October 24

Aloha Chapter Office, 1130 N. Nimitz Hwy., Suit A-265, 6-7 p.m., free. Attend a class about disease decline for people with Alzheimer’s disease and the struggles of care giving. Learn how palliative care and hospice services can help your loved ones and you. RSVP required. (591-2771 ext. 8236)

Waikiki Beach Walk, Tuesdays at 4:30-6 p.m. through October, call for cost. Registration recommended. (349-5936)

Kaimuki-Waialae YMCA, 4835 Kilauea Ave., 10:30-11:30 a.m., free. Learn the causes of osteoporosis, how to prevent and treat it, and the importance of nutrition and physical activity for better balance and bone health. (737-5544)

St. Christopher’s Episcopal Church, Kailua, Tuesdays at 6-8:30 p.m. through Dec. 19. Learn positive communication techniques for parenting your child or teen. Reservations recommended. (688-4545)

2226 Liliha St., Weinberg Building, Room 224, 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Oct. 24, 31, $50. Join this workshop on Tuesday evenings for your 50,000 mile checkup. Each session is two hours. Get ready to start experiencing active aging with passion, purpose and a plan. Pre-registration required. (547-8117, njones@stfrancishawaii.org)

Adventist Health Castle, 5-6:30 p.m., $10-$15. This class is designed for children who will become older siblings and their parents. They will practice how to hold a new baby, share ideas on what babies can and can’t do, learn safety tips and make/take home a gift for the new baby. Parents will learn tips on welcoming the new baby home, fostering positive sibling bonding and gain insight on the older child’s thoughts and emotions. (263-5400, castlemed.org)

Na Kupuna Makamae Center, 8:30-9:30 a.m. and 10-11 a.m., free. Join this intergenerational program to have all your questions answered about your Apple or Android product. Punahou high school seniors will be giving one-on-one tutoring for your iPhone, iPad, laptops and tablets. Reservations recommended. (773-7047)

Mid-Pacific Institute Technology Center, seminar room, 7 a.m.-3:30 p.m., free. Donate blood and save lives. Pre-registration recommended. (848-4770, bbh.org)

Queen’s Me 7adical Center, Bloodmobile, HR Building, 7 a.m.-2 p.m., free. Donate blood and save lives. Pre-registration recommended. (848-4770, bbh.org)

UH Manoa Campus Center, executive dining room, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., free. Donate blood and save lives. Pre-registration recommended. (848-4770, bbh.org)

Honolulu Beer Works, 328 Cooke St., 5-7:30 p.m., $20-$25. Enjoy live music, food and drinks, as well as guest speaker Erika Engle and her presentation, “Food Media Placement Tips.” (hawaiirestaurant.org)

Waianae Public Library, Oct. 24 and 31 at 9:30 a.m., free. Story time for the very small based on Every Child Ready to Read and early literacy research. Each includes stories, songs and playtime. This event is intended for children between 0 and 3 years. (697-7868, librarieshawaii.org/waianae)

Royal Hawaiian Center, Tuesdays at 6 p.m. through October, free. Come enjoy Asing s country-influenced ukulele stylings. (royalhawaiiancenter.com)

The Laylow, Autograph Collection, 7-10 p.m., free. (laylowwaikiki.com/event-directory)

PBS Hawaii, 215 Sand Island Access Road, 8 p.m., free. Set against the social, political and cultural landscape of the times, this film brings the great saxophonist John Coltrane to life, giving a definitive look at the boundary-shattering musician whose influence continues to this day. (hawaiiwomeninfilmmaking.org/indie-lens-pop-up-16-17)

Honolulu Museum of Art School, 1111 Victoria St., 6:30-8:30 p.m., contact for cost. Hawaii Craftsmen celebrates fine craft as a vital and enriching part of contemporary life and supports the creative growth of its artist members, as well as the education of the general public to the value of the crafts. RSVP by Oct. 18. (info@hawaiicraftsmen.org, 521-3282)

Kahala Theaters, Oct. 24 and 31, contact for times, $10. Consolidated Theatres will showcase some of the most iconic films from Sir Alfred Hitchcock in this special celebration. The screening series will come to a shocking conclusion on Halloween, with presentations of “Psycho” at both Kahala and Olino Theatres. (consolidatedtheatres.com)

University of Hawaii West Oahu, Room C-208, 5:30 p.m., free. Attend this community-wide event, featuring executive producer Ted Dintersmith, who will lead a discussion on reimagining the school system and be available for interviews during the screening. Contact to arrange an interview in advance. (etwong@hawaii.edu)