October 15

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Wednesday October 15
CLASSES
Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED
4155 Diamond Head Road, Oct. 15, 20, 24, 27, 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m., $110. Get trained to recognize and care for victims of illness and sudden injuries and life-threatening respiratory or cardiac emergencies on adults, children and infants, and learn how to use an AED. (1-800-733-2767, redcross.org/take-a-class)

Be Prepared For When Disaster Strikes
Nuuanu YMCA, 1441 Pali Hwy., 9-10 a.m., free. Kaiser Permanente Hawaii sponsors a Senior Summit Seminar on emergency preparedness with info and materials to better prepare you and your family for the next disaster. Advanced registration required. (536-3556)

Breastfeeding Class
Castle Medical Center, 5:30-7:30 p.m., $25/general, free for those enrolled in a Castle childbirth class. (263-5400)

Exploring Windows 8
Windward Community College Hale Kuhina 114, 6-8:30 p.m., $69. Hands-on course covers the latest Microsoft operating system and its new features. (235-7331)

Quicksets Volleyball Club Boys Tryouts
Le Jardin Academy Upper Campus Gymnasium, 917 Kalanianaole Hwy., Oct. 15-16, 7-8:30 p.m., free, ages 12-16. Quicksets is looking for applicants for its 2014-15 club season. (673-8571, 234-4550, quicksetsvbc.com)

Struggling Readers and Dyslexia
HawaiiUSA Federal Credit Union Community Room, 1259 Aala St., event is Oct. 23 at 6:30-9 p.m., must RSVP by Oct. 15, free. Workshop features overview of dyslexia, symptoms, effects and how appropriate teaching and intervention can help struggling readers. (538-7007, mhiga@dyslexia-hawaii.org)

Yoga Pilates
Kaiser Permanente Hawaii Moanalua Medical Center, Wednesdays through Nov. 5, 5:30-6:30 p.m., contact for cost. This class features a combination of yoga and pilates for a full body workout. Advanced registration is required. (432-2260)

COMMUNITY
Blood Bank of Hawaii
HECO Ward, 820 Ward Ave., Bloodmobile, 8:30 a.m.-3:45 p.m., free. Donate blood and help save lives. Appointments recommended. (848-4770)

Blood Bank of Hawaii
UH Manoa campus, Law School Mall, Bloodmobile, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m., free. Donate blood and help save lives. Appointments recommended. (848-4770)

Cancer Support Group
Kaiser Permanente Hawaii, Mapunapuna Medical Office, 5:30-7 p.m., free. Meet others who have had similar experiences living with cancer. (432-8538)

Disaster Readiness Program
Kaiser High School cafeteria, 7 p.m., contact for cost. Hawaii Kai Strong is a disaster readiness program to help Hawaii Kai become a more resilient community. (hawaiikaistrong@yahoo.com)

Skin Care Fair
Kaiser Permanente Hawaii, Mapunapuna Medical Office, 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m., free. Learn about the latest products and speak with a license clinical aesthetician. (432-5670)

Mililani AYSO Sign Up
Mililani Ike, 6-8 p.m., $75/early bird until Oct. 15. Register for AYSO Region 119 soccer in person before the season begins. Registration includes insurance, uniform, magazine and more. (1-844-243-2560, mililaniayso.org)

MUSIC
16th Avenue Quartet Plus!
Jazz Minds, 1661 Kapiolani Blvd., Honolulu, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., $7. (945-0800)

Mango Season Duo
Lulu’s Surf Club, Oct. 15 and 29, 6-9 p.m., free. Mango Season Duo performs its sun-kissed island soul jazz. (253-9099)

SPECIAL EVENTS
117th Scientific and Statistical Committee Meeting
1166 Bishop St., #1400, Oct. 14-16, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., free. Public is invited to participate in a meeting that brings together scientists to assist the Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council in the development and amendment of fishery management plans for federally managed fisheries in Hawaii and the Pacific. (522-8220)

THE ARTS
ARTSPEAK
UH-Manoa Commons Gallery in the Art Building, exhibit runs from Oct. 5-31, call for times and cost. ARTSPEAK aims to stimulate discussion among Pacific Island artists about the different languages, vocabulary and concepts they use to articulate contemporary creative practice. (956-9043)

Binding & Looping
University of Hawaii Art Gallery at UH-Manoa, exhibit runs Oct. 5-Dec. 5, gallery hours Monday-Friday 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sundays noon-4 p.m., free. “Binding & Looping: Transfer of Presence in Contemporary Pacific Art” brings together artists from Hawaii and the Pacific. (956-9043)

Colorful Stories: Indian Folk Paintings
East-West Center Gallery, UH-Manoa campus, exhibit runs through Jan. 11, 2015, weekdays 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Sundays noon-4 p.m., free. Scroll paintings and other folk art forms from India are on display. (944-7177)

Hawaii Watercolor Society Exhibit
The ARTS at Mark’s Garage, 1159 Nuuanu Ave., exhibit runs through Oct. 18, Tuesdays-Saturdays noon-5 p.m., reception Oct. 9 from 5-7 p.m., free. Hawaii Watercolor Society hosts its annual open exhibit. (377-0861)

Living Art Marine Center
Living Art Marine Center, 3239 Ualena St., exhibit runs through Nov. 30, call for cost, free admission on Oct. 18, Nov. 1 and 15. Kahi Bisho opens his first art exhibition, showcasing his wave photography art. (841-8080)

’Of Light and Air’ and ‘Fire Ware’
The Gallery at Ward Centre, 1200 Ala Moana Blvd., exhibit runs until Oct. 30, Monday-Saturday 10 a.m.-9 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m.-6 p.m., call for cost. Mark Norseth’s “Of Light and Air’ paintings and Ryan Roberts’ “Fire Ware” ceramics are on display. (597-8034)

Shrines at Marks Garage
The ARTS at Marks Garage, boxes available for pickup now, entries due between Oct. 14-17, display runs from Oct. 21-Nov. 1, $15/entry. To celebrate Day of the Dead, Marks Garage is looking for artists to decorate birdcage-like boxes that will hang in the venue’s windows during the Halloween season. (artatmarks.com)

Waikiki Parc Features Emily Patacsil
Waikiki Parc Hotel, Parc Promenade Gallery, Sept. 4-Nov. 21, daily hotel hours, free admission (complimentary parking with hotel validation). Waikiki Parc features Emily Patacsil’s glass and mixed media sculptures. (921-7272)