December 13

Foster Botanical Garden, 10-11:30 a.m., $15. Make a long-lasting holiday centerpiece using various dried and natural materials from the garden. Pre-registration required. (522-7066)

Castle Medical Center, 6-8:30 p.m., $15. Learn basic life support techniques for infants and toddlers, as well as how to make your home safe for young children. Pre-registration required. (263-5400, castlemed.org)

Goodwill Hawaii, Ohana Career and Learning Center, 2140 Lauwiliwili St., 6-8 p.m., free. Today’s topic is “Applying Refundable Credits and Computing Payment/Refund.” Pre-registration required. (jmartin@higoodwill.org, 836-0313 ext. 1015)

HiFi COOP at Ward Warehouse, Dec. 13, 20 and 27, 7:30-9:30 p.m., $10/class, age 18 and up. Learn how to work with anybody to create a world in a fun and immersive class. (thinkfastimprov.com)

City & County Frank Fasi Municipal Building, 6:30 a.m.-2 p.m., free. Donate blood and save lives. Pre-registration recommended. (848-4770, bbh.org)

Embassy Suites Waikiki, 8-11:45 a.m., free. Donate blood and save lives. Pre-registration recommended. (848-4770, bbh.org)

First Hawaiian Bank Kapiolani, 7:30-11 a.m., free. Donate blood and save lives. Pre-registration recommended. (848-4770, bbh.org)

Hilton Hawaiian Village Beach Resort & Spa, 1:45-5:30 p.m., free. Donate blood and save lives. Pre-registration recommended. (848-4770, bbh.org)

Kailua Elks Club Lodge #2230, 48 Maluniu Ave., 11-11:45 a.m., free. Enjoy a fun twist on musical favorites like “Wheels on the Bus” and “Jingle Bells” with the Kailua Elks Club Band. RSVP requested. (keikimusic.eventbrite.com)

Ala Moana Centerstage, 7 p.m., free. (alamoanacenter.com)

Ala Moana Centerstage, 5 p.m., free. (alamoanacenter.com)

Hawaii Prince Hotel Waikiki, 6:30 p.m., free. A concert of readings and carols with Honolulu Chorale. (554-6269)

Ala Moana Centerstage, 3 p.m., free. (alamoanacenter.com)

Il Lupino Trattoria & Wine Bar, 6 p.m., $130. Enjoy a special Red Car Wine dinner. (illupino.com, 922-3400)