February 22

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Thursday February 22
Beginner Slack Key Workshop
Ewa Mahiko Park, Thursdays through March 15, 9-10 a.m., contact for cost. This is an 8-week session on the basics of picking, timing, singing, tuning and tablature. Pre-registration required. (681-8315, fongmusic.homestead.com)

Beginner Ukulele Hawaiian Ensemble
Ewa Mahiko Park, Thursdays through March 15, 10:15-11:15 a.m., contact for cost. This is an 8-week session on the basics of ukulele, as well as the dynamics of playing ukulele, guitar and bass together. Pre-registration required. (681-8315, fongmusic.homestead.com)

Ewa Community Emergency Response Team Training
Kahi Mohala, 91-22029 Old Fort Weaver Road, 6:30-8:30 p.m., free. (ewaepc@gmail.com)

From the Stage to Synergy
Mygocenter, 590 Farrington Hwy., Suite 529, 4:30-5:30 p.m., contact for cost. Become a better speaker and connect with your audience. (bambooshoothi@gmail.com)

Healthy Cooking Class
Castle Medical Wellness and Lifestyle Medicine Center, 640 Ulukahiki St., 6-7:15 p.m., $12. Learn how to prepare delicious plant-based recipes, mingle with like-minded people who are looking to improve their health and well-being and enjoy samples of each dish. (hawaii.bluezonesproject.com/events)

Experts Lecture Series
St. Andrew’s Cathedral, Thursdays through March 8, noon-1 p.m., free. Attend this series of lectures on the Battle of Nuuanu. (historichawaii.org)

Invasive Species Awareness
Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve, theater, 6:30-7:30 p.m., free. Attend a series of seminars on invasive species in Hawaii. (397-5840)

Kahili Class
Na Kupuna Makamae Center, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m., $25-$45. Uncle Helemano Lee invites all to learn the “Alii Kahili.” Attendees will learn about the history and culture of Kahili. (773-7047)

Let’s Get Honolulu’s Business Online
Blaisdell Center, Hawaii Rooms, 9 a.m.-noon, free. Learn how to showcase your business online for free when customers search on Google and Google Maps. Attendees will also get tips on building or improving their websites to get more customers. RSVP required. (gybo.com/events/honolulu)

Comedy Squared
Square Barrels 1001 Bishop St., Thursdays through Feb. 22, 8:30 p.m., $5-$7. See a quick showcase featuring a number of local and touring comedians. (comedyuhawaii.com)

AARP Tax Prep
Waianae Public Library, 85-625 Farrington Hwy., Tuesdays and Thursdays through April 12, 9 a.m.-noon, free. IRS-trained AARP volunteers will assist in preparation and filing of personal tax forms. First come, first served. (697-7868)

Blood Bank of Hawaii
C&C Honolulu Hale, Bloodmobile, 6:30 a.m.-1 p.m., free. Donate blood and save lives. Pre-registration recommended. (848-4770, bbh.org)

Blood Bank of Hawaii
Kapiolani Medical Center for Women & Children, Conference Room A, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., free. Donate blood and save lives. Pre-registration recommended. (848-4770, bbh.org)

Louis Vuitton Traveling Pop-Ups
Ala Moana Center, Feb. 15-22, contact for time, free. There will be Men’s Spring/Summer pop-ups at Ala Moana. (alamoanacenter.com)

Rotary Club of Kapolei
Kapolei High School, faculty lounge, 7:30 a.m., contact for cost. Visitors are welcome. (rckrotary@gmail.com)

Keilana
The Laylow, Autograph Collection, 7-10 p.m., free. (laylowwaikiki.com/event-directory)