October 15

FilCom Tech Center, five sessions every third Tuesday of each month (except Dec.), 6-8 p.m., free registration. Topics include marketing and sales, government contracting and more. (680-0451, 547-2700)

Ala Wai Golf Clubhouse, 5-7:30 p.m., $55. Spring season (12/1/13 – U10/U12 or 3/1/14 – other age groups) registration. Practice areas are in Nuuanu and Kaimuki. Participants do not have to live here to play. (943-2976 ext. 4)

Romano’s Macaroni Grill, 11 a.m.-10 p.m., contact for cost. PARENTS, Inc. invites you to dine out during Hawaii’s Children and Youth Month in Oct. to help prevent child abuse and neglect across the state. A portion of each check goes to PARENTS, Inc. Print a “Dining for Kids” flyer or show it on your mobile device. (hawaiiparents.org)

Washington Middle School, Oct. 15-22, 5:30-7 p.m., free. Practice for Thrill the World – the simultaneous dancing of “Thriller” by Michael Jackson. The performance takes place Oct. 26 at Kahala Mall Center Court; festivities begin with a 9:30 a.m. sign-in and a Michael Jackson tribute at 10 a.m. (741-6397)

Pearlridge Center, Oct. 15 (Downtown Center Court), 10:30 a.m., free. Offering a wide variety of different activities for keiki. Oct. 1 features Stevo the Clown and Oct. 15 is a Gymboree Play and Music time. (488-0981, pearlridgeonline.com)

Farrell’s at Pearlridge Center, pre-register starting Oct. 15 through Oct. 31, contest takes place Oct. 31 at 6:30 p.m., contact for cost. (488-9339)

Hawaii Children’s Discovery Center, through Jan. 31, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Tues.-Fri., 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sat. and Sun., $8-$10. Explore the history and culture of China as you discover the superpowers and humorous mischief of Monkey, a hero in the classic Chinese story, “The Journey to the West (Xiyouji).” (524-KIDS, discoverycenterhawaii.org)

Contact for location, RSVP deadline Oct. 15, event takes place Nov. 2, contact for location, time and cost. Farrington High School’s class of 1966 holds a 65th birthday celebration. (382-2528)

Dole Plantation, open daily Oct. 1-Oct. 31, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., $7-$13. Dole Plantation features three attractions: a haunted house featuring 13 unlucky plantation curses, a fright-filled train ride through fields of pineapple and a frightening maze that may have no escape. Fright nights at the haunted house, maze and train take place: Oct. 4-5, Oct. 11-12, Oct. 18-19, Oct. 25-26 from 7 to 11 p.m. (dole-plantation.com)

Gallery of Hawaii Artists (GoHA), through Dec. 20, Mon.-Fri. 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., free. GoHA announces “In The Beginning,” an exhibition of a major photography project by artist Willy Branlund. (galleryofhawaiiartists.com)

Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii Community Gallery, runs through Oct. 18, 10 a.m.-4 .m. Tues.-Fri., 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sat., free. MEDIUM 3 is a showcase of three Japanese American contemporary artists representing three generations: Seikichi “Chick” Takara, Yukio Ozaki and David Kiyabu. (945-7633, info@jcch.com)

Honolulu Hale third floor gallery, Oct. 1-29, Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-5 p.m., free. The exhibit features art by and for people with disabilities or limited mobility of all ages and skill levels. The show lends featured artists “accessible aloha” – access to share the breath of life – with you. Talents and Passions hopes to launch or expand the art careers of people renewing their lives through art. (cocpwdhawaii.com)

Honolulu Hale, Oct. 1-29, Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-5 p.m., contact for cost. The Chamber of Commerce for Persons with Disabilities – Hawaii along with the City & County of Honolulu proudly presents an opportunity for artists to display their talents and passions. (cocpwdhawaii@gmail.com)

The ARTS at Marks Garage, Oct. 1-24, Tues.-Sat., noon-5 p.m., free. Hawaii Watercolor Society’s “The Best in Watercolor” open exhibit showcases over 60 exciting works from artists throughout the United States and Hawaii. An awards reception and meet the artists takes place 5-7 p.m. Oct. 10. (hawaiiwatercolorsociety.org, 585-3055)