February 19

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Thursday February 19
CLASSES
AARP Driver Safety Program
Kaiser Permanente Hawaii Kai Clinic, 6700 Kalanianaole Hwy. #111, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., $15-$20. If you’re over 50, this class can help you brush up on your driving skills. Review the rules of the road and learn how aging can affect driving, how to help prevent accidents, how to deal with traffic congestion and more. Pre-registration required. (721-7430)

Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED
American Red Cross Hawaii Chapter, 4155 Diamond Head Road, Feb. 19 and 28, 8:30 a.m.-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 an AED. (1-800-733-2767, redcross.org/take-a-class)

Adult First AID/CPR/AED
American Red Cross Hawaii Chapter, 4155 Diamond Head Road, Feb. 19, 25 and 28, 8:30 a.m.-2:15 p.m., $90. Get trained to recognize and care for victims of illness and sudden injuries and life-threatening respiratory or cardiac emergencies and learn how to use an AED. (1-800-733-2767, redcross.org/take-a-class)

An Old Boy’s Club No Longer
UH-Manoa’s John A. Burns Hall Room 3015, 1601 East-West Road, noon-1 p.m., free. Economist Marcus Noland discusses “An Old Boy’s Club No Longer: Asian Participation and Performance in the Olympic Games.” RSVP requested. (944-7111, ewcinfo@eastwestcenter.org)

Apple iPhone: Getting Started
Verizon Wireless at Pearl Highlands Center, 4-5 p.m., free. Attend this workshop and learn about the great features of your iPhone. During this workshop Verizon experts will show you how to use features like Maps, Siri (not available on all models), FaceTime, the app store and much more. Pre-registration required. (vzwworkshops.verizonwireless.com/vzwworkshops/)

CNA Information Session
Waianae Health Academy, 4:30-5:30 p.m., free. Those interested in becoming a nurse should attend this information session about enrollment requirements, industry outlook and more. RSVP required. (lkelii@hawaii.edu)

Energy Medicine
Location in Kaneohe and time provided with registration, free. Dr. Sharon Forrest discusses energy psychology and alternative medicine. (372-0343)

Hearing Health Seminar
Kaiser Permanente Koolau Medical Office, 45-602 Kamehameha Hwy., 9-10 a.m., free. Sessions explain hearing loss and the benefits that are available to improve quality of life. Meet our Kaiser audiologist(s), learn about the anatomy of the ear, factors that are associated with hearing loss, the newest technology and the different styles that are available. Pre-registration required. (432-2155)

Law Student Panel
William S. Richardson Law School, Classroom 1, 5:30-7 p.m., free. Learn more about applying to law school. (surveymonkey.com/s/pacFeb19)

Looking Forward in Tech for Photography
UH-Manoa’s Krauss Hall 12, 7 p.m., free. Photographer Michael Gilbert shares a vision of the future, including LED lighting, high-resolution cameras, retina monitors and more. (956-8400)

SBA Financial Literacy
Ewa Beach Community Based Development Organization, 1001 Kamokila Blvd. #133, Feb. 19 and March 5, 9 a.m.-noon, free. Small business owners will understand and prepare your business financial statements, plus learn more about financing and credit. Pre-registration required. (541-2990 ext. 211, sba.gov/hi)

The Normandy Battlefield
USS Bowfin Submarine Museum and Park, 11 Arizona Memorial Drive, 6 p.m. refreshments, 6:30 p.m. program, call for cost. Historian Daniel Martinez discusses the most visited battlefield in Europe: Normandy. RSVP required. (423-1341, bowfinevents@hawaii.rr.com)

COMMUNITY
Blood Bank of Hawaii
HECO Ward, 8;30 a.m.-3 p.m., free. Donate blood to Blood Bank of Hawaii. (848-4770, bbh.org)

Blood Bank of Hawaii
Kaiser High School Library, 8 a.m.-2:45 p.m., free. Donate blood to Blood Bank of Hawaii. (848-4770, bbh.org)

Chinese New Year
Royal Hawaiian Center, 5 p.m., free. Enjoy Lung Kong Physical Culture Club’s lion dance, firecrackers, entertainment, Chinese dance performances and more. Entertainment from Pu‘uhonua at 7 p.m. (922-2299, royalhawaiiancenter.com)

Exchange Club of Downtown Honolulu
Oahu Country Club, noon-1:30 p.m., $25. Speaker to be announced. (225-2965, edracers@aol.com)

Kainalu Elementary Kindergarten Meet & Greet Night
Kainalu Elementary School cafeteria, 165 Kaiholu St., 5:30-6:30 p.m., free. Kainalu School would like to invite incoming kindergartners in Kainalu District who will make 5 years of age between Aug. 1, 2014-July 31, 2015, to meet our kindergarten teachers, review curriculum and have a classroom tour. (266-7835)

Preserving Our Historic Cemeteries
Hawaii State Art Museum, 250 S. Hotel St., noon-1 p.m., free. As part of the 2015 Experts Lecture Series on “Preserving Our Historic Cemeteries,” Laura Ruby of UH-Manoa discusses “The Mo‘ili‘ili Japanese Cemetery: Preserving a Community Landmark.” (historichawaii.org)

Senior Citizen Information Table
Pearlridge Center Uptown in front of Satellite City Hall, 9-11 a.m., free. (203-2366)

Traffic & Transportation Issues
Pearl Ridge Elementary School cafeteria, 7-8:30 p.m., free. Get an update on current and upcoming state and city transportation projects impacting the community, sponsored by the elected officials of Aiea and Pearl City. (586-6230)

Preschool Storytime and Activities
Waipahu Public Library, Thursdays through April 30, 10:30 a.m., free, ages 3-5. Session includes playtime activities, including puzzles, rafts, educational toys and more. (675-0358)

MUSIC
PJM
Jazz Minds Art and Cafe, 1661 Kapiolani Blvd., 9 p.m., $5. (945-0800)

Pure Heart
Show airs on KFVE, 7 p.m., free. Watch the reunion of one of Hawaii’s most popular trios, singing hits including “How Can I Get Over” and “Bodysurfing.” (554-0874)

THE ARTS
‘Cowspiracy: The Sustainability Secret’ Screening
Kahala Theatres, screening is March 5, deadline to reserve tickets is Feb. 19, $13. Watch a screening of “Cowspiracy: The Sustainability Secret.” (tugg.com/events/13127, na8@hawaii.edu)

Pole Jumping
Ala Moana Center Centerstage, 6:30 p.m., free. Wah Ngai Lion Dance Association pole jumps. (alamoanacenter.com)

’The Magical Pu Stealer’
Paliku Theatre at Windward Community College, Feb. 19-21 at 7:30 p.m., Feb. 22 at 2 p.m., $10-$15. “The Magical Pu Stealer” is a retelling of the traditional Hawaiian mo‘olelo of Puapualenalena, a magical shape-shifting dog who protects Waipio Valley. (235-7310)

VOLUNTEERS
Foster Care Trainings
Hawaiian Humane Society, 2700 Waialae Ave., 6-7 p.m., free. Hawaiian Humane Society seeks foster homes for animals in need. (356-2229, lshaughnessy@hawaiianhumane.org)