>> >> East-West Center Arts Program and University of Hawaii at Manoa Music Department presents Australian taiko drum group TaikOz Sunday (July 6) from 4 to 5:30 p.m. in UH Manoa’s Orvis Auditorium. Tickets cost $25 for general admission, $22 for seniors and military, and $15 for students. For tickets and more information, call 1-800-838-3006 or visit ewcarts.brownpapertickets.com. Photo courtesy Keith Saunders
Sunday July 6
CLASSES
Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED
American Red Cross, 4155 Diamond Head Rd., July 6, 11, 16, 22, 25 and 31 from 8:30 a.m. to 3 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, and learn how to use and AED. Advanced registration is required. (1-800-733-2767, redcross.org/take-a-class)
Adult First Aid/CPR/AED
American Red Cross, 4155 Diamond Head Rd., 6, 11, 16, 22, 25 and 31 from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., $90. Get trained to recognized an care for victims of illness and sudden injuries and learn how to administer CPR and use an AED for life-threatening respiratory or cardiac emergencies on adults. Advanced registration is required. (1-800-733-2767, redcross.org/take-a-class)
First Aid
Contact for location, July 6 and 22, 8:30 a.m.-noon, $70. Learn emergency action steps and first aid procedures for injuries and sudden illnesses. Advanced registration is required. (1-800-733-2767, redcross.org/take-a-class)
Giving Birth: The Castle Experience
Castle Medical Center, Kailua, four Sunday sessions, 2-4 p.m., $45/person. $80/couple. Specifically geared for couples giving birth at Castle Medical Center. Learn different aspects of the birth experience, from preparing for the hospital to caring for you and your baby. Suggested for those in their third trimester. Advanced registration is required. (263-5400, castlemed.org)
Hanauma Bay Education Program
Hanauma Bay Education Center, 3 p.m., free admission, $1 parking. Elia Herman, state co-manager of the Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary at the Department of Land and Natural Resources leads “Bottlenose Dolphins: Deep Thinkers.” (397-5840, hbaynews@hawaii.edu)
Swing Dance Club Hawaii
Palladium at Ala Wai Golf Clubhouse, 6:30-9:15 p.m., $5-$8. Music provided by Bert Burgess. Dancing includes swing, cha cha, waltz and more. (255-6095)
COMMUNITY
Battle of Gettysburg
KHSC Rifle Range, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., free. Hawaii Historic Arms Association presents its 18th annual “Battle of Gettysburg” Civil War memorial shoot to commemorate the 151st anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg. Bring a camera, earplugs and eye protection. (tenxhi@yahoo.com)
MUSIC
FreeSound Band Live
Hard Rock Café, 9-11 p.m., free. FreeSound Band performs blues and rock. (955-7383)
TaikOz
University of Hawaii at Manoa, Orvis Auditorium, 4-5:30 p.m., $15-$25. Australia’s premier Taiko drum group TaikOz performs with special guest Kenny Endo. (1-800-838-3006, ewcarts.brownpapertickets.com)
Polo Game
Hawaii Polo Club, 68-411 Farrington Hwy., Waialua, 2 p.m. matches start, 11 a.m. gates open, $10/field seating, $25/clubhouse area. Fourth of July celebration. (Hawaii-polo.org, hpsocialclub@gmail.com)
THE ARTS
From Madagascar to Hawaii-Reflections
Gallery on the Pali at the First Unitarian Church of Honolulu, through July 10, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Mon.-Fri., 2-6 p.m. Sat.-Sun., free. Paintings by Esperance Maobe Rakotonirina, who grew up on the island of Madagascar. An artist’s reception takes place from 5 to 7 p.m. June 14. (unitariansofhi.org/gallery)
SPECIAL EVENTS
Arts and Flavors of Hawaii
Hawaii Kai Retirement Community (428 Kawaihae St.), 11 a.m.-3 p.m., free admission. Enjoy free balloons for kids and a free photo shoot with community service dogs. The day also includes specialty foods, local dishes and drinks, hand-made gifts, boutique clothing and more. Support local and show from over 25 food and product vendors. (facebook.com/artsandflavorshi)
