October 11

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Saturday October 11
CLASSES
About Boating Safety
Waianae LCC, 8:15 a.m.-3:30 p.m., $45/materials and certificates, free to sit in. An accelerated boating safety class specifically designed for experienced boaters. This course fulfills the State of Hawaii requirements for a student to obtain a “boat driver’s license.” (778-5738)

Advanced Posture Workshop
Honolulu Club, 12:45-2 p.m., $75/members series and $30/members singles, $99/non-members series and $40/non-members singles. Li Si Yang helps improve quality of life through good posture techniques. (585-9626)

Facebook for Beginners
Windward Community College, Hale Kuhina 114, 9-11 a.m., $45. Learn the ins and outs of Facebook, the largest social network in the world. Class will walk students through creating a profile, reviewing privacy settings and more. (235-7323)

K-Drama 102
Windward Community College Hale Kuhina 106, Saturdays until Oct. 25, 10:30 a.m.-noon, $60 plus a $5/lab fee. Go deeper into the world of K-Drama and learn Korean history to understand historical dramas better, plus field trips to Korean supermarkets and more. (235-7433)

Learn Face Reading
ProtoHub Honolulu, 458 Keawe St., 6-8 p.m., free. Learn the art of face reading from Eric Standop, founder of Face Reading Academy. Private face readings after workshop available for $20. Advanced registration required. (silkbridgehawaii.com)

Life Skills Group
SECOH Ocean Pointe Location, Sept. 20 through Dec. 20, 2-3 p.m. or 3-4 p.m., $40 private pay, may be billable to insurance. Teens age 15-23 learn skills necessary for independent living and socializing. (348-5056)

Meditate and Breathe
Kaiser Permanente Hawaii Honolulu Medical Office, Saturdays through Dec. 6, 9-10 a.m., $60-$97.50. A slow-paced yoga class to promote inner peace by matching breath with the movement of your body. Advanced registration is required. (432-2260)

Music Theory for Youngsters
Masaki School of Music, Saturdays through Nov. 15, 9-10 a.m. ages 6-7, 10:15-11:15 a.m. ages 8-14, $210. Chris Suzuki teachers music theory for children ages 6-14. Advanced registration is required. (593-9395, masakischoolofmusic@gmail.com)

Recreational Thrill Craft Operators Class
Windward Community College Marine Education Training Center, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., $99. Learn about local ocean safety principles and practices, as well as the historical, cultural and customary practices of Hawaii’s ocean users and more. (235-7331)

Social Skills Group
SECOH Ocean Pointe Location, Sept. 20 through Dec. 20, 2-3 p.m. or 3-4 p.m., $40 private pay, may be billable to insurance. Teens age 15-23 will learn social skills and foster healthy peer interactions in small groups. (348-5056)

Walk the Dance, Dance the Walk Training
Ala Moana Beach Park, Magic Island Circle, second Saturdays through Jan. 17, 8:30 a.m., contact for cost. Ron Takamoto leads trainees for Walk the Dance, Dance the Walk, open to school children and adults. (597-1341)

Wilderness Remote First Aid
4155 Diamond Head Road, Oct. 11 and 12, 8 a.m.-6 p.m., $150. Learn first aid principles and skills to respond and provide emergency care in areas without immediate EMS, including wilderness or remote environments and urban disasters after earthquakes or hurricanes.(1-800-733-2767, redcross.org/take-a-class)

Your Best Self
Chaminade University, first and second Saturdays through Dec. 13, 9-11 a.m., $100. For those ages 4 to 21. Prepare for upcoming transitions in education and employment opportunities with a workshop that includes strategies for engagement, and a networking session that cover speed engagement. Advanced registration is required. (prayzehim.com)

COMEDY
Female Comics of Hawaii
Crossroads at Hawaiian Brian’s, 8-11 p.m., $10. Patrice Scott hosts an evening with Brandi Morgan, Porscha, Erika Swartzkopf, Kendra Shine, Kanoe La’a, Michelle Welch and Maryjane, with entertainment from Stefmuzic Mariani. (542-8345)

COMMUNITY
Blood Bank of Hawaii
Pearlridge Community, 98-1005 Moanalua Road Ste. 231, Bloodmobile, 7:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., free. Donate blood and help save lives. Appointments recommended. (848-4770)

Blood Bank of Hawaii
Waianae Mall, 86-260 Farrington Hwy., Bloodmobile, 8-11:15 a.m., free. Donate blood and help save lives. Appointments recommended. (848-4770)

Craft and Collectibles Fair
Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii, Teruya Courtyard, 2454 S. Beretania St., 9 a.m.-2 p.m., free. Support local artists and browse through crafts, unique treasures, antiques, collectibles and one-of-a-kind gift items. (945-7633)

Festa 2014
Kailua Town Center, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., free. A celebration of Portuguese culture, including comedian Frank DeLima, food, cookbooks, a country store and more. (845-1616)

Friends of Manoa Library Book Sale
Manoa Public Library Meeting Room, Oct. 11 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Oct. 12 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., free. The Friends will be selling bunches and bunches of books, CDs and DVDs at its big book sale, most for $1. (friendsofmanoalibrary@gmail.com)

Kaneohe AYSO Team Registration
Windward Mall, lower level by Macy’s, Oct. 11 from 3-7 p.m. and Oct. 12 from 1-5 p.m., free. Register for the upcoming season of Kaneohe AYSO. (235-1143)

Kaneohe Little League T-Ball Registration
Windward Mall, lower level in Sears wing, Oct. 11-12 from 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. and Oct. 14 from 6:30-8:30 p.m., free. Register keiki for Kaneohe Little League T-ball. (235-1143)

Momilani Community Center Craft & Gift Fair
715 Hoomoana St., 9 a.m.-1 p.m., free. Craft fair features over 65 crafters, resellers and direct sellers, plus food trucks, baked goods, Oahu SPCA pet adoptions and more in benefit of Pearl City Foundation. (479-5525)

Star Wars Reads Day III
Different events at six public libraries: Aiea (483-7333), Aina Haina (377-2456), Hawaii Kai (397-5833), Kahuku (293-8935), Kapolei (693-7050), Salt Lake-Moanalua (831-6831) and Waikiki-Kapahulu (733-8488), call individual branches for time, cost. “Star Wars” helps promote reading among keiki, with special activities that vary by branch.

Waialua Library Writers’ Group
Waialua Library, 11 a.m., free. Topic is “Nature of Man.” (637-8286)

FAMILY FUN
5th Annual Fall Harvest and Pumpkin Patch
Waimanalo Country Farms, 41-225 Lupe St. across Waimanalo Beach Park, Saturdays and Sundays in October, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., free. Featuring pumpkin picking, tractor-pulled hayrides, animals, games, food, keiki cow train, maze, country market and more. (306-4381)

A Day with Clay at HiSAM
Hawaii State Art Museum, 250 S. Hotel St., 11 a.m.-3 p.m., free. Learn to doodle, draw, cord and more, plus contribute to a group collage. (586-9958)

Anime Day
Windward Mall, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., free. Kawaii Kon teams up with Windward Mall to celebrate anime and manga. (235-1143)

Honouliuli Wetland Adventure
Hawaii Nature Center, 9:30-11:30 a.m., $10, ages 6 and older. Explore and discover Hawaii’s endangered wetland environment. The day includes bird watching, examining aquatic life in the wetland waters and exploring the homes of native Hawaiian endangered waterbirds. (955-0100)

Nature’s Wonders
Bishop Museum, J.M. Long Gallery, Aug. 2-Oct. 27, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily (closed Tuesdays), $8.95-$19.95. Showcasing rare, beautiful and fascinating examples from the Museum’s world-renowned collections. The exhibit brings together natural and cultural worlds for a visual celebration of the aesthetic beauty of unique specimens. (bishopmuseum.org, 847-3511)

HIKES & TOURS
Kailua Ahupua‘a Geology Tour
Call for meeting place, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., $10/donation. Take a geological tour of the Kailua ahupua‘a, led by Dr. Floyd McCoy from WCC. Advanced registration required. (263-8008, email@ahahui.net)

MUSIC
Night Ranger live
The Republik, 8 p.m. show starts, $29.50/in advance, plus applicable fees, increase day of show, all ages accompanied by an adult. In 1983, Night Ranger earned widespread acclaim with their multi-platinum album Midnight Madness, which included their smash hits “Sister Christian,” “When You Close Your Eyes” and the anthemic “(You Can Still) Rock In America.” (jointherepublik.com)

Royal Hawaiian Band
Town Center of Mililani, noon, free. Royal Hawaiian Band performs. (922-5331)

Saturday Roots Sesh
The Studio, 1680 Kapiolani Blvd., 9:30 p.m.-2 a.m., $5, ages 18 and older. Roots Remedy and Mystikal Vibez perform. (450-0045)

Summer Kealoha Live
Jerry’s Pizza, Waialua, 7-10 p.m., free. Bring the family and join the band for good fun and food! (637-8866)

SPECIAL EVENTS
13th annual Rock and Mineral Show and Sale
Outrigger Waikiki on the Beach Hotel, Leahi Room, 2335 Kalakaua Ave., Oct. 11-12, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., free. Rock and Mineral Society of Hawaii displays and sells rocks, minerals, fossils and more. (239-5958)

2014 Buddy Walk
Kakaako Park, 9 a.m., contact for cost. The Down Syndrome Ohana of Hawaii presents the 2014 Buddy Walk, which promotes acceptance and inclusion of all people with Down syndrome. The day also includes performances by Goodwill Industries of Hawaii’s Singing Stars, a special appearance by therapy dog Tucker, entertainment and raffle prizes. (dsohawaii.com)

Cool Kailua Nights
Whole Foods Parking Lot in Kailua, 4:30-9:30 p.m., contact for cost. The block party and health awareness fair features the first ever Kailua NiteRun, and includes live entertainment, food, keiki rides and more. All proceeds go to The Boys & Girls Club of Hawaii Windward Clubhouse and Castle Medical Center’s Oncology Clinic. (coolkailuanights.com, niterun.com)

Hispanic Heritage Festival and Health Fair
Kapiolani Park Bandstand, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., free. Hawaii’s Hispanic Community celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with its annual festival and health fair. This year’s theme is “Hispanics: A legacy of history, a present of action and a future of success.” The day includes live entertainment, food booths, crafts and more. (285-0072, hispaniceventshawaii.com)

Ninth Annual Duke’s Ukes Contest
Duke’s Waikiki, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., contact for cost. The contest features amateur ukulele performers competing in four divisions: soprano division, concert division, tenor division and baritone division. (dukeswaikikicom/dukes-ukes)

Oh Baby! Family Expo
Neal Blaisdell Exhibition Hall, 777 Ward Ave., Oct. 11-12. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., $5.50/general, free for children 5 and under. Hawaii’s largest baby and kids expo will have plenty of vendors and information for families, plus the Toy & Game Expo and Hawaii’s Party Expo. (239-7777)

Kuhio Beach Hula Show
Kuhio Beach Hula Mound, near Duke Kahanamoku statue, 6:30-7:30 p.m., free. Coline Aiu and Halau Hula O Maiki perform. (843-8002)

Local View of People and Places
Ginny Walden Art Gallery (41-829 Kakaina St., studio A-4), Oct. 11-Dec. 1, contact for days, times and cost. Features Ginny Walden’s drawings, paintings and sculptures. A reception takes place from 3 to 7 p.m. Oct. 11. (389-0579, ginnywalden.com)

Kako‘o ‘Oiwi He‘eia Wetlands Project Site
Just before the BWS pump station on the left/mauka side of Kamehameha Hwy., 8:30-11:30 a.m., free. A monthly expedition to maintain the He‘eia wetlands. Bring a water bottle, sun protection, closed-toe shoes and gloves. RSVP requested. (info@kakooiwi.org)

Protect Oahu from Plant Invaders
Lyon Arboretum, 3860 Manoa Road, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., free. Join the Oahu Invasive Species Committee to remove harmful plants before they spread and damage the environment. RSVP required. (286-4616, oisc@hawaii.edu)