October 25

American Red Cross Hawaii Chapter, 12:30-2:30 p.m., $110. An online blended course. Get trained to recognize and care for victims of illness and sudden injuries, and life-threatening respiratory or cardiac emergencies in adults, children and infants. Learn to use an AED. Contact to register. (1-800-733-2767, redcross.org/take-a-class)

The University of Hawaii at Manoa, Sports Complex – Dance Studio #3, Fridays through Dec. 6, 7 p.m., $99/10 sessions. Learn Samba, Afro-Brazilian dance and other forms from Brazil. (outreach.hawaii.edu/noncreditcourses, 956-8244)

American Red Cross Hawaii Chapter, 12:30-1:30 p.m., $70. An online blended course. Learn emergency action steps and first aid procedures for injuries and sudden illnesses. Contact to register. (1-800-733-2767, redcross.org/take-a-class)

Wahiawa Botanical Garden, 9-10 .m., free. Learn how to create an option root-initiating environment, selection and preparation of plant material, and air layering and grafting demonstrations. (522-7064)

Pagoda Hotel – La Salle Room, Fridays through November, 8:30 p.m., $22/general admission, $42.50/dinner package. Augie T performs with special guests weekly. General admission includes two free drinks. The dinner package includes a prime rib/crab legs dinner buffet and one free drink. Contact for reservations. (479-0576)

Hawaii Convention Center room 316, noon-6 p.m. Oct. 25, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Oct. 26, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 27, free admission. Check out the treasure of coins, stamps, Hawaiian currency, collectibles and rare items. Buy and sell, and get big cash for your gold and silver. (488-4766)

R/D, 6-8 p.m., contact for cost. Pick up a book from your shelf to use as a conversation started among fellow design enthusiasts in a mixer event, and participate in the Shutterstock Napkin Sketch Contest for a chance to win a prize package from Shutterstock valued at $350. (aigahonolulu.org)

University of Hawaii at Manoa Art Auditorium, 6-8 p.m., free. Dave Pruiksma has over 30 years of experience as an animator, including 10 years as a supervising animator for Walt Disney Feature Animation. The first major characters he supervised with Disney were Mrs. Potts and Chip in “Beauty and the Beast.” His film credits also include “Pocahontas,” “Hunchback of Notre Dame” and more. (boulos@hawaii.edu)

Tamarind Park, 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m., free. Hawaii Medical Assurance Association hosts its second Healthy for the Holidays health fair. The day features live demonstrations by wellness vendors from noon to 1 p.m. Participants include Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii Young Professionals Program, American Heart Association, American Diabetes Association, Arthritis Foundation, Umeke Market, Open Space Yoga, Kaia Fit, Pacific Links International and Kumu 94.7. (hmaa.com)

Visit website for location at the University of Hawaii at Manoa, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 25, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 26, visit website for cost. The UH School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology holds its 12th biennial SOEST Open House. (soest.hawaii.edu/openhouse)

The Salvation Army Kroc Center Hawaii, 6-8 p.m., free. Bring your own pumpkin or purchase one at the event (limited supply) and let your creativity run wild with the Pumpkin Carving activity. Other activities include carnival-style games, prizes, bounce houses, a photo booth and more. (kroccenterhawaii.org)

Town Center of Mililani, 6 p.m., free. Show your best zombie wear and dance moves. Prizes awarded to the best keiki zombie outfit. (towncenterofmililani.com)

Honolulu Zoo, Fridays through December, 9-10 a.m., $5 donations, ages 50 and older. Get some exercise while enjoying the beautiful sites and sounds of the Honolulu Zoo. Staff make the time fly with fun wildlife facts and animal stories. (honoluluzoo.org, 971-7195)

Crossroads at Hawaiian Brian’s, 9 p.m., $10, ages 18 and older. Featuring over 15 artists where reggae meets hip hop. (450-0045)

Park Restaurant, Oct. 25 and 31, 7-11 p.m., free. Musical group Smooth Remedy performs. (791-5161)

O’Toole’s Irish Pub, 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m., free. The Mixers perform a mixture of party and dance music. (909-255-1009)

Vice Nightclub, 8 p.m.-2 a.m., $25. The event features a costume contest with the first prize winner receiving a three-day pass to the Electric Daisy Carnival 2014. Suemono makes a special GoGo appearance. (jedens@hawaii.edu)

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)

Honolulu Museum of Art Doris Duke Theatre, 8:30 p.m., contact for cost. The Hallowbaloo Kick-Off Concert features an Electric Soul preview featuring John Cruz with Hutch Hutchinson, Imua Garza and others. (johncruz25.eventbrite.com)

Neal Blasidell Center, Oct. 25-26, visit website for times and cost. Learn from the top social media leaders in this highly competitive, cutting-edge field. Speakers include Peter Shankman, Chris Heuer and more. A free expo open to the public takes place from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. OCt. 26. (hawaiitechevents.com)

Klipper Golf Course at Marine Corps Base, Kaneohe, 10 a.m. registration, 11:30 a.m. shot-gun star, $125/person. Rally for the Cure supports the mission of the Susan G. Komen For the Cure. The day includes 18 holes of golf with a cart, a “goodie” bag, food and drink. Contact to register. (216-6244, william.otto@usms.mil)

The Willows Restaurant, 5 p.m. doors open, 6-9 p.m. program, $20. All proceeds go to Shriner’s Hospital. Entertainment features Na Leo Pilimehana and Mango Season. (crbhawaiichapter.files.wordpress.com/2013/06/2013-flier-wings-tickets-fillable.pdf)

Cup of Tea, contact for time, $9.95/person. Enjoy a festive evening while Cup of Tea serves a special Christmas tea blend, fresh-baked scones and jelly along with homemade lemon curd and clotted cream. Reservations are required. (acupoftea.com, 230-8832)

The Castle Performing Arts Center, weekends through Oct. 27, 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 3 p.m. Sundays, $6-$10. A 1950s horror-thriller that tells the story of 9-year-old Rhoda Penmark. The play stars Saoirse Rhyn and Jordan Moore, and is directed by Karen Meyer. The play is not recommended for small children. (showtix4u.com, 233-5626)

Gallery Iolani at Windward Community College, Oct. 25-Nov. 25, 1-8 p.m. Mon. and Tues., 1-5 p.m. Wed.-Fri. and Sun., contact for cost. An exhibit showcasing artists who have made significant contributions to the printmaking tradition in Hawaii. An artist reception takes place Oct. 25 from 4 to 7 p.m. (236-9155, gallery.wcc.hawaii.edu)