April 9
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Thursday April 9
CLASSES
Grant Writers’ Workshop
Kahuku Public and School Library, 56-490 Kamehameha Hwy., 2-5 p.m., free. Jerry Wong of the U.S. Census Bureau teaches the basics of using census data in grant proposal writing. Bring a laptop if possible. Pre-registration required. (293-8935)
Hearing Health Seminar
Kaiser Permanente Mapunapuna Medical Office, 2828 Paa St., 9-10 a.m., free. Sessions explain hearing loss and the benefits that are available to improve quality of life. Meet our Kaiser Audiologist(s), learn about the anatomy of the ear, factors that are associated with hearing loss, the newest technology and the different styles that are available. Pre-registration required. (432-2155)
Improve Your Memory and Sense of Balance with Brain Gym
Windward YMCA, 200 Kailua Road, 12:15-1:15 p.m., free. Explore simple moves that stimulate the brain to help reduce stress. Increase energy flow to your eyes, ears and brain, which may help to improve your memory and sense of balance. Pre-registration required. (261-0808)
COMMUNITY
Blood Bank of Hawaii
Island Pacific Academy, 909 Haumea St., 8 a.m.-noon, free. Donate blood to save lives. Appointment recommended. (848-4770, bbh.org)
Blood Bank of Hawaii
Waianae High School Band Room, 85-251 Farrington Hwy., 7:45 a.m.-2:15 p.m., free. Donate blood to save lives. Appointment recommended. (848-4770, bbh.org)
Civil War Commemoration
Our Lady of Peace, 9:15 a.m., free. Local groups join a national ceremony to mark the 150th anniversary of the end of the U.S. Civil War. (nps.gov/civilwar/upload/bells-across-the-land-flyer.pdf)
Tip a Cop
Ward Village Shops, 6-9 p.m., free. Dine at six Ward Village Shops restaurants — Big City Diner, Genki Sushi, Kakaako Kitchen, Kincaid’s Fish, Chop and Steak House, Ryan’s Grill or Wahoo’s Fish Taco — and tip your cop server to benefit Special Olympics Hawaii. (specialolympicshawaii.org)
Easter Eggstravaganza Display
Boys & Girls Club Windward Clubhouse, 145 S. Kainalu Drive, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., free. Architects Hawaii, Ltd. will display the results of its annual egg-decorating contest. (ahldesign.com)
Preschool Storytime and Activities
Waipahu Public Library, Thursdays through April 30, 10:30 a.m., free, ages 3-5. Session includes playtime activities, including puzzles, rafts, educational toys and more. (675-0358)
MUSIC
Adagio
Jazz Minds Art and Cafe, 1661 Kapiolani Blvd., April 9 and 23, 9 p.m., $7. (945-0800)
THE ARTS
Hawaii ‘Shakes’ Auditions
UH-Manoa’s Kennedy Theatre Substage, 6-9 p.m., free. Hawaii Shakespeare Festival hosts open auditions for its 14th season, with performances running July 10-Aug. 23 at The ARTS at Marks Garage. (256-6657, hawaiishakes.org)
‘Ka‘iulani’
Kumu Kahua Theatre, 46 Merchant St., March 26-April 26, Thursdays-Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m., $5-$20. Learn more about the life of Princess Ka‘iulani in this historical-musical-psychological drama. (536-4441, kumukahua.org)
‘Rudderless’
Ward Village Courtyard, 1240 Ala Moana Blvd., 6 p.m. doors open, free. Ward Village Courtyard Cinema screens “Rudderless,” starring Felicity Huffman and Selena Gomez. Tickets required. (wardvillagecourtyardcinema.com)
‘The Pajama Game’
Punahou School’s Dillingham Hall, April 9-10, 17-18 at 7:30 p.m., $8-$15. Punahou School presents “The Pajama Game,” a family-friendly musical. (943-3295, punahou.edu)
‘You Can’t Take It With You’
Hawaii Pacific University’s Paul and Vi Loo Theatre, 45-045 Kamehameha Hwy., April 3-April 26, Thursdays-Saturdays at 7:30 p.m., Sundays at 4 p.m., $5-$20. Joyce Maltby directs “You Can’t Take It With You.” (375-1282, hpu.edu/theatre)
