August 11

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Saturday August 11
CLASSES
Adult Hula
Moiliili Community Center room 105, Saturdays until Aug. 25, 9:15-11:15 a.m., $35, $4/adult walkin. Call for more information. (955-1555)
Presentation & Book Signing
Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii, 1-2 p.m., free. Dr. Rosalie Tatsuguchi offers ways to realize our mistakes and strategies for making meaningful changes in our lives in her new book, Why Smart People Do the Same Dumb Things. (587-7766, dawn@bookshawaii.net)
CPR/AED For The Professional Rescuer & Health Care Providers
American Red Cross, Aug. 11 and 23, 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., $110. Learn the skills needed to respond appropriately to respiratory and cardiac emergencies and get trained how to operate an AED in case of a sudden cardiac emergency. Register online. (redcross.org)
Creative Photography 1: Learning to See Things
Windward Community College, Hale Alakai 102, 9 a.m. to noon, $85. Learn the simple techniques of digital photography and learn how to use your camera in the different modes. Call to register. (235-7433)
freedomRail Workshop
Simply Organized Kapolei, 1-2 p.m., free. Learn how to measure, plan and assemble a closet of your dreams, very affordably and by doing it yourself with the freedomRail® system. (693-8888)
Ikebana Sogetsu
Windward Community College, Hale Kuhina 115, Saturdays until Aug. 18, 9:30-11:30 a.m., $48. The art of Japanese flower arranging functions as a path for the creative spirit. Call to register. (235-7433)
Introduction to Diving (Youth)
Kroc Center Hawaii, Mondays and Saturdays until Aug. 11, various times, $125/eight weeks, $25/class. Classes designed to teach the basic recreation of spring board diving. Ages 7–13. (kroccenterhawaii.org)
Lava Pavers Workshop
Geobunga Outdoor Garden Center, 4299 Lawehana St., Honolulu, 9-10 a.m., free. Register online. Lava pavers are a popular choice for walkways, lanais and driveways.(geobunga.com)
Summer Cooking Class
Hoku’s, Aug. 11 and 25, 9-11 a.m., $85/class. These two-hour culinary journeys to France feature Better with Butter French pastries, desserts, braising and basting cooking techniques. Call for reservations. (739-8760, restaurants@kahalaresort.com)
Youth Art Class
Kroc Center Hawaii, Saturdays until Aug. 25, noon to 2 p.m., $175. Children experiment with different types of media and learn basic techniques in drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture in clay and other materials. For kids in grades K–2. (kroccenterhawaii.org)
COMMUNITY
Blood Drive
Kaneohe Bay Shopping Center, by Safeway, 6:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m.; Town Center of Mililani, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. (bbh.org)
Fibromyalgia Support Group
St. Clement’s Parish Hall, 1515 Wilder Ave., Honolulu, 9:15-10 a.m. and then 10-11:30 a.m., free. RSVP required. We focus on the Guaifenesin Protocol by R. Paul St. Amand, MD, but all are welcome. (buckwun@aol.com, 677-8770)
Plant Sale
Thomas Square Park, Aug. 11 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Aug. 12 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., free admission. A benefit for “Kids Hurt Too” & “Seeds of Love.” Featuring thousands of exotic plants at affordable prices. (ongahawaii.com)
Recycling Event
Washington Middle School parking lot, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., free. Accepting the following items: Computers, monitors, laptops, printers, fax machinges, servers, telecom equipment. (488-8870)
Target School Spree
Target Kapolei, 8-11 a.m., free. For the third year, Target is partnering with The Salvation Army for the Target School Spree, a program which supports financially-challenged students with back-to-school preparations. (kroccenterhawaii.org)
Walking With A Doc
Whole Foods, Kailua, 8 a.m., free. Join Dr. Wong from Windward Heart for a 30-minute walk followed by a health talk and free snack. (227-5549)
Weinberg Silvercrest Seniors “Yard Sale”
520 Pine Street at Walker, Wahiawa, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., free. Residents Assn. and tenants will have a selection of personal, household and collectables for you to purchase. (744-4945)
Hakipuu Hike
Call or email for meeting location, 9-11 a.m., $15/adult, children 17 and under free, $5/addtional child. Guided 2-mile hike through open fields, dense forest, across stream and uphill to visit the ancient lo’i kalo (taro patch). Stunning view and legends of Kane’ohe Bay, Mokoli‘i Island, and Moli’i Fishpond. (kualoa.com/tours, 239-5497, education@kualoa.com)
MUSIC
Space Truckin’ With DJ Sweeney
thirtyninehotel, 8 p.m., $12. New York’s DJ Tim Sweeney made a name for himself as the host of the long running Beats In Space radio show. The roster of guests at the globally popular Beats in Space reads like a who’s who of DJ’s and producers who have defined cutting edge electronic dance music for the last ten years. (thirtyninehotel.com)
The Lambsbread With Bengali
Anna O’Briens, 9 p.m. doors open, 10 p.m. show starts, cover. Roots Reggae From Kauai and a taste of Maui with Bengali Live. (facebook.com/events/421906191186197)
THE ARTS
Danny Carvalho Live
Atherton Performing Arts Studio, 7:30 p.m., $30/general, $25/HPR members, $15/students. Danny Carvalho in Concert. Call for reservations. (955-8821)
Mele & Hula At Lanikuhonua Summer Concert
Lanikuhonua Cultural Institute, 92-1101 Aliinui Drive, Kapolei, 4-9 p.m., tickets and cost online. Music by Ledward Ka‘apana, Pa‘ahana, the Lim Family, and Kimo Alama Keaulana. Hula by H lau Ke Kai ‘O Kahiki, H lau Hula Olana and more. (tix.com, 220-8874)
Men In Grey Suits
Surfer the Bar, Turtle Bay Resort, 8-10 p.m., $10. Men in Grey Suits performs. (mykelc@earthlink.net)
Revo Fundraiser For ONE
3rd Cup Cafe & Venue, 6 p.m., free. Revo Fundraiser for ONE. Art displays, DJs, performances, vendors. (888-6087)
J-Pop Art Show
Prototype Pearlridge, 5:30-8:30 p.m., free admission. J-Pop art show celebrates all things born of Japanese pop-culture. Just coming off of his recent Tributes Art Event, Ewa Beach painter Pancho Abalos continues his creative journey of Japanese-inspired art with J-Pop, his latest solo art show. (panchosart.com)
Party Boy Rock
3LD Fun Center in the Pearl Kai Shopping Center, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., $50/presale, $60/door. Don’t miss out on this real life “Magic Mike” experience. Six guys and free drinks and food. (386-2323, 255-1591)
ALICE (In Wonderland)
Neal Blaisdell Center, 7 p.m., tickets online or by phone. Septime Webre’s ALICE (in wonderland) presented by Ballet Hawaii in collaboration with The Washington Ballet. (1-800-745-3000, facebook.com/events/354942694579042/)
Life On The Line
Gallery on the Pali, artist’s reception Aug. 11 from 5-8 p.m., free. Jared Wickware’s engravings will be on view from July 28 to Aug. 23. (davisw007@gmail.com)
Second Saturday
Hawaii State Art Museum, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., free. Warrior Arts with Greywolf and the Golden Horde. Step into the world of the ancient warrior, guided by Christopher Greywolf and the Golden Horde. (hawaii.gov/sfca)
SPECIAL EVENTS
16th Anniversary Celebration
Ala Moana Hotel, 410 Atkinson Drive, Honolulu, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., $45. The Global Federation of Chinese Business Women celebrating 16th year anniversary with Fashion Show, tailor made dresses, designed and modeled by members. (irene.ting@ncr.com, 561-1709)
The Co-op Shop
Rumours Nightclub, 410 Atkinson Drive, Honolulu, noon to 6 p.m., free admission. Boutiques, handmade, vintage, beauty bar, massage, prizes and a full bar for those 21 and older. Featuring local artist Remi Mead. Bring a canned good for the Hawaii Food Bank to receive a free raffle ticket. All proceeds from the raffle go to the Hawaii Foodbank. (IndependentAlohaCoOp@gmail.com)
REUNIONS
Kaimuki c/o 1972 Reunion
Event Sept. 29 at Hale Koa Hotel, 5:30-11 p.m., register by Aug. 11, $55/person, email or call for more information and to register. (kaimuki72@gmail.com, 255-2653)