February 25

PARENTS, Inc., 45-955 Kamehameha Hwy. #403, Kaneohe, Fridays until March 10, 9-11 a.m., $40/materials and book, free class. Learn how to positively discipline effectively, encourage your child’s self-esteem, engage cooperation from your child and more. Call to register. (223-3264)

Hukilau Private Meeting Room, Executive Centre Hotel, 1088 Bishop St., Honolulu, 6-9 p.m., $30. Using your garden to attract energy to your property. (fungshway.com)

Mililani Public Library, 95-450 Makaimoimo St., Mililani, 11 a.m. to noon, free. Dorothy Dale, member of the Honolulu Rose Society and Consulting Rosarian of the American Rose Society, will make a presentation on rose growing. (627-7470)

Masaki School of Music, 250 Ward Ave. Suite 226, classes at 9, 10 and 11 a.m., $225/class. Call to register. Classes in beginning theory, intermediate/advanced theory and ear training. (593-9395)

Wellness Coordinator at Mindful Matters Wellness Center, 407 Uluniu St. #412, Kailua, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., $20. Explore the joy of backbends as we open the shoulders & heart center and lengthen the spine to create ease during our practice. (230-2476)

Simply Organized, 889 Kamokila Blvd., Kapolei, 1-2 p.m., free. A seminar for de-cluttering and organizing with IRIS plastic containers. (529-5801)

UHM Sakamaki Hall C104 Manoa Multimedia Lab, call for address, Feb. 25 to 26, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., $270. Call to register. (956-8400, outreach.hawaii.edu/pnm)

428 McNeil St., Honolulu, 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Feb. 25, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Feb. 26.

Kalihi Rec Center behind the police department on Kamehameha IV Road, 1-2:30 p.m., $15. Ousseynou Kouyate teaches. (386-6326)

Windward Community College, Hale Akoakoa 107/109, 45-720 Keaahala Road, Kaneohe, 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., $10/walk in if space available, $8/preregistration. Here we tap into our mutual creative energy. (235-7433)

Book Ends, 600 Kailua Road, Kailua, noon, free. Local writer, editor, minister and author Samuel M. Smith will sign copies of his book, “Through It All In the Hollows of His Hand.” (261-1996)

Kapolei Public Library, 1020 Manawai St., Kapolei, call for times, free. Learn about advanced healthcare directives, power of attorney, Medicare and Medicaid. (693-7050)

Aina Haina Library, 5246 Kalanianaole Hwy., Honolulu, 3:30-4:30 p.m., free. Talks will focus on exterior uses of feng shui. (377-2456)

Kailua Intermediate, 145 South Kainalu Drive, Kailua, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., free. Material accepted: computers, monitors, laptops, printers, fax machines, servers, telecom equipment. (488-8870)

Kualoa Beach Park, 49-479 Kamehameha Hwy., 9-11 a.m., free. This important event invites residents to monitor the quality of their local oceans, streams and other water resources. (381-7202)

Waialae School, 1045 19th Ave., Honolulu, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., free admission. Food, music, entertainment, country store, silent auction, craft fair, games and bouncy houses. (fws.org)

Kakaako Waterfront Parks off Ala Moana Blvd., 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., free. The Farm Festival will showcase the best of Oahu’s fresh produce, onolicious food booths, live entertainment, activities for all ages, and some surprises. (saveoahufarmlands.org, 780-2979)

Kawaihao Church, 957 Punchbowl St., Honolulu, 3 p.m., free. Hawaii Youth Opera Chorus and Hawaii Youth Symphony to perform in joint concert. (hyoc.oeg, 521-2982)

Church of the Pacific, Princeville, 7 p.m., $20/door, $15/advance. Featuring Dolly Kanekuni, Jason Blake, Mary MacDermott, Randy Leonard and others. (songs-of-love.eventbrite.com, 822-0545)

Bar 35, 35 North Hotel St., Honolulu, 9 p.m., free. One of Bar 35’s most popular monthly events, presented by DJ Nocturna. (bar35.com)

Loft in Space at Fresh Cafe, 831 Queen St., Honolulu, 8 p.m. to 1 a.m., $8/cover. A cultivation of art in living motion through culture, film, paint, sculpture, dance and music featuring the works of Joel Albanez and the Soul Signature family. 18 and over. (joelalbanez@yahoo.com)

Anna O’Brien’s, 2440 South Beretania St., Honolulu, 9 p.m., $8/door, $5/advance. Matt Embree of Rx Bandits, The Blue Ribbons, Max Murdoch and 82Fifty perform. (808shows.com, groovetickets.com)

Kamehameha Schools Kapalama Campus, Konia Field, 1887 Makuakane St., Honolulu, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., free. Bring your ohana and enjoy the spectacular view from this special mountainside setting. (842-8680)

Barnes and Noble, 1450 Ala Moana Blvd., Honolulu, 11 a.m. to noon, free. Book: Feng Shui for Hawai‘i Gardens. (949-7307)

Honolulu Country Club, 1690 Ala Puumalu St., Honolulu, 9-11 a.m. free. The seminar will provide valuable information on what families need for a successful multi-generation home construction project. Register online. (593-2808, grahambuilders.com)

Dole Cannery Shops, 650 Iwilei Road, Honolulu, noon to 5 p.m., call for cost. The mission of the Hawaii Chocolate Festival is to stimulate global interest in Hawaii’s chocolate industry. (234-0404, hawaiichocolatefestival.com)

Enchanted Lake Elementary School cafeteria, 770 Keolu Drive, Kailua, 4-7 p.m., $15/Hawaiian plate. The Hawaiian Soljahs Baseball team are fundraising to get to a Cooperstown, New York Tournament in June of 2012. (239-1980)

Unity Church at Diamond Head, Monsarrat Avenue, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., $40. Art is a natural means to access your intuitive, relaxed, meditative, healing and joyful inner self. (366-0441)

Hawaii Kai Towne Center, 6700 Kalanianaole Hwy., Honolulu, 6:30-10 p.m., free. The East End Hot Rod show features more than 300 beautiful cars displayed in the Costco parking lot. (hawaiikaitownecenter.com)

Formaggio Grill, 305 Hahani St., Kailua, 6 p.m., $125. The Mardi Gras themed affair will feature creole inspired dishes, beer, wine and “The Hurricane”—a special drink straight off Bourbon Street. (263-0555)

Laulima Women’s House, 1802 Keeaumoku Drive, Honolulu, 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., $325. Call to register. Learn to put your past behind you. (848-5544)

Key Project, 47-200 Waihee Road, Kaneohe, 9 a.m. to noon, call for cost. We will explore what we can do to ensure the next generations are fully prepared to address our global needs. (381-9635, urosevichk@gmail.com)

Neil Blaisdell Concert Hall, 777 Ward Ave., Honolulu, 2-6 p.m., free. Auditions for the 2012-2013 program, Hawaii Opera Theatre’s Mae Z. Orvis Opera Studio. Scheduled appointments only. (596-7372 ext. 206)

Honolulu Academy of Arts Spalding House, 900 S. Beretania St., Honolulu, 10:30 a.m. to noon, free with museum admission. Visitors can participate in the performative process with Biennial X artist Mary Babcock. Guests will help her wrap pieces of barbed wire in raw silk threads taken from cocoons—which will become part of her installation. Call for reservations. (237-5217)

Volunteers count the number of humpback whales, which can be seen around the islands over a four-hour period and record their behavior. Visit website or call for more information. Feb. 25 and March 31 from 8 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. (hawaiihumpbackwhale.noaa.gov, sanctuaryoceancount.org, 397-2651 ext. 253)