October 26

American Red Cross Hawaii Chapter, Oc. 26 and 30, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m., $110. 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 who to use an AED. Contact to register. (1-800-733-2767, redcross.org/take-a-class)

American Red Cross Hawaii Chapter, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., $85. Prepare youth with the knowledge and skills necessary to safely and responsibly give care for children and infants. Learn basic child care and basic first aid. Contact to register. (1-800-733-2767, redcross.org/take-a-class)

Honolulu Country Club, 9-11 a.m., free. More people are turning to additions to their homes or re-building instead of purchasing a new home. Discover where to start, how to select a builder, what to watch out for and more. Seating is limited, reservations are required. (593-2808, grahambuilders.com)

Simply Organized – Kahala Mall, 1-1:30 p.m., free. Create the closet of your dreams easily with FreedomRail. (739-7007)

Simply Organized Kahala Mall, 1-1:30 p.m., free. Create the closet of your dreams easily with FreedomRail. (739-7007)

Mulkern Nursery, 10 a.m., free. The workshop with Kevin Mulkern covers getting started, creating focal points, lighting for safety and security, equipment tips and common mistakes. (mulkernlandscaping.com, 396-6595)

University of Hawaii at Manoa Krauss 012, 9 a.m.-noon, $50. Instructor Hillary Chute focuses on how today’s most noted artists produce comics. The discussion also covers some of the recent trends in the field. Contact to register. (outreach.hawaii.edu/pnm, 956-8400)

Foster Botanical Garden, 9:30-11:30 a.m., $3/residents, $5/non-residents. Learn general principles or orchid culture such as watering, fertilizing and propagation. (522-7064)

Kaiser Permanente – Honolulu Clinic conference room 1A, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., $106-$162. The class covers the major psychological attributes that people naturally develop, then compare your psychological characteristics with those of your children. Learn effective strategies for raising your child at any age. Pre-registration is required. (432-2260)

Kathy Muller Talent and Modeling Agency (619 Kapahulu Ave.), Oct. 26-Dec. 7, Saturdays, noon-2 p.m., contact for cost. The seven sessions build confidence and self-esteem/etiquette through hands-on techniques, while exploring the creative world of acting and modeling. Classes are limited. (733-5806, 737-7917)

Filipino Community Center, 9 a.m.-noon, free. Workshop topics include budgeting and cutting costs, improving your credit and getting out of debt, and increasing savings. Registration is required. (1-877-926-8300, aarp.cvent.com/yourmoney)

Kauai War Memorial Convention Hall, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., free admission. Local Kauai business and crafters showcase their products. A large variety of baked and packaged goodies also available. A shoyu chicken plate available for purchase gives the proceeds to Kauai’s MADD> (635-4314)

Waioli Tea Room, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., various costs. Get an early start on your Christmas shopping for one-of-a-kind Christmas items, jewelry, dry mixes, assorted fabric crafts, baked goods and more. (455-8590)

GreatLife! Church (94-216 Farrington Hwy.), 10 a.m.-3 p.m., free. GreatLife! Church holds a (reverse) clothing drive. Those in need of clothing, shoes or other items may stop by for gently used clothing, shoes, belts, purses, jewelry and household items. (671-5378)

Kailua Intermediate School, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., free. Accepted materials include computers, monitors, laptops, printers, fax machines, servers and telecom equipment. TVs, alkaline batteries or microwaves not accepted. (ewastehawaii.com, 488-8870)

Kapiolani Park Bandstand in Waikiki, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., free admission. The Annual Hispanic Heritage Festival and Health Fair features Latin food booths, crafters, cultural exhibit, a keiki section, community/health agencies and entertainment. (285-0072, nancy.almalatina@gmail.com)

Koloa Union Church, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Featuring holiday gifts and locally-made crafts including Polynesian instruments, sea glass jewelry, paper crafts, photographs, quilts, aroma therapy, Hawaiian shirts, baby items, fiber arts, paintings cards, fresh baked goods and more. (742-6622)

Central Union Church, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., $4-2,700. Featuring more than 1,000 pieces of jewelry for sale, including jade, carved ivory, antique jewelry, estate jewelry and modern pieces. Proceeds used to provide special services to patients in the Arcadia Nursing Facility. (949-4250)

Waianae Public Library, 10 a.m., free. A presentation by Manny Mattos on ancient Hawaii weapons and warfare. Mattos is an exert in the construction of ancient Hawaiian weapons, including shark-tooth edged weapons. Contact the library ASAP if special accommodations are needed. (693-7050)

Kaneohe Public Library basement, through Oct. 31, 1-4 p.m. Sun., 1-3 p.m. Tues., 10 a.m.-3 p.m. and 6-7:45 p.m. Wed., 1-3 p.m. Fri. The Friends of Kaneohe Bookstore present a monthlong book sale. All horror books sold for half-off during the month of October. (247-4819)

Windward Mall Center Court, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., visit website for cost. Different pumpkin carving packages available depending on the size of the group. This year also features a pumpkin carver extraordinaire to show participants how it’s done. (pumpkincarvingfestival.org)

Kapolei Public Library, 1 p.m., free. As part of Kapolei Public Library’s film series, “Created Equal: America’s Civil Rights Struggle,” the library screens “The Abolitionists.” Historian Mitch Yamasaki from Chaminade University provides comments and discussion. Contact the library ASAP if special accommodations are needed. (693-7050)

Wahiawa Shopping Center and Wahiawa Town Center, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. donations accepted. The Wahiawa Lions hold a canned food drive to benefit families in need in the Wahiawa area. Monetary donations also accepted. For a canned good donation, the shopping center gives a paint-and-take SpinArt Frisbee. (522-5149)

Hawaii Kai Towne Center, 5-8 p.m., visit website for cost. Hawaii Kai Town Center offers 10 different activities to celebrate Halloween including a costume contest (starts at 6:15 p.m.), a free pumpkin patch, free in-store trick-or-treating, a free keiki kopter ride photo area and more. Participants are invited to bring a canned food donation for the Salvation Army. (hawaiikaitownecenter.com)

Hawaii Kai Public Library, 10:30 a.m., free. Canadian storyteller Anne Glover presents captivating and humorous stories featuring string figures she weaves out of a loop of string. Glover combines elements of sign language, sound effects and charming characters as she shares classic folktales and stories of childhood events. Contact the library ASAP if special accommodations are needed. (397-5833)

West Oahu Community Church in the center of the Kalaeloa Rental Homes, 6-8 p.m., free admission. The night includes games with candy prizes, a bouncer, face-painting, hot dogs, popcorn and drinks. (wocc@hawaiiantel.net, 457-9311)

Wahiawa Town Center and Wahiawa Shopping Center Longs parking lot, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., free. Activities include mini pumpkin decorating, make-n-take crafts by Central Pacific Bank, a magic show at 11:30 a.m., costume contest at 12:30 p.m. and more. Donate a canned good to the Lions Club for a free SpinArt frisbee. (221-2774)

Town Center of Mililani, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., free. Featuring a keiki costume contest, games, giveaways and more. Register at 11:45 a.m. for the costume parade. (towncenterofmililani.com)

Kaimuki High School Performing Arts Center, Oct. 26 and Nov. 2 at 7 p.m., Oct. 27 and Nov. 3 at 3 p.m., $3-$10, children under three are free. The play is based on three of Rudyard Kipling’s Just So stories: “How the Whale Got His Throat,” “The Elephant’s Child” and “The Beginning of Armadillos.” The box office opens 30 minutes before each performance. (733-4913)

Bishop Museum, runs until Jan. 5, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., closed on Tuesdays, $8.95-$19.95. Children are invited to create vehicles capable of flying, driving and floating, or all three. (bishopmuseum.org)

Market City Shopping Center, meet in the lobby, 6:30-8 p.m., free. Children ages 12 and younger are invited to be guided through a safe trick-or-treat parade through the shopping center. A complimentary photo is provided. (734-0282)

Chuck E. Cheese, 8 a.m. costume contest, 10 a.m. trick-or-treat parade, contact for cost. Keiki 12 and under are invited to don their costumes and enter the contest before joining the parade as they trick-or-treat throughout the stores at Pearl City Shopping Center. Chuck E. Cheese and Stevo the Clown on-hand to greet and entertain children. Prizes available for costume contest winners. (mypearlcity.com)

Kapolei Public Library, 10:30 a.m., free. Children ages 3 and older are invited to make their own slime and sidewalk chalk to take home. Contact the library ASAP if special accommodations are needed. (693-7050)

Salt Lake Shopping Center, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., free. The day features a keiki costume contest, center-wide trick-or-treating, free Cinderella carriage rides, make-and-take crafts, halloween games and more. Canned food and monetary donations may be made to The Salvation Army. (saltlakeshoppingcenter.com)

Honolulu Waldorf School, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. free admission. This year’s theme is “The Tale of the Hidden Diamond” and features games, crafts, a treasure hunt for families and more. Visitors are encourage to come in costume. (honoluluwaldorf.org, 377-5471)

Kalaeloa Raceway Park, gates open at 4 p.m., $10/general admission, $5/western attire (minimum three articles of clothing).Ohana and Friends of West Oahu presents its second annual West-ern Oahu Festival. The event includes country music, and competitions with cash prizes in a variety of different activities. Register for the events online. (krphawaii.com)

Contact for meeting location, Oct. 26-31, 6:30 p.m., $40, $30/military ID. Historian Steven Fredrick hosts Walk With the Dead ghost tour in downtown Honolulu. The four-hour walking tour visit haunted sites related to the dark side of historic Honolulu. Reservations are required. (395-0674, filmguy54@hotmail.com)

2211 Kuhio Ave., 9 p.m.-1 a.m., free admission, ages 21 and older. 11th Hour’s alter ego “Men and a Box” delivers a tribute to Alice in Chains. Wicked Scarlet and Bone Canyon also perform rock music. (347-1323)

OnStage Drinks and Grinds, 9 p.m., contact for cost. The new seven-piece soul, funk, afro beat band Good Foot, and surf rockers Tiki Taboo perform. (738-0004)

Byodo-In at Valley of the Temples Memorial park, 12:30-3:30 p.m., $3/adults, $2/seniors and children. Jazz Clique is comprised of local musicians Joshua Kaye playing piano, Louis Benanto on bass, Peter Factora on drums and Mihoko M providing vocals. The concert is subject to weather conditions. (239-9844)

Nico’s Pier 38, 6-8 p.m., free. (mangoseasonmusic.com)

University of Hawaii at Manoa Orvis Auditorium, 7:30 p.m., contact for cost. The 2013 Manoa Jazz & Heritage Festival welcomes singer, composer, arranger, actress, six-time Grammy Award-nominee and vocalist Nnnena Freelon. (etickethawaii.com, 944-2697)

Visit website for location of eight different clubs, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., $15$-20 (allows entry into all eight venues), ages 21 and older. Participating clubs include: NextDoor, thirtyninehotel, Bar 35, Ong King, Downbeat Lounge, Manifest, The ARTS at Marks Garage and Mercury Bar. (facebook.com/hallowbaloo)

Kalaeloa Raceway Park, gates open at 4 p.m., visit website for cost. The second annual West Oahu Festival features live country music, a petting zoo, pony rides, Aloun farmers market and competitions for cash prizes. (krphawaii.com)

Kilauea Recreation Center – Kilauea District Park, 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m., $2/children and seniors, $4/adults. A CFA certified championship Halloween cat show featuring four CFA International judges for four categories. Household cats welcome to enter to be judged in a different criteria. (291-5868)

Nuuanu Ave. (between King St. and Chaplain Ln.), 5:30-10 p.m., free. Featuring four outdoor stages and over 10 food booths. (facebook.com/hallowbaloo)

Hawaiian Brian’s, 6 p.m.-midnight, $10/pre-sale, $15/door, all ages. Entertainment includes performances by Random Weirdos, Chaotic Five, Music Over Judgement and Oppression (M.O.J.O.) and more. The best costume of the night wins $100. (holdmyticket.com/event/14957)

Sunset Pool at The Modern Honolulu, 7:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m., $30 donation per person/per class. Power Yoga Hawaii hosts the state’s largest day-long yoga festival fundraiser. The event aims to raise awareness of prevention programs designed to stop youth bullying and teen suicide. Class reservations are required. (poweryogahawaii@gmail.com, mentalhealth-hi.org/donate-now)

Honolulu Waldorf School, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., free. Honolulu Waldorf School hosts its annual Waldorfaire featuring Waldorf style arts and crafts, games, costumes and food. (honoluluwaldorf.org, 377-5471)

Moiliili Community Center, 3-7 Oct. 26, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 27, contact for cost. Featuring Tutuvi Sitoa, fabric of the tropics used to create dresses, tote bags, aloha shirts and more. Also, vintage Japanese textiles from the collection of Joan Okino. (949-4355, 780-2422)

The Gallery at Ward Centre, Oct. 26-Nov. 25, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sun., free. Featuring mono prints by gallery artist Libda Spadaro and ceramic sculptures by Jo Rowley. (gwcfineart.com, 597-8034)

Bishop Museum, runs until Jan. 27, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., closed on Tuesdays, $8.95-$19.95. A private collection of approximately 50 stunning and pristine lei are featured in Niihau Ethos, and exhibit that examines the science behind Niihau Shells and its manufacturing history. (bishopmuseum.org)

Meet at the top of Haiku Road by the new Kamehameha preschool, RSVP by Oct. 26, clean-up takes place Oct. 27, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., free. Koolau Foundation’s Cultural Heritage Program invites volunteers to participate in its Haiku Valley clean-up. Provide contacts upon RSVP. Wear long pants, long sleeves, closed toe shoes, and sunscreen and mosquito repellent. (221-5662, koolaufoundation@gmail.com)

Pouhala Marsh (across the street from the transfer station on Waipahu Depot Rd.), Sept. 28, Oct. 26, Nov. 23, Dec. 14, 8:30-11:30 a.m. Volunteers can help Pouhala Marsh by removing invasive species and establishing habitat areas for the endangered Hawaiian stilts. Bring your own work gloves and bottled water, wear a hat, use sunscreen and dress to get dirt. Covered shoes or rubber boots are required. Bring a change of clothes, towel, rubber slippers and plastic bag. (volunteer@hawaiinaturecenter.org, 955-0100)