Special Olympics West Hawaii is hosting a fun night from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Dec. 22, at the Kona International Marketplace.
Two huge television screens will be set up and family-friendly movies will be shown throughout the night.
Possible flicks include:
• “March of the Penguins,” a French nature documentary which won the 2006 Academy Award for “Best Documentary Feature.” It depict Emperor penguins’ yearly journey through the Antarctic.
• “Lilo & Stitch,” a Disney favorite about a Hawaiian girl who adopts an unusual pet that is actually wanted by the extra-terrestrial law.
• “Ice Princess,” a film about girl and her journey to becoming a champion figure skater.
• “Enchanted,” a classic Disney fairytale collides with modern-day New York City in this story about a storybook princess who is sent to our world by an evil queen.
• “Whale Rider,” a contemporary story of love, rejection, sadness and triumph. In this film, a Maori girl fights to fulfill a destiny her grandfather refuse to recognize.
• “La Bamba,” a biographical story about singer Ritchie Valens whose life was cut short by a plane crash.
• “She’s the Man,” a comedy/romance film that deals with high school politics and breaking the rule to fufill one’s dreams.
• “Westside Story,” a musical about two teens from rival New York City gangs that fall in love.
Besides watching films, attendees can play a variety of games, such as “Shut the Box,” “Bingo,” “Indonesian Shuffle Board,” and “Portuguese Horse Shoes.”
Pizzas, salads, water and soft drinks will be provided.
This free event is open to SOWH athletes, coaches and volunteers, as well as their family and friends.
For more information, contact Lona Warner, SOWH head of delegation, at 808-327-0491, 808-989-2080 or biglona@hotmail.com.
