September 8
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Friday September 8
Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers
Hawaii Red Cross, 4155 Diamond Head Road, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., $89. Professions can learn to respond to cardiac and breathing emergencies in adult, child and infant victims. Pre-registration required. (1-800-733-2767, redcross.org/take-a-class)
Beginner’s Lauhala Weaving
Na Kupuna Makamae Center, noon-1:15 p.m., $12. RSVP requested. (773-7047)
Dining with Dementia – Techniques to Bring Joy to the Table
Kahala Nui, 3:30-5:30 p.m., $10. Families and caregivers of those with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia can learn how to have a positive, meaningful relationship with their charges. (295-2624)
Freaky Friday FreeDance with Krista Hiser
Still & Moving Center, 7-8:15 p.m., $12. Enhance your physical conditioning, self-healing, true listening and emotional self-awareness. (397-7678, info@stillandmovingcenter.com)
It Takes a Village
Calvary By The Sea Church, 7-9 p.m. introduction Sept. 8, free; 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. seminar Sept. 9, $20/lunch. This seminar helps those caring for the terminally prepare for death, care for the dying and build a supportive community. Pre-registration required. (377-5477, calvarybythesea.org)
Jose Dynamite and Friends
O’Toole’s Celtic Room, 7:30 p.m., $10. Featuring Brandi Morgan, Jose Dynamite, Patrice Scott and Derek Reimers. (391-5673)
Archangel Gabrial Card Readings
Crystal Cave & Kyanite Lounge, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., free. Readings by Nita. Donations appreciated. (741-0811)
Blood Bank of Hawaii
Keelikolani Building, Conference Rooms 310-313-314, 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m., free. Donate blood and save lives. Pre-registration recommended. (848-4770, bbh.org)
Blood Bank of Hawaii
Wahiawa General Hospital, 7:30-11:30 a.m., free. Donate blood and save lives. Pre-registration recommended. (848-4770, bbh.org)
Connecting the Dots: Wahiawa, Findham, Scotland and the Baha’i Faith
Hawaii National Baha’i Center, 6:30-9:30 p.m., free. All are welcome to enjoy dinner, inter-faith devotions, and a talk given by Julia Higa Estrella. (393-3181)
Friends of Waimanalo Library Book Sale
Waimanalo Library Meeting Room, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 8, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sept. 9, free. Proceeds from book sales will go towards the library and its programs. (259-2610)
Kuakini Auxiliary Bazaar
Kuakini Health System’s Hale Pulama Mau Auditorium, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Sept. 8, 9 a.m.-noon Sept. 9, free. Browse clothes, books, DVDs, jewelry, crafts, household items and muhc more. Proceeds will benefit Kuakini Foundation (547-9184)
New Wave Friday
Ward Village, South Shore Market, 5-9 p.m., free. Wander through an open-air market by Art+Flea, where you can shop for thoughtfully hand-made products and art from over 20 up-and-coming artists and designers. (593-8958)
Ono Fridays
Kaimuki High School, 5-9 p.m., free. Enjoy ono food from food truck vendors in support of the school’s athletic program. (onofridayskaimuki.com)
Rice Fest
Ward Village, 3-9 p.m., free. Celebrate Hawaii’s culinary diversity at this tribute to rice. Plus, enjoy live entertainment, cooking competitions, a SPAM musubi eating contest and much more. (ricefest.com)
Grandparent Week
Sea Life Park, Sept. 9-17, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m., $12.50 for groups with attending grandparents and grandchildren. Sea Life Park is offering half-off admission for groups with one grandparent present. Grandparents must be 45 years or older and present a photo I.D. at admission. (259-2500, sealifeparkhawaii.com)
Saloon Pilots (Bluegrass)
Haleiwa Joe’s Kaneohe, 8:30-10:30 p.m., free. Oahu’s premier Bluegrass and Americana music band. (247-6671)
Vespers on the Lanai
Christ Church Uniting, 7-8 p.m., free. Kimo Hussey performs on ukulele. (ccukailua.org/vespers, 262-6911)
Love of Libations – Sake & Shochu
Vintage 1901 at Moana Surfrider Hotel, 5:30-7:30 p.m., $35. A sampling of selected beverages paired with small bites. (https://tickets.honoluluboxoffice.com/e/lol-sake-shochu)
Japanese Double Dutch Association
Ala Moana Center Centerstage, 5 p.m., free. (955-9517)
Murder Mystery Cocktail Party: ‘Who Killed Gilbert Botello?’
The ARTS at Marks Garage, 6:30-7:30 p.m., $40. Enjoy drinks and pupus before a performance of the mystery play. (kumukahua.org)
Raku Hoolaulea
Gallery Iolani at Windward Community College, Sept. 8-Oct. 7, business hours, free. Hawaii Craftsmen present its 2017 Raku Hoolaulea, an annual exhibition of raku-style pottery. Reception is Sept. 8 at 4 p.m. (hawaiicraftsmen.org)
