Hawaiian Electric Co. is kicking off Energy Awareness Month on Oct. 3 with the 6th Annual HECO Live Energy Lite Fair at Pearlridge Center.

Geared toward encouraging energy conservation and environmental awareness, the fair will feature interactive exhibits, musical entertainment, games and prizes. Featured performances include Mad Science of Hawaii and music from Pilioha and Kalaulu, Ka Waihona o ka Na'auao Public Charter School's 'ukulele ensemble.

The free event runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the mall's Uptown Center Court.

VIDEOS CAPTURE RARE 'ELEPAIO

The 'elepaio (Chasiempis sandwichensis) is endemic to Hawai'i, lives on three islands and is known for a robust song that sounds like its name: ee-le-PAI-o.

Although this native member of the monarch flycatcher species is often the first to sing in the morning and the last to stop singing at night, this endangered bird is rarely seen. But you can see the 'elepaio on www.PacificNetwork.tv thanks to Eric Vanderwerf, who has devoted many years to studying this endangered native Hawaiian bird, and to Jan TenBruggencate, former Honolulu Advertiser science editor.