March 17

Wayland Baptist University, 10:30 a.m.-12:15 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. Pre-registration required. (1-800-733-2767, redcross.org/take-a-class)

Wayland Baptist University, 10:30-11:30 a.m., $90. Get trained to recognize and 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. Pre-registration required. (1-800-733-2767, redcross.org/take-a-class)

Kapolei Public Library, 1-2 p.m., free. Financial educator Karen Ho describes many of the important but little-known facts about how much long-term health care costs. (693-7058)

Wayland Baptist University, 10:30-11 a.m., $70. Learn emergency action steps and first aid procedures for injuries and sudden illnesses. (1-800-733-2767, redcross.org/take-a-class)

Call for location, 6:30 p.m., free. (372-9304)

First Presbyterian Church at Koolau Golf Club, 45-550 Kionaole Road, Tuesday nights from Feb. 3-March 24, 6:30-8:45 p.m., free. The Alpha Course is a practical introduction to the Christian faith where attendees can ask questions about God, faith, and life in general in a relaxed and non-threatening environment. What to expect: dinner, video teaching, and discussion in small groups. (532-1111, fbchawaii.org/alpha)

Harbor View Center, Pier 38, 1129 N. Nimitz Hwy., 6-9 p.m., free. The public is invited to attend a Fishers Forum focused on stock assessments. Attendees will hear about what goes into a stock assessment and about preliminary assessments for Hawaii uhu, kumu and Kona crab. (522-8220, wpcouncil.org)

Windward Community College, Hale Kuhina 115, 11:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m., free. Kaleo Ramos discusses the transgendered experience. (236-9223, kfrench@hawaii.edu)

Murphy’s Bar & Grill, 11:30 a.m.-2 a.m., free. Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with fresh corned beef, oysters and lots of beer, plus live music from Doolin Rakes, Celtic Pipes and Drums Hawaii. (255-5927, kwinpenny@hawaii.rr.com)

Hoomaluhia Botanical Garden, 45-680 Luluku Road, 10:30-11:30 a.m., free. Storytelling, crafts and nature walk activities. Bring a snack, walking shoes, rain gear and insect repellant. (233-7323)

UH West Oahu Library, 7 p.m., $25. Honolulu Brass Quintet will perform with Constance Uejio on harp. (489-5038)

Jazz Minds Art and Cafe, 1661 Kapiolani Blvd., March 17 and 31, 9 p.m., $5. (945-0800)

Windward Community College, Hale Kuhina 115, 10-11:15 a.m., free. Uncovering a remarkable pattern of gender-specific poses, the film explores the late Irving Goffman’s central claim that the way the body is displayed in advertising communicates normative ideas about masculinity and femininity. (236-9223, kfrench@hawaii.edu)

UH-Manoa’s Center for Korean Studies Auditorium, 6:30 p.m., free. “Waikiki Brothers” will be screened as part of the Center for Korean Studies Spring 2015 Film Series on “Castaway in Korean Society.” (956-7041)