HELCO’s annual signature event at the Prince Kuhio Plaza. There was entertainment, games and education for the whole family.

A demonstration on how a solar water heater works.

This display shows that compact fluorescent bulbs save energy and money.

“Spin the wheel and win a prize.”

Kids and balloons always go together.

Sue AKimSeu, HELCO’s Education Special Projects Director, being interviewed on camera.

Elements of a temporary pole.

Electrical safety.

Fishing for magnetic fish.

Everybody from HELCO was there, even HELCO president Jay Ignacio.

Governor Lingle calls Art Kimura, below, the godfather of robotics.

The Blue and Red Teams. The robotics team that collects more of their colored cubes wins.

HELCO donated the playing field. Kids that participate in Robotics are eight times more likely to go into engineering than non-participants.

This was a great fun event for the whole family. Fun, education and lots of small giveaways. You can tell HELCO’s workers are proud of their company.