Saturday, November 17:
Rice Street Block Party—A Family Fun Festival: A family-focused event to bring the whole community together.  There’s plenty to see and do, with artisans’ booths, live entertainment, dancing, food trucks and culinary specials from local businesses. A mural art-in-progress contest starring celebrated artists from Kaua`i and Honolulu will bring to life the plywood barrier in front of the former Salvation Army building at Rice and Kress streets (you can vote on your favorite!) A Keiki Zone at the Rice Shopping Center will feature fun, games and the guest appearance of Paulo, the historic Grove Farm train engine. The Rice Street festivities take place from 4 to 8 p.m., but the party is happening much of the day in nearby Kalena Park, including a “Conquer Kalena” 3-on-3 basketball tournament for boys and girls divisions (5<sup>th</sup> through 8<sup>th</sup> grades). There will be food and drink at the park too. Rice Street will be closed from Kalena Street to the Rice Shopping Center from 2 to 10 p.m. for the block party. Free parking is available at the Kaua`i Civic Center parking lot and free shuttle service will transport party goers to and from Vidinha stadium from 4 to 8:30 p.m. Rice Shopping Center to Kalena Park, Lihue.  For information call (808) 245-9527.