July 30

Still & Moving Center, 4:30-5:45 p.m., $7. Dr. Veena Howard explores the topic of Gandhi and his meditation practice. In doing so, we can also reflect on our own meditation methods. (397-7678)

Master Sha Tao Healing Center, noon-4 p.m., $30. An introductory session focusing on each of the emotions of the five elements of traditional Chinese medicine. (988-8090)

New Hope Leeward, Kapolei Campus, 7 a.m.-1 p.m., free. Donate blood and save lives. Pre-registration recommended. (848-4770, bbh.org)

New Hope Leeward, Waipahu Campus, 7:30 a.m.-1 p.m., free. Donate blood and save lives. Pre-registration recommended. (848-4770, bbh.org)

Washington Middle School cafeteria, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., free. Enjoy bonsai displays, talk with experts and watch demonstrations at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Ted Tsukiyama signs his book at 11 a.m. (hawaiibonsaiassoc.org/index.html)

Sky Gate, 558 S. King St., 11 a.m.-5 p.m., free. Attend this “Sovereignty Restoration Day” and enjoy hula, music, cultural demonstrations, health services, family activities and more. This day also honors Palani Vaughan and Imaikalani Kalahele. (kaulana@dtlhawaii.com, 386-2560)

Hawaii Kai Shopping Center, 8 a.m.-noon, free. Rotary Club of Kahala Sunrise collects school supplies and monetary donations in support of East Honolulu elementary schools. (rykfilm@gmail.com)

Aloha Stadium parking lot, 9 a.m., $55-$35. Try four timed laps at the Sports Car Club of America solo/autocross course in competition with other cars and trucks. (sccahawaii.org)

Ala Wai Golf Clubhouse Palladium, 6-9:15 p.m., $8-$5. Take lessons for the first hour, then dance away to swing and many other dance styles. (526-8816)

Blue Note Hawaii, 6:30 and 9 p.m., $45-$35. This first annual tribute to Jimmy Borges features Hawaii’s best and brightest jazz stars. Proceeds benefit the Jimmy Borges Endowed Scholarship in Vocal Music. (bluenotehawaii.com)

Kahala Mall, noon-1 p.m. and 2-3 p.m., free. Duncan Kamakana performs for the first hour, followed by Shay Marcello and Jess Joy. (kahalamallcenter.com)

Hawaii Polo Club, 11 a.m. gates open, $12-$10. A special polo match that also features a “Sauce Tent,” live entertainment from Hook + Line and more. Proceeds go to Hawaii Parkinson Association and Home Instead Senior Care. (hawaii-polo.org)

UH-Manoa’s Art Auditorium, 3 p.m., free. Watch a screening of “Whale Rider.” (summer.hawaii.edu/kidsfirst, 956-9883)

Living Art Marine Center, 3 p.m., $25-$10. Make a nudi painting with us and learn about this awesome ocean animal. Pre-registration required. (livingartmarinecenter.com/family.htm)