November 7

Pacific Beach Hotel, Grand Ballroom, 7:30 a.m.-noon, free. AARP Hawaii host a conference for caregivers to learn more about long-term care, support and more. (aarp.cvent.com/events/aarp-hi-caregiver-s-conference-honolulu-hi-11-07-15/event-summary-7634969d32984637b016f15a7c9f0cfc.aspx)

Kaimuki High School auditorium, 2705 Kaimuki Ave., 10 a.m.-2 p.m., free. Public school students grades 9-12 are invited to attend a free audition workshop to learn tips and tricks for the best performance auditions. Instructors include reporter Keoki Kerr and actor Michael Ng. RSVP required. (733-4913)

UH-Manoa, Keller Hall 302, 9 a.m.-noon, free. Cynthia Ning will show Mandarin Chinese in its cultural setting, using a variety of media, as part of the 26th annual Language and Culture Seminar. Pre-registration required. (942-8553, cape.edu)

Honolulu Community College, Norman W.H. Loui Conference Room, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., free. Learn more about Python programming through a beginner tutorial and Tech Talk for all users, then compete against other programmers in the afternoon. (845-9187)

American Red Cross Hawaii Chapter, 4155 Diamond Head Road, Nov. 7-8, 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., $110. Learn first aid principles and skills to respond and give emergency care in areas that do not have immediate emergency medical services (EMS); to include wilderness and remote environments and in urban disasters after earthquakes or hurricanes. (1-800-733-2767, redcross.org/take-a-class)

MOA Wellness Center, 600 Queen St. C-2, Nov. 7, 14, 21 and 28, 9:30-10:45 a.m., call for cost. Learn self-care and body sustainability. Bring exercise mat. Pre-registration required. (223-3856)

UH Urban Garden Center, 955 Kamehameha Hwy., 7 a.m.-noon, free. Get a free tree for Arbor Day, plus browse a mini-plant sale, a master gardeners Q&A booth, UH seed sale, ceramics and more. (453-6050)

Church of the Crossroads, 1212 University Ave., 8 a.m.-1 p.m., free. Browse a rummage sale, food, auction, bake sale and more, plus enjoy live music. (949-2220)

Washington Middle School, 1633 S. King St., Nov. 7-8, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., free. Find great books at reasonable prices and support Hawaii’s 50 public libraries. (friendsofthelibraryofhawaii.org)

Campbell High School, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., free. Save your recyclable waste and help turn trash into cash for community programs. Acceptable items include scrap metal, cell phones, batteries, computers, HI-5 beverage containers and more. (291-6151, renemansho@hawaii.rr.com)

Hahaione Elementary School, 595 Pepeekeo St., 11 a.m.-5 p.m., free. Food, games, rides, inflatables, crafts, rummage sale and more. (395-5822)

Manoa Valley Church, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., free. Enjoy keiki games, a boutique/gift booth, white elephant booths, food, plants and more. Proceeds benefit church renovations and maintenance. (988-3271, manoavalleychurch.org)

Check website for locations and times around Oahu, free. Hawaiian Electric gives away free native plants, fruit and spice trees, shrubs and more to celebrate Arbor Day. (arbordayhawaii.org, 543-7511)

Hanalani Schools, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., free. Food, fun and fellowship! (625-0737)

Leilehua High School cafeteria, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., free. Leilehua High School Project Grad 2016 hosts a craft fair with great vendors, food, a bake sale, entertainment and door prizes. (585-1836)

Hawaii Public Housing Admin Building, 1002 N. School St., Bldg. J, 9 a.m. pet cat check-in, 9:30 feral cat check-in, $65-$5. Spay or neuter your cat to keep them healthy and reduce the number of unwanted animals who end up in shelters. (hicatfriends.org, 226-4561)

Waimea Valley, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m., free. Exchange seeds and cuttings with others, enjoy a localvore potluck, plus attend workshops on chicken raising, beekeeping and more. (330-5049)

Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Kaneohe Bay, 7 a.m., $40. The Commanding Officer’s Semper Fit Race Series comes to a close with this last race of the year – the 18th annual Turkey Trot 10K, which runs from Dewey Square along a paved course on base to the Mokapu gate and back. Pre-registration required. (mccshawaii.com/races, 254-7590)

Wet’n’Wild, 400 Farrington Hwy., 8:30-10:30 a.m., free/special needs individual and one guest, $25/additional guest. Special needs kids and adults are invited to enjoy exclusive use of Wet’n’Wild. (contactus@wetnwildhawaii.com)

Windward Mall, 8 a.m.-6 p.m., free. Visit Windward Orchid’s elegant monthly display and sale of locally grown orchids and native plants. (windwardmall.com)

Kaimuki Public Library, 1041 Koko Head Ave., Saturdays from Oct. 11-Dec. 6, 10:30-11 a.m., free. Listen to stories, participate in finger plays and rhymes, and make-and-take a simple craft. (733-8422)

Leeward Community College, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., free. LCC presents the 25th annual Discovery Fair, featuring engaging educational interactive exhibits, carnival games, food booths, entertainment and more. (455-0524)

Waianae Public Library, 10:30 a.m., free. Stories, songs, games and simple arts and crafts for ages 0-5 and their caregivers. This week’s theme is the moon. (697-7868)

Honolulu Waldorf School, 350 Ulua St., 11 a.m.-5 p.m., free. Honolulu Waldorf School’s annual fundraiser fair features live entertainment, arts and crafts, pony rides, keiki games and food. Uncle Wayne & The Howling Dog Band performs. (377-5471, honoluluwaldorf.org/fundraising-events.php)

Call for meeting place, Saturdays through Nov. 30, 11 a.m., $40-$30. To celebrate Duke Kahanamoku’s 125th birthday, tour several Waikiki sites related to the Olympic swimmer, including Duke’s Canoe Club, famous Waikiki hotels and the famous Duke statue along Kalakaua Ave. Pre-registration required. (395-0674, filmguy54@hotmail.com)

Call for meeting place, 1-3 p.m., $10/non-members. Explore and discover Hawaii’s endangered wetland environment with USFWS Pearl Harbor National Wildlife Refuge Honouliuli Unit. Sponsored by Hawaii Nature Center. (955-0100 ext. 118)

Call for meeting place, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m., $10/non-members. Sharpen your botanical knowledge with this noted author and geographer on a trail full of spectacular views and native plants. Sponsored by Hawaii Nature Center. (955-0100 ext. 118)

Queen Kapiolani Hotel, Akala Ballroom, 7 p.m., $15-$20. This Blast from the Past features Funkshun, Augie Rey and The Rhythm Klub playing live dance music from the ’60s, ’70s and ’80s. (479-6004, eventbrite.com)

The Crossroads at Hawaiian Brian’s, 1680 Kapiolani Blvd., 9 p.m.-2 a.m., $5-$10. Live reggae music. (946-1343)

Nico’s Pier 38, 6-9 p.m., free. (383-3103)

The Dragon Upstairs, 1038 Nuuanu Ave., 7-10 p.m., free. Mihoko M performs with Chris Yeh, Roland Sugimoto, Jabari Prevost and Chris Pagabaribaun. (526-1411)

Windward Mall, 2 p.m., free. (922-5331)

Muddy Waters Espresso, 25 Kaneohe Bay Drive, 6-8 p.m., free. (254-2004)

Hula’s Bar & Lei Stand, 6:30-10:30 p.m., $20-$25. Meet the grand finalists of Top Model Hawaii, plus enjoy entertainment, party favors, a photo booth, appetizers and more. (topmodelworldwidehawaii.com)

University Avenue Baptist Church, 2305 University Ave., 5:30-9:30 p.m., donations welcome. Enjoy food, traditional and ethnic cultural dances, movies, videos and entertainment to support those in need in Cambodia. (542-9353, honglykhuy@gmail.com)

Kailua Bay, check website for times, $40. Ocean enthusiasts can support Hui o Ko‘olaupoko through an outrigger, SUP and swimming competition. Pre-registration required. (huihawaii.org)

Waialae Country Club, 4997 Kahala Ave., 6-10 p.m., call for cost. Hospice Hawaii’s annual fundraiser presents a magical and enchanting evening of fun and fundraising, with the theme “A Royal Ball.” (791-8075, nahoa@hospicehawaii.org)

Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach, register for times, $100. Only 96 individuals will have the opportunity to rappel down 40 stories of the hotel in support of Special Olympics Hawaii. Pre-registration required. (specialolympicshawaii.org)

48 Kailua Road, Nov. 7-8, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., free. Browse oil, watercolor and acrylic paintings plus clay and bronze sculptures from Ania Modzelewski, amber jewelry from Amber Ruta and a book signing by local author Alex Modzelewski. (426-8238)

UH-Manoa’s Kennedy Theatre, noon, 3 and 6 p.m., $18. Jamba Juice Hawaii sponsors a dance showcase from 24-VII Danceforce, The Headquarters, Studio 808 Dance Project, Diverse Art and the UH Rainbow Dancers. Magician Kaulana of Torch Entertainment hosts. (jambablendedaloha.bpt.me)

Diamond Head Theatre, 1 p.m., free. DHT is looking for a medium to large dog (any full or mixed breed) that is exceptionally good with children and adults to star in “A Christmas Story, A Musical,” which runs Dec. 4-23. (diamondheadtheatre.com)

Tenney Theatre at The Cathedral of St. Andrew, 4:30 p.m., $20-$10. Learn more about the life of Hawaii’s greatest athlete, Duke Kahanamoku, in this one-man show starring Moses Goods. (htyweb.org, 839-9885)

Waimea Valley, 10 a.m.-noon, free. An informal morning of sketching for artists, novice or accomplished, with a chance to win a free fruit tree and learn about backyard food production on Oahu with Urban Sketchers Oahu. (uskoahu.wordpress.com)

Kumu Kahua Theatre, 46 Merchant St., Nov. 7 from noon-3 p.m., Nov. 8 from 6-9 p.m., free. Kumu Kahua hosts auditions for its 2016 production, “Not One Batu,” about the effects of meth on a drug dealer and her social circle. (536-4222, kumukahua.org)

Check website for locations and schedule, Nov. 7-8 and 14-15, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., free. Visit Oahu’s artists where they work in the second annual Oahu Open Studios tour. (oahuopenstudios.com)

Waianae Public Library, 2 p.m., free. Irish storyteller Niall de Burca takes listeners on an unforgettable journey of Ireland. (697-7868)

Call for meeting place in Chinatown, 9-10 a.m., free. The Art Districts Merchants Association will be hosting a cleanup in Chinatown. (521-1812)

Kamehameha Kapalama High School, 210 Konia Circle, 10-11 a.m., free. Kamehameha Middle School hosts this event. (768-3267)