October 28
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Monday October 28
CLASSES
Adult First Aid/CPR/AED
American Red Cross Hawaii Chapter, 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Oct. 21, 23, 28 and 31; 1-6 p.m. Oct. 15; 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 18; online blended course – 5-6:45 p.m. Oct. 15 and 18, 3:30-5:15 p.m. Oct 25; review – 12:45-4 p.m. Oct. 20, $90. Learn to recognize and care for victims of life-threatening respiratory or cardiac emergencies, and to use an AED on adults. Contact to register. (1-800-733-2767, redcross.org/take-a-class)
Chairobics
Kaiser Permanente – Honolulu Clinic conference room 1BC, Mon.-Thurs. through Dec. 19 , 9:30-10:30 a.m., $4/members, $5/non-members. The class includes a warm-up, stretching and range-of-motion exercises, and strength training with weights. A doctor’s authorization for the class is required. Pre-registration is required. (432-2260)
iCAN – Career Skills and COMPASS Prep
Windward Community College, Hale Kuhina 114, Sept. 9-Nov. 22, Mon.-Thurs., 1-5 p.m., $25. A student support program designed to accelerate a participant’s preparation for entry into WCC and/or its workforce training programs in careers related to healthcare, sustainable energy or agriculture. (235-7433)
The Bradley Method
Castle Medical Center, Kailua, 12-week course begins Oct. 28, Mondays, 6:30-8:30 p.m., $300/two people. A comprehensive course of education in pregnancy, labor and natural childbirth. Contact to register. (263-5400, castlemed.org)
COMMUNITY
7th Annual Golf Tournament
Kapolei Golf Course, register by Oct. 28, event takes place Nov. 15, 10 a.m. check-in, noon shotgun start, $180/player. Island Pacific Academy holds its annual golf tournament, with proceeds benefitting the IPA Scholarship Fund. Sponsorships also available. (kvincent@ipahawaii.org, 674-2523 ext. 580)
CHINA Town Hall
Hawaii Pacific University, Hale Makai at Aloha Tower Marketplace, 12:30-4 p.m., free. A national on-day of China-related programming featuring Madelein K. Albright, former U.S. Secretary of State, who appears via a live webcast. Brad Glosserman, executive director at Pacific Forum CSIS leads local remarks and discussion. RSVP is required. (pacforum.org, 521-6745)
Diamond Head Theatre Costume Shop
Diamond Head Theatre, Oct. 21-Nov. 1, Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m., rental fees begin at $25. DHT’s costume shop is the perfect place to find unique costumes and accessories. The shop entrance is located in the back of the theatre. (diamondheadtheatre.com, 733-0277 ext.2)
Rheumatoid Arthritis and Women
Castle Medical Center Wellness Auditorium, contact for time, free. Learn how you can take control and better manage your arthritis pain. RSVP. (596-2900)
Anne Glover Performs
Kailua Public Library, 10:30 a.m., free. Canadian storyteller Anne Glover presents captivating and humorous stories featuring string figures she weaves out of a loop of string. Glover combines elements of sign language, sound effects and charming characters as she shares classic folktales and stories of childhood events. Contact the library ASAP if special accommodations are needed. (266-9911)
THE ARTS
MAP II: maoli.art.pedagogy
Hawaii Pacific University – Hawaii Loa campus gallery, through Nov. 16, Mon.-Sat., 8 a.m.-5 p.m., free. Featuring Maoli artists tackling the complex role of translators and transmitters of the past, present and future. Participating artists include Kazu Kauinana, Solomon Enos and more. (544-0228)
Trip Around the Islands
University of Hawaii at Manoa Hamilton Library’s Bridge Gallery, through Dec. 20, visit website for library hours, free. “Trip Around the Island” by Sonny Ganaden, is a collection of 30 contemporary prints created by local artists. (library.manoa.hawaii.edu)