September 25

American Red Cross Hawaii Chapter, 4155 Diamond Head Road, Sept. 25 and 28, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m., $110. Get trained to recognize and care for victims of illness and sudden injuries and life-threatening respiratory or cardiac emergencies in adults, children and infants and learn how to use an AED. (1-800-733-2767, redcross.org/take-a-class)

American Red Cross Hawaii Chapter, 4155 Diamond Head Road, Sept. 25 and 28, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m., $90. Get trained to recognize and care for victims of illness and sudden injuries and learn how to administer CPR and use an AED for life-threatening respiratory or cardiac emergencies on adults. (1-800-733-2767, redcross.org/take-a-class)

Happiness U, 560 N Nimitz Hwy. Ste. 117A, 7-8 p.m., free. The breath is not only a source of support for the physical body; it is also a support for mental, emotional and spiritual well-being. Learn more about Eastern philosophies and breathing techniques. Pre-registration required. (yourhappinessu.com)

The ARTS at Marks Garage and Kumu Kahua Theatre, Sept. 25-26 at 7:30, 9 and 10:30 p.m., and Sept. 27 at 7 p.m., check website for locations, $10. The 10th annual Hawaii Festival of Improv celebrates improvised comedy and theatre, featuring headliners The Five Deadly Improvisers and The Improv Bandits. (improvaganza.com)

Aina Haina Public Library, 5246 Kalanianaole Hwy., Sept. 25-26, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., free. Browse books, DVDs and CDs at bargain prices. Proceeds support library programs. (377-2456, ainahainalibrary.org)

Waimanalo Beach Park, must contact for appointment time, $25-$130 depending on animal. Poi Dogs and Popoki hosts a mobile clinic for pet owners to get their cats and dogs spayed and neutered at an affordable cost. (alicia@poidogsandpopoki.org, 551-7915, poidogsandpopoki.org)

UH-Manoa Children’s Center, 2320 Dole St., Sept. 25-26, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., free. Baby and kids equipment, toys, clothing, household items and other treasures to be found. Proceeds support the center. (956-7963, hawaii.edu/childrenscenter)

Kapunahala Elementary School, 45-828 Anoi Road, 2:15-7:30 p.m., free. Enjoy games, rides, inflatables, food and much more. (233-5655)

Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort & Spa, Banyan Courtyard, 5 p.m. music starts, 7-9 p.m. featured performer, free. Natalie Ai Kamauu performs. (923-2811)

Iolani Palace, noon, free. (922-5331)

Cafe Julia, 1040 Richards St., 5:30 p.m. reception, 7 p.m. screening, $100. Congress of Visayan Organizations and COVO Foundation premiere the documentary “Atong Gitukod: We Built It!” with a cocktail reception. Proceeds benefit Kokua for the Philippines disaster relief funds. (741-4503, 728-3089)

Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii, Manoa Grand Ballroom, 2454 S. Beretania St., register by Sept. 25 for Oct. 17 event with 9 a.m. registration, 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m., demo and luncheon, $65. Ikenobo Ikebana Society celebrates its 35th anniversary with a luncheon and demonstration from Yuki Ikenobo, 46th headmaster designate. (ikenobohonolulu@gmail.com)

United Public Workers Building, 1426 N. School St., 5 p.m., free. Guest speakers include John Charlot, Ray Catania and Adolph Reed Jr., all discussing different aspects of labor, including Jean Charlot’s art, indigenous movements and labor groups, and economic inequality. (laborfesthawaii.org)

UH-Manoa’s Keoni Auditorium, Sept. 25-27, check website for times, $200-$300. Hundreds of cultural experts, practitioners and community members from across the Pacific will share lunar methodologies with one another and build a regional community of practice focused on addressing the impacts of climate change. (aimalama.org)

Mid-Pacific Institute, Bakken Auditorium, 4:30-5:15 p.m. refreshments, 5:15-7 p.m. film showing, 7-7:30 p.m. discussion, free. “Most Likely to Succeed” is a documentary about the need for school curriculum reform in the 21st century. (midpac.edu)

First Unitarian Church of Honolulu, 2500 Pali Hwy., 6 p.m. potluck, 6:30-9:50 p.m. show, free. Screening of Wagner’s “de Meistersinger Act III.” (595-4047)

Hale Pono Boys & Girls Club, 91-884 Fort Weaver Road Ste. A, 3:15-5 p.m., free. Those in need can pick up food at no cost, with seniors at 3:15, families of five or more at 3:45 and the general public at 4:15. Volunteers welcome. (689-4182)