January 14

Kihei Public Library, 6 p.m., free, pre-registration required. Participants learn basic computer skills including how to use a touchpad and mouse during the 90-minute course. (875-6833)

Windward Community College – Honolulu Community College, Bldg. 2, Room 508, Jan. 7-Feb. 13, 5-7:30 p.m., $665, contact to enroll. This course provides an introduction to photovoltaic (PV) concepts, applications and the solar energy industry. (235-7433. www.windwardcce.org)

Manana Elementary School, registration takes place Jan. 7 and 14, classes take place Tuesdays beginning Jan. 7 through Feb. 25, 7-8:30 p.m., contact for cost. The Hawaii Ballroom Dance Association’s Pearl City Chapter holds classes for those who would like to learn to dance the Cha Cha and Tango. (456-2129)

Waimalu Elementary School, Jan. 7 and 14, classes take place Tuesdays through Feb. 27, 7-8 p.m., contact for cost. Learn to dance the cha cha and the tango with Hawaii Ballroom Dance Association’s Pearlridge Chapter. (836-4579, 488-3935)

Castle Medical Center, 4:30-8:30 p.m., $15, contact to register. Basic life support techniques for infants and toddlers and home safety. (263-5400, castlemed.org)

Hale Ikena Club, Fort Shafter, 11 a.m. check-in, 11:30 a.m. buffet, $14/AFCEA members, $17/at the door or for non-members. Lt. Gen. Dan “Fig” Leaf, director, Asia-Pacific Center speaks on an as yet determined topic. (afcea-hawaii.org)

Kailua Complex – Kailua District Park, 9:30 a.m. to noon, senior citizens (over 55 years), newcomers welcome, $15/membership Jan.-Dec. Francis Stone of Borthwick Mortuary will discuss the benefits of preplanning funeral services at 10:00 a.m. (266-7652)

Highway Inn, Jan. 16, 5:30-8 p.m., $24, register today. Chamber of Commerce’s Chamber week continues. Network with those within the business community and meet your legislators. Learn about the Chamber’s 2014 legislative agenda. (cochawaii.org)

Pohai Nani retirement living – Bacon Auditorium, 7 p.m., contact for cost. Piano sing along with Allan Fisher. (247-3448)

Queen Liliuokalani Children’s Center, 6-7:30 p.m., free. Ever thought about providing foster care? The Department of Human Services needs Resource Caregivers (formerly know as Foster parents) to provide safe, temporary care for children. (441-1117)

Hawaii State Capitol, Jan. 16, 9-11:30 a.m., free, RSVP today. Chamber of Commerce’s Chamber week continues. Participants will have an opportunity to meet their legislators and voice concerns and positions on key issues affecting Hawaii. (kokamura@cochawaii.org)

Hawaii Children’s Discovery Center, through Jan. 31, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Tues.-Fri., 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sat. and Sun., $8-$10. Explore the history and culture of China as you discover the superpowers and humorous mischief of Monkey, a hero in the classic Chinese story, “The Journey to the West (Xiyouji).” (524-KIDS, discoverycenterhawaii.org)

Jazz Minds, 1661 Kapiolani Blvd., Honolulu, Jan 14 and Jan. 28, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., call for cost. (536-3775, 945-0800)

Blaisdel Concert Hall, 7:30 p.m., $25. Disney’s “The Lion King” holds a special performance in dedication to members of the armed forces. Active and retired military members have the opportunity to experience the show before the general public. (768-5400)