August 16
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Thursday August 16
MUSIC
Royal Hawaiian Band Performs
The Royal Grove, 1-1:45 p.m., free. Enjoy the musical talents of the historic Royal Hawaiian Band in The Royal Grove. Bandmaster Michael Nakasone and the 40-member band perform in concert, sometimes with guest artists. (royalhawaiiancenter.com)
CLASSES
Youth Basketball Clinics
Kroc Center Hawaii, Fridays until Aug. 24, 3:45-4:45 beginners and intermediate, 4:45-6:15 p.m. advanced, $100-$150. Participants will learn and/or build on basic basketball skills and competitive play. Will be placed into teams for scrimmages. Ages 6–17. (kroccenterhawaii.org)
Youth Soccer Clinics
Kroc Center Hawaii, Fridays until Aug. 21, 3:45-5 p.m. beginners and intermediate, 5-6:45 p.m. advanced, $150. Participants will learn and/or build on basic soccer skills and competitive play. Will be placed into teams for scrimmages. Ages 6–17. (kroccenterhawaii.org)
COMMUNITY
Tails Of Aloha Fundraiser
Keehi Lagoon, Veteran’s Hall Weinburg Building, 4-8 p.m. Silent auction and raffle items. Leashed pets welcome. Visit website for more information. (tailsofaloha.com)
Emergency Medical Response
American Red Cross, Fridays 6-10 p.m., Saturays 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., until Sept. 1, $400. Register online. (redcross.org)
Adoptive Parent Talk Story
ING Direct Cafe, 5-7 p.m., visit website for more information. Led by Hei Kyong Kim, Psy.D & Charlie Teixeira. (AICHawaii.webs.com)
Blood Drive
Town Center of Mililani, 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Kahuku High School, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Bank of Hawaii, 949 Kamokila Ave., Kamokila Wing second floor training room, 7-11:15 a.m. (bbh.org)
Breathe In Nature
Hoomaluhi Botanical Garden, 9:30-11:30 a.m., free. St. Francis Hospice invites the public to join in a morning of connection, grief awareness and a nature walk. Email to RSVP. (fmarquezwong@stfrancishawaii.org)
Football Ticket Giveaway
Eaton Square Shopping Center, 11 a.m. Entry forms were mailed to 3,000 residents around Hobron Lane where the shopping center is located. The Food Pantry and all tenants also have entry forms at their stores or offices, with an entry form in MidWeek. Besides two 2012 season tickets, the Center will also give the winner a $50 gift certificate to the Food Pantry. (sgoyallc@aol.com)
