December 4

Castle Medical Center, Kailua, Dec. 4 or 18, 6-8:30 p.m., $25 or free with any Castle childbirth class. Registration is required. (263-5400, castlemed.org)

Leeward YMCA, 11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m., free. Learn how stretching, flowing movement and deep breathing exercises can also improve the brain’s potential. Wear comfortable clothes and shoes. Register in advance. (671-6495)

Kailua High School – Counseling Room F-10, Oct. 16-Dec. 18, Wednesdays, 5:30-8:30 -.m., $24. For parents with children ages 11-22. Learn and practice specific prevention and intervention strategies for destructive behaviors. (233-5727 ext. 247, parentproject.com)

Kaiser Permanente – Honolulu Clinic fifth floor waiting area, Mondays and Wednesdays through Dec. 9, 5:30-6:30 p.m., $5/class for members, $6.50/class for non-members. Routines feature aerobic fitness interval training with a combination of fast and slow rhythms. Pre-registration is required. (432-2260)

Kaiser Permanente – Waipio Clinic second floor waiting area, Mondays and Wednesdays through Dec. 9, 5:30-6:30 p.m., $5/class for members, $6.50/class for non-members. Routines feature aerobic fitness interval training with a combination of fast and slow rhythms. Pre-registration is required. (432-2260)

Hawaii State LIbrary – first floor reading room, through Dec. 31, during library hours, free. See a miniature version of a busy little town in full holiday/winter mode created by nonagenarian Allan Wallace. (586-3500)

Contact for location, through Dec. 31, free. Normally $40, qualifying for Mensa is free through the end of December. LSAT, GMAT and a number of other tests are accepted. (goo.gl/yk9hjr, 240-2092)

Mililani Public Library, 6-7 p.m., free. Steve and Jean Martinucci present an introduction to Jazz and Bossa Nova music. Contact the library ASAP if special accommodations are needed. (627-7470)

Lanakila Meals on Wheels, donations accepted before Dec. 13, Mon.-Fri., 7:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. The community is invited to donate handmade handmade cards and small gift items, such as $5 gift cards, stationary, reusable tote bags, house slippers, crossword books, grooming and pampering kits. Donated items will be gift wrapped and delivered to Hawaii seniors who might not otherwise receive gift that day. (356-8519, lanakilamealsonwheels.org)

Pearlridge Uptown Center Court, Nov. 22-Dec. 31, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sun., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 24 and 31, $3/ticket. Keiki under 48 inches may ride on the custom-build locomotive and enjoy the journey. (pearlridgeonline.com)

Pearlridge Downtown Center Court, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. through Dec. 15, 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Dec. 16-23, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Dec. 24, photo packages start at $25. (pearlridgeonline.com)

Lulu’s Surf Club, Wednesdays through Dec. 25, 6-9 p.m., free. (mangoseasonmusic.com)

The Republik, 5:30-9 p.m., $10/members, $15/non-members. Join the Hawaii chapter of the American Advertising Federation for an exciting evening of food, fun and auction items ranging from vacation packages and gift certificates to sports memorabilia and more. )aafhawaii.com/eat-drink-bid.)

Bishop Museum – J.M. Long Gallery, until Jan. 27, 2014, Mon. and Wed.-Sun., 9 a.m.-5 p.m., $8.95-$19.95. “Niihau Shell Lei: Ocean Origins, Living Traditions” is a unique exhibition that showcases the private collection of modern styled Niihau shell lei. The exhibit also includes pieces from Bishop Museum’s Niihau collections. (bishopmuseum.org, 847-3511)

Pauahi Tower Lobby, through Dec. 28, 8 a.m.-7 p.m. weekdays, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays, free. Featuring 61 photographs by Jan Becket and Jesse Stephen. (janbecket.net@gmail.com)