December 9

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)

Kaiser Permanente – Honolulu Clinic conference room 1BC, Nov. 4-Dec. 19, Mon.-Thurs., 9:30-10:30 a.m., $4-$5/class. The class includes a warm-up, stretching and range-of-motion exercises, and strength training with weights. A written doctor’s note is required for the class. Pre-registration is required. (432-2260)

Kaiser Permanente – Honolulu Medical Office conference room 1BC, Dec. 2-19, Mon.-Thurs., 9:30-10:30 a.m., $4-$5. The course includes a warm-up, stretching, range-of-motion exercises and strength training with weights. A written doctor’s authorization for the class is required. Pre-registration is required. (432-2260)

Kaiser Permanente – Waipio Medical Office conference room 1A, 10-11 a.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. (432-2260)

Kaiser Permanente – Honolulu Medical Office, 8-10 a.m. or 11:30-1:30 p.m., free. Topics covered include classifying your business under Affordable Care Act, applying for tax credit opportunities and more. A free breakfast or lunch accompanies either session. Pre-registration is required. (kphawaii.eventbrite.com)

Windward Community College Hale Palanakila 216, Nov. 4-Dec. 11, Mondays and Wednesdays, 6-8 p.m., $140 plus a $30 lab fee. An open ceramic studio for community people. (236-9323)

Pearlridge Center Uptown, Dec. 9 and 23, 8:30-10:30 a.m., free. Experience purifying and flower therapies, as well as the Japanese Bontemae tea ceremony. (pearlridgeonline.com, 488-0981)

Drop off sites at Mortgage Associates of Hawaii, accepted through Dec. 13, Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Help to brighten the holiday season for homeless children by donating a new, unwrapped toy. (254-3300 ext. 100)

Honolulu Zoo, 10-11:30 a.m., $30-$40, additional costs $15-$20 depending on size of group. Join the Zoo educators as you discover what makes an animal a mammal, bird or reptile. Enjoy a mini tour of the Zoo, a take-home craft and an encounter with one of the Keiki Zoo animal ambassadors. Ideal for parents and children up to 4 years of age. (honoluluzoo.org)

Pearlridge Uptown Center Court, through Dec. 31, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sun., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Christmas and New Year’s Eve, $3. Hawaii’s only scale-model and fully-functioning train. (pearlridgeonline.com)

Ward Centers, Nov. 23-Dec. 24, noon-8 p.m. Mon.-Sat., noon-6 p.m. Sun., photo packages start at $19.99. Located on level three near the Ward 16 Theater. The Santa visitation area features a Hawaii-inspired design, interactive keiki activities and photo opportunities. (wardcenters.com)

Parc Promenade Gallery at Waikiki Parc Hotel Lobby, through Feb. 28, 2014, contact for time, free admission. Ashley Huang’s ceramic sculptures are highlighted in a new gallery as part of an expanded arts partnership with UH Manoa, the Halekulani and its sister hotel, Waikiki Parc. (921-7272)

Second Floor @ Cedar Street Galleries, through Jan. 5, Mon.-Sat., 11 a.m.-5 p.m., contact for cost. The ninth annual miniature art show featuring over 90 local artists working in all media, showing their small-scale size original, two-dimensional and three-dimensional artworks. (cedarstreetgalleries.com)

The Koa Art Gallery at Kapiolani Community College, through Dec. 18, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sat., contact for cost. (734-9374)

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)