2008 Programs

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After School Art (ongoing)

Held in Kekaha, Ele'ele, Kalaheo, Lihue, Hanamaulu, Kapaa.This weekly series offers school-age youth around the island free after school art activities on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. The program is the only one of its kind and is open to the public. Programs were geared toward building self-esteem and positive communications skills and interfacing positively with community. This program is funded by the State of Hawaii, Department of Human Services, Office of Youth Services through June of 2009.

E Malama Kou Kino:
A Day of Caring for Mind, Body, and Soul (ongoing)

Circles of Light offers an ongoing series of retreat days for adults that include massage, art, yoga, healthy cooking, and use of a pool. Income from this program supports the organization’s projects for youth and families. Staff and Board are grateful for the volunteer massage therapists, art/yoga instructors, entertainers, and chefs who make these events a success, and to those who offer their homes as host sites.

Kauai Museum Display of Student Art

In a tradition begun in 1960 by Museum founder Julia Wichman, the Kauai Museum offers this extraordinary opportunity in an effort to encourage and acknowledge the creative and artistic talents of Kauai's young people. This year 16 children from Circles of Light's After School Art programs submitted work to this annual show open to children of all ages. Judges award ribbons in the categories of two-dimensional work, three-dimensional work and photography. One of our 6-year-old budding artists won a Director's Choice ribbon and all entrants had their work displayed in the show.



Circles of Light Family Day at Lydgate Park

This is the one event during the year where all our participants in the After School Art program come together in one place. Budding artists from around the island get to meet each other and have a great time. Friends and family members are welcome to enjoy water slides, a display of children's art, more art projects, and good healthy food. A wonderful community event!


Eastside Family Summit

Circles of Light offered sand painting of ancient Hawaiian petroglyphs to children and youth attending this family support day at Kapa'a High School. The event featured presentations and special events by many community-based organizations serving youth and families.


Kauai Community Children's Council's 2008 Mental Health Fair

At the Kukui Grove Mall, this event featured informational booths, entertainment and a speaker on 'Bullying Prevention'. Circles of Light offered sand painting of Hawaiian petroglyphs for children attending this event.

Parent / Child Fair

At this event geared toward families with young children, Circles of Light offered sand painting to primarily pre-school children transitioning into elementary school. Offered at Kukui Grove Center by the Kauai Transition Team, a host of presenters provided art, games, and entertainment.