April 19

American Red Cross, April 8 and 19, 12:15 p.m.-1:30 p.m., $70. Learn emergency action steps and first aid procedures for injuries and sudden illnesses. Successful students receive an American Red Cross certificate for first aid, valid for two years. (redcross.org, 1-800-733-2767)

Wahiawa Botanical Garden, 9-10 a.m., free. Learn to efficiently get the water to where your plants need it, with an emphasis on “micro” irrigation. (522-7064)

4155 Diamond Head Rd., register by April 19, class held April 23, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., contact for cost. Applicants registering for this course must have completed a state-approve nurse aide training program in Hawaii. This course is designed to prepare students to take the State of Hawaii Nurse Assistant Competency Evaluation Exam. (739-8122, redcross.org)

Hawaii Behavioral Health, 210 Ward Ave. #219B, alternating Fridays until May 15, 6:30-8:30 p.m. (ages 8-12), 7:30-9:30 p.m. (ages 13-17), $10/class. Sibshops increases the peer support and informational opportunities for brothers and sisters of people with special needs and to increase parents’ understanding of sibling issues. (394-7320, autismhi@gmail.com)

Mililani Town Rec Center 3, 7-8:30 p.m., contact for cost. The Hawaii State Association and the Aloha-Ohana Parliamentary unit presents “Be a Leader and Make Your Meeting Count” as it celebrates Parliamentary Law Month with a special educational seminar. Contact to RSVP. (623-0082, bobasato@hawaii.rr.com)

Flagship Fastlube, Pearl City, 6-8 p.m., free. Get practical advice from ASE/AOCA certified technicians on the basics of maintaining their cars with helpful tips like: how to check a vehicle’s oil and fluid levels, and more. (carcare.org)

Flagship Fastlube, Pearl City, 6-8 p.m., free. In celebration of National Car Care month in April, Flagship Fastlube hosts a free Car Care Clinic. Get practical advice from ASE/AOCA certified technicians on the basics of maintaining a car. Space is limited, register online. (freecarclinic.eventbrite.com)

St. Theresa School, April 19-20, 6-11 p.m. St. Theresa School presents its annual carnival featuring food, games, live entertainment and more. (337-1351)

The Green House, 6:30-9 p.m., $12/students and seniors, $16/single, $30/couple. Want an inspiring example of citizens thinking outside the box, reinventing economy, restoring community stability and a more egalitarian way of life. Following the screening of “The Mondragon Experiment,” Elizabeth Dunne and Sarah Leone lead a discussion on Eco-Villages, Timebanking and Community Building. Advanced registration required. (thegreenhousehawaii.com)

Tenney Theatre on the grounds of The Cathedral of St. Andrew, April 5 at 7:30 p.m., continues Saturdays beginning April 6 thru May 11 at 4:30 p.m., ASL performance on April 27 at 4:30 p.m., $10-$20. The Hawaii Theatre for Youth concludes its 2012-2013 “Season of Classics” with “Charlotte’s Web.” (htyweb.org, 839-9885)

Iolani School Campus, April 19 and 20, noon-10:30 p.m., contact for cost. The 22nd annual Iolani School Fair “Celebration of Generations.” Featuring food booths, games and more. (943-2339, iolanifair.org)

Hawaiian Brian’s, 9:30 p.m., $10-$15, ages 18 and older. Featuring Irie Souls, Kapu System and Cultural Movement. Discount pre-sale tickets available at HI-Bred Collective. (450-0045)

JJ’s Bistro and French Pastry, 5:30-8:30 p.m. (739-0993)

Jazz Minds Art and Cafe, contact for time, $7. Honolulu’s R&B/neo soul group featuring Jackson HelMOX on vox, Jason Gay on tenor sax, Ethan Capone on keys, Ian O’Sullivan on guitar, Mark Tanouye on bass and Mark Lindber on drums perform. (945-0800)

O’Toole’s Irish Pub, 9 a.m.-1:30 a.m., free. A live mixture of party and dance music. (255-1009)

St. Andrew’s Cathedral, 7:30 p.m., $6-$10. The program includes three works by Benjamin Britten: “Scared and Profane,” “Op. 91: Advance Democracy” and “Friday Afternoons, Op.7.” (hawaii.edu/uhmmusic)

Ala Moana Center, April 19-21. Support local schools by shopping at Ala Moana Center. Shoppers who spend $75 or more during the sidewalk sale can redeem their receipts at Customer Service for a $10 gift card to be used on donorschosen.org – a website where teachers can post their wish list of items needed to support educational projects for their students. (alamoanacenter.com)

Halekulani Ballroom, 6:30-9:30 p.m., $95. Halekulani holds its Charity Walk fundraiser “Chefs & SlippahS” featuring the culinary talents of chefs Alan Wong of Alan Wong’s Restaurant, Roy Yamaguchi of Roy’s Restaurants, Hirsohi Fukui of Hiroshi Eurasion Tapas, Joel Capinpin of Nobu Waikiki and Vikram Garg of Halekulani. (931-5040)

Upper Fort Street Mall, exhibits open at 8:30 a.m., parade begins at 11 a.m., cultural performances begin at 1 p.m., free. Featuring interactive exhibits, activities, a parade and cultural performances. (hpu.edu/intercultural)

Diamond Head Theatre, runs through April 21, Thurs.-Sat. at 8 p.m., Sun. at 4 p.m., Saturday matinee shows at 3 p.m. on April 6 and 13, contact for cost. Diamond Head Theatre presents “9 to 5: The Musical,” based on popular 1980 movie “9 to 5.” (733-0274, diamondheadtheatre.com)

Gallery ‘Iolani at Windward Community College, show runs until May 3, Mondays and Tuesdays from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m., Wed.-Fri. and Sun. from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., call for cost. Featuring eight installation artists that define the concept of “comfort space.” Participating artists are Mark Chai, Maura Fujihara, Deanna Itano, Kamaile Puaoi, Keiko Hatano, Mary Mitsuda, Chusak Mjarone and Sally Lundburg. An artists reception will be held on March 15 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. (236-9155)

The ARTS at Marks Garage, April 12 and 19, show starts at 8 p.m., $12-$15. Honolulu dance-theatre company, Monkey Waterfall, showcases some of Hawaii’s finest dancers and performers in an exploration of what goes on when our monkeys are out on their own. (monkeywaterfallapril2013.brownpapertickets.com)