October 8

Kroc Center Hawaii, Mondays, Sept. 10 to Dec. 10, 6-9 p.m., $240. Experiment with charcoal, ink, watercolor and/or acrylic while learning to use line, tone, perspective and color. Each session will focus on one type of subject matter, such as still life, landscape, or the clothed human figure. (kroccenterhawaii.org)

Kroc Center Hawaii, various times, Sept. 10 to Oct. 31, $125. Two classes to choose from: Fundamental Aquatic Skills or Stroke Development. (kroccenterhawaii.org)

Kapolei Elementary cafeteria, Oct. 8 and 15, 7 p.m. registration and class, call for cost. HBDA’s Kapolei Chapter, cha cha, fox trot and bachata. (781-2076)

Kapolei Elementary cafeteria, Oct. 8 and 15, classes begin Oct. 1 and meet for eight Monday nights, call for more information. Cha Cha, Foxtrot and Bachata. (781-2076)

Kroc Center Hawaii, Mondays, Sept. 17 to Nov. 12, 6:45-7:45 p.m., $96, $15/session. Ballroom dancing is an art form in which one can express themselves in new and unique ways. (kroccenterhawaii.org)

Key Projects Center, Kaneohe, Mondays and Thursdays, Oct. 1 to Nov. 12, 6:30-8:30 p.m., $45. The course covers subjects such as handling your boat, Navigation, equipment and safety. (391-9125, kid-coral@hawaii.rr.com)

Manoa Japanese Language School, 6:45 p.m., visit website for more information. Learn to dance the cha cha, foxtrot and bachata at the Hawaii Ballroom Dance Association’s Manoa Chapter. Monday night classes start at 7 p.m. starting Oct. 1. (hbda-hawaii.org/manoa)

Kaiser Permanente –– Moanalua Medical Center, Mondays until Oct. 29, 6-8 p.m., call for cost and to register. (432-2260)

Waimalu Elementary School, register 7 p.m. Call for cost and more details. Learn to dance the merengue, tango, and the salsa at the Hawaii Ballroom Dance Association’s Pearlridge Chapter. (836-4579)

Kaiser Permanente –– Waipio Clinic , 6-8 p.m., free. Call to register. (432-2260)

Kroc Center Hawaii, Tuesdays, Sept. 4 to Nov. 6, 6:30-8 p.m., $25/workbook. Learn concrete, no-nonsense solutions in a straight forward, step-by-step intervention action plan. (kroccenterhawaii.org)

Kroc Center Hawaii, Tuesdays, Sept. 11 to Nov. 20, 3:30-5:30 p.m., $175. In this exciting, fun class for children who enjoy cartoon art, students learn how to develop their own original characters through lessons in facial expression, action poses, costumes and storytelling. (kroccenterhawaii.org)

Hard Rock Cafe, 280 Beach Walk, Honolulu, 5-7 p.m., free. Acoustic Blues/ Rock and traditional delta blues. (955-7383)

Ala Moana Hotel, Oct. 8-10, visit website for more information. Over 500 leading health professionals are expected to attend the 5th Pacific Global Health Conference, Transforming Public Health in the Pacific. (hawaiipublichealth.org/PGHC)

The First Unitarian Church of Honolulu, 2500 Pali Hwy., Honolulu, Tuesdays until Dec. 4, 7-9 p.m., $120. The 12 workshops will focus on compassionate communication and deep listening. (595-4047)

Coconut Island, Tuesdays until Oct. 30, 9 a.m. to noo, $100. This program will introduce you to the exciting research and rich history of Moku o Lo‘e, Coconut Island, and the Hawai‘i Institute of Marine Biology based there. Call to register. (235-7433, cwiener@hawaii.edu)

Ala Wai Golf Course Clubhouse, 7 p.m., free. A presentation by Karl Seff, Ph.D. (vsh.org)

Leeward Community College, Room GT-105, 5:30-7 p.m., free. Get a jump-start on a career in education without leaving our island home. Call ot email to RSVP. (455-0467, pmdc@hawaii.edu)

Mililani Public Library, Tuesdays, Sept. 11 to Oct. 16, 10:30 a.m., free. Keiki ages 2 to 5, accompanied by a parent or caregiver, are invited to listen to stories, learn finger plays, and sing songs. (627-7470)