March 12

Chaminade University, Mystical Rose Oratory, 4-5:30 p.m., free. Ben Gutierrez moderates a panel consisting of Peter Savio, Terry Walsh, and Dave and Bernie Reeves, on how to fix Hawaii’s housing crisis. (chaminade.edu)

Jodo Mission of Hawaii, 10 a.m., free. Dr. Terry Shintani discusses his vision for a healthy society that uses less medication, has cheaper health care and longer life spans. (949-3995)

St. Mark’s Lutheran School, March 12, 19, 26 and April 2, call for times, $100. Learn the fundamental skills of volleyball. Introduce the game, sportsmanship and fun. (561-0336)

Kailua Town Center, 7 a.m.-noon, free. Donate blood and save lives. Pre-registration recommended. (848-4770, bbh.org)

St. Elizabeth Catholic Parish, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., free. Donate blood and save lives. Pre-registration recommended. (848-4770, bbh.org)

St. John Lutheran Church, 7-11 a.m., free. Donate blood and save lives. Pre-registration recommended. (848-4770, bbh.org)

Hawaii Kai Retirement Community, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., free. Browse specialty food and drinks, gifts, clothes, jewelry and more from over 25 vendors. (artsandflavorshi.com, 232-9208)

Parade runs along Kalakaua Avenue, 4 p.m., free. Enjoy groups and performers from Asia Pacific and Hawaii as they dance, sing and stage cultural demonstrations. (honolulufestival.com)

Kapiolani Park, 9 a.m., $50. The fifth annual race runs alongside Diamond Head and the Waikiki coastline. Enjoy a fun run and walk, a kid’s challenge and refreshments upon completion. (honoluluekiden.com)

Palladium at Ala Wai Golf Clubhouse, 6-9:15 p.m., $8-$5. Take lessons for the first hour, then dance away to swing and many other dance styles. (529-8816)

Waikiki Beach, 8:30 p.m., free. Enjoy the spectacular Nagaoka Fireworks Show over Waikiki Beach. (honolulufestival.com)