October 10

American Red Cross Hawaii Chapter, OCt. 10, 13, 17, 22, 26 and 30, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m., $110. 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. Learn who to use an AED. Contact to register. (1-800-733-2767, redcross.org/take-a-class)

Windward Community College Hale Alaka‘i 107/109, 6-8 p.m., $50. In this second session following Touring Hawaiian Ahupa‘a, look at the geological history of the Hawaiian Islands as it is shared through Polynesian voyaging traditions. Participants who complete all five sessions receive a Certificate of Professional Development from WCC. (235-7433, windwardcce.org)

Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve, Visitor Center Theater, Thursdays through October, 6:30 p.m., free. Hanauma Bay offers a series of educational programs on the topic of “Hawaii’s Interesting Aquatic Habitats” featuring various speakers. (hbaynews@hawaii.edu, 397-5840)

Hilton Hawaiian Village Coral Ballroom, contact for time and cost. Japan-America Society of Hawaii honors First Insurance Company of Hawaii President and CEO Allen Uyeda at its annual dinner. Each year, JASH honors members of the community with the JASH Bridge Award to recognize leaders who have worked to promote and enhance the ties between Hawaii and Japan. Ambassador Ichiro Fujisaki provides the keynote speech. (jashawaii.org/events.asp, 524-4450)

Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 7-8:30 p.m., free. Compassion & Choices Hawaii presents The Sacred Art of Dying: An Advance Directive Party. Learn about end of life options, how to identify priorities and ensure your individual wishes are honored. (compassionandchoices.org/hawaii)

Park Restaurant, Oct. 10 and 24, 7-11 p.m., free. Duo, GJ and Jesse perform. (791-5161)

53 By the Sea, Thursdays through Oct., 9-11:30 p.m., free. Mango Season Trio performs. (mangoseasonmusic.com)

The Hawaii Theatre, 6 p.m. doors open, 7 p.m. show starts, contact for cost. Beautiful vampires take the stage to compete in the 4th annual Miss Vamp Hawaii Beauty Pageant. (528-0506, hawaiitheatre.com)

Kirsch Gallery at Punahou School, Oct. 3-17, weekdays, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., free. Kirsch Gallery presents works by emerging artists Marika Emi and William Zwick. The public is invited to a free opening reception at the gallery 3:30-5 p.m. Oct. 3. (943-3675)