September 7

Castle Medical Center, four Sunday sessions beginning Sept. 7, 2-4 p.m., $45/person, $80/couple. This class is specifically geared for those giving birth at Castle Medical Center. Learn different aspects of the birth experience. This class is suggested for those in their third trimester. Advanced registration is required. (263-5400, castlemed.org)

Windward Community College, Hale Alakai 101, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., $99. Received educational requirements on safe use and operation of a thrill craft as set forth by the state of Hawaii. Advanced registration is required. (235-7331)

Kaneohe Public Library, 1-4 p.m. Sundays, 1-3 Tuesdays, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. and 6-7:45 p.m. Wednesdays, 1-3 p.m. Fridays. Friends of Kaneohe Library honors teachers during the month of September with a half-price sale of classroom materials such as books, DVDs, CDs, maps and workbooks. (247-4819)

Contact for location, Sept. 7-12. contact for cost. A program for addiction and substance abuse. Join a select small group of people. Advanced registration is required. (484-1000, newhorizonshawaii.com)

Palladium at Ala Wai Golf Clubhouse, 6:30-9:15 p.m., $5-$8. The night includes music by Bert Burgess and swing, cha cha, waltz, salsa and more. (778-6480)

Starts in front of the ground level sign for Central Union Church alongside the northeast corner of Punahou and Beretania Streets. For everyone interested in knowing biographic details about Barack Obama’s “Honolulu years.” (528-0528)

Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., $95. Three female master chefs pair with three of their male counterparts to cook some of the most creative, delightful and tasty breakfast-lunch dishes for a battle of the brunches. Guests determine the winning duo. (hawaiifoodandwinefestival.com)

Hawaiian Brian’s, 4:30-9:30 p.m., $15-$20. March of Dimes holds its Back to School Jam, inviting guests to party like it was 1979. The night also includes prize giveaways, an ugly aloha shirt contest and more. (973-2155)

Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa, 6-9 p.m., $200/person, $500/person for VIP seating. Ko Olina Resort hosts the fourth annual Hawaii Food and Wine Festival finale, “It’s a Food World After All,” featuring Kevin Chong and Jason Kina. Advanced registration is required. (hawaiifoodandwinefestival.com)

Kailua Intermediate School, half marathon begins at 6 a.m., 5K begins at 6:20 a.m. and the keiki dash begins at 8:30 a.m., contact for cost. The Boys & Girls Club of Hawaii – Windward Clubhouse holds its 33rd annual Windward Half Marathon, which include a 5K and keiki races. (windwardhalf@gmail.com)

Ginny Walden Art Gallery (41-829 Kakaina St., studio A-4), Aug. 10-Oct. 4, contact for days, times and cost. Featuring paintings by Tashina, Ginny Walden, with same ancient alien images. A reception takes place from 3 to 7 p.m. Aug. 10. (389-0579, ginnywalden.com)