October 25

4155 Diamond Head Road, Oct. 25 and 26, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., $500. For those interested in becoming an American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED instructor. (456-0431, earl.yamaguchi@redcross.org)

Honolulu Country Club, 1690 Ala Puumalu St., 9-11 a.m., free. Graham Builders instructs aspiring home builders on how to start, select a builder, what to watch out for and other tips. Advanced registration required. (593-2808, grahambuilders.com)

Mulkern Landscaping & Nursery, 10 a.m., call for cost, ages 12 and under. Halloween-inspired workshop focuses on bugs that lurk in garden dirt. (396-6595, info@mulkernlandscaping.com)

Hawaii State Library, first floor reading room, 2 p.m., free. Makana Risser Chai discusses “The History of Huna and the Search for Ancient Hawaiian Spirituality.” (586-3535)

SECOH Ocean Pointe Location, Sept. 20 through Dec. 20, 2-3 p.m. or 3-4 p.m., $40 private pay, may be billable to insurance. Teens age 15-23 learn skills necessary for independent living and socializing. (348-5056)

Kaiser Permanente Hawaii Honolulu Medical Office, Saturdays through Dec. 6, 9-10 a.m., $60-$97.50. A slow-paced yoga class to promote inner peace by matching breath with the movement of your body. Advanced registration is required. (432-2260)

Location provided with RSVP, 1:30-3 p.m., $20. Those craving mentally stimulating interactions and paradigm-challenging conversations should find out if MENSA is a good match for them at a 50 percent discount in October. (hawaii.us.mensa.org/?page=testing)

Windward Community College Hale Kuhina 115, Oct. 25-26, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., $349. This course is intended for persons involved in ocean recreation activities and business in Hawaii who need to learn basic ocean safety management practices and ocean rescue skills. (235-7331)

Kapolei High School Portable 1, 91-5007 Kapolei Pkwy., $15/person or $40/families of three. Make your own Halloween mask using common household items. Pre-registration required, materials provided. (483-0678, malamalearningcenter.org)

Kaiser Permanente Hawaii, Honolulu Medical Office, Oct. 25, Dec. 6, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., $92-$162. This class covers major psychological attributes that people naturally develop, then compare psychological characteristics with those of your children. Also learn effective strategies for raising a child at any age and more. Advanced registration is required. (432-2260)

Le Jardin Academy Upper Campus Gymnasium, 917 Kalanianaole Hwy., Oct. 25, Nov. 9, 12, check website for times, $10. Quicksets Volleyball Club welcomes girls between ages 12-18 at all skill levels for tryouts. (673-8571, 234-4550, quicksetsvbc.com)

Halawa Xeriscape Garden, 99-1268 Iwaena St., 10:30 a.m.-noon, $35. Participants will learn about rain barrel catchment systems, important construction points, installation and maintenance. Pre-registration required. (748-5363, workshops@hbws.org)

SECOH Ocean Pointe Location, Sept. 20 through Dec. 20, 2-3 p.m. or 3-4 p.m., $40 private pay, may be billable to insurance. Teens age 15-23 will learn social skills and foster healthy peer interactions in small groups. (348-5056)

Bella Pietra Design, 560 N. Nimitz HIghway #202, 10-11 a.m., free. Attendees will learn about basic stone types and their uses, learn what types work best with certain areas of the home and pick up easy maintenance tips from Bella Pietra Design. (587-7779)

Honolulu Club, Tuesdays through Oct. 28, 5:30-6:30 p.m. and Saturdays through Oct. 25 from 12:30-1:30 p.m., $15/drop-in members, $18/drop-in non-members. Class primarily consists of circuit training and hands-on defense training, learning tactics to avoid conflict situations and neutralize attackers. (585-9626)

Honolulu Club, 932 Ward Ave., Oct. 25 from 12:45-1:45 p.m., Oct. 27 and 30 from 7-8 p.m., free. In Yamuna Body Rolling, learn to work different parts of the body, rolling the appropriate ball within the entire structure. (585-9626)

Sunset Beach Elementary School, 9 a.m.-noon, free. Check website for acceptable and unacceptable materials. (kokuahawaiifoundation.org, 3rs@kokuahawaiifoundation.org)

Kaneohe Bay Shopping Center, Bloodmobile, 7-11:45 a.m., free. Donate blood and help save lives. Appointments recommended. (848-4770)

Kapolei Shopping Center, Bloodmobile, 7:30 a.m.-noon, free. Donate blood and help save lives. Appointments recommended. (848-4770)

Finance Factor Oahu branches, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., free. Check out Finance Factors’ job fair; apply and get entered into a prize drawing. (548-3390)

McCoy Pavilion at Ala Moana Beach Park, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., call for cost. CFA-certified championship cat show features competition and more for cat lovers. (531-4891)

A Cup of Tea, 6 p.m., call for cost. Get your costumes ready for a spooky evening of bingo with fun and prizes. (230-8832)

Town Center of Mililani, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., free. Town Center celebrates Halloween with a thriller dance class, pumpkin carving and costume contests. (towncenterofmililani.com)

Kailua Elementary School, 315 Kuulei Road, 8-11 a.m., free. Buy beautiful additions for your home or garden, including herb planters, vegetable starters, bromeliads and more. Proceeds benefit the WCCC’s “Learning to Grow” Program. (389-0188)

Honolulu Hale Civic Grounds Sky Gate, 9 a.m., free. Go on an easy 3K walk to support the National Parkinson Foundation Hawaii Chapter, with other activities throughout the day. Advanced registration required. (movingdayhawaii.org)

Kahala Mall parking lot along Kilauea, 4211 Waialae Ave., 8 a.m.-3 p.m., free. Accepted materials include computers, monitors, laptops, printers, fax machines, servers, telecom equipment, toner. No TVs, alkaline batteries, microwaves, home appliances. (488-8870)

Precision Parkour at Crossfit Oahu, 556 Reed Lane, keiki ages 5 and up from 7-8 p.m. and adults 8:15-9:15 p.m., $10. Slightly scary fun for all ages focus on parkour movements that will enable you to escape the zombies, with activities, workshops, challenges, games and more. (precisionparkour.com)

Queen’s Women’s Health Center, 5:30-8:30 p.m., free. Moms can enjoy massages, games, prizes, shopping and more while learning about the importance of breast health. Pre-registration required. (facebook.com/momsinhawaii)

Chinatown Arts District, 5:30 p.m., $26/adults, $16/ages 17 and below. The big Hallowbaloo festival will be accompanied by a one- or two-mile fun run in support of the arts. $10 of the entry fee goes to an arts organization of the participant’s choice. (crowdrise.com/hallowbaloomarathon)

Waimanalo Country Farms, 41-225 Lupe St. across Waimanalo Beach Park, Saturdays and Sundays in October, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., free. Featuring pumpkin picking, tractor-pulled hayrides, animals, games, food, keiki cow train, maze, country market and more. (306-4381)

Turtle Cove Building 220 at Bellows Air Force Station, 5-9 p.m., free. Featuring a costume contest, trunk-or-treat, temporary tattoo station, movies, a haunted house, food and more. (259-4112)

Hard Rock Cafe Honolulu, 280 Beachwalk Ave., 1-4 p.m., free. Hard Rock Cafe and Boys & Girls Club celebrate their new partnership with rock star face painting, complimentary keiki appetizers and an ice cream bar. Keiki also receive a complimentary meal with the purchase of an adult entree. (921-2244)

Pearl City Shopping Center, starting at Chuck E. Cheese, 8 a.m. costume contest, 10 a.m. trick-or-treat parade, free. Halloween costume contest and parade, with plenty of prizes, candy from center vendors and more. (455-2815)

Market City Shopping Center, 5-7 p.m., free. Enjoy a guided trick-or-treat tour, meet Market City merchants and enjoy popcorn, cotton candy, a photo booth and more. (734-0282)

Wahiawa Shopping Center & Wahiawa Town Center, 923 California Ave., 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., free. Lots of activities and fun for all ages, including make-and-take crafts, rides, healthy treats, entertainment and more. (221-2774)

Hawaii Kai Towne Center, 5-8 p.m., free admission, canned good donations receive ride bracelet. Keiki Costume Contest, rides, free pumpkins and photos and more abound at this pirate-themed event. (hawaiikaitownecenter.com)

Lanikai School, 140 Alala Road, 5-9 p.m., free. Featuring two haunted houses, games, prizes, face painting, food and more. (266-7844)

Salt Lake Shopping Center, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., free. Featuring a keiki costume contest, center-wide trick-or-treating, crafts, games and more. (722-6467)

Windward Mall, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., $35/family package. Watch an artist carve a 1,200 pound Big Island pumpkin and carve your own, with proceeds to charity. (235-1143)

Waianae Pililaau Rest Camp, Oct. 25, 29, 30 and 31, 6-11 p.m., $10/at the door, $15/fast pass. Pass through the haunted Sunset Cafe and enjoy family activities, photo booths, vendors and more. (688-7401)

West Oahu Community Church, 4236 Bougainville Ave., 6-8 p.m., free. Games for keiki in preschool through grade 5, plus hot dogs, popcorn and cold drinks. (457-9311)

Waimano Ridge Trail, call for times and cost. Paws on the Path Hiking Club invites pets and owners on a monthly hike. (356-2222)

Snappers Sports Bar & Grill, 1778 Ala Moana Blvd., 9 p.m.-1 a.m., free, ages 21 and up. 11th Hour performs live. (347-1323)

Byodo-in Valley of the Temples, 12:30-3:30 p.m., $3/adult, $2/seniors and keiki. Featuring Rocky Holms on sax, Steve Jones on bass, Tommy James on keyboard, Chuck James on drums and Mihoko M’s vocals. (239-9844)

The Studio, 1680 Kapiolani Blvd., 9:30 p.m.-2 a.m., $5, ages 18 and older. Lion I and Mystikal Vibez perform. (450-0045)

Jazz Minds, 1661 Kapiolani Blvd., Honolulu, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., $7. (945-0800)

Chinatown Arts District, 5:30-10 p.m., free. A night packed with art and entertainment features performances from Big Freedia, Iyeoka, David Lindley, Streetlight Cadence, Cherry Blossom Cabaret, Lola Love, The Aphrodisiacs and many more. (hallowbaloo.com)

Sheraton Waikiki, call for times and cost. Former Governors John Waihee and Benjamin Cayetano will introduce their appointees to the Hawaii Supreme Court, Justices Mario Ramil and Simeon Acoba, Jr., at the annual fundraiser to benefit FilCom’s educational, cultural, and social programs. (680-0451)

Pearlridge Center Downtown, fourth-level parking lot above Pearlridge West 16, 5-9 p.m., free. Classic car show featuring Cruz Night with Bleizn FX. (203-2366)

Ocean Garden at Paradise Cove, 5-9 p.m., $10/presale, $20/door, $40/crab dinner. Enjoy a seafood feast with plenty of crab, as well as food booths, entertainment, keiki activities and more. (791-3830)

Ala Moana hotel, Hibiscus Ballroom, 6:30 and 9 p.m., $55. Society of Seven (Classic) returns to Honolulu for one night only, introducing guest star, song stylist Lhey Bella. (944-4333)

New Moon Rising at Ward Centre, Oct. 25 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Oct. 26 from 10 a.m.-8 p.m., $75/day. Partake in keynote sessions about art, academia and more, including presenters, performers and panel discussions, plus breakout activities and interactive workshops. (summitfest2014.com)

Kuhio Beach Hula Mound, 6:30-7:30 p.m., free. Lilinoe Lindsey and Ka Pa Nani o Lilinoe perform. (843-8002)

Ginny Walden Art Gallery (41-829 Kakaina St., studio A-4), Oct. 11-Dec. 1, contact for days, times and cost. Features Ginny Walden’s drawings, paintings and sculptures. A reception takes place from 3 to 7 p.m. Oct. 11. (389-0579, ginnywalden.com)

Hawaii Theatre, 7:30 p.m., call for cost. Ballet Hawaii presents Stars of American Ballet, featuring dancers from New York City Ballet. (528-0506)

Kaimuki High School, 7 p.m., $10. KHS’s Performing Arts Center puts on “The Pied Piper of Hamelin” for all ages. (733-4913)

Kapolei Public Library, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., free. Mystery buffs, crime fiction fans and aspiring writers are invited to a writing discussion with Sisters in Crime, Hawaii Chapter. (693-7050)

Hahaione Neighborhood Park, 800 Kahena St., 9-11 a.m., free. Volunteers will be cleaning debris in Hahaione Stream and cleaning the curbs and storm drains of Hahaione Elementary School. Park by Hawaii Kai Recreation Center near the school. (395-5050)

Pouhala Marsh, Waipahu, 8:30-11:30 a.m. Hawaii Nature Center seeks volunteers to help wetland restoration at Pouhala Marsh. Work involves invasive plant removal. Bring work gloves and bottled water. Wear a hat, use sunscreen and dress to get dirt, wet and muddy. Footwear and long pants are required, and participants are encouraged to bring a change of clothes, towel and slippers for after. Advanced registration is required. (955-0100 ext. 118, volunteer@hawaiinaturecenter.org)