October 12
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Friday October 12
Child and Family Service Gerontology Health Maintenance Program
Kamalu Hoolulu Housing 111, Building B, 94-943 Kauolu Place, Fridays through Dec. 14, 9-10:30 a.m., free. This class is a low-impact beginner’s class for seniors. The focus is to provide evidence-based techniques to improve flexibility and balance. (681-1463)
Blood Bank of Hawaii
Hawaiian Electric Company, 820 Ward Ave., Bloodmobile, 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m., free. Donate blood and save lives. Pre-registration recommended. (848-4770, bbh.org)
Blood Bank of Hawaii
Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort and Spa, Ekahi Ballroom, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., free. Donate blood and save lives. Pre-registration recommended. (848-4770, bbh.org)
Jorge Garcia’s CarnEVIL of SCreams
171 A-Hamakua Drive, 7-10 p.m. Oct. 12-13, 19-20, 25-28 and 30-31; keiki friendly nights 4-7 p.m. Oct. 21 and 28; $15-$20. Skeleton Key Hawaii presents a professional haunted house by “Hawaii Five-0” and “Lost” star Jorge Garcia. (skeletonkeyhawaii.com)
Kupuna Independent Life Series
Moiliili Community Center, 2535 S. King St., Fridays through Dec. 14, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., contact for cost. Seniors age 55 and older can receive health and wellness workshops, exercise, support groups, free and nutritious breakfast and lunch, and more. (732-7755)
Oahu Open Revival Meetings
Honolulu Central Seventh-day Adventist Church, 2313 Nuuanu Ave., Oct. 12-27, 6:30-8 p.m., free. These meetings with pastor Bill Payne are open to all Christians. Join a free veggie food dinner in Fellowship Hall before the meeting. (469-7193)
Orchids by the Sea – Honolulu Orchid Society’s 79th Annual Orchid Display and Plant Sale
Washington Middle School, cafeteria, 1633 S. King St., 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 12, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 13, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 14, free. The public is invited to an event featuring orchids and plants for sale at nominal prices from various vendors and Honolulu Orchid Society donations. Learn to care and cultivate orchids at the orchid culture lectures. (258-6511, honoluluorchidsociety.org)
Women Farmers Workshop: Business Building Blocks
Kahuku Farms, 56-800 Kamehameha Hwy., 9 a.m.-3 p.m., $20. Female farmers and ranchers across Oahu are invited to build their business skills at a Women Farmers Workshop. There will be presentations on marketing, value-added enterprise and agri-tourism, as well as a behind-the-scenes tour with Kylie Matsuda-Lum of Kahuku Farms. Participants will be provided with informational tools and the opportunity to connect with other female farmers. Pre-registration required. (womenfarmersoahu.eventbrite.com)
Marie Osmond and Friends: Unity Through Music
Kawaiahao Church, 957 Punchbowl St., 6:30-8 p.m., free. Special guests Osmond Brothers, Alex Boye, local music artists and local interfaith choirs will be performing. Canned good donations are accepted on behalf of Kawaiahao Food Pantry. (eventbrite.com/e/marie-osmond-and-friends-unity-through-music-tickets-50827184477?aff=M5)
Jenna K
Basalt, 6 p.m., free. Enjoy a performance of R&B, pop and contemporary music. (dukeslanehawaii.com)
Kalapana
Blue Note Hawaii, Oct. 12-14, 6:30 and 9 p.m., $30-$45. (bluenotehawaii.com)
Scott Carey
Kelley O’Neil’s, 311 Lewers St., 5-8 p.m., free. (926-1777)
Village People
Hawaii Theatre Center, 8 p.m., $45-$125. Village People celebrates its 40th anniversary with the return of their original lead singer, Victor Willis, backed by a full live band. Children age 4 and younger will not be permitted. (hawaiitheatre.com/events/village-people-taste-of-honey-oahu)
Artists for Appleseed Dinner, Art Exhibition & Sale
The Pacific Club, 1451 Queen Emma St., 5:30-9 p.m., $150. This event includes dinner, wine and the work of local artists, which will be displayed and offered for sale. (a4a@hiappleseed.org, 369-2512)
Vespers on the Lanai: Hot Club of Hulaville
Christ Church Uniting, 1300 Kailua Road, 6-8 p.m., $20-$1,000 donation. Vespers on the Lanai celebrates its second anniversary with food, fun activities, birthday cake and a musical act by Na Hoku Hanohano Award-winners Hot Club of Hulaville. (ccukailua.org/vespers)
Evening with an Artist
Kahala Mall, Magnolia, 4211 Waialae Ave., 5-8 p.m., free. Local artist Ed Furuike will demonstrate his painting technique and discuss the inspirations for his artistry. (734-2200)
Zen Ken Sho: Daihonzan Chozen-ji International Zen Dojo Annual Art Show
Daihonzan Chozen-ji, 3565 Kalihi St., 6 p.m. Oct. 12, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 13-14, free. See demonstrations of martial and fine arts used in Zen training at Chozen-ji, including calligraphy, ceramics, flower arrangement, Tai Chi, Kendo and a 500-year-old Japanese sword form called the Hojo. Appropriate attire required; no tank tops or shorts. (chozen-ji.org/art-show)