March 17

Anti-Aging Movement
Windward Community College, Hale Kuhina 115, 45-720 Keaahala Road, Kaneohe, 9:30-11:30 a.m., $9, $30 series. Are there exercises and nutrition plans that really work? Find out. We will practice Tai Chi. (235-7433)

Body Pump
BOCA Hawaii, second floor studio, 330 Cooke St., Honolulu, Mondays and Wednesdays, 5:30-6:30 p.m., $10 per class. BODYPUMP is a non-impact weights-based exercise class that works every major muscle group in the body using weights, a bar and step. (650-269-1559)

First Aid Responder/Instructor
American Red Cross, 4155 Diamond Head Road, Honolulu, classes monthly, call for times, $295 course. Learn to be a Lay Responder, First Aid and CPR/AED Instructor and Authorized Provider and learn the skills necessary to respond appropriately and save a life. (739-8120, 739-8132)

Home Buyer Seminar
Pearl Country Club, room Pearl 1, 98-535 Kaonohi St., Aiea, 5:30 p.m., free. Attend this free seminar to educate first-time home buyers. (735-5300)

‘Lauhala Turtles’
Foster Botanical Garden, 180 N. Vineyard Blvd., Honolulu, Wednesday and Thursday, 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m., $10. Learn how to weave lauhala into turtles. Class is two sessions. Bring a lunch. (522-7064)

Networking Group Meets
Waipio location (near Costco), call for address, every other Wednesday, 6-7 p.m., free.  Join this networking group and promote your business to others. (232-5869)

Celtic Waves
The ARTS at Marks Garage, 1159 Nuuanu Ave., Honolulu, 7:30 p.m. and 9 p.m., $12. Celtic Waves plays traditional and contemporary folk music from Ireland and other Celtic lands. (1-800-838-3006, 521-2903)

Sessions @ Du Vin
Brasserie Du Vin, 1115 Bethel St., Honolulu, 7 p.m., no cover. Latin musicians Bernardo and Rogerio bring a bit of the Irish to the night along with salsa, samba and other high-energy music. (545-1115, http://www.brasserieduvin.com)

DJ Rhumbus, KTUH Live
Bar 35, 35 N. Hotel St., Honolulu, 9 p.m., no cover. Enjoy a rotating selection of Honolulu’s funkiest DJs. (779-7235)

Kohala High 1943
Kohala High School class of 1943 alumni need to update their contact information for an upcoming reunion. (261-5952, 488-1857, 734-1615, 239-8071)

Fun Fair Crafters
Waialae Elementary School, 1045 19th Ave., Honolulu, seeking crafters now for April 17 Fun Fair from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., fees apply. Interested crafters are invited to call to register a booth for the Waialae Elementary Fun Fair set for April 17. (738-7244)

Spring Egg Sale
Local Rent-A-Centers islandwide, now-April 3, donations welcome. Local Rent-A-Center employees will be “egging” on their customers to buy $1 colorful paper eggs to benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Honolulu. (521-3811)

St. Patrick’s Day Festivities
Aloha Tower Marketplace, Center Atrium, 1 Aloha Tower Drive, Honolulu, 5 p.m., free.  Enjoy free Irish music entertainment featuring the Lisa Gomes and Kilin Reese Duo plus special dance performance by Dancers Unlimited puttin’ on the Irish. Free St. Patrick’s Day beads for guests while supply last. (566-2337)

St. Patrick’s Day On The Harbor
Aloha Tower Marketplace, Center Atrium, 1 Aloha Tower Drive, Honolulu, 5 p.m., free. Join The Celtic Keiki for a Celtic line dance and cheer on The Dueling Dancers as they face off to determine who has Hawaii’s fastest feet and enjoy free St. Patrick’s Day goodies and other live entertainment. (566-2337, http://www.alohatower.com)

St. Patrick’s Lunch, Parade
Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa, 2552 Kalakaua Ave., Honolulu, call for time(s), $3 deposit. Join Waikiki Community Center “Lunch Bunch” for the St. Patrick’s Lunch and Parade with entertainment by the Celtic Pipes and Drums of Hawaii at Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa. (923-1802)

Call To Writers
Call for drop off location(s), deadline March 22, free. The 2010 Biennial Lorin Tarr Gill Writing Competition is currently accepting submissions in fiction, non-fiction, and poetry. Postmark deadline is March 22. (373-2925, http://www.nlapwhonolulu.org)

Gommers Exhibition
Gallery at the Pali, First Unitarian Church of Honolulu, 2500 Pali Hwy., Honolulu, now-April 9, call for hours. Enjoy “Island Light: Through Lens and Brush” featuring paintings by Ann Gommers and photographs by Peter Gommers. (595-4047)

Ray Yoshida Exhibit
The Contemporary Museum at First Hawaiian Center, 999 Bishop St., Honolulu, now through June 11, bank hours, free. TCM pays tribute to Kauai born artist Ray Yoshida, who was a leading contributor to the movement called Chicago Imagism. (237-5217)

March 18

‘Adaptation Planning’
Haunauma Bay Education Center, theatre, 100 Hanauma Bay Road, Honolulu, 6:30 p.m., free. Enjoy “Adaptation Planning for Island Communities” with Dr. Maxine Burkett, Associate Professor at Law, William S. Richardson School of Law and School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology Sea Grant College Program, UH and Director of the Center for Island Climate Adaptation and Policy. (397-5840)

Archaeological Talks
Orvis Auditorium, University of Hawaii, 2500 Campus Road, Honolulu, 7:30 p.m., free. Dr. Michael Fuller speaks on the Da Vinci Code, Templars and archaeology. (956-6020 )

Argentine Tango
Honolulu Club, 932 Ward Ave., Honolulu, 7:30-9:30 p.m., $8-$15. Join these intermediate level drop-in classes in Argentine Tango. (543-3970)

Beginner Tahitian Dance
Honolulu Club, 932 Ward Ave., Honolulu, call for times, $8-$15 drop ins, $30-$50 monthly. Learn to dance Tahitian-style. Bring a lavalava/pareu/scarf to tie around your hips. (543-3970)

‘Eat A Rainbow’
Castle Medical Center, Wellness Center Auditorium, 640 Ulukahiki St., Kailua, 9:30-10:30 a.m., free. Learn to cook a rainbow of colorful vegetables and fruits, and eat your way to good health. Get started today and learn some healthy recipes. (263-5400, castlemed.org)

‘Hearing Loss’
Kahala Nui, Diamond Head room, 4389 Malia St., Honolulu, 10:30 a.m., free. Attend “Hearing Loss” with Dr. Kristen Chun, audiologist, Kaiser Hearing Center. (218-7004)

Soul Healing Workshop
McKinley High School Library, 1039 S. King St., Honolulu, 5-8 p.m., free. Attend this free community soul healing workshop. (956-0480, 295-4797)

Ukulele Lessons
Aloha Tower Marketplace Atrium, 1 Aloha Tower Drive, Honolulu, Thursdays, 12:30-1:30 p.m., free. Enjoy ‘ukulele demonstrations and free lessons with virtuoso Gordon Mark. Hawaiian Ukulele Company will provide ‘loaner’ ukes on a first-come basis for those participating. (535-9377 )

‘Women In Archaeoastronomy’
Windward Community College, Hale Kuhina 115, 45-720 Keaahala Road, Kaneohe, 12:40-1:20 p.m., free. Nancy Alima Ali speaks about Anna Sofaer and Linda Schele, two women who followed their passions and in doing so made significant contributions to the field of archaeoastronomy. (236-9223)

Hawaii Meth Project
Waimanalo Health Center, Goebert Training Center, 41-1347 Kalanianaole Hwy., Waimanalo, 6:30-7:30 p.m., free. Learn about the scope and nature of the meth problem in Hawaii and about community action programs being undertaken to reduce meth use. (529-6254)

Acoustic Rock
Cha Cha Cha Salsaria, 377 Keahole St # C1a, Hawaii Kai, 6:30-8:30 p.m., free. Jim Smart plays acoustic guitar and sings his own pop rock songs every Thursday night. (395-7797)

Barefoot Bob & Friends
Paparazzi, Ward Center, Suite 380, 1200 Ala Moana Blvd., Honolulu, Thursdays, 5-8 p.m., no cover. Barefoot Bob and guest performers play and sing a mix of tunes.  (596-8850)

JJ Walker Trio
Bar 35, 35 N. Hotel St., Honolulu, 9 p.m., no cover. The JJ Walker Trio entertains. (779-7235

Local Music
Tiki’s Grill & Bar, 2570 Kalakaua Ave., Honolulu, 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. Ellsworth and UnNatural entertain. (923-8454 )

Rebelution
Pipeline Cafe, 805 Pokukaina St., Honolulu, 9 p.m., $22. Good Vibez presents Rebelution. All ages. (589-1999 , http://www.groovetickets.com)

‘Passport Thursdays’
Bar 35, 35 N. Hotel St., Honolulu, 5-7 p.m., no cover. Attend Passport Thursdays, a new pau hana event in partnership with 93.1 The Zone, featuring DJ/host Miss Chanel. Each week a different country is featured with trivia games, drink specials, movies and music. (779-7235)

Fish & Poi Event
Hope Chapel Kaneohe Bay, 45-815 Pookela St., Kaneohe, 6:30-9 p.m., $10-$15; children under 3, free. Chef Elmer Guzman demonstrates his signature dishes at Hope Chapel Kaneohe Bay’s Fish and Poi event.The Poke Stop will cater the ‘ono Hawaiian buffet. (235-5814)

‘Heiva I Honolulu’
Waikiki Shell Amphitheatre, Honolulu, March 18-20, call for times, $10-$15 per day. More than 28 group performances and nearly 150 solo competitors, along side 15 vendors, 10major sponsors and 25-plus volunteers, gather to participate in Tahiti Nui International’s “Heiva I Honolulu.”  (591-2211)

Tahitian Dance Competition
Waikiki Shell, Monsarrat Avenue, Waikiki, March 18-20, call for times and pricing. Attend the eighth annual Heiva i Honolulu Tahitian dance competition filled with music, dance, handicrafts from Polynesia and local food. (384-2765, http://www.tahitinuiinternational.com)

Author Talk
Hawaii Prince Hotel Waikiki, 100 Holomoana St., Honolulu, noon-1:30 p.m., $32-$43. Author David Heenan speaks about his new book, “Bright Triumps From Dark Hours,” at the Hawaii Society of Business Professionals luncheon. (537-2356)

Book Signing
Native Books/Na Mea Hawaii, 1050 Ala Moana Blvd., Honolulu,  3-5 p.m., free. Attend this reading and book signing of “Do One Green Thing” by Mindy Pennybacker. (596-8885)

March 19

Club Salsa Dancing
Honolulu Club, 932 Ward Ave., Honolulu, 5-6 p.m., $8-$15 drop ins, $30-$45 monthly. Join in with Club Salsa dancing. (543-3970)

Aloha Grandmothers Club
Wailana Coffee House, 1860 Ala Moana Blvd., Honolulu, 11:30 a.m., free. Attend the Aloha Grandmothers Club (Chapater 619 of the National Federation of Grandmother Clubs of America) luncheon and meeting. Reserve. (284-1805)

Candidates For Congress
Japanese Cultural Center, Manoa Grand Ballroom, 2454 S. Beretania St., Honolulu, register by today for the March 25 event from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., $30-$35. The public is invited to attend the March 25, panel discussion/luncheon forum featuring candidates running in the special election to fill the 1st Congressional District seat vacated by U.S. Representative Neil Abercrombie. It will include former U.S. Congressman Ed Case, City Council Member Charles Djou and State Senator Colleen Hanabusa. (949-5531, http://www.honolulujapanesechamber.org)

Food Assistance Program
St. George Church Waimanalo, Kailua District Park, Walgreens Parking Lot, HCAP-Kahaluu Office, Swanzy Beach Park-Kaaawa, Hauula Beach Park, BRU-Laie and Kahuku Hospital, 8 a.m.-noon, free. Lowe-income families and individuals are invited to participate in the Temporary Emergency Food Assistance Program via HCAP. (239-5754)

Professional Women’s Network
Private club in Honolulu, call for location, RSVP by March 22 for March 25 meeting, call for time, $32-$38. Attend “Success Strategies for Surviving in Any Job Market” hosted by f the Professional Women’s Network. (533-4800, .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address))

HBDA Ohana Night
Ala Wai Golf Course, second floor, 404 Kapahulu Ave., Honolulu, 6:30-9:30 p.m., free for members; $5 non-members. Attend the HBDA Ohana Night for dancing all evening long. (456-2129, 387-6933)

Jazz
The Dragon Upstairs, 1038 Nuuanu Ave., Honolulu, 10 p.m.-1 a.m., $5 cover. Enjoy smooth jazz with “The Late Show.” (526-1411 , http://www.thedragonupstairs.com)

Kilroy
Snapper’s, 1778 Ala Moana Blvd., Honolulu, 9:30 p.m., free. Rock band Kilroy entertains. (947-8057)

Local Music
Tiki’s Grill & Bar, 2570 Kalakaua Ave., Honolulu, 5 p.m. Kunoa, Balhi and the Kaala Boys entertain. (923-8454 )

Piano
Pohai Nani Good Samaritan, Bacon Auditorium, 45-090 Namoku St., Kaneohe, 7 p.m., free. Ernest Chang’s piano students entertain. (235-5025, 247-8410)

Reggae
Tropics Cafe, 1020 Auahi St. Honolulu, 9 p.m., $5 cover. Kaala Mountain Band and Mike Love entertain. Ages 18-plus. (392-3692)

Rock
Snapper’s, 1778 Ala Moana Blvd., Honolulu, 9 p.m., no cover. Oahu-based rock band KILROY entertains. (351-7488)

Rock, Reggae, Ska
Anna Bannana’s, 2440 S. Beretania St., Honolulu, 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m., $8-$10. Enjoy roots, rock, reggae and ska with Go Jimmy Go and Sound Revival Sound System. Ages 18-plus. (946-5190)

Saloon Pilots
Big City Diner Kailua, 108 Hekili St., Kailua, 8:30-11:30 p.m., no cover. The Saloon Pilots entertain. (263-8880)

The Salsa Lounge
The Honolulu Club, lounge, 932 Ward Ave., Honolulu, Fridays, 6-11:30 p.m., $1-$5 cover. This event offers free catered food with a full bar, free parking and dance lessons at
8 p.m. (256-7556)

Celebration Of Orchids
S.W. King Intermediate School, 46-155 Kamehameha Hwy., Kaneohe, Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sunday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; $2 donation, free to seniors ages 65-plus. The Windward Orchid Society presents “Celebration of Orchids,” their 30th annual Spring Show. (http://www.windwardorchidsociety.org)

Groundbreaking
Windward Community College, 45-720 Keaahala Road, Kaneohe, 10 a.m., free. A long-awaited dream will move closer to reality with the groundbreaking for WCC’s new $41.6 million Library Learning Commons called “a library for tomorrow.” (235-7374)

Identity Theft Seminar
Ala Moana Pacific Center, 17th floor seminar room, 1585 Kapiolani Blvd., Honolulu, register by today for March 23 seminar, 10 a.m., free. Shirley Ikehara, a senior financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. hosts a seminar on Identity Theft and includes guest speakers from the Honolulu Police Department. (792-7409)

Kunia Orchid Show
Leilehua High School, gym, 1515 California Ave., Wahiawa, Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; $2. Attend the 56th Kunia Orchid Show. The plant doctor will be available to answer you orchid culture questions and plants, orchid supplies and more
are for sale. (623-3243, 623-8585)

NaS
The Waterfront at Aloha Tower Marketplace, 1 Aloha Tower Drive, Honolulu, 7 p.m., call for pricing. Sky Hi and Kurious Productions present “NaS” with DJ Green Lantern, live entertainment and more. (781-5986, http://www.honoluluboxoffice.com)

‘Tea PaHTY & Fashion Show’
Hawaii Prince Hotel Waikiki, 100 Holomoana St., Honolulu, RSVP deadline today for April 11 show from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., $175 per seat; $1,250-$2,500 sponsor tables. A “Safari Champagne Tea PaHTY & Children’s Fashion Show,” a benefit for Honolulu Theatre for Youth, incorporates the whole family, as the children of the attendees are the fashion show talent! Guests are invites to attend in costume as “the hunter” (khaki couture) or “the hunted” (animal prints). Enjoy Champagne cocktails, a silent auction, wild African entertainment, a children’s fashion show and an English Safari High Tea. (839-9885 ext. 711)

‘From The Horse’s Mouth’
Kennedy Theatre, UH-Manoa, 1770 East West Road, Honolulu, Friday and Saturday, 8 p.m., $15-$30. “From the Horse’s Mouth – Hawaii” is a live dance/theater concert in which thirty leading dance professionals from Hawai‘i collaborate, each telling a story from their life, performing their own dance sequence, and interacting with the other participating artists. (944-2697)

‘SHOUT! The Mod Musical’
Diamond Head Theatre, 520 Makapuu Ave., Honolulu, March 19-April 4, Thursdays-Saturdays, 8 p.m.; Sundays, 4 p.m.; $12-$42. DHT steps into 1960’s London (with a touch of “Laugh-In”)  as it opens the Hawaii premiere of “SHOUT! The Mod Musical.” (733-0274)

Slow Art Friday
Arts District, Historic Downtown/Chinatown, Honolulu, third Fridays, 5-9 p.m., free. Attend Slow Art Friday and browse the galleries and shops of Downtown. (521-2903)

‘The Shape Of Things’
The ARTS at Marks Garage, 1159 Nuuanu Ave., Honolulu, March 12-14, Friday and Saturday, 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, 2 p.m., $10-$12. “The Shape of Things” combines performance space with art gallery with its story of an artist who “creates” another person. (521-2903, 1-800-838-3006)

March 20

Adult/Infant/Child CPR/AED
American Red Cross, 4155 Diamond Head Road, Honolulu, 8:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m., $75. With “Adult, Infant and Child CPR/AED with First Aid,” get trained to recognize and care for victims of illness and sudden injuries and learn how to use an AED for life-threatening respiratory or cardiac emergencies in infants, children, and adults. American Red Cross certification upon completion. (739-8123, 739-8132, http://www.hawaiiredcross.org)

Advanced Argentine Tango
Honolulu Club, 932 Ward Ave., Honolulu, 5-7 p.m. class; 7-9 p.m. tango practica; $8-$15. This class provides instruction in advanced material for the experienced tango dancer. (543-3970)

Belly Dancing
Honolulu Club, 932 Ward Ave., Honolulu, March 20-April 24, Saturdays, 1:30-3 p.m., call for pricing. Take belly dancing for advanced dancers. (543-3970)

Cooking Demonstration
McCoy Pavilion, Ala Moana Beach Park, 1201 Ala Moana Blvd., Honolulu, 7 p.m., free.Attend “Buyer Beware,” a cooking demonstration and lecture by Chef Paul Onishi. (734-7279)
Holy Art Workshop
Unity Church of Hawaii, 3608 Diamond Head Circle, Honolulu, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., $45. Let Barbara Eberhart guide you on an incredible visual journey to open up your soul’s creativity. (735-4436)

HULA For Health 2010
Kapiolani Park, meet across from Paki Hale 3840, Waikiki, 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m., one free class with enrollment. Get motivated to achieve all your fitness goals with this four-day a week class. (http://www.hulaerobics.org)

Jazz And Ballet Workshop
Waikiki Community Center, 310 Paoakalani Ave., Honolulu, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., free. Attend these free dance workshops. Ballet workshop (ages 6-12) 11:00-12:00 p.m.; Jazz Dance workshop (ages 6-12) 12:30-1:30 p.m.; Ballet (ages 13+) 2:00-3:00 p.m.; Jazz Dance (ages 13+) 3:30-4:30 p.m. (923-1802)

Microsoft Excel Tips
Heald College, 1500 Kapiolani Blvd., Honolulu, registration due today for March 27 workshop from 10 to 11:30 a.m., free. Learn tips for formatting, formulas, mail merging, shortcut keys and more in this Microsoft Excel workshop. (224-5484)

Space-A Travel Info
Hickam AFB, Passenger Terminal, Honolulu, 10 a.m.-noon, free. The Military Reserves Retiree Association (MRRA) holds its bi-monthly meeting, where speakings will give an update on the current status of getting a Space A Flight from Hickam and from the Marine Base. (261-8752)

Spring Equinox Celebration
Academy of the Pacific, Damon Hall, 913 Alewa Drive, Honolulu, 6:30-8:30 p.m., $15. Attend the Spring Equinox Celebration- Sunset Yoga Trance Dance and freestyle dance with Heeraa of Ecstatic Dance Hawaii. (954-9310, http://www.ecstaticdancehawaii.com)

‘Upcycling: Reimagining Waste’
Kapolei Public Library, 1001 Kamokila Blvd., Kapolei, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., free. Evelyn Nakamura shares her collection of recycled craft ideas and demo how to make a t-shirt looper rug. (693-7050)

‘Uses Of Herbs’
Foster Botanical Garden, 180 N. Vineyard Blvd., Honolulu, 10-11 a.m., $3-$5. Herbs have more uses than just for cooking… learn what they are! (522-7064)

AARP Tax-Aide
Aina Haina Public Library, 5246 Kalanianaole Hwy., Honolulu, 10:30 a.m.-2:00 a.m., free. AARP Tax-Aide provides free personal income tax assistance and preparation to low- and moderate-income taxpayers, with special attention to those ages 60 and older. (377-2456 , http://www.aarp.org/taxaide)

Aloha Aina Earth Day
Farrington High School, 1564 N. King St., Honolulu, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., free. Attend FHS’s Aloha Aina Earth Day recycling community clean-up and fundraiser. Please bring your recyclable waste, help our environment and turn trash into cash for the school. (306-1876)

Hi-5 Recycling Fundraiser
Pali Safeway, 1360 Pali Hwy., Honolulu, 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., free. Bring your recyclables to the Hi-5 Recycling Fundraiser to benefit the Hongwanji Mission School’s 8th grade Japan Study Tour. (487-7241)

Kailua AYSO Registration
Kailua High School, cafeteria, 451 Ulumanu Drive, Kailua, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Register today for the Kailua AYSO. (388-2927, http://www.kailuaayso.com)

Solar Open Houses
2432 Parker Place, Manoa, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; 91-303 Hoomalule Place, Ewa Beach, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.;  824 Ainapo St., Hawaii Kai, 10 a.m.- 4 p.m.; free. Check out any of these solar open homes to learn about photovoltaic systems. (748-8888)

Easter Bunny, Bunnyland
Windward Mall, 46-056 Kamehameha Hwy., Kaneohe, March 20-April 3, Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; photo packages start at $17; Bunnyland free. Keiki will want to pay a visit to their favorite furry friend, the Easter Bunny for a photo or head to Bunnyland to see real, live bunnies, chicks, birds and potbelly pigs. (235-1143, http://www.WindwardMall.com)

‘Green Dog Night’
Keehi Lagoon Veterans Memorial, John A Burns Hall, Honolulu, 6-9 p.m., free. The Hawaii Canine Assistance Network holds its inaugural fundraiser: “Green Dog Night,” where guests will have a groovy time enjoying a slamming silent auction, fab food and drinks for people and pups, a cool canine costume contest and more. (781-2596)

‘Honu Race’
Wet’n’Wild Hawaii, 400 Farrington Hwy., Kapolei, activities/entertainment, 9:30-10:30 a.m.; park opens 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m.; $23 admission; $5 for honu adoption. Three-thousand rubber “honu” are available for adoption for the fifth annual Boys & Girls Club of Hawaii “Honu Race.” (689-4182, 668-9399, 696-2754)

‘Whispering Walls of Waimea’
Waimea Valley, 59-864 Kamehameha Hwy., 6 p.m., $30-$50. The “Whispering Walls of Waimea” tour will include stories and legends of the High Priests that once lived in the Valley, the very special Pohaku that reside in the Valley, the healing power of the Valley’s plant life, and the rumored children that played in the Valley. Ages 12-plus. (638-7766, http://www.waimeavalley.net)

Loaded Dice
The Hideaway Club, USCG Barbers Point, 1 Coral Road, Kapolei, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., free. Loaded Dice, a classic rock and 80s cover band, entertains. Must have a military ID or be on the Loaded Dice guest list to get on base. (682-2731)

Local Music
Tiki’s Grill & Bar, 2570 Kalakaua Ave., Honolulu, 5 p.m., Johhny Helm, Kunoa and Ellsworth entertain. (923-8454 )

Local, Alternative, Rock
CW’s Night Club, ground floor, 227 Leweres St., Waikiki, 6-8 p.m. and 9 p.m.-midnight, no cover. Easy Street and Analog heat things up at CW’s Night Club on Lewers every Saturday with live local kine, rock, reggae and alternative music. Ages 21-plus. (921-9000)

Once A Month Punk
Waikiki Sandbox, 2260 Kuhio Ave., Honolulu, 10 p.m.-4 a.m., $5 cover. Attend the Once-A-Month Punk fest no. 6 featuring Haoles, SMITZ, Substitoots, Dicks of Doom and special guests WARSAW. (923-3597)

Royal Hawaiian Band
Kapiolani Park, 3840 Paki Ave., Honolulu, 7:15 a.m.; Kahala Mall, 4211 Waialae Ave., Honolulu, noon; free. The Royal Hawaiian Band entertains. (922-5331)

Saloon Pilots
Koko Marina Center, Marina Courtyard, 7192 Kalanianaole Hwy., # A143, Honolulu, 1-2 p.m., no cover. The Saloon Pilots entertain. (561-7065)

‘Broken Liquid’
Bar 35, 35 N. Hotel St., Honolulu, 10 p.m.-closing, no cover. Attend Broken Liquid with DJs Saya and Toki and be ready to dance. Ages 21-plus. (779-7235)

Community Swap Meet
Waipio Shopping Center, 94-1036 Waipio Uka St., Waipahu, 7:30-11:30 a.m., free admission. Attend this community swap meet and check out 35 booths with something for everyone. (722-8487)

Dyslexia Conference
Honolulu HawaiiUSA Federal Credit Union, 1259 Aala St., Honolulu, 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., $15-$30. Guest speaker Augie T., comedian and KCCN FM100 radio personality speaks about his personal struggles with dyslexia and the message that he shares with students to overcome their own challenges. (538 7007, http://www.dyslexia hawaii.org)

‘Great Guns’
Neal Blaisdell Center, 777 Ward Ave., Honolulu, Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; $6. Attend the 66th semi-annual “Great Guns” show presented by the Hawaii Historic Arms Assn. featuring 200 tables of antique and modern firearms, custom knives, military collectibles and historic, hunting and shooting sports exhibits. (591-2211, 942-8664)

KHS Annual Fundraiser
Kaimuki High School, 2705 Kaimuki Ave., Honolulu, 4:30-8:30 p.m., $25 donation or more. Former “Bulldogs,” pups and friends are invited the the Kaimuki High School Foundation’s 8th annual Fundraiser for door prizes, a silent auction and entertainment by Legacy and ‘Ike Pono. (255-2653, http://www.kaimukihsfoundation.org)

MHS Craft Fair
Mililani High School, Gymnasium, 95-1200 Meheula Parkway, Mililani, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., free admission. Attend the MHS Craft Fair and enjoy food, crafts, gifts and more. (627-7747)

‘Moonlight & Memories Gala’
Hawaii Prince Hotel Waikiki, 100 Holomoana St., Honolulu, 5:30 p.m., $150 individual tickets; $1,500-$5,000 tables. Attend the Alzheimer’s Association, Aloha Chapter’s 21st annual Moonlight & Memories Gala. This fun and exciting dinner features the Murder Mystery Players of Hawaii’s production of The Missing Rubies of Nepal. Guests will enjoy a mystery martini bar, a wonderful course dinner, live music and a silent auction. Proceeds benefit the Chapter’s family caregiver education, training and support programs for those living with Alzheimer’s disease here in Hawaii. (591-2771, .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address))

Rubber Duckie Race
Pre-race festivities at McCully Shopping Center, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; race at Ala Wai Canal, 1:11 p.m.; $5 per duck. Attend the 23rd annual Great Hawaiian Rubber Duckie Race to benefit the United Cerebral Palsy Association of Hawaii. (532-6749, 220-6931)

Spring Plant Sale
Kailua Elementary School, 315 Kuulei Road, Kailua, 8-11 a.m. Lani-Kailua Outdoor Circle holds its Spring Plant Sale. Plant experts will also be on hand to answer questions. (263-4040, 262-6243)

TCG State Championships
Da-Planet Honolulu, 1423 Kapiolani Blvd., second floor, Honolulu, 10:30 a.m., free. The TCG State Championships provides Pokemon players the opportunity to succeed at an intellectual sport and test a player’s trading card game skill, strategy and creativity. (206-344-3140, http://www.pokemon.com/us/organized-play/)

Walk To End Polio
Magic Island at Ala Moana Beach Park, 1201 Ala Moana Blvd., Honolulu, check in 7 a.m.; start 8 a.m.; $15-$20. Rotary clubs of Oahu and the Hawaii Post Polio Network host the second annual Walk to End Polio. (261-8752, http://www.walktoendpolio.com)

Curator’s Talk
The Contemporary Museum, 2411 Makiki Heights Drive, Honolulu, 1:30 p.m., free. Walk through the current exhibitions with Jay Jensen. (237-5217)

‘Keiko And Louie’
Davies Hall, The Cathedral Church of St. Andrew, Honolulu, 9:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m., $8. Honolulu Theatre for Youth presents the world premiere of “Keiko and Louie: Best Best Friends (Mostly).” (839-9885)

‘Shooting Stars’ Auditions
Diamond Head Theatre, Rehearsal Hall, 520 Makapuu Ave., Honolulu, 12:45-5 p.m., free. The Diamond Head Theatre “Shooting Stars” youth performing troupe holds auditions for children ages 7 -17. Auditioning children should be prepared with sheet music in their own key that is age appropriate. Wear closed-toe shoes for dance portion. (733-0277 ext. 306)

Pouhala Marsh Wetland Restoration
Pouhala Marsh, across from the Transfer Station on Waipahu Depot Road, Waipahu, 8:30-11:30 a.m., free. Volunteers are needed help to restore Pouhala Marsh by removing invasive species and establishing habitat areas for the endangered Hawaiian stilts. Bring your own work gloves and bottled water. HNC will provide snacks and juice for after the service project. (955-0100, ext. 18)

March 21

Flower Arranging
Kaimuki Library, 1041 Koko Head Ave., Honolulu, 2-4 p.m., free. Learn how to include beauty through flowers in your everyday life at this special presentation and flower arranging demonstration by the MOA Arts and Culture Instructors. (733-8422)

Parenting Skills Workshop
Harris United Methodist Church, 20 S. Vineyard Blvd., Honolulu, 9-10:30 a.m., free. Attend “Understand Temperament – One of the Keys to Building a Strong Parent-Child Relationship,” an informative presentation featuring Kathy Bentley, referred to by many as “Hawaii’s Super Nanny.” (536-9602)

Soul Healing Workshop
UH College of Business, A102, 2404 Maile Way, Honolulu, 9 a.m.-noon, free. Attend this free community soul healing workshop. (956-0480, 295-4797)

Solar Open Houses
2432 Parker Place, Manoa, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; 1032 Spencer St., Punchbowl, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; 1002 Paako St., Kailua, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; free. Check out any of these solar open homes to learn about photovoltaic systems. (748-8888)

Outrigger Canoe Paddling
Kailua Canoe Clubhouse, Kawailoa Road across from Buzz’s Original Steakhouse, March 13-14, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Kailua Canoe Club is seeking paddlers of all ages and degrees of experience for the 2010 Outrigger Canoe Paddling season. Ages 10-plus. Practices start March 29 and continue through the first week of August. (848-4170, http://www.kailuacanoeclub.com, .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address))

Sundays Are Fundays
Ward Centers, 1200 Ala Moana Blvd., Honolulu, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., free. Sundays Are Fundays at Ward Centers offers fun for families with free demonstrations, family fun activities, entertainment, and prizes, as well as exclusive meal deals. (523-8802 ext. 218, http://www.wardcenters.com)

Winners Camp
Call for location, times and pricing, March 21-27. Sign up your teen and give them a gift that will last a lifetime. (295-3211, http://www.winnerscamp.com)

Local Music
Tiki’s Grill & Bar, 2570 Kalakaua Ave., Honolulu, 6 p.m. The Kaala Boys and Lauren Silva entertain. (923-8454 )

Sunday Showcase
Waikiki Beach Walk, stage plaza, 201 Beachwalk, Waikiki, 5-6 p.m., free. The Royal Hawaiian Serenaders entertain. (921-6839)

UB40’s Ali Campbell
The Waterfront at Aloha Tower, 1 Aloha Tower Drive, Honolulu, 6:30 p.m., $35-$60. UB40’s Ali Campbell, Three Houses Down, Fiji and The Mana’o Company entertain. Ages 21-plus. (450-4660)

Anniversary Celebration
Center for Natural Healing, 5283 Kimokeo St., Honolulu, 1-4 p.m., call for pricing. Dr. Diana Joy Ostroff, Naturopathic Physician, and Doctor of traditional Chinese medicine and acupuncture, celebrates her 21st year of holistic healing practice on Oahu with her “Wisdom of Well-Being and Longevity” seminar. (469-6031, 744-4104)

‘Concert And Celebration’
Waikiki Shell, 5 p.m., $25-$150. Big Ben Entertainment, Island Fire Productions and COX Radio Hawaii present Manny Pacquiao’s “Concert and Celebration.” (228-2246, 306-3460)

Mustang Madness All Ford Show
McKenna Windward Ford, 725 Kailua Road, Kailua, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., free. Attend the 18th annual Mustang Madness All Ford Show and enjoy vendors, crafts, food and more than 100 of Hawaii’s finest Fords. (551-9517)

Polo Season Opener
Hawaii Polo Club Field, 68-411 Farrington Hwy., Waialua, 2 p.m., $5-$8. Attend the 2010 North Shore polo season’s grand opening celebration. (803-3651, 343-4788)

‘Rock ‘n’ Roll Therapy’
Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant, 1 Aloha Tower Drive, Honolulu, 6:30 p.m. performance; 8 p.m. dance party; $15. Hawaii’s first 8-week Breakthrough Performance Workshop celebrates their completion with a public performance, on stage, with a live band, professional back up singers from the mainland, choreography and costumes. Dance party to follow. (599-4877 )

Spring Ball
Friends of Heeia State Park, 46-465 Kamehameha Hwy., Kaneohe, 2-5 p.m. Join the Friends of Heeia for an elegant afternoon of tea, dancing and music. Reserve. (247-3156)

Spring Cleaning Recycling Event
Kokua Market, parking lot, 2643 S. King St., Honolulu, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., free. Join Kokua Market and Hagadone Recycling on the Spring Equinox to clean out your glossy magazines, catalogs, flyers, junk mail and phone books for recycling. Those who contribute recyclables get a coupon for a free oatcake and coffee that is good during the event. For owners who come in that day, they get a 10% discount off all their purchases in the store during the recycling event. They do not accept cardboard, paperboard or newspaper. (941-1922 , http://www.kokua.coop)

‘Tapped’
UH-Manoa, Spalding Auditorium, 2500 Campus Road, Honolulu, 5 p.m., $3-$5. Kokua Hawaii Foundation and UH Cinema Series in conjunction with World Water Week screens the film “Tapped.” (223-0130)

March 22

‘Making Sense Of Retirement’
Leilehua High School, 1515 California Ave., Wahiawa, 9-10 a.m., free. Attend this free investment class entitled “Making Sense Of Retirement,” presented by Kathleen Stephens, Financial Advisor from Edward Jones Investments. (485-1567)

Watercolor Workshop
Call for location, March 22-26, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., $395-$495. Master artist and author Barbara Nechis offers a five-day watercolor workshop on balance of spontaneity and control of the watercolor brush. (247-8083, http://www.hawaiiwatercolorsociety.org)

Art In The Zoo
Honolulu Zoo, 151 Kapahulu Ave., Honolulu, 8 a.m.-noon, $40-$45. Let the animals and lush surroundings inspire you to tap into your artistic side and create beautiful art pieces till your heart’s content. In order to better grasp the theme, a close encounter with an animal will be included where you will be able to get a better sense of the animal’s shape, movements, and textures. Ages 6-12. (926-3191 ext. 117)

‘Splendors of Ikebana 2010’
Honolulu Hale Courtyard, 530 S. King St., Honolulu, March 22-26, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., free. View “Splendors of Ikebana 2010,” a spring exhibition of colorful floral arrangements in all shapes and sizes. (768-6622)

March 23

Art In The Zoo
Honolulu Zoo, 151 Kapahulu Ave., Honolulu, 8 a.m.-noon, $40-$45. Let the animals and lush surroundings inspire you to tap into your artistic side and create beautiful art pieces till your heart’s content. In order to better grasp the theme, a close encounter with an animal will be included where you will be able to get a better sense of the animal’s shape, movements, and textures. Beginners (adults only). (926-3191 ext. 117)

‘Easter Grass’
Foster Botanical Garden, 180 N. Vineyard Blvd., Honolulu, 9:30-10:30 a.m., $5 plus garden admission. Grow grass in a basket to hide your holiday eggs. (522-7064)

‘Focus On Fixed Income’
Mililani High School, 95-1200 Meheula Parkway, Mililani, 6:15-7 p.m., free. Attend this free investment class entitled “Focus On Fixed Income,” presented by Kathleen Stephens, Financial Advisor from Edward Jones Investments. (485-1567)

Fraud Protection Info.
Kahala Nui, Diamond Head room, 4389 Malia St., Honolulu, 10:30 a.m., free. Attend “Protecting Your Money from Fraud” with Theresa Anne K. Kong Lee, investor education specialist, Department of Commerce & Consumer Affairs, State of Hawaii. (218-7004)

Hawaiian Quilting
Kahuku Public & School Library, 56-490 Kamehameha Hwy., call for times, free. Attend “Sharing Hawaiian Quilting with the Big Apple,” where local quilter Bonnie Naluai will present a DVD about five Hawaiian quilters from the Big Island, Maui, and Kauai, including her mother Hannah Apo, who were invited to appear on a New York City television show. Ages 12-plus. (293-8935)

Healthy Meals
Castle Medical Center, Wellness Center Auditorium, 640 Ulukahiki St., Kailua, reserve by today for March 25 class at 6:30 p.m., $10-$20. The dynamic duo of Traci and Sky of Ola Loa Wellness will share their expertise and passion for healthy living, while preparing nutrient-packed vegetarian dishes that are quick and easy to prepare and contain mostly locally produced ingredients. (263-5400, castlemed.org)

Home Buyer Seminar
Pearl Country Club, room Pearl 1, 98-535 Kaonohi St., Aiea, 5:30 p.m., free. Attend this free seminar to educate first-time home buyers. (735-5300)

Meditation For Health
Pohai Nani’s Ruth Orcutt Bacon Auditorium, 45-090 Namoku St., Kaneohe, 9:30-11:30 a.m., $35 plus tax for nonmembers; free for HMSA members. Gene Corpuz of HMSA presents Meditation for Health. (948-6398)

Watercolor Workshop
Hawaii Water Color Society, Unit G6, 1140 Bethel St., Honolulu, March 23-27, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., $395-$495. Master artist and author Barbara Nechis offers a five-day workshop sponsored by the Hawaii Watercolor Society. (247-8083, http://www.hawaiiwatercolorsociety.org)

Grass Roots Rally
Blaisdell Exhibition Hall, 777 Ward Ave., Honolulu, 4-7 p.m., $25 adults, children free. Families will enjoy a delicious selection of local food, a wide variety of entertainment and fun activities in the Keiki Zone at this Grass Roots Rally for Family and Friends with Mayor Mufi Hannemann. (275-3040)

Wine Tasting
Brasserie Du Vin, 1115 Bethel St., Honolulu, 6 p.m., $20. Consider this is a casual and affordable way to learn about different wine makers and varietals. Themes change weekly. Fee includes tasting of 6-8 different wines and a cheese and fruit platter. Half-off appetizer menu also available to wine tasting guests. Reservations required. (545-1115, http://www.brasserieduvin.com)

 

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