August 18

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)

American Red Cross, 9 a.m. to noon, $70. Learn basic information on how to recognize and care for emergencies and injuries in dogs. Register online. (redcross.org)

Waioli Tea Room, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., $125. Includes continental breakfast and lunch. (392-9104, patrice@artofaloha.com)

Windward Community College, Hale Kuhina 115, 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)

UHM Sakamaki C104, 9 a.m. to 4 pm., $140, register for L12067. With instructor Chad Podoski. Visit website to register. (outreach.hawaii.edu/pnm)

Simply Organized Kapolei, 1-2 p.m., free. Learn how to de-clutter and organize for healthier, money-saving meals with Lasar McCabe from Hawaii Hausfrau. (693-8888)

Kaiser Permanente, 1010 Pensacola St., Honolulu, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., call to register and for cost. This class will cover the major psychological attributes that people naturally develop, then compare your psychological characteristics with those of your children. (432-2260)

UHM Yukiyoshi Room, Krauss Hall 012, Aug. 18 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Aug. 19 from 1-4 p.m., $200. Visit website to register. Streetshooting: Real People, Real Places with Peter Shaindlin. (outreach.hawaii.edu)

Visit website for location, Aug. 18-19, $200, register for L12121. With instructor Peter Shaindlin. Visit website to register. (outreach.hawaii.edu/pnm)

Hoomaluhia Botanical Gardens, email for times and cost. This is not a beginner workshop. ARtists should have experience in their chosen medium. (workshop@hawaiiartnet.org)

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)

Bella Pietra showroom,m 701 North Nimitz Hwy., Honolulu, 9 a.m., free. Register online. Educating homeowners about tile options and their various uses, so they make smart decisions when selecting the right tile for any home project. (bellapietra.com)

Location TBA, 10 a.m. to noon, $10/nonmembers, members free. Led by Hei Kyong Kim, Psy.D. (AICHawaii.webs.com)

United Church of Christ, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. pick up, $24/box. diners can enjoy an 11-course authentic Hawaiian meal featuring kalua pig, lomi salmon, chicken long rice, poi, raw fish, opihi, ogo, sweet potato, fresh pineapple, haupia and kulolo. $6 of the ticket price is tax deductible. (536-8418)

The Plaza at Mililani, 95-1050 Ukuwai St., Mililani, 6-7:30 p.m., free shuttle service starting at 5:30 at the Mililani Park and Ride, free. Call to RSVP. The Plaza at Mililani presents Bingo Under the Stars to the general public. (626-8807)

Town Center of Mililani, 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Kapolei Shopping Center, 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. (bbh.org)

Aloha Stadium, 2:30-8:30 p.m., call or email for more information. There will be food, fun and four-legged friends. We will even have a veterinarian doing nail clipping and micro-chipping. (356-2224, lcolombe@hawaiianhumane.org)

Morning Glory of Mililani, 3 p.m., visit website for more information. Join us as we showcase our new Tokidoki Handbags, Tokidoki Apparel, Hello Kitty Totes and much more. (facebook.com/events/423100211060305/)

Our Lady of Good Counsel Church, Aug. 18, Sept. 15, Oct. 20, Nov. 17 and Dec. 15, 8:30 a.m., free. Bring a plant to work on. (hawaiibonsaiassoc.org)

Waioli Tea Room, 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., free admission. Bits an Pieces: Ceramics by Steve Murin. (734-2313, 753-1574)

Aloha Stadium, 3-8 p.m., free. Savor an evening of dining with dogs as Hawaii’s most popular food trucks and crafters rally for the animals. (356-2224)

Kaiser Permanente, 94-1480 Moaniani St., Waipahu, 9-11 a.m., free. Call to register. Registered Dietitians focus on nutrition, fitness, and behavioral aspects of eating. At least one parent/legal guardian must agree to attend with his/her child. Athletic shoes recommended. (432-5600)

Windward Mall, center court, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., free. Celebrate our rich culture in Hawaii with this daylong family event. The event features Taiko drumming, keiki arts and crafts, an appearance by Miss Chinatown Contestant Pageant and more. (windwardmall.com)

Hawaii Kai independent and assisted retirement community, 428 Kawaihae St., Honolulu, Aug. 18-20, free. Aug. 18 2 p.m. Elvis Tribute; Aug. 19 noon family picnic; Aug. 20 10:30 a.m. artists’ showcase. Call to RSVP. (395-9599)

Mamiya Theater, 3142 Waialae Ave., Honolulu, 5:30 p.m. doors open, $20/general, $40/VIP. Largest Asian American talent show. Guest performance by David So and Black Canvas. (kollaborationhonolulu.eventbrite.com)

3rd Cup Cafe & Venue, 8 p.m., free. Slam poetry with talented, local poets. (888-6087)

Castle Memorial Building, first floor, Aug. 18 to Oct. 15, visit website or call for more information. “Textured Lives” features items carefully collected and researched by scholar and author Barbara Kawakami. (bishopmuseum.org, 847-3511)

Turtle Bay Resort, 2-9:30 p.m., $37, $55/VIP. Tickets online. Performances by Don Carlos, I Wayne, Reggae Angels, Dub Vision Band, M kua Rothmana & The Kicks, Butch Helemano, Irie Love, Typical Hawaiians, Irie Souls, Jimmy Weeks Project, Father Psalms with Paula Fuga and more. (groovetickets.com, turtlebayresort.com)

Indigo, Chinatown, 8-11 p.m., free. Men in Grey Suits performs. (mykelc@earthlink.net)

Hawaii Kai Towne Center, Waterfront Stage, 5:30 p.m., free. The final concert in the series features multiple Na Hoku Hanohano award winners Kapena, who will be performing. (277-0988, hawaiikaitownecenter.com)

Windward Mall, 46-056 Kamehameha Hwy., Kaneohe, every third Saturday until Novermber, 5-9 p.m., Macy’s parking lot, free. The East End Hot Rod Club will be showcasing their cars for the ever-popular Classic Car Show. (windwardmall.com)

CTAHR’s St. John Plant Science Building 102, 10 a.m. to noon and 2-4 p.m., $16.50. Aug. 18 Plants to the Rescue; Aug. 18 Plants to the Rescue; Sept. 15 and Oct. 6 DNA Detectives; Oct. 20 and Nov. 17 Buzz Off! (ctahr.hawaii.edu/geneius-day/oahugeneiuses.html)

Location TBA, noon to 2 p.m., $10/nonmembers, members free. “Mentoring Youth: Issues of Ethics, Boundaries, Communication, and Development.” Led by Hei Kyong Kim, Psy.D. (AICHawaii.webs.com)

The Kahala Hotel & Resort, 6 p.m., $100, $150/VIP, call for reservations. The Kahala Hotel & Resort’s 2012 Wine & Food Classic: A Celebration of France. “A Tribute to Julia Child with Guest Super Chefs and The Best of French Wine-Making.” (739-8760)

UH Manoa Music Department, 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., call for audition time. Auditions open to boys and girls grades K – 12 for nine different vocal ensembles. Students will sing individually and will participate in a full rehearsal during auditions. (521-2982, hyoc.org)