September 26

Mulkern Nursery, 10 a.m., free. Learn how to propagate plants using air layering at this hands-on workshop. Pre-registration required. Bring your own pruner if possible. (396-6595)

Coldwell Banker Pacific Properties, Kapolei Commons, 4460 Kapolei Pkwy., 4 p.m., free. Learn how to benefit from no-money-down loan programs. Pre-registration required. (947-8101)

Halawa Xeriscape Garden, 99-1268 Iwaena St., 10:30 a.m.-noon, $5/non-members, free for members. Dr. Saleem Ahmed will demonstrate how the Neem tree can be used as an organic insect repellent, a medicinal poultice to treat acne and open wounds, diabetes control, and other anti-fungal and antibacterial uses. Pre-registration required. (748-5320, workshops@hbws.org)

The Green House, 224 Pakohana St., 10 a.m.-noon, $15. Transform old T-shirts, with a little imagination and a few simple tools, into one-of-a-kind Eco T-shirt bags and EcoChic T-shirt designs. Pre-registration required. (524-8427, thegreenhousehawaii.com)

American Red Cross Hawaii Chapter, 4155 Diamond Head Road, Sept. 26-27, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., $250. Being a Red Cross instructor is a fulfilling and rewarding experience. This course will prepare you to lead First Aid, CPR and AED courses. (1-800-733-2767, redcross.org/take-a-class)

St. Andrew’s Priory School, Kennedy Bldg., Room K-102, 224 Queen Emma Square, 1-3:30 p.m., $35. Learn about GEMS, a system that helps caregivers understand the changes in a person due to dementia. GEMS focuses on what abilities are left instead of loss and helps caregivers improve interactions with a person with dementia.Pre-registration required. (221-7105, dorothycolby.com)

Happiness U, 560 N Nimitz Hwy. Ste. 117A, 2-3 p.m., free. Hear from founder Alice Inoue about how it is possible to change your life by changing your focus, and experience firsthand what Happiness U has to offer. Pre-registration required. (yourhappinessu.com)

Hawaii Public Housing Admin Building, 1002 N. School St., Bldg. J, 9 a.m. pet cat check-in, 9:30 feral cat check-in, $65-$5. Spay or neuter your cat to keep them healthy and reduce the number of unwanted animals who end up in shelters. (hicatfriends.org, 226-4561)

Sunset Beach Elementary School, 59-360 Kamehameha Hwy., 8 a.m.-2 p.m., free. North Shore Country Market hosts a Gluten Free Festival with lots of food, crafts and activities. (234-9421)

Kahuku High School, 56-490 Kamehameha Hwy., 11 a.m.-2 p.m., free. UH Law School’s Energy Justice Working Group hosts a meeting to inform the public about the HEI and NextEra merger, and collect feedback and comments. (956-9435, 647-4044)

Hawaii Public Housing Admin Building, 1002 N. School St., Bldg. J, 9 a.m. pet cat check-in, 9:30 feral cat check-in, $65-$5. Spay or neuter your cat to keep them healthy and reduce the number of unwanted animals who end up in shelters. (hicatfriends.org, 226-4561)

Moiliili Hongwanji Buddhist Temple, 902 University Ave., 9 a.m.-1 p.m., free. Open house of temple, preschool and Project Dana. Rummage sale, plants and produce, food, mini-craft fair, bouncy castle, games and more, (mhm@moiliilihongwanji.org)

Windward Mall, food court entrance, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., free. Bring your unused prescription drugs for safe disposal. (235-1143, windwardmall.com)

Stir It Up at Kahala Mall, between Island Sole and Quiksilver Board Room, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., free. Celebrate the grand opening of Stir It Up with drink specials, giveaways and more! (stiritup808.com)

Waianae Public Library, 10:30 a.m., free. Stories, songs, games, simple arts and crafts. This week’s theme is “Terrific Teeth.” (697-7868)

RSVP for meeting place, 9:30 a.m., $15-$20. Nathan Wong will lead a tour of Chinatown to celebrate the Chinese Harvest Festival. Explore moon cakes and traditional vegetables and fruits used for the festival. (537-1708, friendsgardens@aol.com)

Call for meeting place, Saturdays through Nov. 30, 11 a.m., $40-$30. To celebrate Duke Kahanamoku’s 125th birthday, tour several Waikiki sites related to the Olympic swimmer, including Duke’s Canoe Club, famous Waikiki hotels and the famous Duke statue along Kalakaua Ave. Pre-registration required. (395-0674, filmguy54@hotmail.com)

Call for meeting places and times for Aiea Loop Trail hike, free. Hawaiian Humane Society leads a pet-friendly hike for animal lovers. (hawaiianhumane.org, 356-2222)

Byodo-in Valley of the Temples, 47-200 Kahekili Hwy., 12:30-3:30 p.m., $3-$2/temple admission. Join Rea Fox, Joshua Kaye, Mark Tanouye, Bonny B and Mihoko M for jazz. (239-9844)

Blaisdell Concert Hall, Sept. 26 at 7:30 p.m. and Sept. 27 at 4 p.m., $34-$92. JoAnn Falletta kicks off the 2015-2016 Halekulani Masterworks season with an Italian-inspired program, including Rossini’s Overture to “Semiramide,” and Respighi’s “Fountains of Rome” and the famous “Pines of Rome.” Ignace “Iggy” Jang is featured in Piazzolla’s “Four Seasons of Buenos Aires.” (hawaiisymphonyorchestra.com)

Hawaiian Brian’s, 1680 Kapiolani Blvd., 9 p.m.-2 a.m., $5, age 18 and up. (946-1343)

Parade starts at Ala Moana Park, moves along Kalakaua Avenue and ends at Kapiolani Park, 9 a.m., free. A colorful equestrian procession of pa‘u riders, exquisite floats with cascades of flowers, hula halau, marching bands and dignitaries. (alohafestivals.com)

Pagoda Hotel C’est Si Bon Ballroom, 1525 Rycroft St., 7 p.m.-midnight, $15-$20. Hawaii’s Hispanic community celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with music and performances from the Ballet Folklorico Costa de Oro, John Ortiz and the Latin Amigos Band, and more. (285-0072, hispaniceventshawaii.com/latinofest)

Sheraton Waikiki, Hawaii Ballroom, 5 p.m. doors open, 6 p.m. competition starts, $25/at the door. The 2015 Paradise Cup is the largest bodybuilding event in Hawaii and an NPC-sanctioned national qualifier, with over 200 competitors in 12 weight classes. Exhibitors include European Wax Center. (paradisecup.com)

Mid-Pacific Country Club, 5 p.m., $85. Help raise funds for the 2016 Kailua Fireworks show with artists Kawika Kahiapo, Island Kontrast, Chloe XOXO and LIV, plus heavy pupu, and live and silent auctions. (kailuafireworks.com)

Hilton Waikiki Beach, 2500 Kuhio Ave., 5:30-9:30 p.m., $75. Guild Mortgage and The Locations Foundation present the third annual Casino Night fundraiser for Women In Need, with prizes, dinner, a silent auction, casino games, dancing and more. (492-8584, winhawaii.org)

Kuhio Beach Hula Mound, near Duke Kahanamoku Statue at Uluniu and Kalakaua, 6:30-7:30 p.m., free. Sallie Yoza and Halau O Napuala‘ikauika‘iu perform. (843-8002)

Moiliili Hongwanji Bazaar, 902 University Ave., 9 a.m.-noon, free. Dr. Rosalie K. Tatsuguchi will sign her book, “Why Smart Men Do the Same Dumb Things: A Warrior’s Manual for Change.” (949-1659)

Mamiya Theatre, 3142 Waialae Ave., 7 p.m., $15-$5. Kealoha debuts “The Story of Everything,” a creation story told through poetry, music, visual arts and more. (387-9664, info@kealohapoetry.com)

RSVP for meeting location. 9 a.m.-noon, free. Help Hui o Ko‘olaupoko remove invasive species and reforest with native plants at Hakipu‘u Stream. (huihawaii.org)

Hanama‘ulu Beach, 9 a.m.-noon, free. Sierra Club and Surfrider team up to protect marine life, the reef and ocean from litter and fishing net entanglement. Bring water. Bags, gloves and refreshments provided. (246-9067)

DPW Environmental Natural Resources Center, Area X, Schofield Barracks, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., free. Celebrate National Public Lands Day with weed control, shelter assembly and more at the Native Hawaiian Interpretive Garden at Schofield Barracks. (oanrp.com/npld2015/, 656-7741)

Pouhala Marsh on Waipahu Depot Street, 8:30-11:30 a.m., free. Help Hawaii Nature Center restore the wetlands through invasive plant removal. Pre-registration required. (955-0100 ext. 118, volunteer@hawaiinaturecenter.org)