April 6

Windward Community College, Hale Palanakila 216, 45-720 Keaahala Road, 12 meetings starting April 6, 6-8 p.m., $160 plus $40 lab fee. An open ceramic studio for the community. Lab assistants will help teach the basics of preparing clay, the potter’s wheel and hand-building techniques. Pre-registration required. (235-7433, windwardcce.org/art.htm)

Farrington High School, 1564 N. King St., 7:30 a.m.-1 p.m., free. Donate blood to save lives. Appointment recommended. (848-4770, bbh.org)

Kaiser Permanente Honolulu Medical Office, Conference Room 1BC, 1010 Pensacola St., 6-8 p.m., free. Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease or a related disorder does not have to be a lonely experience. Family members and caregivers can meet in a nonjudgmental, confidential and sympathetic environment. Gain knowledge about the disease, share feeling and concerns with others who understand, share coping techniques, develop caregiving skills, and learn about community resources. (432-2000)

Kapolei Golf Course, noon shotgun start, $1,400/team of four. Enjoy golf and award-winning cuisine and beverages from Chef Chai’s, MW Restaurant, Hokulani Bake Shop and more, in support of culinary education. (941-9088, hawaiiculinaryfoundation.org)

Paliku Theatre, 7:30 p.m., $25. Galliard String Quartet will perform. (489-5038)

Jazz Minds Art and Cafe, 1661 Kapiolani Blvd., April 6, 13, 20 and 27, 9 p.m., $5. (945-0800)