February 14

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Wednesday February 14
Certified Nurse’s Aide Apprenticeship Program
Windward Community College, Hale Kuhina 107, 45-720 Keaahala Rd., Jan. 8-Feb. 22, contact for times, $3,000. The CNA Apprenticeship program is designed to train students to qualify for higher-wage jobs in the healthcare industry, as well as provide assistance with tuition, training and connecting with employers. (235-7329, windwardcce.org/cna)

Dance Magic 808 Int’l Cha Cha and Int’l Waltz
Ala Wai Golf Course Clubhouse, 404 Kapahulu Ave., Jan. 4-March 15, 6:30 p.m. cha cha, 7:35 p.m. waltz, $14. Come and learn basic to intermediate cha cha and waltz steps. (dancemagic808.com)

Dance Magic 808 Line Dancing and Int’l Quickstep
Salt Lake District Park, 1159 Ala Lilikoi Place, Jan. 9-March 13, line dancing 6:55 p.m., quickstep 7:45 p.m., $16. Come and learn various line dance routines and basic to intermediate quickstep steps. (dancemagic808.com)

Free Diabetes Education Series
Mountain-Pacific Quality Health, 1360 S. Beretania St., Suite 501, 10 a.m.-noon, free. Come learn about diabetes and how it impacts your health. These classes are designed for people with Medicare, but all are welcome. Pre-registration required. (545-2550)

Japanese Flower Arranging – Ikebana Sogetsu
Windward Community College, Hale Kuhina 115, 45-720 Keaahala Rd., Jan. 23-Feb 27, contact for times, $77. Learn to use your aesthetic awareness to assemble materials and endow them with a value transcending that which they had in nature. (235-7433, windwardcce.org/art)

Medicare 101
1585 Kapiolani Blvd., Suite 1020, 1-2 p.m., free. If you are turning 65 or retiring, come and learn all about Medicare and how to apply. This class will make Medicare easy to understand. Park at Ala Moana Shopping Center by Macy’s. (780-7989)

Waimanalo Health Center Job Readiness Training
Waimanalo Health Center, 41-1347 Kalanianaole Hwy., 1-3 p.m., weekdays through Feb. 16, free. Attendees will learn to empower themselves with tools and skills to prepare for their dream jobs. (954-7126)

Comedy U
Anna O’Brien’s Upstairs, 2440 S. Beretania St., Wednesdays through February, 8:30 p.m., $7-$10. See a comedy show every Wednesday evening, featuring the comical stylings of some of the island’s funniest performers. (facebook.com/comedyu.hi)

AA Meeting
Unity Windward Church, 46-005 Kawa St., Suite 303, 6:30 and 8 p.m., contact for cost. (unitywindward@gmail.com)

Blood Bank of Hawaii
Kailua High School, College Career Center, 7:30 a.m.-3 p.m., free. Donate blood and save lives. Pre-registration recommended. (848-4770, bbh.org)

Blood Bank of Hawaii
La Pietra Hawaii School for Girls, Bloodmobile, free. Donate blood and save lives. Pre-registration recommended. (848-4770, bbh.org)

Burlesque at The Hi Brau Room
The Hi Brau Room, 6-8 p.m., $20. (hibrauburlesque.eventbrite.com)

Dessert Decadence at Bread + Butter
Bread + Butter, contact for time and cost. The restaurant will be offering a special champagne chocolate tart with mixed berries. The dessert is complimentary for guests who book dining reservations on Valentine’s Day. (melissa@alohabreadbutter.com)

Free Xeric Seed
Halawa Xeriscape Garden, Wednesdays and Saturdays, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., free. Receive a free heart-shaped hoya cutting. (boardofwatersupply.com, 748-5315)

Holo Moana: Generations of Voyaging
Bishop Museum, Nov. 4-June 24 during museum hours, $10.95-$22.95. Guests will be able to see immersive technology bring wayfinding to life as they explore the art and science of traditional navigation and the extraordinary story behind its resurgence. (bishopmuseum.org, 847-3511)

Prostate Cancer Support Group Open Meeting
347 North Kuakini St., Conference Room PB-5, 7-9 p.m., free. Support group Us Too is for prostate cancer survivors and those wanting to learn about the disease. All are welcome, including spouses and significant others. (222-0425)

Seafood Sweethearts at Buho Cocina y Cantina
Buho Cocina y Cantina, contact for time, $40. Buho will be offering couples a seafood sampler, featuring oysters on a half shell, ahi poke, shrimp and scallop ceviche with two complimentary glasses of wine. (922-2846)

‘The Giver’ Discussion
Waianae Public Library, 6 p.m., free. Join a discussion of “The Giver” by Lois Lowry. Along with the adults, keiki grade 4 and up are invited to join. (librarieshawaii.org/waianae, 697-7868)

Valentine’s Day 5-course Dinner at The Lanai
The Lanai, 6-9 p.m., $65. Couples can enjoy an intimate dinner of fresh local flavors combined with traditional fare. Reservations recommended. (237-1234)

Valentine’s Day at Azure
Royal Hawaiian, Azure, 5:30-9:30 p.m., $175. Enjoy a multi-course meal consisting of a kona lobster panzanella salad, kusshi oysters on the half shell and a choice of prime filet of beef, curry scented shellfish or black truffle roasted Big Island heart of palm. (921-4600, CentralDiningReservations@Pleasant.net)

Valentine’s Day at Kai Market
Sheraton Waikiki, Kai Market, 5:30-9:30 p.m., $30-$60. Enjoy a buffet featuring a chef’s carving station, a hot table, a cold table and sweet offerings. Reservations recommended. (921-4600, centraldiningreservations@pleasant.net)

Valentine’s Day at Paakai
Paakai, 5:30-10 p.m., $105-$125. Enjoy an intimate four-course dinner with wine pairings. (turtlebayresort.com)

Valentine’s Day Endless Mimosa Breakfast and Sweetheart Dinner Buffet
North Shore Kula Grille, 6:30-10:30 a.m. and 5:30-9:30 p.m., $24-$48. Enjoy local favorites at the carving station, a variety of entrees and an assortment of delicious desserts. (turtlebayresort.com)

Valentine’s Day Hou Hou Picture Show
Consolidated Theatres Ward 16, Wednesdays through February, 7 and 10 p.m., $10. See special Ladies Night Screenings of classic romantic films, such as ‘The Princess Bride.’ (consolidatedtheatres.com)

Valentine’s Day Sing-Along
Kilauea District Park, 4109 Kilauea Ave., 10:30-11:30 a.m., contact for cost. Everyone is welcome to this Valentine’s Day performance. (425-3348)

Valentine’s Day: Champagne and Chocolate at RumFire
RumFire, contact for time and cost. Join RumFire for a romantic night out, featuring a sunset performance by Taz Vegas and Kikoman Heart. Reservations recommended. (921-4600, centraldiningreservations@pleasant.net)

Valentine’s In The Valley
Waimea Valley, Proud Peacock, contact for time, $74. Bring your beloved one for a romantic five-course dinner provided by Ke Nui Kitchen. (waimeavalley.net)

Children’s Music with the Kailua Elks Club Band
Kailua Public Library, 239 Kuulei Road, 10:30-11 a.m., free. Come enjoy a fun twist on musical favorites like ‘Wheels on the Bus’ and ‘I’m a Little Teapot’ with Kailua Elks Club Band. (keikimusic.eventbrite.com)

Izik
The Laylow, Autograph Collection, Tuesdays through February, 7-10 p.m., free. (laylowwaikiki.com/event-directory)

Simple Souls
The Laylow, Autograph Collection, Wednesdays through February, 7-10 p.m., free. (laylowwaikiki.com/event-directory)

Kaneohe Mele Mural: Community Paint Party
Windward Mall, 46-028 Kawa St., 9 a.m.-3 p.m., free. Join in this painting event. Use clothes you don’t mind getting paint on. Bring a rain jacket and water bottle. Pre-registration required. (info@estra.org, 638-4005)

Oscar Nominated Shorts
Honolulu Museum of Art, Feb. 11-25, contact for times, $10-$12. The museum hosts screenings of Oscar-nominarted short films. (honolulumuseum.org)

Reverie & Reclamation
Gallery On The Pali, 2500 Pali Hwy., Jan. 7-Feb. 23, gallery hours, contact for cost. View the photographic work of Debra Casey. (595-4047, gallery@unitariansofhi.org)

The Disasters of Peace: Social Discontent in the Manga of Tsuge Tadao and Katsumata Susumu
Honolulu Museum of Art, 900 S. Beretania St., Nov. 30-Apr. 15, gallery hours, contact for cost. See how two manga artists look at the inhumanity and hardship that communities are forced to endure during periods of dramatic social upheaval. (532-8700, honolulumuseum.org)

Welcome Diversity
Louis Pohl Gallery, Jan. 30-Feb. 23, contact for time and cost. This art show will feature pottery artists Lori Nakatsuka, Dennis Leong and Roy Yamashiro. (louispohlgallery.com)

Where the Sun Meets the Water
Kalapawai Cafe & Deli, daily through March 10, 6 a.m.-9 p.m., free. View new paintings and giclees in a collection of selected small works about water, light, color and aloha. (infofriedmanart@icloud.com)