A mishmash of family fun and news

Catch a ride on Pearlridge holiday train

Climb aboard the Pearlridge Express holiday train starting Friday.

Rides are available, for up to 15 children at a time, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mondays to Saturdays; and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sundays, through Jan. 8.

Children must be under 48 inches to ride on the locomotive, which weaves through festive holiday displays in the Uptown Center Court. Cost is $3; a 10-ticket ride booklet is available for $25.

For more information, call 488-0981.

Keiki ornament contest kicks off

Kids, help us trim our pages with the holiday spirit. It’s time for our annual Keiki Kalikimaka drawing contest. Design an ornament and you’ll have a chance at our prizes of $100, $75 and $25 cash. We’ll select a daily finalist, to be printed on Page 1 of the features section, beginning Nov. 25. On Christmas Eve we’ll run all 29 finalists and announce the randomly chosen winners.

The contest is open to kids up to age 12. All entries must be between 5 and 8 inches wide. No 3-D entries (don’t glue on any objects). We must receive your drawing in the mail — no faxes or emails. Ornaments cannot be returned. Attach the entry form found here. The last day to enter is Dec. 9.