February 20

Moanalua High School, 8 a.m.-noon, free. Learn if your car is right for you with CarFit, a 12-point checklist that looks at safety and comfort. Pre-registration required. (545-6007, aarp.cvent.com/carfit2-20)

RevoluSun Smart Home Innovation Center showroom, 210 Ward Ave., 10-11 a.m., free. Meet other eco-conscious homeowners, architects and residential developers, and learn more about solar energy. Pre-registration required. (748-8888, revolusun.com)

The Green House Hawaii, noon-2 p.m., $30. Learn how to make and use zucchini noodles with an almond kaffir coconut sauce, plus other kinds of organic, from-the-garden pastas. Pre-registration required. (thegreenhousehawaii.com)

Kailua Shambhala Meditation Center, 25 Kaneohe Bay Drive #205, 11 a.m.-noon, $15-$25. Bathe in healing sounds and experience the core stillness of your being, unchanged by the circumstances of your life. Pre-registration required. (wingsound.com)

Pacific Gateway Center, 723-C Umi St., Feb. 20, 21, 27 and 28, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., $125. Learn how to care for a loved one who requires basic assistance in the home. Topics include infection control, mealtime assistance, skin care, end-of-life care and more. Pre-registration required. (851-7010, valery@pacificgatewaycenter.org)

Hawaiian Humane Society, 2700 Waialae Ave., 3-4 p.m., free. Hawaiian Humane Society hosts classes for those interested in fostering pets. (356-2222, kkoss@hawaiianhumane.org)

Pauahi Tower, 1003 Bishop St. #340, 7:45 a.m., free. Learn more about the joys and challenges of being a dentist. Pre-registration required by Feb. 17. (537-2880, lyn@hawaiiansmile.com)

Leeward Community College, 96-045 Ala Ike, 7:30 a.m.-1 p.m., free. Small business owners can learn at 29 workshops and from more than 30 exhibitors from federal, state, local and nonprofit agencies. Special guests are the owners of Tanioka’s Seafood & Catering and Eden in Love. (945-1430, smallbizfair2016-1.eventbrite.com)

The Green House Hawaii, 9:30-11:30 a.m., $20. Create a batch of handmade soap and re-imagine the cleaning recipes our grandmothers used to make with pure essential oils. Pre-registration required. (thegreenhousehawaii.com)

Pali Momi Medical Center, Conference Center first floor, 8:30-10:30 a.m., free. Learn medication management for heart health from pharmacist Andrea Li. Pre-registration required. (palimomi.org/beheartsmart, 535-7733)

Sacred Hearts Academy, 7:45-11:30 a.m., free. Girls in grades 5-8 can learn more about science through interactive workshops about topics including molecular gastronomy, textiles, optometry and more. Professor Kurahashi Neilson, a subatomic particles physicist, will give the keynote speech. Pre-registration required. (sacredhearts.org/sciencesymposium2016, 734-5058 ext. 232)

Blaisdell Center, Maui Room, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., $397. Hang Boge explains how to use your heart to reach business success. (eventbrite.com)

Windward Community College, Hale Akoakoa 107 and 109, 45-720 Keaahala Road, 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m., $10. Meet and write in the company of other beginning and experienced writers. Pre-registration required. (235-7433, windwardcce.org/writing)

Call for location, Feb. 13, 20 and 27, 9:30-10:45 a.m., $45/three classes, $18/single class. Bring your own exercise mat. Balls provided. Pre-registration required. (223-3856)

Aiea High School, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., $25/advance stall. Ohana Cruz Nights sponsors an auto parts swap meet. Stall prices double after Feb. 17. (423-1198, bairdlarry@twc.com)

Kaneohe Bay Shopping Center, 7 a.m.-noon, free. Donate blood to save lives. Appointments recommended. (848-4770)

Kapolei Shopping Center, 7:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., free. Donate blood to save lives. Appointments recommended. (848-4770)

Neal Blaisdell Center, Hawaii Suites, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., free. Featuring local vendors selling a variety of crafts, gift items and supplies. (nanstar@hawaii.rr.com)

Mililani Public Library, 95-450 Makaimoimo St., 9 a.m.-3 p.m., free. Browse bargains on a large variety of books, CDs and DVDs. (626-7292)

Babies R Us, 1150 Kuala St., 10 a.m.-1 p.m., free. Technicians will check child car seats to ensure they set up properly. Appointments suggested. (432-2260)

Pearlridge Center, Uptown Center Court, noon, free. Over two dozen top-ranked surf pros, including Jeff Hubbard, Mike Stewart, Ben Player and more, will sign autographs and give away prizes. (tcsurf.com)

Waialua Public Library, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., free. Great finds at great prices. (637-8286)

Windward Mall, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., free. Keiki can make a spring-themed caterpillar craft. (235-1143)

Waianae Public Library, 10:30 a.m., free. Stories, songs, games, simple arts and crafts for ages 0-5. This week’s theme is “Wolves.” (697-7868)

Foster Botanical Garden, 1 p.m., free. Learn about the plants and trees that were utilized as natural remedies before modern medicine. Pre-registration required. (522-7066)

Hawaii Nature Center, 2131 Makiki Heights Drive, 9:30-11:30 a.m., $20. Andrew Geeren teaches how to identify wild plants and learn about their beneficial qualities. Pre-registration required. (thegreenhousehawaii.com)

Lola’s Grill and Pupu Bar, 1108 Keeaumoku St., 7-10 p.m., free. (lolashawaii.com)

Nico’s Pier 38, 6-9 p.m., free. (383-3103)

HPR’s Atherton Studio, 7:30 p.m., $30-$15. Listen to the music of the Balkans and Near/Middle East, spiced with original tunes and jazz fusion from Partners in Time. (hprtickets.org, 955-8821)

Muddy Waters Espresso, 25 Kaneohe Bay Drive, 6-8 p.m., free. (778-0182)

1451 Queen Emma St., 5-9:30 p.m., $125. Hawaii Craftsmen hosts a festive wine and dine evening with food from Chef Eric Leterc, crafts and art by guild members, and plenty of fun for all. (521-3282, hawaiicraftsmen.org)

Hyatt Regency Waikiki, Kou Ballroom, 2-9 p.m., $15-$45. Create your own love legacy with John Cruz, Kealoha and Miranda Ellis as they share their poems, personal stories and music. Proceeds benefit Pua’s Fund. (yourlovelegacy.com, 228-4560)

Ala Moana Center, 3 p.m., free. (alamoanacenter.com)

Na Mea Hawaii, 1050 Ala Moana Blvd. #1000, 6-8 p.m., $35. Loading Zone Arts presents a wine-and-paint night led by Luke DeKneef. (loadingzonearts.com)

Tenney Theatre at St. Andrew’s Cathedral, Feb. 20, 27 and March 5 at 9:30 and 11:30 a.m., $10. Honolulu Theatre for Youth presents Annie Cusick Wood’s play for tots about space, family and fantasy. (htyweb.org, 839-9885)

Fort DeRussy Park in front of Hale Koa, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., free. AccesSurf devotes a day to helping military personnel with a disability enjoy swimming, kayaking, standup and prone paddling and more again. (accessurf.org)