August 26
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Sunday August 26
CLASSES
Android: Getting Started
Kahala Mall Verizon Wireless, 9-10 a.m., visit website for more information and to register. This workshop walks you through hardware functions, setting up your email, adding social network accounts and customizing your device.(vzwworkshops.verizonwireless.com/vzwworkshops/)
College Savings Plans
Kaneohe Public Library, 3 p.m., free. Learn how to compare various options and how to save for college. Find out about 529 College Savings Plans, and how they fit into your overall financial plan. (233-5676)
Improv Class For Kids
The Greenhouse Innovation Hub, 695 Auahi St., Honolulu, Aug. 26, Sept. 2 and 9, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., email for more information. For children ages 9-15. Taught by Kimee B. (tracy@poiplanet.com)
FAMILY FUN
Space Exploration!
Kroc Center Hawaii, Kapolei, 1-2 p.m., $14/adult, $10/youth. Interactive presentations highlighting the latest images, videos and knowledge of the universe. Presented by The Solar System Ambassadors Program. (kroccenterhawaii.org)
T-shirt Printing Workshops
Living Art Marine Center, 1 p.m., $10, includes one free shirt. Register online. Create your own personalized t-shirt in this unique aquatic themed t-shirt designing workshop. (livingartmarinecenter.com/specials.htm)
Wacky Wild Wet Lab
Living Art Marine Center, 1 p.m., $12.50/junior scientist, $5/adult chaperone. Professor Tako is back this fall with a new and exciting workshop for Junior Scientists to teach about the amazing properties of water. Register online. (livingartmarinecenter.com/specials.htm)
National Dog Day Celebration
Cocojor Dog Emporium & Spaw, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., free admission. Strengthen your relationship with you pet and learn something about yourself. (592-3647)
COMMUNITY
Blood Drive
Hawaii Kai Public Library, first floor meeting room, 7 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.; The Bridge Church of the Nazarene, Radford High School, 4361 Salt Lake Blvd, near band room, 7:45 a.m. to 12:45 a.m. (bbh.org)
Community Dance
Ala Wai Golf Clubhouse, Palladium, 6:30 p.m. lesson, dancing til 9:15 p.m., $5/memeber, $8/general. Swing, cha cha, waltz and more. Music by Bert Burgess. (255-6095)
Community Drum Circle
Camp Mokuleia, 68-729 Farrington Hwy., Waialua, 3:30-5 p.m., $5. Facilitators will lead the participants in a Music Drum Circle, and will create a chorus of tuned drums, percussion and musical instruments. (831-458-1946, drumcircle.com)
I Love Liliha Block Party
Kuakini Street and Liliha, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., free admission. ach year the ever-popular block party held on the last Sunday of August gathers business leaders, vendors, healthcare providers, entertainers and government agencies together, joining hands with community residents to celebrate the spirit and heritage of Liliha-Nuuanu. (586-7031)
MUSIC
Royal Hawaiian Band Performs
Moana Hotel Banyan Courtyard, 2-3 p.m., call for more information. Due to construction at the Kapi’olani Bandstand the Royal Hawaiian Band has moved their Sunday concerts to other venues in Waikiki. (937-8461)
NIGHTLIFE
DXC Hawaii
Loft in Space, 831 Queen St., Honolulu, 3-9 p.m., tickets online. Buy, sell, trade. Sneakers, music, fashion, art. (dunkxchange.com)
THE ARTS
Body & Spirit Documentary Film Series
Still & Moving Center, 6:30 p.m., $5. Aug 26: Get Real: Wise Women Speak. (stillandmovingcenter.com)
Digital Deviations 2012
Gallery on the Pali, Aug. 26 to June 21, artist reception Aug. 30 from 6-8 p.m., free. Participants include Ellen Chapman, Joan Pabst Dubanoski, Derrick Elfalan, David Friedman, Marshall Heany, and Christine Ohtani-Chang. (unitariansofHI.org/gallery)
Hawaii Craftsmen Call To Artists
Honolulu Museum of Art School, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., free. Oahu artists may submit their artwork for review. (hawaiicraftsmen.memberlodge.org/ae)
Video Choreo
UH Art Gallery, Aug. 26 to Sept. 21, opening reception Aug. 26 from 3-5 p.m., free. Brings together four emerging artists whose video works explore major concepts in dance and choreography. (hawaii.edu/art/exhibitions/art_gallery)
