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Jocelyn Sotero, a Learning Disabilities Association of Hawaii screening associate, checks keiki for issues that could affect school performance.

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A free ride on the Cubby Caboose Mini Express train is part of the fun at the Windward Mall Kid’s World Event Aug. 20.

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The Reading and Arts Festival Aug. 20 at Kualoa Ranch will feature game and food booths and benefit Big Brother Big Sisters.

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Is your child ready for kindergarten?

Getting ready for the first year of school will be the topic of a special storytime at the Hawaii State

Library from 10:30 a.m. to noon Aug. 20 in the Edna Allyn Room for Children.

Children ages 2 to 5, accompanied by a parent or caregiver, are invited to storytime followed by a craft project or coloring activity, along with optional screening for kindergarten readiness.

The screening — based on the Hawaii State School Readiness Assessment standards — tests for possible hearing, vision and developmental issues. Results are confidential. Private screenings may be scheduled for a later date.

The event is presented by the library, along with the Learning Disabilities Association of Hawaii Ekolu Eha Ike Pono School Reading Project.

Hawaii State Library is at 478 S. King St. Call 586-3510. For information on screenings, call 696-5361.

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Kids rule at Kualoa festival

Kualoa Ranch is hosting a Reading and Arts Festival from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 20 to benefit its Big Brothers Big Sisters’ Scholarship Fund.

There will be games, arts and crafts, food booths, a keiki “Glee” talent show, costumed characters, an art gallery featuring keiki artwork, youth theater performances and more.

Children may bring one piece of their own artwork to display at the event, with an opportunity to win a prize.

Kualoa Ranch is at 49-560 Kamehameha Highway. Admission is $3 or $10 for a family of four. Members of Big Brothers Big Sisters will be admitted free. Call 237-7321.

Windward Mall to host keiki Aug. 20

Windward Mall will be a kid’s world Aug. 20.

From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., the mall’s center court will offer fun and educational events for keiki as part of its Kid’s World Event, with free train rides on the Cubby Caboose Mini Express, arts and crafts sponsored by Little People Hawaii, story time and a live scientific show by Mad Science.

Kids can also pose for photos with Chocolate Chip Charlie from IHOP, Geoffrey the Giraffe from Toys R Us Express and Cubby Bear from the North Pole. There will also be free indoor rock wall climbing at SoulTrex. Visit the IHOP arts and crafts table and color a picture to earn a free kid’s meal at the restaurant.

Windward Mall is planning to offer Kid’s World once a month, with a different theme each time.

Kid’s World Event is free.

Windward Mall is at 46-056 Kamehameha Highway in Kaneohe. Call 235-1143 or visit www.windwardmall.com for more information.