August 6
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Wednesday August 6
CLASSES
Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED
4155 Diamond Head Rd., Aug. 6, 16, 20 and 24, 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m., $110. Get trained to recognize and care for victims of illness and sudden injuries and life-threatening respiratory cardiac emergencies in adults, children and infants, and learn to use an AED. Advanced registration is required. (redcross.org/take-a-class, 1-800-733-2767)
Basic Computer Class For Senior Citizens
Carole Kai Charities, Inc. (418 Kuwili St. room 102), contact for time, free. Senior citizens are invited to sign up for a two-hour computer class to learn basic computer concepts that include e-mail, use of the interview, composing documents and more. Advanced registration is required. (291-6151)
Basics in Oil
Midori Art Studio, Wednesdays through Aug. 30 from 2 to 4 p.m., Fridays through Aug. 30 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. or 4 to 6 p.m., $115 plus tax, ages 12 and older. Learn easy oil painting using basic brush strokes, composition and color palette in five lessons. All supplies except the canvas are included in the cost of the class. Advanced registration is required. (295-8506)
Breastfeeding Class
Castle Medical Center, Aug. 6 or 27, 5:30-7:30 p.m., $25 or free with any Castle childbirth class. Advanced registration is required. (263-5400, castlemed.org)
Hawaii Irish Dance Summer Workshop #3
University of Hawaii at Manoa Hemenway Hall 201, 6-9 p.m., $20/person. The third course in the summer workshop series is intended for intermediate dancers with some Irish dance experience. Learn The Three Tunes (a ceili dance) and The Blackbird (a traditional set dance). (540-850-0745, hawaii.irishdance@gmail.com)
Nourishing Your Skin and Muscles
Windward Community College, Hale Kuhina 115, 9:45-11:45 a.m., $12. Share ideas on topical and internal nutrients to nourish and protect your skin and muscles. Advanced registration is required. (235-7433)
Yoga Pilates
Kaiser Permanente, Moanalua Medical Center, Wednesdays through Aug. 13, 5:30-6:30 p.m., $75/member, $104.50/non-member. A combination of yoga and Pilates for a full body workout. Advanced registration is required. (432-2260)
COMMUNITY
Your Professional Edge and Financial Aid Education
Argosy University, 5:30-7:30 p.m., free. Argosy University hosts two community workshops taking place simultaneously. Advanced registration is required. (791-5249, argosyedge.eventbrite.com)
Assistive Technology For Healthy Living
Leeward YMCA, 11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m., free. Kaiser Permanente Hawaii presents its next installment of its Senior Summit Seminars. Get the tools you need to enhance daily living. Assistive Technology Resource Centers of Hawaii shares tools to help with activities such as reading the newspaper, keeping track of prescriptions and more. Advanced registration is required. (671-6495)
Free Career Night
Coldwell Banker Pacific Properties, King Street Office, 6-7 p.m., free. Coldwell Banker Pacific Properties’ New Agent Training Office (NATO) hosts a free career night open to all real estate agents, including newly licensed agents and those interested in a career in real estate. Advanced registration is required. (748-3410)
HSFAG
1111 Victoria St., 7 p.m., contact for cost. The Stitchery & Fiber Guild meets for a lecture on “bead history.” (487-2090, hsfag.org)
Shark Tails: Be the Creature
Waikiki Aquarium, 3 p.m., free with admission. Witness the jaws of three different shark species and compare their specialized teeth. Create a colorful shark tail mini-costume while learning about sharks’ adaptations. (waikikiaquarium.org/interact)
MUSIC
Live Music
Hard Rock Cafe Honolulu, 5-11 p.m., no cover charge. Johnny Valentine performs from 5 to 7 p.m., followed by Adam Crowe Duo. (hardrock.com/honolulu)
Mango Season Duo
Lulu’s Surf Club, Wednesdays through Aug. 27, 6-9 p.m., free. Mango Season Duo performs its sun-kissed island soul jazz. (mangoseasonmusic.com)
SPECIAL EVENTS
Shearwater Soiree
Ferguson’s Pub, 6-9 p.m., $15-$20. The fourth annual Shearwater Soiree features an evening of food, musical entertainment, education, networking and more. The night benefits the Society and its dedication to the preservation of Hawaii’s native wildlife and ecosystems. (hawaiiaudobon.org, 528-1432)