October 19
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Saturday October 19
CLASSES
Acting For Kids
Kathy Muller Talent & Modeling Agency, 619 Kapahulu Ave., Sept. 14-Oct. 25, 9-11 a.m., contact for cost. Kids learn more modeling and acting for TV and film through facial expressions, body movement, photo posing and script reading. (733-5806)
Caring For Your Family, Caring For Yourself
Queen’s Conference Center, 8 a.m.-noon, contact for cost. Topics include medicare and medicaid basics, legal issues of caregiving and more. Registration is required. Participants are encourage to bring a food donation to support Lanakila Meals on Wheels and the Hawaii Foodbank. (1-877-926-8300, aarp.cvent.com/caregiver)
Cat and Dog First Aid
American Red Cross Hawaii Chapter, 8:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m., $90. Learn basic information on how to recognize and care for emergencies and injuries in dogs or cats. Participants may bring either one cat or one dog. Contact to register. (1-800-733-2767, redcross.org/take-a-class)
Citizen “Hands Only” CPR
American Red Cross Hawaii Chapter, 1:45-2:45 p.m., $15. Get trained to care for victims of cardiac emergencies by using compression only CPR to help a victim of cardiac arrest until emergency medical personnel arrive. Contact to register. (1-800-733-2767, redcross.org/take-a-class)
FreedomRail Workshop
Simply Organized Kapolei, 1-2 p.m., free. Create the closet of your dreams easily with FreedomRail. (693-8888)
FreedomRail Workshop
Simply Organized Kapolei, 1-2 p.m., free. Create the closet of your dreams easily with FreedomRail. (693-8888)
Teen Self Improvement Classes
Kathy Muller Talent & Modeling Agency, 619 Kapahulu Ave., Sept. 14-Oct. 26, noon-2 p.m. or 3-5 p.m., $contact for cost. A class for pre-teens and teens to learn to build self esteem, model and act. (733-5806)
COMMUNITY
10th Annual Community Clean-Up
Kaimuki High School, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., donations of items requested. Acceptable items include: scrap metal, bicycles, appliances, one TV per car, computers, printers, HI-5 beverage containers, used cooking oil, all types of batteries, women’s business attire, prom dresses, old tennis balls, white socks for Afghanistan and more. Tires, paint, microwave ovens, motor oil and hazardous fluids not accepted. Curbside pick-up also available. (285-6481, curbside pick-up; 291-6151)
A Taste of Kalihi
Colburn St. on the corner of Dillingham Blvd. and McNeil St., 10 a.m.-8 p.m., free admission. The Filipino Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii presents the 7th annual A Taste of Kalihi. Experience the area’s unique flavor through sampling the town’s cuisine. Live entertainment and activities, and more take place. (filipinochamber.org)
BBB Secure Your ID Day
McKinley High School, Castle High School and Access Information Management Oahu Destruction Center, 9 a.m.-noon, free. Individuals, families and businesses are encouraged to take an important step in identity protection by shredding and properly disposing sensitive paper documents, electronic waste and unused cell phones. Better Business Bureau and First Hawaiian Bank staff on-site to provide expert advice and tips for identity theft protection. (hawaii.bbb.org/syid)
Electronics Recycling Events
Kaimuki High School from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. or Kapolei Middle School from 1 to 5 p.m., free. Accepted items include computer equipment, televisions, mobile devices and consumer electronics devices. (greenergadgets.org/hawaii)
Free E-Waste Recycling
Access Information Management (Aiea), Castle High School or McKinley High School, 9 a.m.-noon, free. Accepted materials include computers, monitors, laptops, printers, fax machines, servers and telecom equipment. TVs, alkaline batteries or microwaves not accepted. (ewastehawaii.com, 488-8870)
Harvest Moon Festival
Lanikai School, 5-9 p.m., contact for cost. Lanikai School hosts a Harvest Moon Festival featuring carnival games and prizes, a hay ride around campus, pumpkin carving contest, a haunted farmhouse, jump house, dunk tank, face painting and more. (lanikaischool.com)
Huge Car Garage Sale Fundraiser
Island Family Christian Church (3375 Salt Lake Blvd.), 6:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Island Family Christian Church holds a sale with proceeds applied to the purchase of church property. Items for sale include household items, TVs, furniture, clothing, games, plants and more. (422-7811)
Kahaluu Little League T-ball Registration
Koolau Center by Times Temple Valley, Oct. 19-20, 1-5 p.m., $80. Kahaluu Little League holds its T-ball registration. (393-6926, kahaluubaseball@gmail.com)
Kailua Christian Church Harvest Fair
317 Manono St., Kailua, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., contact for cost. The event features an old-fashioned church bazaar with arts and crafts, baked goods and home-cooked food, sushi, a rummage sale, silent auction, plants, games for kids and a prayer tent. (261-0125)
Kailua Christian Church Harvest Fair
317 Manono St., Kailua, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., free admission. An old-fashioned church bazaar with arts and crafts, baked goods and home-cooked foods, sushi, a rummage sale, silent auction, plants, games for kids and a prayer tent. (261-0125)
Kailua Intermediate Band Recycling Drive
Kailua Intermediate School parking lot, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. The Kailua Intermediate School accepts donations of HI-5 recyclable beverage containers to support the KIS Band. Plastic and glass bottles, and aluminum cans accepted as a fundraising event – HI-5 items only. (222-3079)
Kunia Live
Kunia Shopping Center Bank of Hawaii parking lot, 3-5 p.m., visit website for cost. Watch the third and qualifying round of the Kunia Live singing competition. First, second, and third place winners qualify for a spot in the Grand Finale, taking place Nov. 16. Interested singers may register online. (shopkunia.com)
Menehune Classic Marching Band Fest
Moanalua High School, 6 p.m., $3/students, $7/general admission. Ten high school marching bands perform in the 11th annual Menehune Classic Marching Band Festival. Participating schools include Aiea, Campbell, Castle, Farrington, Iolani, Kalani, Kapolei, Mililani, Moanalua and Radford, with a guest performance by the Moanalua Middle School band. (447-8522)
Moiliili Hongwanji Open House
Moiliili Hongwanji Mission, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., contact for cost. Moiliili Hongwanji holds an open house and fun fest featuring a white elephant, plane sale, mini craft fair and food items such as spam musubi, hot dogs, manju, mochi and more for sale. Games as well as flower arrangement displays also on-site. (949-1659)
October Book Sale
Kaneohe Public Library basement, through Oct. 31, 1-4 p.m. Sun., 1-3 p.m. Tues., 10 a.m.-3 p.m. and 6-7:45 p.m. Wed., 1-3 p.m. Fri. The Friends of Kaneohe Bookstore present a monthlong book sale. All horror books sold for half-off during the month of October. (247-4819)
Pre-Holiday Craft Sale
Waioli Tea Room, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., free admission. The 8th annual event features local artisans offering a variety of handcrafted gifts. The day offers an introduction of many new designs of pieced clothing, silk kimono scarves, jewelry and unique gift items. (524-9594)
Rock and Mineral Show and Sale
The Outrigger Waikiki on the Beach Hotel, Oct. 19-20, 10:30 a.m.-7 p.m., free admission. The Rock and Mineral Society of Hawaii features displays of rocks, minerals and fossils, as well as items for sale, at its 12th annual show. (239-5958)
”The Loving Story”
Kapolei Public Library, 1 p.m., free. As part of Kapolei Public Library’s film series, “Created Equal: America’s Civil Rights Struggle,” the library screens “The Loving Story.” Professor Emerita African American and ethnic literature at the UHM English department, Ann Rayson, provides comments and discussion. Contact the library ASAP if special accommodations are needed. (296-7050)
Dinner Safari
Honolulu Zoo, 6-10 p.m., $45-$60, ages 3 and older. Start with an after-hou tour of the Honolulu Zoo to see what animals do when the sun is setting and the gates are closed. Then enjoy a buffet dinner before embarking on a night-tour of the zoo. The night ends with s’mores around a campfire. (honoluluzoo.org, 1-800-979-3370)
LEGO: Travel Adventure
Bishop Museum, runs until Jan. 5, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., closed on Tuesdays, $8.95-$19.95. Children are invited to create vehicles capable of flying, driving and floating, or all three. (bishopmuseum.org)
Mall-o-Ween Event
Windward Mall Center Court, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., visit website for cost. Windward Mall welcomes all pirates, ballerinas and mini monsters to Kid’s World’s Mall-o-Ween. Kids can enjoy entertainment, balloons, arts and crafts, a photo booth and more. (windwardmall.com, 235-1143)
Mauka Lani Ohana Funtastic Carnival
Mauka Lani Elementary School, 4-8:30 p.m., free admission. Mauka Lani Elementary School, in partnership with the Makakiki Kapolei Lions Club holds its second annual Mauka Lani Ohana Funtastic Carnival. Scrips available for purchase for food, rides, games and prizes; available for pre-order. Funds raised go directly to the grade levels to help with field trips, student resources and student activities for the school year. (672-1100)
The Great Pumpkin Festival
Holy Nativity School, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 19, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 20 pumpkin pick-up, free. The festival includes the largest pumpkin patch in East Honolulu with more than 2,000 pumpkins, contests, prizes, craft booths and more. The pick-up on Oct. 20 is for those who pre-purchase pumpkins. (373-3232)
The Great Pumpkin Festival
Holy Nativity School, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., free admission. Holy Nativity School presents The Great Pumpkin Festival featuring paid activities including food, a country store, a keiki zone and craft booths. (373-3232)
Walk With the Dead
Contact for meeting location, Oct. 19-20, 26-31, 6:30 p.m., $40, $30/military ID. Historian Steven Fredrick hosts Walk With the Dead ghost tour in downtown Honolulu. The four-hour walking tour visit haunted sites related to the dark side of historic Honolulu. Reservations are required. (395-0674, filmguy54@hotmail.com)
MUSIC
11th Hour
O’Tooles Irish Pub, 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m., free, ages 21 and older. 11th Hour performs modern and alternative original rock music. (347-1323)
Kanikapila in Kailua
Kailua Parking Garage (behind Longs), 4-5:30 p.m., free. Ho‘okena performs. (263-7073, castlefoundation.org)
Love is But a Song We Sing
Calvary by the Sea Lutheran Church, 7 p.m., $15/person, $25/family. The Movement Center presents a sixties-inspired folksong-filled evening featuring Jon Osorio, Peter Apo, Sonny Silva and Sean T.C. O’Malley. The Movement Center dancers also perform. The concert benefits The Movement Center’s classes, public performances and outreach programs. (735-8641, movementcenter.org)
N.BS
Rivals Sports Bar (2211 Kuhio Ave.), 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m., no cover charge. (923-0600)
Simplicity
Mo-Joe’s Sports Bar & Grill, 9 p.m.-midnight, contact for cost. Simplicity performs live. (234-6656)
U-Knighted Live
Five O Bar and Lounge, Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center, 9 p.m.-midnight, no cover charge. U-Knighted performs live reggae music. (922-0550)
SPECIAL EVENTS
Waikiki International Food Festival
Pacific Beach Hotel Grand Ballroom, 5:30-9:30 p.m., $100/person, tables available. The 7th annual Waikiki International Food Festival features an all-you-can-eat buffet of global cuisine, live music by Green Flash, dancing, a silent auction and a live raffle. Proceeds support local and international charities. (521-1160, janet@manameans.com)
VOLUNTEERS
Niu Valley Canal Pulama Wai Clean-Up
Meet on the mauka side of the Niu Valley Shopping Center, 8 a.m. check-in, 9-11 a.m. clean-up, free. Graham Builders, RevoluSun and CrossFit East Oahu host the clean-up with the neighborhood hui, and invite everyone to come down and help to clear debris from the stream mouth in an effort to preserve Maunalua Bay. (rae@malamamaunalua.org, 395-5050)