December 7

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Friday December 7
A Touch of Christmas 2018
The Salvation Army Croc Center Hawaii, 91-3257 Kualakai Pkwy., 6:30-9 p.m., free. Enjoy holiday activities, including gingerbread decorating, arts and crafts, games, prizes, a live Nativity, entertainment and more. (682-5505)

Blood Bank of Hawaii
King Kalakaua Building, Bloodmobile, 335 Merchant St., 8 a.m.-2:15 p.m., free. Donate blood and save lives. Pre-registration recommended. (848-4770, bbh.org)

Blood Bank of Hawaii
Oahu Veterans Center, Bloodmobile, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., free. Donate blood and save lives. Pre-registration recommended. (848-4770, bbh.org)

Christmas at the Hukilau Marketplace
Polynesian Cultural Center, Hukilau Marketplace, 55-370 Kamehameha Hwy., Dec. 7-8, 14-15 and 17-22, 6-8 p.m., free. Keiki and adults alike can enjoy live music, nightly Nativity performances, a festive train ride to view the Christmas decor, selfies with Santa and more. (polynesia.com/christmas, 293-3142)

First Friday at HiSAM
Hawaii State Art Museum, 250 S. Hotel St., 6-9 p.m., free. Enjoy holiday jazz with Mike Lewis & Friends on the second floor. There will also be live music with Men in Grey Suits, DJ Keala Kennelly, a Babs Miyano art pop-up, a Gerard Paul Chocolates tasting and a Shaka Tea tasting. (facebook.com/hawaiistateartmuseum)

Glass Art Holiday Sale
Wesley United Methodist Church, Kimata Hall, 1350 Hunakai St., 5:30-8:30 p.m. Dec. 7, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Dec. 8, free. This annual benefit sale features hundreds of unique, locally made glass artworks by The Glass Fusion Collective, a gathering of artists who create colorful sculptures, jewelry, dishes, Christmas ornaments, window and wall hangings, night lights and more. (wesleyumchawaii.org)

Glow
St. John Vianney Church, 920 Keolu Drive, 7 p.m. Dec. 7, 4 p.m. Dec. 9, donations welcome. Windward Choral Society presents its 11th annual holiday concert, featuring traditional Christmas carols, music from around the globe, and works by Dan Forrest, Eric Whitacre and Amy Grant. (windwardchoralsociety@gmail.com)

JCHS C/O 2020 McNite Fundraiser
McDonald’s, 91-919 Fort Weaver Road, 4-8 p.m., free. Enjoy live performances and support the JCHS C/O 2020 by eating at McDonald’s. A portion of the proceeds, as well as donations, will benefit the C/O 2020. (ryan.lizardo@gmail.com, 206-2737)

Kupuna Independent Life Series
Moiliili Community Center, 2535 S. King St., 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., contact for cost. Seniors age 55 and older can receive health and wellness workshops, exercise, support groups, free and nutritious breakfast and lunch, and more. (732-7755)

Live Nativity Christmas Story
Waimanalo Country Farms, Dec. 7-8 and 14-15, 7:30 p.m., free. There will be a live Nativity, in addition to a fire pit for s’mores, a country market with take-home gifts, hot beverages, Nalo Made Lemonade, Kountry sweet tea, fresh-baked apple cobbler and more. (306-4381)

‘Star of Bethlehem: The Magi’s Story’
Hokulani Imaginarium, 8:15 p.m., $6-$8. Learn about the astronomical possibilities of the star that guided the Magi to Bethlehem. Reservations recommended. (235-7433)

A Gift of Song, a Free Christmas Concert
Kawaiahao Church, 957 Punchbowl St., 7:30 p.m., free. Enjoy lively a capella versions of favorite holiday songs, as well as some new ones, performed by Sounds of Aloha Chorus. (soundsofaloha.org)

Christmas: The Sights, The Sounds, The Miracle
First Assembly of God, Red Hill Main Campus, 3500 Moanalua Road, Dec. 7-9, 6:30-9 p.m., free. Attend a special concert featuring a full orchestra and choir accompanied by various styles of dance, including hula, hip-hop and sign dance. Reservations recommended. (firstaog.com)

Downbeat Lounge
Downbeat Lounge, 42 N. Hotel St., 9 p.m., free. Attend a night of strictly vinyl, all-night reggae grooes featuring Rudie’s Hi-Fi, Pressure Down Sound, Zion Coptic Sound, Irie-Sistable and special guest DJ Packo. Attendees must be age 21 or older. (downbeatdiner.com)

Chamber of Commerce Hawaii Event
Halekulani Hotel, Garden Terrace and Courtyard, 5:30-7:30 p.m., $75-$100. Join the Chamber of Commcerce Hawaii board of directors and business community for an evening featuring heavy pupu, champagne toast, prizes and live entertainment by Tioni & Wade Acoustic Duo. Aloha and cocktail attire. Masks are optional at this masquerade-themed event. Pre-registration required. (cochawaii.chambermaster.com/events/details/chamber-of-the-year-and-holiday-celebration-1112446)

Kahuku Medical Center Artwork Showcase
Kahuku Medical Center, 4:30-7 p.m., free. KMC will host an art show to display the work of long-term care resident Matthew Kaopio, a quadriplegic who paints with his mouth. Visitors will be able to meet Kaopio, and purchase canvas paintings, greeting cards and books by the artist. (293-9221, kmc-hi.org)