March 2

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Thursday March 2
Automatic Writing
Crystal Cave & Kyanite Lounge, 2 p.m., donations welcome. (741-0811)

Improving the Prospects for Peace: The State of Palestinian Politics
Temple Emanu-El, 7 p.m., free. Palestinian journalist Bassem Eid discusses Palestinian politics. (595-7521, shaloha.com)

Interesting Invertebrate Investigations
Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve, 6:30-7:30 p.m., free. Jan Vicente discusses “The ‘hitched’ and ‘single’ lifestyles of the marine sponge Xestospongia deweerdtae.” (397-5840)

Blood Bank of Hawaii
Kailua Town Center, 3-7 p.m., free. Donate blood and save lives. Pre-registration recommended. (848-4770, bbh.org)

Blood Bank of Hawaii
Kalani High School gymnasium, 7 a.m.-2 p.m., free. Donate blood and save lives. Pre-registration recommended. (848-4770, bbh.org)

Blood Bank of Hawaii
Sheraton Waikiki Hotel, Molokai Room, 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., free. Donate blood and save lives. Pre-registration recommended. (848-4770, bbh.org)

Just For You, Neighbor
Waikele Premium Outlets, Tuesdays and Thursdays through Dec. 31, 3-9 p.m., free. Pick up a complimentary Savings Passport and get great deals. Must show Hawaii ID to pick up passport. (premiumoutlets.com/outlet/waikele)

Experts at the Cathedral
Cathedral of St. Andrew, Von Holt Room, noon-1 p.m., free. Education director Jenny Eagle and collections manager Jenny Leung of Manoa Heritage Center discuss, “Master Campus Planning: Integrating Kualii and Manoa Heritage Center.” (historichawaii.org)

25th Infantry Division Band
Ala Moana Center, Centerstage, 3 p.m., free. (alamoanacenter.com)

Hakuoh University Handbell Choir
Central Union Church, 7 p.m., free. This internationally renowned choir will perform a range of songs from classical to contemporary Broadway tunes. (956-5852, 956-0321)

Hoohanohano Na Lala Lima Kokua O Hawaii
Hilton Hawaiian Village, Tapa Ballroom, 5:30 p.m., $250. Helping Hands Hawaii hosts its 13th annual fundraising dinner, recognizing Heather Lusk of The CHOW Project and Rotary District 5000. (440-3803, dnakamichi@helpinghandshawaii.org)