October 16

Windward Community College Hale Kuhina 114, 6-8 p.m., $30 and a $15/lab fee. Learn chef secret to save time and money from Lee Shinsato. (235-7331)

Windward Community College Hale Kuhina 115, 6-7:30 p.m., free. Learn how to eliminate debt and start saving with practical tips on handling money. (windwardcce.org)

Pali Palms Building, 970 N. Kalaheo Ave., 6-7 p.m., call for cost. Attend this workshop to understand the neurological and physiological causes of this baffling disease. RSVP requested. (380-3829)

Castle Medical Center, four Thursday sessions starting Oct. 2, 6-8 p.m., $45/person, $80/couple. Geared towards couples in their third trimester giving birth at Castle Medical Center to learn about different aspects of the birth experience. (263-5400)

Unity Church Hawaii, 3608 Diamond Head Circle, 6-8 p.m., free. Learn the art of face reading from Eric Standop, founder of Face Reading Academy. Private face readings after workshop available for $20. Advanced registration required. (silkbridgehawaii.com)

Orvis Auditorium, UH-Manoa, 6:30-7:30 p.m., free. Internationally renowned playwright, director and filmmaker Luis Valdez presents a lecture, “Somewhere Between Brecht & Cantinflas: The Origin and Evolution of El Teatro Campesino.” (956-4051)

Kaiser Permanente Hawaii Honolulu Medical Office, Tuesdays and Thursdays through Dec. 9 (no class Nov. 11 or 27), 5:45-6:45 p.m., contact for cost. Use the latest fitness tools such as resistance bands, medicine balls, ropes and more to build cardio, strength, balance and core. Advanced registration is required. (432-2260)

HawaiI Prince Hotel’s Mauna Kea Ballroom, 11:30 check-in, noon program start, $38/HSBP members, $45/guests, add $10 to cost after Oct. 13. Hawaii Society of Business Professionals hosts a panel discussion about “Social Media & The Internet – The Changing Face of Business,” with guest speakers Qimei Chen, Toby Tamaye and Angela Coloretti McGough. (hsbp.biz)

Kaiser Permanente Hawaii Honolulu Medical Office, Tuesdays and Thursdays through Dec. 9 (no class Nov. 11 and 27), 5-6 p.m., contact for cost. Promote your health and well-being using basic yoga poses. Advanced registration is required. (432-2260)

Kaiser Permanente Hawaii Waipio Medical Office, Thursdays through Dec. 4 (no class Nov. 27), 5:30-6:30 p.m., contact for cost. This class features a combination of yoga and pilates for a full body workout. Advanced registration is required. (432-2260)

Kaiser Permanente Hawaii Moanalua Medical Center, Mondays and Thursdays through Dec. 4 (no class Nov. 27), 5:45-6:45 p.m., contact for cost. Zumba is a fusion of Latin and international dance themes blended with body sculpting movements and easy to follow dance steps. Advanced registration is required. (432-2260)

Pearlridge Center Uptown, in front of Satellite City Hall, 9-11 a.m., free. Senior citizen information table. (203-2366)

HECO Ward, 820 Ward Ave., Bloodmobile, 8 a.m.-3:45 p.m., free. Donate blood and help save lives. Appointments recommended. (848-4770)

King Kalakaua Building, Queen Liliuokalani Conference Rooms, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., free. Donate blood and help save lives. Appointments recommended. (848-4770)

Iolani Palace, noon, free. Royal Hawaiian Band performs. (922-5331)

Ala Moana Hotel, Garden Lanai Room, 410 Atkinson Drive, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., $30/adults, $20/students. Coalition for a Tobacco-Free Hawaii recognizes individuals and organizations who have reduced tobacco use in Hawaii in its 2014 Alakai Awards. Cynthia Hallett is keynote speaker. Pre-registration required. (591-6508)

Kuhio Beach Hula Mound, 6:30-7:30 p.m., free. Joan “Aunty Pudgie” Young and Puamelia perform. (843-8002)

The ARTS at Marks Garage, Oct. 16-17, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., awards ceremony Friday from 6-9 p.m., free. Student finalists from around the state showcase their art in Aloha Harvest’s third annual Compassion in Arts competition. (537-6945)

Kirsch Gallery at Punahou School, exhibit runs from Oct. 9-23, gallery open Monday-Friday from 11 a.m.-3 p.m., free. Marshall Fergerstrom displays his welding skills and creativity in his sculptures and art pieces. (943-3675)