December 11
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Sunday December 11
Sundays at the Bay: Hawaii Sea Grant Graduate Trainees
Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve, Education Alcove Classroom, 3-4 p.m., free. Elise Budd and advisor Roger Babcock discuss “From the wastewater up: how climate change affects groundwater and wastewater management,” Theresa Dean and advisor Daniele Spirandelli talk “Planning for sea level rise: building healthier and stronger coastal communities,” and Kaleonani Hurley and advisor Robert Toonen share “Crabbing and connectivity: science for sustainability.” (397-5840)
Blood Bank of Hawaii
Foodland Ewa Town Center, 7-11 a.m., free. Donate blood and save lives. Pre-registration recommended. (848-4770, bbh.org)
Blood Bank of Hawaii
Kaneohe Bay Shopping Center, 7 a.m.-noon, free. Donate blood and save lives. Pre-registration recommended. (848-4770, bbh.org)
Blood Bank of Hawaii
St. John Lutheran Church, 7-11 a.m., free. Donate blood and save lives. Pre-registration recommended. (848-4770, bbh.org)
Celebrations Pearl City
Pearl City Shopping Center, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., free. Featuring more than 35 vendors. (808craftandgiftfairs@gmail.com, 479-5525)
Full Moon Paddle
Turtle Bay Resort, 7-9 p.m., $80-$70. Paddle under the moonlight in the calm waters of protected Kawela Bay on a standup paddleboard or outrigger canoe. (293-6020)
Sofrito Night
Fleet Reserve Association Branch 46, 891 Valkenburgh St., 3-8 p.m., free. Enjoy authentic Puerto Rican cuisine and live music from Agua Dulce Band with DJ Cocoman. (facebook.com/elsofritodeluby)
Ugly Christmas Sweater Paw-ty
Hawaii Doggie Bakery, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., free. Dress yourself and your dog up in yoru best ugly Christmas sweaters and bandanas and come paw-ty! Get discounts, free treats and more. (hawaiidoggiebakery.org, 783-7390)
Hawaiian Reef Walk: Discover Nocturnal Animals
Register for location, 6:30 p.m., $12.50-$9.50. Enjoy a nocturnal guided reef walk to find animals you never knew were there! Pre-registration required. (841-8080, livingartmarinecenter.com/reefwalk.htm)
Iolani Palace Kamaaina Sundays
Iolani Palace, 9-11:15 a.m. guided tours, noon-4 p.m. audio tours, free. Kamaaina are invited to tour Iolani Palace for free on a first come, first serve basis. (iolanipalace.org, 522-0822)
Hawaii Youth Chorus
Windward Mall, Center Stage, 3 p.m., free. (554-8127)
‘Mimi-gusui: Life Sustenance through the Ears’
UH-Manoa’s East-West Center Gallery, 2-3 p.m., free. A talk-story concert led by Norman Kaneshiro of Ukwanshin Kabudan Ryukyu Performing Arts Group. (944-7177)
Nanakuli HIgh & Intermediate Performing Arts Center
Ala Moana Centerstage, 7 p.m., free. (alamoanacenter.com)
Royal Hawaiian Band
Ala Moana Centerstage, 3 p.m., free. (922-5331)
SNOW! and Other Things
Kawaiahao Church, 4 p.m., free. A concert of readings and carols with Honolulu Chorale. (554-6269)
Streetlight Cadence
Windward Mall, 11 a.m.-noon, free. (235-1143)
A Washington Place Christmas
Washington Place, 5-8 p.m., call for cost. Gov. David Ige and first lady Dawn Amano Ige host a special celebration at the historic site, featuring decorations, a fashion show by Ballet Hawaii and more. Pre-registration required. (586-0248, washingtonplacefoundation.org)
Na Pua o Kekoolani Hula Halau
Ala Moana Centerstage, 5 p.m., free. (alamoanacenter.com)
‘The People’s Race Inc.: Behind the Scenes at the Honolulu Marathon’ Talk and Celebration
Native Books/Na Mea Hawaii at Ward Warehouse, 3-5 p.m., free. Author Michael Tsai discusses his new book, “The People’s Race Inc.: Behind the Scenes at the Honolulu Marathon.” (596-8885)
Winter Divertissements
Mamiya Theatre, 1 and 5 p.m., $25. Honolulu Classical Ballet presents three solo performances from its pre-professional dancers, as well as excerpts from “The Nutcracker” by its students. (hcballet.eventbrite.com)
