November 15
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Saturday November 15
Android: Getting Started
Verizon Wireless at Kapolei Commons, 8:45-10 a.m., free. Attend this workshop and learn the basics of your new Android Device. We will review hardware functions, show you how to set up email, add your social network accounts, master device features, how to customize your device, and much more! Pre-registration required. (https://vzwworkshops.verizonwireless.com/vzwworkshops/)
Babysitter’s Training
American Red Cross Hawaii Chapter, 4155 Diamond Head Road, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., $85. Prepare youth with the knowledge and skills necessary to safely and responsibly give care for children and infants. Youth develop leadership skills; develop a babysitting business, learn how to help children behave and keep them safe. Learn basic child care and basic first aid. (1-800-733-2767, redcross.org/take-a-class)
Capture IT
Green Rows Farm, Waimanalo, 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m., $3/morning session, free/afternoon session. Attendees will learn about the benefits of using a rain catchment system to capture rain water for the household, garden or agricultural use, with guest speaker Amy Tsuneyoshi. Optional afternoon session will demonstrate hands-on how to build a system. Pre-registration required. (oahurcd.eventbrite.com)
Feng Shui for Hawaii
Aiea Public Library, 99-374 Pohai Place, 2 p.m., free. Author Clear Englebert will discuss the most common feng shui problems in and around Hawaii homes in 2014, with an emphasis on Oahu. (483-7333)
Feng Shui for Hawaii
Kapolei Public Library, 1020 Manawai St., 10:30 a.m., free. Author Clear Englebert will discuss the most common feng shui problems in and around Hawaii homes in 2014, with an emphasis on Oahu. (693-7050)
Flying with Friends! Acro Yoga Playshop
Still & Moving Center, 1024 Queen St., 2-5 p.m., $35/individual, $60/couple. A fun-filled playshop that incorporates yoga, acrobatics, and elements of Thai Massage. Pre-registration required. (397-7678, stillandmovingcenter.com)
Foundation Level Teacher Training: Lyra
Still & Moving Center, 1024 Queen St., 9 a.m.-5 p.m., $395. This workshop will guide you though the curriculum created by Nimble Arts to provide clear and effective progressions and spotting techniques for beginner lyra students. Pre-registration required. (397-7678, stillandmovingcenter.com)
Life Skills Group
SECOH Ocean Pointe Location, Sept. 20 through Dec. 20, 2-3 p.m. or 3-4 p.m., $40 private pay, may be billable to insurance. Teens age 15-23 learn skills necessary for independent living and socializing. (348-5056)
Pollinators, Nectar Cookies and Wildlife Habitats
The Green House, 224 Pakohana St., 9-11:30 a.m., $20/keiki-parent team. Keiki will explore the importance of pollinators while planting flowers, get messy making cookies and create a wildlife habitat using recycled materials to take home. Pre-registration required. (524-8427, thegreenhousehawaii.com)
Social Skills Group
SECOH Ocean Pointe Location, Sept. 20 through Dec. 20, 2-3 p.m. or 3-4 p.m., $40 private pay, may be billable to insurance. Teens age 15-23 will learn social skills and foster healthy peer interactions in small groups. (348-5056)
VA Home Seminar
Coldwell Banker Pacific Properties, 4460 Kapolei Parkway, 4 p.m., free. Military personnel will compare renting, buying and living on base, as well as hear from speakers who will share their experience on making the most of living in Hawaii. Pre-registration required. (947-8101)
Walk the Dance, Dance the Walk Training
Ala Moana Beach Park, Magic Island Circle, second Saturdays through Jan. 17, 8:30 a.m., contact for cost. Ron Takamoto leads trainees for Walk the Dance, Dance the Walk, open to school children and adults. (597-1341)
Yamuna Body Rolling
The Healing Arts Center, 98-030 Hekaha St. Room 27, 9 a.m.-10:15 a.m., $25. Practice Yamuna Body Rolling, with a focus on yoga and heart openers. Pre-registration required. (484-4881, HACinAiea@gmail.com)
Your Best Self
Chaminade University, first and second Saturdays through Dec. 13, 9-11 a.m., $100. For those ages 4 to 21. Prepare for upcoming transitions in education and employment opportunities with a workshop that includes strategies for engagement, and a networking session that cover speed engagement. Advanced registration is required. (prayzehim.com)
Punny Pilipinos
The Republik, 1349 Kapiolani Blvd., 7:30 p.m., $20. Filipino-American comedian Rex Navarrete entertains with observational humor and a dead-on Filipino accent, with opening act David Lee. (479-6004, jointherepublik.com)
Aloha Aina Recycling Drive
Laie Elementary School, 9 a.m.-noon, free. Check website for acceptable and unacceptable materials. (kokuahawaiifoundation.org, 3rs@kokuahawaiifoundation.org)
Charity Fundraiser Rummage Sale
603 Hahaione St., 8 a.m.-1 p.m., free. Rummage sale benefits Hawaii Happy Cats and the abandoned pets of Hawaii Kai. (395-0023, 294-0205 on day of event)
Craft Fair
Chirgotis Social Hall, 930 Lunalilo St., 8 a.m.-2 p.m., free. Ss. Constantine & Helen Ladies’ Philoptochos Society presents “Beauty, Wellness and Christmas Craft Fair,” with a variety of products and artisan crafts. (542-8850)
E-waste Recycling
Kaneohe Elementary School, 45-495 Kaneohe Bay Drive, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., free. Pacific Corporate Solutions sponsors an e-waste recycling event, accepting computers, monitors, laptops, printers, fax machines and more, with no quantity limits. Check website for full list of acceptable and unacceptable items. (ewastehawaii.com, 488-8870)
Enchanted Lake Elementary Imu/Corn Fundraiser
Enchanted Lake Elementary School, deadline to participate is Nov. 15, imu roast will be Nov. 26-27 on campus, $20/aluminum tray. Those interested in participating in Enchanted Lake Elementary’s imu roast should mail in payment to the school at 770 Keolu Drive, Kailua, HI 96734. Waimanalo sweet corn will also be sold for $8. Pick-up/drop-off for corn/imu is Nov. 26 from 3:30-6 p.m. and Nov. 27 from 7-9 a.m. (266-7800)
Family Fun Fair/Rummage Sale
Hahaione Elementary School, 595 Pepeekeo St., fair from 11 a.m.-5 p.m., sale from 7 a.m.-5 p.m., free. Food, games, rides, inflatables, rummage sale and more. (hahaione.org)
Free Stamp & Coin Show
Queen Kapiolani Hotel’s Queen’s Room, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., free. Hawaii Stamp and Coin Dealers Association holds a coin show with local dealers available to buy, sell, or trade. A limited supply of numismatic newspapers, and magazines available, and door prizes awarded throughout the day. (531-6252)
Hurricane Eatz: Best in the West
Kapolei High School Stadium, 3-8 p.m., free. Live entertainment, keiki activities, door prizes, community and public resource booths, and, of course, lots of food. (305-8023)
Ka‘elepulu’s Seventh Annual Holiday Art & Craft Fair
Kaelepulu Elementary School, 530 Keolu Drive, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., free. Shopping, food and fun for the entire family. (372-6752)
Keiki Swap Meet
Kapunahala Elementary School Cafeteria, 45-828 Anoi Road, 9 a.m.-noon, free. Public can shop wares from Kapunahala students. (233-5655, mia_takazono@notes.k12.hi.us)
Lunalilo Home Open House
Lunalilo Home Estate, 501 Kekauluohi St., 9 a.m.-noon, free. Check out Lunalilo Home’s estate, services and enjoy live entertainment and light refreshments. (lunalilo.org)
Patriotic Glow 5k Run
Pointer Field, Kapolei, 4-6 p.m. activities, 6 p.m. run starts, $55/general, $45/military, discounts available for online registration. U.S. VETS hosts its 10th annual fun run to raise funds for the 500 homeless veterans in Hawaii, featuring the neon fun run, food trucks, live DJs, cash prizes and more. (usvetsinc.org/barberspoint)
Pop-Up Holiday Book and Gift Sale
Bess Press Kaimuki Warehouse, 3565 Harding Ave., 8 a.m.-2 p.m., free. Members of the Hawaii Book Publishers Association put on a joint pop-up holiday book sale with the latest book releases and bestsellers in Hawaii. (734-7159)
Pre-Holiday Shopping
Kaneohe Bay Shopping Center, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., free. Get a jump-start on your holiday shopping, with everything from automotive products to food to beauty products. Prize giveaways will be held between 11 a.m.-1 p.m. (shopkaneohebay.com)
Season’s Best Kaimuki Craft & Gift Fair
Aliiolani Elementary School, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., free. Over 220 craft, gift and food booths. (683-6064)
Waialua Library Used Book Sale
Waialua Library, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., free. Find great holiday gift items at the last sale of 2014, with 50 percent off all children’s books. (637-8286)
Animals on the Edge
Waikiki Aquarium, 2777 Kalakaua Ave., 9 a.m.-noon, $5-$12. Learn more about endangered marine animals and pledge to protect Hawaii’s monk seals, plus get a sneak peek at Patrick Ching’s newest book and participate in hands-on activities. (923-9741)
Children’s Fair
Hanahauoli School, 1922 Makiki St., 10 a.m.-3 p.m., free. Enjoy pony rides, a climbing wall, face painting, hair scare, keiki crafts, vendors, games, entertainment and ono grinds. (949-6461, hanahauoli.org/hui/childrens-fair)
Santa’s Arrival
Windward Mall Center Court, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., free. Santa makes his debut amidst holiday stocking giveaways, arts and crafts, face painting, balloon making, story readings and more. (235-1143)
An Evening with Mark, Weldon and Friends
Hawaii Prince Hotel Waikiki’s Mauna Kea Ballroom, dinner at 6:30 p.m., concert at 7:15, $65. Mark Yamanaka, Weldon Kekauoha and other Hawaiian artists perform while guests enjoy a Chinese dinner buffet. (952-4789)
’Annie’ Movie Kick-off
Pearlridge Center, Downtown Center Court, 2-3 p.m., free. Enjoy a holiday concert with a few “Annie”-inspired selections featuring EMKE and students from Hawaii Music Works, plus enter to win a VIP family four-pack to a screening of the movie. (203-2366)
Benny the Jet Rodriguez & The Audacity
Downbeat Lounge, 42 N. Hotel St., 4-8 p.m. for all ages, 9 p.m. for ages 21 and up, $15/at the door, $10.61/online. Punk bands Benny the Jet Rodriguez and The Audacity perform alongside local punk rockers. (533-2328, failedorbitrecords.bigcartel.com)
‘Emalani 2
St. Andrew’s Cathedral, 229 Queen Emma Square, 3-6 p.m., $10/adults, $5/students ands eniors. Hawaii Youth Opera Chorus celebrates 21 years with scenes from the life of Queen Emma. (521-2982, info@hyoc.org)
Kanikapila in Kailua
Kailua parking garage near Longs/CVS, 4-5:30 p.m., free. This month features Teresa Bright. Audience members are encouraged to bring beach chairs, pick up food from a Kailua eatery and enjoy the music. (castlefoundation.org)
Kupaoa Live
Pearlridge Center, Downtown Center Court, noon-1 p.m., free. Listen to Na Hoku Hanohano Award-winning duo Kupaoa perform live. (203-2366)
Mystikal Vibez & Cultural Movement
The Studio at Hawaiian Brians, 1680 Kapiolani Blvd., 9 p.m., $5/general, free for November birthdays. Mystikal Vibez & Cultural Movement perform heavy roots sound vibes. (deltabetaomega@gmail.com)
Ruth Shiroma Foster
The Grove Kailua, 33 Aulike St., 4-7 p.m., free. Enjoy the solo exploits of Ruth Shiroma Foster. (262-2898)
The Bobby Nishida Band Live
Jazz Minds, 1661 Kapiolani Blvd., Honolulu, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., $7. (945-0800)
Waipahu ‘72 60th Birthday Bash
The Ville at Park Row, Ewa Village Golf Course, 5:30-10 p.m., $30. Food, fun and entertainment for Waipahu High School’s Class of 1972. (sandyk808@gmail.com, dsacnaz@hawaii.rr.com)
Dave Shoji Book Signing
Barnes & Noble at Ala Moana Center, 1-2:30 p.m., free. Rainbow Wahine volleyball head coach Dave Shoji will sign his book, “Wahine Volleyball: 40 Years Coaching Hawaii’s Team.” (943-7307)
Ke Alohi Hula Competition
Waimea Valley, contact for time and cost. Waimea Valley presents its Ke Alohi hula competition as part of its 2014 Makahiki Festivities. (adiamond@waimeavalley.net, bcabael@waimeavalley.net)
Patriot Glow Run
Kapolei Pointer Field, 4-9 p.m., contact for cost. The tenth annual Patriot Glow Run seeks to raise proceeds to benefit U.S. VETS. Participants are encouraged to wear red, white and blue glow gear, bring their flags, and run in honor of a veteran or loved one in the military. This year’s run is 3.1 miles with multiple black light zones. (usvetsinc.org/barberspoint)
Skylar Soares Fundraiser
Pagoda Restaurant’s C’est Si Bon Ballroom, 6-9 p.m., $50. Sample some of Hawaii’s finest food in support of Skyler Soares’ medical treatment on the East Coast. (384-0421, bit.ly/1r67M6v)
Third Annual Friendship Jam
Jimmy Buffett’s Restaurant and Bar in The Holiday Inn Waikiki Beachcomber Resort, 5-8:45 p.m., $75. Enjoy pupus and entertainment from Lehua Kalima, Shawn Pimental, Jordan Segundo, Aidan James and more, plus celebrity hostess Maureen McCormick from “The Brady Bunch,” in support of Best Buddies Hawaii. (426-6431, bestbuddieshawaii.org)
Art & Aquaponics Symposium
Kapolei High School, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., $10/students, $25/teachers, $30/community members. A meeting of artists and scientists who embrace the collaboration of arts and sciences, featuring keynote speaker Solomon Enos, with hands-on art activities and more. Advanced registration requested. (305-8287, malamalearningcenter.org)
Makahiki Festival
Waimea Valley Upper Meadow and Amphitheater, 10 a.m., call for cost. Ke‘alohi Hula Competition returns, with exhibitions from hula halau, live music, local vendors, cultural activities, traditional Hawaiian games, workshops and more. (638-5886)
Sangria & Paint Party
Na Mea Hawaii at Ward Village, 1050 Ala Moana Blvd., 5:30-8 p.m., $35, ages 21 and up. Learn how to paint while drinking sangria. Pre-registration required. (260-8182, nhoopii808@yahoo.com)
The Nature of Things and Pairs to Provence
The Gallery at Ward Centre, 1200 Ala Moana Blvd., exhibit runs until Nov. 30, Monday-Saturday 10 a.m.-9 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m.-6 p.m., call for cost. Susie Y. Anderson displays her oil paintings, while George Woollard, Babs Miyano-Young and Gordon K. Uyehara show off their sculptures, fashion and metal clay art, respectively. (597-8034)