Classes

Introduction To Reiki

Pali Momi Medical Center, Aiea, 10 a.m.-noon, free. All are welcome to learn about Reiki at today’s introductory class. Reiki is a form of healing for yourself and others from the effects of stress, pain and illness. (535-7000)

Make A Christmas Angel

Moiliili Community Center, Room 105, 1-3 p.m. Holiday decoration enthusiasts should enjoy this afternoon’s class in learning to make Christmas Angels from dried sheaths of the monstera plant. (955-1555)

Community

Dancing Queens Perform

Aloha Tower Marketplace, center atrium, noon-1 p.m., free. See the six senior ladies known as the Paniolo Dancing Queens perform tap and line dances live this afternoon. (566-2337)

Hikes & Tours

Honouliuli Preserve Hike

Honouliuli Preserve, 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., $10. Join the Nature Conservancy today on its hike along the Kaluaa Loop Trail. This three mile hike is considered moderate and begins gradually uphill. The trail includes a steep downhill section. Reservations required. (587-6220)

Sunday Hike

Meet at Iolani Palace, 8 a.m., $2 donation from non-members. Join the Hawaiian Trail and Mountain Club this morning on its hike at Tripler. This 12 mile hike is reccomended for advanced hikers. Trail begins at the Tripler Hospital parking lot and travels along a ridge and can be windy at the summit. (674-1459 or 596-4864)

Music

Bluegrass Open Mic

O’Toole’s Irish Pub, 902 Nuuanu Ave., 3:30-7:30 p.m., 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Enjoy local musicians on stage during today’s Bluegrass Hawaii Open Mic session. Later tonight stick around for Squirrel Hunters performing live. (536-4138)

Contemporary Hawaiian Music

Kona Brewing Co., Koko Marina Pub, corner of Kalanianaole Highway and Lunalilo Home Road, 6-8 p.m., free. Round & Round performs their contemporary Hawaiian hits tonight. (394-KONA)

Guitar Concert

Leeward Community College, Theatre mainstage, 4 p.m., $5. Guitarists perform works by Albeniz, Joplin, Machado, Telemann, Mozart and others. (455-0385)

Ne Mele Nei Concert

Ward Warehouse, stage, 1 p.m., free. Various artists perform at today’s Sunday afternoon concert. Take a break from shopping and enjoy some local music. (596-8885)

Simple Souls

Aku Bone Lounge, 8:15-10:15 p.m., free. The band Simple Souls hits the stage tonight to play their unplugged R&B, hip-hop, soul and reggae music. (589-2020)

Special Events

Festival Of Giving

Windward Mall, 1-5 p.m., $5. All are welcome to purchase tickets for today’s “Festival of Giving” event. Shoppers receive special discounts, free gift wrapping and take part in fun keiki activities and crafts at participating stores. Tickets available at the mall today or at the local American Cancer Society, Kaneohe Elementary School, Samuel Wilder King Intermediate School, Le Jardin Academy, PACT Hana Like and the Aloha Council BSA. Don’t forget to pay Santa a visit today at Center Stage! (531-6087 ext 6)

Mistletoe Magic

Hawaii Loa Ridge, 619 Puuikena Drive, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., $30. Ballet Hawaii presents today’s special holiday shopping event, “Mistletoe Magic.” For sale are a series of three foot tall artificial Christmas trees decorated by noted artists, vendors also present holiday ware, handbags, Santa Clause figures from around the world, fashions, jewelry and more. Tickets available at Ballet Hawaii’s studio in Dole Cannery. (521-8600)

the Arts

Reader’s Theatre

Richardson Theatre, Fort Shafter, 2 p.m., $6 at door for non-season ticket holders. “The Retreat From Moscow” premieres today as the latest Army Community Theatre “Reader’s Theatre” production. Enjoy this tale of a married couple that is in trouble when the husband leaves for a younger woman. Performances are held on Nov. 20. 27 and Dec. 4. (438-4480)

Calendar items should be submitted in writing three weeks in advance to MidWeek Calendar, 45-525 Luluku Road, Kaneohe, HI 96744, fax 247-7246 or e-mail:kmiller@midweek.com.

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