October 4
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Saturday October 4
Estate Planning for Homeowners
Honolulu Star-Advertiser Kapolei Plant, 4545 Kapolei Pkwy., free. Coldwell Banker Pacific Properties discusses estate planning for homeowners and how to avoid major risks. Advanced registration encouraged. (375-6600, gokapolei@cbpacific.com)
Explore the Waimanalo Watershed
Oahu Resource Conservation and Development Council, visit site for times, $20. Attendees will learn about low-impact development techniques to manage water runoff, take a watershed hike and listen to experts speak. Advanced registration required. (oahurcd.eventbrite.com)
From Shorts to Features
University of Hawaii at Manoa, Krauss 12, Oct. 4-5, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., $200. Through a look at Destin Daniel Cretton’s recent films, learn the transition to features. Discussion includes the collaborative nature of filmmaking and “learning to trust” artistically the people you choose to work with. Advanced registration is required. (outreach.hawaii.edu/pnm)
Life Skills Group
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)
Meditate and Breathe
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)
Mindfulness and Loving
1127 11th Ave., second floor, 2-3:30 p.m., donations accepted. Receive meditation instruction and talk and guided discussion in a safe, supportive environment for healing. All are welcome. Topics include stress and anxiety, grieving, listening and speaking, and more. (catherinehage@hotmail.com)
Music Theory for Youngsters
Masaki School of Music, Saturdays through Nov. 15, 9-10 a.m. ages 6-7, 10:15-11:15 a.m. ages 8-14, $210. Chris Suzuki teachers music theory for children ages 6-14. Advanced registration is required. (593-9395, masakischoolofmusic@gmail.com)
Safe Boating
Windward Community College Hale Alakai 101, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., $99. Instruction on operating a marine vessel in state waters from NASBLA and state DLNR. (235-7331)
Social Skills Group
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)
Walk the Dance, Dance the Walk Training
Ala Moana Beach Park, Magic Island Circle, second Saturdays through Jan. 17, 8:30 a.m., contact for cost. Ron Takamoto leads trainees for Walk the Dance, Dance the Walk, open to school children and adults. (597-1341)
Your Best Self
Chaminade University, first and second Saturdays through Dec. 13, 9-11 a.m., $100. For those ages 4 to 21. Prepare for upcoming transitions in education and employment opportunities with a workshop that includes strategies for engagement, and a networking session that cover speed engagement. Advanced registration is required. (prayzehim.com)
Augie T Live
Kaleiopuu Elementary School, 6:30 p.m., $10. Augie T performs, with music from Mike T and hosted by Lil Guy, in support of Makana o Ke Akua. (292-3658)
Annual Bazaar
Olive United Methodist Church, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Sale items include delicious Korean side dishes, arts and crafts items, clothing, baked goods, Samoan food, pineapple and plants. (622-1717)
Blood Bank of Hawaii
Kailua Christian Church, Bloodmobile, 317 Manono St., 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m., free. Donate blood and help save lives. Appointments recommended. (848-4770)
Blood Bank of Hawaii
Town Center of Mililani, Bloodmobile, 7-11:45 a.m., free. Donate blood and help save lives. Appointments recommended. (848-4770)
Hawaiian Heat 10U Softball Fundraiser
95-294 Kailiula Loop, 7 a.m.-12:30 p.m., free. Fundraiser and garage sale to raise funds for fees and tournament travel, with baked goods, clothing, small electronics and more for sale. (398-6444, monroet002@hawaii.rr.com)
HOPING
Kaiser Permanente Hawaii, Moanalua Medical Center, 4-5:30 p.m., free. Helping Other Parents in Normal Grieving (HOPING) is for parents who have experienced a miscarriage, a stillbirth or the death of an infant to join other parents, share experiences and give support. Advanced registration is required. (432-2260)
Kailua Christian Church Annual Harvest Fair
Kailua Christian Church, 317 Manono St., 9 a.m.-1 p.m., free. Event features food, baked goods, arts and crafts, silent auction, prayer tent, plants, garage sale items and more. Hawaii Blood Bank will also be on site. (261-0125)
Pacific Corporate Solutions E-waste
Kapolei Shopping Center, 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)
Powwow
Thomas Square, Oct. 4-5, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., free. Oahu Intertribal Council hosts its 40th annual Powwow featuring dancing, drumming, singing stories, American Indian and Native Alaskan handmade crafts and more. (honoluluintertribalpowwow.com)
Rummage Sale & Tunnel Tours
WWII Tunnels near Aikahi Shopping Center, 221 Iliana St., 9 a.m.-1 p.m. tours start every hour, $5/adults, $3/children. Hawaii Animal Sanctuary raises funds for abandoned and abused animals with a rummage sale and tour of the WWII tunnels. (253-0675)
Windward Hoolaulea
Windward Community College, 10 a.m.-8 p.m., free. The event features the Bothers Cazimero, Jerry Santos, Mailani, Hiikua and other top performers, as well as hula, arts and crafts, food and more. Proceeds fund scholarships for WCC students. (windwardhoolaulea.com)
Windward Ocean Expo
Windward Mall, in Macy’s parking lot, 11 a.m.-8 p.m., free. Celebration of all things aquatic features Boater’s World, food trucks, live entertainment, keiki fun zone and more. (235-1143)
5th Annual Fall Harvest and Pumpkin Patch
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)
Inflatable Water Park
Pohakea Elementary School, 91-750 Fort Weaver Road, noon-5 p.m., $25. Featuring the world’s tallest inflatable water slide and 10 more inflatable water rides, admission grants all-day access. (mosthighjump@gmail.com)
Nature’s Wonders
Bishop Museum, J.M. Long Gallery, Aug. 2-Oct. 27, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily (closed Tuesdays), $8.95-$19.95. Showcasing rare, beautiful and fascinating examples from the Museum’s world-renowned collections. The exhibit brings together natural and cultural worlds for a visual celebration of the aesthetic beauty of unique specimens. (bishopmuseum.org, 847-3511)
Pearlridge Canstruction Competition
Pearlridge Center, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., free. Public is invited to watch Canstruction teams build structures out of donated can goods, as well as to bring donations to “vote” for their favorite team. (203-2366)
11th Hour Live
Chez Sports Bar & Grill, 98-150 Kaonohi St. C226, 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m., free. 11th Hour performs. (347-1323)
HTA ‘Aha Mele Concert
Waimea Valley, 59-864 Kamehameha Hwy., 11 a.m.-4 p.m., free. Kapena headlines the music series, which also features hula dancers from Ka Kai o Kahiki and opening performances from Kaiholu and Fresh Ea. (638-7766)
Melodie Soul & The Blue Light
Jazz Minds, 1661 Kapiolani Blvd., Honolulu, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., $10. (945-0800)
The Show Must Go On
The Republik, 9 p.m. show, $10/21 and older, $15/18 and older. Growing up in a large musical family in Canada, Erin Smith spent her childhood singing, performing and learning violin and guitar. After relocating to Maui, Erin formed pop/rock-punk darlings The Throwdowns and they instantly dominated the local charts with their anthem “Kihei Town” and reggae classic “Stay HI” featuring Marty Dread. (jointherepublik.com)
2014 Making Strides Against Breast Cancer
Richardson Field, 7-8 a.m., contact for cost. American Cancer Society holds its Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk. Advanced registration is required. (makingstideswalk.org/honoluluhi)
Day at Queen Emma
Queen Emma Summer Palace in Nuuanu, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., $6. Wanda Adams discusses and signs her book “A Portuguese Kitchen” from 9:30 a.m.-noon, and Dana Anderson shares her book and mana‘o “Ku‘u Home Nu‘uanu” from 12:30-3 p.m. (595-6291)
ET Home! Aliens in Art
Ginny Walden Art Gallery (41-829 Kakaina St., studio A-4), Aug. 10-Oct. 4, contact for days, times and cost. Featuring paintings by Tashina, Ginny Walden, with same ancient alien images. A reception takes place from 3 to 7 p.m. Aug. 10. (389-0579, ginnywalden.com)
Hip Hop Culture Day
Ward Village stage, 2-9 p.m., free. Free keiki hip-hop classes run from 2-4 p.m., then public can watch the Bboy In Shanghai Hawaii Qualifier + AllS-Styles Cypher King & Queen dance battles. (ndw-hawaii.com/hiphop)
Bi-Annual Koko Head Neighborhood Park Swale Clean
Koko Head Neighborhood Park in Portlock, 189 Lunalilo Home Road, 10 a.m.-noon, free. Hui o Kawaihoa and Koko Head Elementary host a day to reduce sediment, vegetation and debris that could harm marine life in Maunalua Bay. (395-5050)