September 24

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Wednesday September 24
CLASSES
Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED
4155 Diamond Head Road, 1-3:15 p.m., $110. An online blended learning course. Get trained to recognize and care for victims of illness and sudden injuries and life-threatening respiratory or cardiac emergencies in adults, children and infants, and learn how to use an AED. Advanced registration is required. (1-800-733-2767, redcross.org/take-a-class)

Adult First Aid/CPR/AED
4155 Diamond Head Rd., 1-3 p.m., $90. An online blended learning course. Get trained to recognize and care for victims of illness and sudden injuries and learn how to administer CPR and use an AED for life-threatening respiratory or cardiac emergencies on adults. Advanced registration is required. (1-800-733-2767, redcross.org/take-a-class)

Android: Getting Started
Verizon Wireless, Kahala Mall, 9 a.m.-10 a.m., free. Learn the basics of your new Android device, reviewing hardware functions, device features and more. Advanced registration required. (https://vzwworkshops.verizonwireless.com/vzwworkshops/)

Career Workshops
Kapolei Learning Center, 949 Kamokila Blvd., Suite 101, 5-7 p.m., free. University of Phoenix Hawaii Campus hosts a resume-building workshop to teach how to write effective resumes and cover letters to maximize job search. RSVP encouraged due to limited space. (674-5689)

Chi Kung and Memory Exercise
Windward Community College Hale Kuhina 105, 9:45-11:45 a.m., $12. Build energy, concentration through Chi Kung. (235-7433)

Community Forum in Chemistry
Windward Community College Hale Imiloa 111, 1-2 p.m., free. Dr. David Hayner discusses “DNA and Human Identification: Criminal Investigations, Victims of Mass Disaster and Related Topics.” (236-9120)

CPR/AED for Professionals
4155 Diamond Head Rd., 8:30-11 a.m., $110. For those with a duty to act (professional rescuers) learn skills needed to respond appropriately to breathing and cardiac emergencies. Advanced registration is required. (1-800-733-2767, redcross.org/take-a-class)

Healthy Pregnancy Class
Castle Medical Center, Ohana Room, 6-7 p.m., $10/person. Learn valuable and important information such as prenatal nutrition and exercises for a healthy and low risk pregnancy. (263-5400)

Yoga Pilates
Kaiser Permanente Hawaii Moanalua Medical Center, Wednesdays through Nov. 5, 5:30-6:30 p.m., contact for cost. This class features a combination of yoga and pilates for a full body workout. Advanced registration is required. (432-2260)

Comedy U
Anna O’Brien’s, 8 p.m. doors, 8:30 p.m. show, $5-$7, ages 21 and older. The night stars THINK FAST Improv Comedy Group, followed by an open mic. (facebook.com/comedyu.hi)

Vegan Experience
Mililani Hongwanji, 95-257 Kaloapau St., 7-10 p.m., $5. Susan Asato demonstrates vegan cooking, leads discussion and screens two documentaries. (dharma.connection@gmail.com)

COMMUNITY
YWCA Oahu Benefit Clothing Sale
Lanikaea YWCA lobby, Sept. 24-25, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., free. YWCA of Oahu holds a benefit clothing sale featuring bargains on new and used women’s clothing and accessories. The sale supports economically disadvantage women re-entering the work force. (538-7061)

”Create Your Coral Reef” Wristband
Waikiki Aquarium, 3 p.m., free. Create and color a coral reef on a wristband and then find the fish in the Aquarium’s many exhibits. (waikikiaquarium.org/interact)

Mililani AYSO Sign Up
Mililani Ike Elementary School (Sept. 24), Mililani Waena Elementary School (Oct. 1) and Mililani Ike (Oct. 15), 6-8 p.m., $75/early bird until Oct. 15. Register for AYSO Region 119 soccer in person before the season begins. Registration includes insurance, uniform, magazine and more. (1-844-243-2560, mililaniayso.org)

Mavis Staples
Hawaii Theatre, 7:30 p.m., $32-$62. Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, Grammy Lifetime Achievement award winner and National Heritage Fellowship Award recipient Mavis Staples performs. Discounts for Hawaii Theatre members, groups of 10 or more, youth, seniors, students and military available. (528-0506)

Royal Hawaiian Band
Iolani Palace, 11 a.m., free. Royal Hawaiian Band performs. (922-5331)

Soul Healing Miracles Evening
Doubletree by Hilton Alana Waikiki Hotel, 6:30-8:30 p.m., $20. Featuring author and soul healer Zhi Gang Sha, Pam Uyeunten and Diane Fujio. (988-8090)

Think Tech Talks
Laniakea YWCA, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., $30/general pre-registration, $20/students, $35/walk-ins. The press weighs in on the post-Inouye/Abercrombie era in Hawaii politics, featuring reporters from Hawaii News Now, Hawaii Public Radio and more. Pre-registration encouraged. (thinktechhawaii.com)

THE ARTS
All in the Family
Mezzanine Gallery of The Honolulu Museum of Art School, exhibit runs until Oct. 3, reception Sept. 17 from 5:30-8 p.m., call for times, cost. Honolulu artist Snowden Hodges, his nephew Addison Hodges and Addison’s wife Cathy Yrizarry show their work alongside Gerald W. Mayfield and Paula Rath. (595-3055)

Chaos and Order
Gallery of Hawaii Artists, July 3-Sept. 25, contact for days, times and cost. Polish-born fine artist Rafal Cholodzinski presents his paintings that feature creative interpretations of various landscapes including those found in Europe, North America and tropical environments of Western Africa. (info@galleryofhawaiiartists.com)

Ka Waiwai Mohala
Windward Community College, Gallery Iolani, Sept. 12-Oct. 5, 1-5 p.m. Monday-Friday and Sunday, contact for cost. Gallery Iolani presents a new exhibit showcasing student artwork. An artists’ reception takes place Sept. 12 from 4 to 7 p.m. (gallery.windward.hawaii.edu)

Members’ Exhibit
Honolulu Hale, 530 S. King St., exhibit runs through Sept. 25, Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., free. Korean Artists Association of Hawaii presents its annual Members’ Exhibit. (768-6666)

Nest Workshops
445/449 Cooke St. warehouses, Wednesdays and Fridays through Oct. 3, 2:30-5:30 p.m., free. Public is invited to observe Nest Workshop keiki participants build warehouse-sized sculptures, taught by resident artists. (917-806-0426)

See My Voice
Kapolei Hale, 1000 Uluohia, exhibit runs through Sept. 30, Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., free. Ewa Beach Community Based Development Organization participants show off their work through the group’s art development programs. (768-6666)

Shrines at Marks Garage
The ARTS at Marks Garage, boxes available for pickup now, entries due between Oct. 14-17, display runs from Oct. 21-Nov. 1, $15/entry. To celebrate Day of the Dead, Marks Garage is looking for artists to decorate birdcage-like boxes that will hang in the venue’s windows during the Halloween season. (artatmarks.com)

Waikiki Parc Features Emily Patacsil
Waikiki Parc Hotel, Parc Promenade Gallery, Sept. 4-Nov. 21, daily hotel hours, free admission (complimentary parking with hotel validation). Waikiki Parc features Emily Patacsil’s glass and mixed media sculptures. (921-7272)