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It’s Pumpkin Time In Kapolei
Kapolei’s Aloun Farms welcomes res- idents to its grounds for several pump- kin-related events, including a giant har- vest, drive-thru market and decorating contest.
derella pumpkin, other gourds, ‘Ewa sweet corn and melons — at a drive-thru market, during which customers can drive up to a produce station.
Send West O‘ahu calendar items for Waipi‘o, Waipahu, Waikele, Kunia, ‘Ewa, ‘Ewa Beach, Kapolei, Makakilo, Kalaeloa and Ko ‘Olina to gkeller@midweek.com or call 808-529-4859. Submis- sions must be sent in at least two weeks prior to the event date. Note: Contact the or- ganizer or venue beforehand to receive the most up-to- date information.
• WILDLIFE Hawai‘i State Public Library System hosts a free virtual talk on “ʻŌpeʻapeʻa: The Hawaiian Hoary Bat” at noon as part of its monthlong Wildlife Wednesdays. Register at ti- nyurl.com/rne2pwpb. Visit librarieshawaii.org/event for more info.
SUNDAY, OCT. 24
from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Those who receive a full vaccination will be gifted with two free day passes to Kroc Center. Call 808-691-2222 or visit covid.queens.org/vaccine.
“We know everyone looks forward to our Aloun Farms’ Annual Pumpkin Festival, so it’s unfortunate that we had to cancel our highly anticipated fall event again this year,” states Alec Sou, president and gen- eral manager. “But the safety of our staff, volunteers and community is our highest priority, which is why we are offering new ways to enjoy and take advantage of our pumpkin season, now that restrictions have slightly eased.”
Masks and social distancing are re- quired, and all staff members working the event are fully vaccinated.
• VACCINE The Sal- vation Army Kroc Center Hawai‘i and The Queen’s Health Systems hold a mo- bile COVID-19 vaccine clinic
From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 23-24, the public can head to its ‘Ewa pumpkin field, where they can pick and clip their own pumpkin straight off the vine, which in- clude giant pumpkins (35-100 pounds) that cost $50 each. A minimum purchase of one pumpkin is required to access the field.
“We appreciate everyone’s understand- ing and support in our decision to cancel this year’s Pumpkin Festival, but hope you can join us out in our pumpkin field or take advantage of our produce pick up this month,” adds Sou.
Meanwhile, smaller varieties will be available — including the rare pink Cin-
Aloun Farms is located at 91-1440 Far- rington Hwy. For more information, visit alounfarms.com.
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Those interesting in participating in the pumpkin decorating contest can submit their decked-out gourd online (by posting a photo on Instagram or Facebook and tag- ging @alounfarmshawaii or by emailing a photo to alounmarketing@gmail.com) be- fore Oct. 31 for a chance to win an array of prizes, including a staycation at Embassy Suites Waikīkī.
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