June 23

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Sunday June 23
CLASSES
A Course in Miracles
Still and Moving Center, 1:30-5:30 p.m., $20. Benjamin (Benny Silverman) teaches A Course in Miracles, a thought-system and mind-training that offers a different way of seeing the world and yourself. Registering in advance is recommended as seating is limited. (397-7678, stillandmovingcenter.com)

Android: Getting Started Workshop
Pearl Highlands Center Verizon Wireless Store, Sundays through June 30, 9-10 a.m., free. Learn about the hardware functions, how to set up email, adding social network accounts and customizing your device. Registration online is required. (vzworkshops.verizonwireless.com/vzworkshops)

Gong Chakra: Journey to the Moon
Open Space Yoga, Diamond Head Monsarrat Studio, 6:45-8:15 p.m., $18. Using healing sound vibrations of the Ggong, the class travels through the chakras. The sound vibrations encourages vitality, mental and emotional well-being. (232-8851)

Keeping Your Home and Avoiding Foreclosure
Coldwell Banker Pacific Properties, Kapolei Commons, 4:30 p.m., free. Experts in the field of foreclosure prevention counseling, bankruptcy and short sales available to answer your questions. Call to RSVP. (947-8101)

Parayoga Master Class
Open Space Yoga, Diamond Head Monsarrat Studio, 9-11 a.m., $18. Designed to use your physical body in a kind, loving, devotional way to maintain prana and build energy within the body. (232-8851)

Summertime Succulent Workshop
Art Explorium, 1142 Koko Head Ave., 9:30-11 a.m. and 12:30-2 p.m., $10 plus materials for children ages 5 to 12, and $20 plus materials for adults. Zorbella plant designs conducts a workshop on creating your own succulent plant arrangement. Call or email to register. (388-7166, info@zorbella.com)

The Essential Low Back Program
Windward Wellness Center at Temple Valley Shopping Center, June 2-July 14, Sundays, 9-10:30 a.m., $210.

Vinyasa Krama Lab: Balancing Pitta
Open Space Yoga, Diamond Head Monsarrat Studio, 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m., $45. Build a yoga practice around the balancing of Pitta dosha (imbalances). (232-8851)

COMMUNITY
Hawaii Polo Club 2013 Season
Visit website for location, Sundays through July 14, gates open at 11 a.m. for picnic, matches start at 2 p.m., $10/open field seating, $25/clubhouse. The Hawaii Polo Club celebrates 50 years of polo. (hawaii-polo.org)

Honolulu Jodo Shu Fujinkai Craft Fair
Jodo Mission of Hawaii Social Hall, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Featuring a variety of sales vendors including Tupperware, jewelry, T-shirts, Thirty-one bags and more, as well as food. (949-3995)

Pacific Super Car Club First Cruise
Audi Hawaii, 2770 Waiwai Lp., begins at 1 p.m., contact for cost. The Pacific Super Car Club holds its first gather and cruise with light beverages compliments of Audi Hawaii. Meet at Audi, introduce yourself to one another and cruise to the Podium go-kart track for a little races. Driver TV also films the entire event. (edracers@aol.com, hawaiianvantage@hotmail.com)

FAMILY FUN
Children’s Storytime
Kaimuki Public Library, Sundays through July 7, 10:30 a.m., free. Children ages 7 and under, accompanied by a parent or caregiver, are invited to Children’s Storytime, which includes stories, finger plays, rhymes and a small make-and-take craft. Contact the library ASAP if special accommodations are needed. (733-8422)

Children’s Storytime
Kaimuki Public Library, through July 28, 10:30-11:15 a.m., free. Children, accompanied by a parent or caregiver, are invited to listen to stories, participate in finger plays and rhymes and make a small craft to take home. Contact the library two weeks in advance if a sign language interpreter or other special accommodations are needed. (733-8422)

Kids First! Film Festival
University of Hawaii at Manoa Art Auditorium, June 23 and 30, July 14 and 21, 3 p.m., free. Doors open 30 minutes prior. Visit website for a list of films. (summer.hawaii.edu/kidsfirst)

Summer Reading Program
Various public libraries throughout the state, June 2 through July 6, free. Participants who visit their library and read at least once a week are eligible to receive a free monthly reading incentive, while supplies last. (librarieshawaii.org)

MUSIC
Ben and Kanoe
Tiki Town, 2330 Kalakaua Ave., June 23 and 30, 3:30-6:30 p.m., contact for cost. Ben and Kanoe perform classic rock and R&B music. (780-7266)

Shawn Garnett
Tiki Town, 2330 Kalakaua Ave., June 23 and 30, 8:30-10 p.m., contact for cost. Shawn Garnett performs Hawaii and reggae music. (780-7266)

Toro Y Moi
The Republik, concert hall opens at 7 p.m., show starts at 8 p.m., $27.50-$32.50, all ages accompanied by an adult. (groovetickets.com, bampproject.com)

THE ARTS
Peranakan Chinese Heritage of Southeast Asia
East-West Center Gallery, May 19-Sept. 15, weekdays 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Sundays noon-4 p.m., contact for cost. The Peranakan Chinese are descendants of Chinese traders who settled in Malacca and the coastal areas of Java and Sumatra. This exhibition reflects the unique Peranakan aesthetic and highlights many of the community’s distinctive arts and customs. (944-7177, arts.eastwestcenter.org)

The KGB Series
Gallery on the Pali at the First Unitarian Church of Honolulu, June 23 through July 25, weekdays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Thursdays until 8 p.m., weekends from 2 to 6 p.m., free. Nitya Brighenti displays oils on canvas and watercolors on paper. The series is based on photographs taken by the KGB. An artist reception takes place June 29 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. (595-4047)