August 21

Wayland Baptist University, 9:30 a.m.-1:15 p.m., $85. Designed to teach youth ages 11 and older about the responsibilities of a babysitter. Students learn accident prevention, diapering, feeding and emergency first aid as well as how to choose age appropriate games and toys. American Red Cross certification upon completion. (redcross.org, 1-800-733-2767)

Castle Medical Center, Kailua, 6-8:30 p.m., $25, free with any Castle childbirth class. Call or register online. (263-5400, castlemed.org)

Coldwell Banker Pacific Properties, 6:30-8 p.m., free. Learn how Coldwell Banker Pacific Properties New Agent Training Office (NATO) program can help real estate agents accelerate their business, and for those interested in a career in real estate. Call to RVSP. (748-3410)

Capital One 360 Cafe, 9 a.m.-11 p.m., contact for cost. Learn the guidelines and critical steps for writing convincing, successful contract proposals and bids. Workshop topics include obtaining the solicitation package, bid or no bid, and more. (hiptac.ecenterdirect.com)

Central Pacific Bank, Kaneohe Branch, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., free. Receive a 30-minute confidential consultation with small business specialists from SBA to address critical issues like access to capital and credit. Call to schedule an appointment. (541-2990 ext. 210)

The Ward Warehouse Conference Room above The Wedding Cafe, Wednesdays through Oct. 2, 6:30 p.m., most workshops free. Topics include wedding venues, photography and decor, and more. Visit website for full schedule and to RSVP. (theweddngcafe.net/singup)

Kaiser Permanente – Mapunapuna Clinic, Maile Room, 5:30-7 p.m., free. Meet with others who have had similar experiences living with cancer. (432-8538)

Nuuanu YMCA, 9-10 a.m., free. Kaiser Permanente holds its Senior Summit Learning Series with “Ready. Set. Thrive. Online Tools to Help You Live a Healthy Life.” The speakers are Kathy Young, MPH consultant, clinical operations and Sandi Brekke, BS, COTA, Senior Summit and Health Living coordinator. (Pre-registration is required. (432-2235)

Wahiawa Public Library, through Aug. 31, contact for days and times, free. Award-winning artwork by Leilehua High School students features pencil drawings and other mixed medium art. Contact the library ASAP if special accommodations are needed. (622-6345)

Polynesian Cultural Center, until the end of August, contact for times, $15/general admission, $25/dinner and show special. PCC offers kamaaina specials. (367-7060)

Gordon Biersch Restaurant, 6:30 p.m., no cover charge. Featuring Benny Chonhg, Byron Yasui, Robert Shinoda and friends. (282-4582)

The Wedding Cafe, 6-8 p.m., free performance. The Mango Season Duo performs its sun-kissed island soul jazz at The Wedding Cafe’s free wedding workshop – Invitations, Favors and Special Touches. (mangoseasonmusic.com)

Lama Library Gallery, Kapiolani Community College, through Sept. 6, contact for days, time and cost. Hawaii Gifted Assn presents “Advance 2 Spaces To The Arts” – an open exhibit to fund HGA scholarships. (877-582-5650 ext.1)

Mezzanine Gallery at Honolulu Museum of Art School, Aug. 12-25, contact for times and cost. Twelve artists from Hawaii and 12 artists from Minnesota explores the unique characteristics of his/her native place using a variety of interpretations of topography: terrestrial and marine, realistic and imaginary. (532-8700)

University of Hawaii West Oahu Campus, until Aug. 25 Mon.-Fri. from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and from Aug. 2-Dec. 7 Mon.-Fri. from 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., free. The Wonder of Learning – The Hundred Languages of Children is an exhibition of the infant-toddler centers and preschools of the Institzione – Municipality of Reggio-Emilia, Italy. (441-3803)