October 16
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Cha Cha and Tango Dance Lessons
Makakilo Community Park, Mondays Oct. 2 through Nov. 20 7-8:45 p.m., call for cost. Hawaii Ballroom Dance Association hosts beginner dance classes. (781-2076)
Lei Pride Pool Party
Surfjack Hotel & Swim Club, noon-6 p.m., free. Cool out poolside with Lei Magazine to celebrate Honolulu Pride. Throwing it back to the era of ’60s beach culture and polka dots, this pool party will be one for the books. There will be music by Anton Glamb & Chocolate Love Machine. (leiculture.com/)
Medicare 101
1585 Kapiolani Blvd., Suite 1020, 1-2 p.m., free. If you are turning 65 or retiring, come and learn all about Medicare and how to apply. This class will make Medicare easy to understand. Parl at Ala Moana Shopping Center by Macy s. (780-7989)
Papa Walaau Conversation Hawaiian
Na Kupuna Makamae Center, 653 Ala Moana Blvd., 9:30-11:30 a.m., $10. Learn conversation Hawaiian from Kumu Kawika Makanani. The entrance and free parking can be found on Keawe Street. Reservations required. (773- 7047)
Parent Chat Live! Seminar
St. Christopher’s Episcopal Church, Kailua, Tuesdays at 6-8:30 p.m. through Dec. 19. Learn positive communication techniques for parenting your child or teen. Reservations recommended. (688-4545)
Plants With Purpose – “Breast Cancer Hope” Terrarium
Kakaako Kitchen, 1200 Ala Moana Blvd., 5:30-7 p.m., $55. Learn how to make your own terrarium. The class includes a mini-bento dinner and delicious dessert sampler. (artbridgeeventshi.com/plants-with-purpose)
Hookele Naauao: A Hawaiian Librarianship Symposium
Halau o Haumea, Kamakakuokalani Center for Hawaiian Studeis, 2645 Dole St., 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m., free. This symposium will explore the relationship between Ike Hawaii and library/information science, featuring speakers from Hawaii, Canada and Fiji. Pre-registration recommended. (tinyurl.com/hookele2017, 689-2711)
Princess Kaiulani Lei-Draping Ceremony
Princess Kaiulani statue at the corner of Kaiulani and Kuhio Ave., across from the OHANA Waikiki Easy by Outrigger, 10 a.m., free. Outrigger Enterprises Group and OHANA Waikiki East by Outrigger will honor and commemorate the 142nd birthday of Princess Kaiulani. (954-8804, denise.torres@outrigger.com)
A Trick or Treat Event
Mililani Public Library, 3:30 p.m., free. Children in grades K through 6 may color and decorate their very own superhero mask and trick-or-treat around the library. (librarieshawaii.org)
