March 1
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Sunday March 1
CLASSES
Forgiveness: Finding Peace through Letting Go
Windward United Church of Christ, 38 Kaneohe Bay Drive, classes run Feb. 22-March 29, 10:15 a.m., free. Learn how to let go of grudges and move on. Pre-registration required. (254-3802, windwarducc@hawaii.rr.com)
Giving Birth: The Castle Experience
Castle Medical Center, four Sundays from March 1, 2-4 p.m., $5/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. This class is suggested for couples in their third trimester. Pre-registration required. (263-5400, castlemed.org)
Instant Body Upgrade: 3 Simple Tricks to a Whole New You!
Still & Moving Center, 1024 Queen St., March 1 and 8 from 3:30-5 p.m., $125/series, $35/session. Learn how to realign your body to look and feel instantly better in these posture workshops. Feb. 8 class is free. (397-7678)
Sundays at the Bay
Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve, Education Alcove Classroom, 3-4 p.m., free. Phillip and Andrea Bruner discuss “Behavior Ecology of Shorebirds.” (397-5840)
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)
COMMUNITY
Hawaii Pacific Health Women’s 10K
Kapiolani Park, 7 a.m., $35-$60. Hawaii Pacific Health invites women of all ages to participate in the 38th annual Hawaii Pacific Health Women’s 10K. The scenic, 6.2-mile race takes participants around Diamond Head and through Kahala, returning to Kapiolani Park for the after-race festivities. (535-7674, hawaiipacifichealth.org/womens10k)
March Madness Community Bazaar
Moiliili Hongwanji Mission, 902 University Ave., 11 a.m.-3 p.m., free. Featuring fun and games for all ages, food and drinks, crafts, entertainment and more. (949-1659
Release from Poverty: A Nepal Community’s Inspiring Story
UH-Manoa’s East-West Center, 1601 East-West Road, 2-3 p.m., free. Mary Carroll presents an illustrated talk on “Release from Poverty: A Nepal Community’s Inspiring Story.” (944-7177)
HIKES & TOURS
Bamboo Treasures
Hawaii Nature Center, 2131 Makiki Heights Drive, 9:30-11:30 a.m., $10/non-members, age 3-5. Explore the many uses and wonders of bamboo. Hike through a giant grass jungle, search for bamboo treasures and make crafts. (955-0100)
President Obama’s Hawaii Nei
Meet in front of Central Union Church sign at Punahou and Beretania Streets, 2 p.m., free. Learn more about President Barack Obama’s Honolulu years. (528-0528)
MUSIC
Concordia Irvine Choir
Our Savior Lutheran Church, 98-1098 Moanalua Road, 8:15 a.m. and 10:45 a.m., free. Concordia Irvine University Choir perform an Aloha Concert during morning services. (oursaviorhawaii.com)
Vivaldi’s Four Seasons
Neal Blaisdell Concert Hall, 3 p.m. concert conversations, 4 p.m. showtime, $13-$32. Hawaii Symphony Orchestra performs under the direction of guest conductor Xian Zhang in a program featuring Rossini’s Overture to William Tell, Vivaldi’s Four Seasons and Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 2, Little Russian. (94-MUSIC, hawaiisymphonyorchestra.org)
THE ARTS
On Oahu: Two Views
UH-Manoa’s Art Building Gallery, March 1-April 10, Mondays-Fridays 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sundays noon-4 p.m., free. Artist photographers Phil Jung and Joseph Maida each present a unique view of the island of Oahu. (956-6888, gallery@hawaii.edu)