December 2

American Red Cross Hawaii Chapter, Dec. 2, 8, 20, 21 or 29, 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. or 5-6:45 p.m. Dec. 8, $90. An online blended course. Contact to register. (1-800-733-2767-redcross.org/take-a-class)

Kaiser Permanente – Honolulu Clinic conference room 1BC, Mon.-Thurs. through Dec. 19 , 9:30-10:30 a.m., $4/members, $5/non-members. The class includes a warm-up, stretching and range-of-motion exercises, and strength training with weights. A doctor’s authorization for the class is required. Pre-registration is required. (432-2260)

Kaiser Permanente – Honolulu Clinic conference room 1BC, Nov. 4-Dec. 19, Mon.-Thurs., 9:30-10:30 a.m., $4-$5/class. The class includes a warm-up, stretching and range-of-motion exercises, and strength training with weights. A written doctor’s note is required for the class. Pre-registration is required. (432-2260)

Kaiser Permanente – Honolulu Medical Office conference room 1BC, Dec. 2-19, Mon.-Thurs., 9:30-10:30 a.m., $4-$5. The course includes a warm-up, stretching, range-of-motion exercises and strength training with weights. A written doctor’s authorization for the class is required. Pre-registration is required. (432-2260)

Windward Community College Hale Palanakila 216, Nov. 4-Dec. 11, Mondays and Wednesdays, 6-8 p.m., $140 plus a $30 lab fee. An open ceramic studio for community people. (236-9323)

Drop off sites at Mortgage Associates of Hawaii, accepted through Dec. 13, Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Help to brighten the holiday season for homeless children by donating a new, unwrapped toy. (254-3300 ext. 100)

Parent Community Networking Centers and Kaneohe Community Park on Keaahala Rd., Dec. 2-4, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., $5. Make a wreath, swag, table centerpiece and more. Suggested plant material includes fresh evergreen, pines, junipers, Norfolk Island Pine, dried pine cones, dried monster leaf sheaths and more. (233-7330, 233-5727 ext. 247)

Ward Centers, Nov. 23-Dec. 24, noon-8 p.m. Mon.-Sat., noon-6 p.m. Sun., photo packages start at $19.99. Located on level three near the Ward 16 Theater. The Santa visitation area features a Hawaii-inspired design, interactive keiki activities and photo opportunities. (wardcenters.com)

The Plaza Club – Crown Room (20th floor), deadline to register is Dec. 2, event takes place Dec. 6, 11:45 a.m. registration, noon-1:30 p.m. luncheon and presentation, $40/seat for members, $52/seat for non-members. The Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii hosts a talk story with Gov. Neil Abercrombie and members of his candidate. Discuss pertinent issues facing Hawaii in 2014 and receive an update on the state’s fiscal situation. (cochawaii.org)

Parc Promenade Gallery at Waikiki Parc Hotel Lobby, through Feb. 28, 2014, contact for time, free admission. Ashley Huang’s ceramic sculptures are highlighted in a new gallery as part of an expanded arts partnership with UH Manoa, the Halekulani and its sister hotel, Waikiki Parc. (921-7272)

Second Floor @ Cedar Street Galleries, through Jan. 5, Mon.-Sat., 11 a.m.-5 p.m., contact for cost. The ninth annual miniature art show featuring over 90 local artists working in all media, showing their small-scale size original, two-dimensional and three-dimensional artworks. (cedarstreetgalleries.com)

The Koa Art Gallery at Kapiolani Community College, through Dec. 18, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sat., contact for cost. (734-9374)

University of Hawaii at Manoa Hamilton Library’s Bridge Gallery, through Dec. 20, visit website for library hours, free. “Trip Around the Island” by Sonny Ganaden, is a collection of 30 contemporary prints created by local artists. (library.manoa.hawaii.edu)