Kama'aina Kids, Hawaiian Electric and Tutor Hawaii present
A Circus with a Purpose

Performances will Entertain and Educate Hawaii's Children

Classic big-top entertainment will return to the Blaisdell Arena on November 13 when the Great American Circus kicks off three nights of family fun, featuring internationally acclaimed performers who will weave lessons on protecting our environment into their captivating, gravity-defying acts.

Hawaiian Electric Company and Tutor Hawaii are title sponsors of the circus. Each two-hour performance blends contemporary entertainment, artistry and human ability with lessons on being more environmentally friendly.

"We're proud to sponsor this event. It's always easier to learn something when you're having fun, so we think this is a wonderful way to reach out to our children and teach them about the importance of protecting our environment," said Ka'iulani DeSilva, Hawaiian Electric's director of Education and Consumer Affairs.

Children up to age 4 are free and children ages 5-12 are free with the purchase of any adult ticket. Adult tickets run from $28-38 and are available through Kama'aina Kids, Ticketmaster, and local merchants.

Performances are scheduled for:

• Friday, November 13: 7:00 p.m.
• Saturday, November 14: 1:00 p.m.; 4:00 p.m.; 7:00 p.m.
• Sunday, November 15: 2:00 p.m.; 6:00 p.m.

The educational benefits of this performance do not end at the closing of the show. Proceeds will support Kama'aina Kids' environmental education programs.

Kama'aina Kids is a private, non-profit organization dedicated to serving children and their families through quality child care programs. Their services include: preschool programs, before & after school programs, day camps, environmental education programs, enrichment programs, sports clinics, and hotel programs. Kama'aina Kids is made up of five divisions employing approximately 1,000 employees and serving nearly 9, 000 children and families daily.

Other sponsors include: Clear Channel; Edward Enterprises, Inc.; Hemic; Honolulu Ford; and the Honolulu Star-Bulletin.

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Hawaiian parents are aggravated with the difficulty of keeping their children's attention while trying to raise them with eco-friendly values. These frustrations have been relayed to the staff at Kama'aina Kids repeatedly, and they've decided to help. As a sponsor of an eco-friendly family entertainment & educational circus, they will present an opportunity on November 13, 14, and 15, at the Blaisdell Center for families to enjoy themselves while learning how to be more environmentally friendly.

"My youngest daughter loses interest unless there's a cartoon character or superhero involved," said one parent. "I would love to find a fun and hands on way to teach my child about the importance of being Green."

The Great American Circus, The Circus with a Purpose, was founded to entertain and educate. This circus offers fun-filled family entertainment, all the while providing an opportunity for kids to learn how to be more environmentally friendly. The 2-hour show features an ensemble of internationally acclaimed circus performers and is committed to raising funds for local charities.

Kama'aina Kids is a private, non-profit organization dedicated to serving children and their families through quality childcare programs. Their services include, but are not limited to, preschool programs, before & after school programs, day camps, environmental education programs, enrichment programs, sports clinics, and hotel programs. Kama'aina Kids is made up of five divisions employing approximately 1,000 employees and serving nearly 9,000 children and families daily. They are currently one of the largest childcare providers in the State of Hawaii.

Together, Kama'aina Kids and The Great American Circus aim to make a difference.
FREE kid's tickets are available through Kama'aina Kids and local merchants.

For more information and reservations, please visit:
www.kamaainakids.com or www.thegreatamericancircus.com