August 6
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Thursday August 6
CLASSES
College Prep Hawaii
Kalihi Palama Public Library, 6:30-7:30 p.m., free. Learn how to develop a strategy to navigate the college selection, admission and financial aid journey. (832-3466)
COMMUNITY
Exchange Club Luncheons
Oahu Country Club, noon-1:30 p.m., $25. KITV sports anchor Brandi Higa is featured speaker at Exchange Club of Downtown Honolulu’s weekly luncheon. (225-2965, edracers@aol.com)
Waterfront Plaza Toastmasters
Waterfront Plaza, Building 5 conference room, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., free. Learn to become a better speaker and presenter, develop your leadership skills, communicate with confidence and listen carefully. (544-1296, 545-1121)
MUSIC
7 Pairs of Iron Shoes
Downbeat Diner & Lounge, 42 N. Hotel St., 9 p.m., free, age 21 and up. (533-2328)
Pakele Live!
The Willows Restaurant, 6-8:30 p.m., $40.95/dinner. Mango Season Quintet performs. (952-9200)
SPECIAL EVENTS
Hiroshima Commemoration and Peace Service
Izumo Taishakyo Mission, 215 N. Kukui St., 11 a.m., free. Recognize the 70th anniversary of the bombing of Hiroshima with a purification and blessing ceremony, guest speakers and the ringing of the Hiroshima Peace Bell. (538-7778)
THE ARTS
‘Peace on Your Wings’
Hawaii Theatre, 1130 Bethel St., Aug. 6-7 at 7 p.m., Aug. 8 at 2 and 7 p.m., Aug. 9 at 2 p.m., $38-$18. Inspired by the story of Sadako Sasaki and her thousand paper cranes, this play commemorates the 70th anniversary of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. (peaceonyourwings.com)
