March 10
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Sunday March 10
FAMILY FUN
Children’s Storytime
Kaimuki Public Library, through July 28, 10:30-11:15 a.m., free. Children, accompanied by a parent or caregiver, are invited to listen to stories, participate in finger plays and rhymes and make a small craft to take home. Contact the library two weeks in advance if a sign language interpreter or other special accommodations are needed. (733-8422)
Pokemon Trading Card Game State Championships
Da-Planet Honolulu, 10 a.m., visit website for more information. Competitors vie for the title of Pokemon State Champion and earn Championship Points that count toward a potential invite to the 2013 Pokemon World Championships. (pokemon.com/play)
Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka
Paliku Theatre, 2 p.m., $10-$19. Starring guest artist Jason Summers in the role of Willy Wonka. (showtix4u.com, 1-866-967-8167)
Hawaii Fish and Dive Expo
Neal Blaisdell Center, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., $6. Featuring over 50 vendors including AQA, Berkley, Cressi-Sub, Diawa, Hammerhead Spearguns, Mares, OMER, PENN, Picasso, Riffe, Shimano, Rob Alllen, Sporasub and more. Featuring guest speaker Martin Stepanek, founder of Freediving Instructors International, big wave surfer Garret McNamara and more. (facebook.com/fishanddive)
MUSIC
Road to Carnegie
Pearl City Cultural Center, 6 p.m., $10 at the door. The Moanalua High School Symphony Orchestra hosts its “Road to Carnegie” concert, a fundraiser for their upcoming trip to New York where they will perform at Carnegie Hall. (214-929-0826)
THE ARTS
Makai, Towards the Sea
Gallery on the Pali at the First Unitarian Church of Honolulu, runs through March 28, weekdays, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Thursdays until 8 p.m., weekends 2-6 p.m., free admission. Photography by William Weaver. “Makai, Towards the Sea” is an exploration of some of Oahu’s most powerful waves, sunsets and marine life. (unitariansofhi.org/gallery)
Ohana Exhibition
HPU Art Gallery, until April 26, free. An exhibition of artwork in various media by artists from the HPU community, including HPU’s talented students. (hpu.edu)
Smithsonian Tour of Congressional Gold Medal
Bishop Museum, runs until April 14, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., closed on Tuesdays, $8.95-$19.95. Bishop Museum presents a traveling exhibit featuring the Congressional Gold Medal award in 2011 to Japanese Americans, or Nisei, World War II veterans. (bishopmuseum.org)
CLASSES
Boating Skills and Seamanship
Kalaheo High School, Mondays and Wednesdays through April 10, 6-8 p.m., $45 for book and materials + $10 registration fee. The Coast Guard Auxiliary holds its Boating Skills and Seamanship course. Participants learn about handling your boat, navigation, equipment and safety. (254-7955)
Social Media Marketing for Business
PCATT-Honolulu Community College, runs until March 20, 5:30-6:45 p.m., $199/four sessions. Learn about topics such as sales strategies, social media integration into business strategies and more. (hawaiisocialmediatraininginstitute.com)
Taiko Center of the Pacific Classes
Washington Middle School, until April 15, various levels at various times, $105-$182. Free parking located in the school’s King Street lot only. Contact for registration and times. (taikoclasses@gmail.com, 737-7236)
Zumba
Various Kaiser Permanente locations, until April 18, call for days and times, $5/Kaiser Permanente members per class, $6.50/non-members per class. Routines feature aerobic fitness interval training with a combination of fast and slow rhythms. Pre-registration is required. (432-2260)
Chron’s Disease and Colitis Support Group
Kaiser Permanente – Honolulu Clinic conference room 2E, 7-8:30 p.m., free. Learn more about Chron’s disease and colitis, and offer mutual support. (ccfa_hawaii@yahoo.com, 732-2270)
CrossFit Fundamentals for Kids (SPED)
2320 South King St., Mondays and Wednesdays until March 27, 3-4 p.m., free. CrossFit FUNdamentals breaks down the components of CrossFit for children with special needs to combat obesity and structures in a fun setting. (394-7320, autismhi@gmail.com)
Eat Right, Your Way, Every Day
Kaiser Permanente – Waipio Clinic conference room 1A, 10-11 a.m., free. Pre-registration required. (432-2235)
”Just the Facts, Please” – Nutrition Facts, That Is
Waipio Clinic, conference room 1A, 10 a.m.-11 a.m., free. Kaiser Permanente presents its Senior Summit Lecture Series. Do you know what you’re eating? Be your own detective and solve the mysteries of the food label. Featuring speakers Jennifer Davis, MS, RD, supervisor regional medical nutrition and dietary services, and registered dietician Letty Nagata. (671-6495)
COMMUNITY
Maunawili Elementary School Curriculum Fair
Maunawili Elementary School, March 11 8 a.m.-6:30 p.m. and March 12 7 a.m.-7:30 p.m., free. The Curriculum Fair displays the hard work the students have completed with proficiency for the Hawaii Content Performance Standards and the Common Core Standards. (266-7822)