetuate and promote the culture of Hawai'i. Our name Kapalakiko is from the Hawaiian word for San Francisco. Even though our performances are centered in the San Francisco Bay area, they also radiate throughout the state of California, nationally within the United States, back to our aina [homeland] of Hawai'i and into the international sphere of World Music. We perform not only to entertain our audiences, but to cultivate their knowledge about the rich history of Hawai'i through music and dance. We provide "the good stuff" in the mele kuʻi tradition. We use both traditional and western instruments and the various genres of Hawaiian music to emphasize the beauty of the Hawaiian language, lyrics, and poetry to complement the hula.
http://www.kapalakiko.org

Halau Hula Na Wai Ola of Cupertino - Hula Dance Instruction
The halau is under the direction of Kau`i Isa-Kahaku and has been in existence for over 11 years. Halau Na Wai Ola participates in several competitions, festivals and community events throughout the year and has traveled as far as Italy to perform. Halau Hula Na Wai Ola's mission is to make a positive impact on people's lives through the Hawaiian art of the Hula, and the spirit of Aloha. http://www.nawaiola.com

Bay Area Parent 25th Anniversary Celebration

* Dance and gymnastic performances on stage
* Raffle Prize giveaways every half hour!
* Pictaroo: free id tags for kids
http://sanfrancisco.parenthood.com/

Soccer Collies
A unique event where Border Collie dogs play soccer with the kids! There are 5 soccer goals that the kids stand in front of and the dogs (one at a time) try to score on the kids. Featuring Ms. Z and Bek, two Border Collies of outstanding soccer ability, this promises to be a huge hit for kids and adults like.
http://soccercollies.com

Target Family Days also include:

* Cultural Food
* Street Performers
* Themed Face Painting
* Hands-on Art Projects - Art Stations with FREE projects!
* Caricature Artist
* Henna Art
* Flowers & Baked Goods for Sale
* Bounce Houses & more!

Target Family Days, generously sponsored by Target Stores, will attract kids and adults of all ages one Sunday per month, from 11am until 3pm. Three cultural themes including East Indian-Bollywood, Hawaiian and Latin will round out each enriching event with music, children's performers, hands-on activities for kids and more. There will be something for everyone, as Courthouse Square becomes the center of a magical assortment of family entertainment. Plus, the street will be closed to through traffic, making a family outing in Downtown a safe and gratifying experience.
More info on the entire series at:
http://www.redwoodcity.org/events/targetf...

LAST DATE - 2009 TARGET FAMILY DAYS
9/13 Latin Theme featuring

* The Cuban Cowboys · Cuban Swing
* AndyZ
* Insect Discovery Lab

Other Events at Downtown Redwood City's 2009 Summer Series

Along with our Target Family Days, other exciting FREE evening events include: Jazz on Main on Mondays, Dancing on the Square on Tuesdays, Movies on the Square on Thursdays, and Music on the Square on Fridays. Other ongoing events in the coming months include six special outdoor exhibits featuring Art on the Square, Monday and Wednesday afternoon performances with Lunchtime on the Square, Sunday Swing Dancing with Lindy on the Square, as well as weekend Shakespeare performances, and and Cultural Events.
Full details at http://www.redwoodcityevents.com