February 1
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Sunday February 1
CLASSES
Animal Hero Service Learning Training
Hawaiian Humane Society, 2700 Waialae Ave., 3-5 p.m., $25. A required course for those who wish to volunteer or help Hawaiian Humane Society for a school or club project, or to earn volunteer or service hours. (356-2223, education@hawaiianhumane.org)
Giving Birth: The Castle Experience
Castle Medical Center, four Sundays starting Feb. 1, 2-4 p.m., $45/person, $80/couple. Designed and taught by experienced labor and delivery nurses, this class is specifically geared for couples giving birth at Castle Medical Center. You will learn different aspects of the birth experience, from preparing for the hospital to caring for you and your baby. Pre-registration required. (263-5400, castlemed.org)
Sundays at the Bay
Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve, 3-4 p.m., free. Devon Francke discusses “The Turtle Research Program and an Overview of Sea Turtles in Hawaii and Hanauma Bay.” (396-4229)
COMMUNITY
Blood Bank of Hawaii
The Bridge Church at the Nazarene, 7:30-11:15 a.m., free. Donate blood to Blood Bank of Hawaii. (848-4770, bbh.org)
Special Super Bowl Screening at Bar 35
Bar 35, 35 N. Hotel St., 11:30 a.m., free. Watch a wall-size screening of the Super Bowl, with free appetizers and drink specials. (bar35.com)
Swing Dance Club Hawaii
The Palladium at Ala Wai Golf Course Clubhouse, 404 Kapahulu Ave., 6:30-9:15 p.m., $5/members, $8/general. Enjoy a lesson and then open dancing in swing, cha cha, waltz, night club 2-step, CW, salsa, fox trot and more. (778-6480)
THE ARTS
Incredible Insects, Bugs and Spiders
Hawaii Nature Center, 2131 Makiki Heights Drive, 9:30-11:30 a.m., $10/non-members, ages 3-5. Ever wonder if millipedes tickle when they walk on your hand? Where do grasshoppers hide in the meadow? Learn more about the insects, bugs and spiders of Makiki Valley. (955-0100)
Makiki Nature Art Hike
Register for meeting place for hike in Makiki, 2:30-4 p.m., $15. Art Explorium and Division of Forestry and Wildlife host a special family hike through the Hawaiian forests. Learn about native plants we see along the way, journal and draw what you see. Pre-registration required. (artexplorium.org)
Buddhist Art and Mind Center Galleria Grand Opening
Buddhist Art and Mind Center Galleria, 315 Uluniu St., 2 p.m., free. Enjoy food and wine, door prizes, calligraphy demonstrations and readings for the soul healing with Jonathan Ming Ji. (218-8190)
