November 15

Pearl City Public Library, 6:30-8:30 p.m., free. Representatives from the state and county will provide updates on their plans to the Health, Education and Welfare Committee of the Pearl City Neighborhood board. (mhayakawa567@gmail.com)

Ho‘omaluhia Botanical Garden, 10:30-11:30 a.m., free. Storytelling, crafts and a nature walk activity. Bring walking shoes, rain gear and insect repellent. Children must be accompanied by an adult. This month’s theme is “Garden Critters.” Pre-registration required. (233-7323)

Waianae Public Library, 10:30 a.m., free. Storytelling for toddlers and infants. Today’s theme is “ABCs.” (697-7868)

Blue Note Hawaii, 5 p.m., $55. Get tips on pairing food with sake before sampling some from The Joy of Sake. Mike Lews and Friends entertain from 6 to 8 p.m. (777-4890, bluenotehawaii.com)

Hawaii Women in Filmmaking, 3167 Waialae Ave., Tuesdays through Nov. 29, 4:30 p.m.contact for cost. Hawaii Women in Filmmaking hosts an open house for girls, parents, caregivers, teachers and school officials who want to learn more about the organization. Evening includes an open house from 4:30 to 6 p.m. followed by a film screening at 6. Pre-registration is required. (bit.ly/hwfopenhouse)