September 11

4155 Diamond Head Rd., Sept. 11, 14, 20, 26 and 29, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m., $90. Get trained to recognize and care for victims of illness and sudden injuries and learn how to administer CPR and use an AED for life-threatening respiratory or cardiac emergencies on adults. Advanced registration is required. (1-800-733-2767, redcross.org/take-a-class)

Kaiser Permanente Hawaii, Honolulu Medical Office, 10-11:30 a.m., contact for cost. What are end-of-life decisions? Who can help you complete advance directives? Learn how to understand these forms so that loved ones know exactly what you want in the event you’re unable to care for yourself or express your wishes. Advanced registration is required. Advanced registration is required. (432-2260)

Masaki School of Music, eight Thursday lessons through Oct. 23, 4-5 p.m. ages 4-5, 5:10-6:10 p.m. ages 5-6, $140. Chet-Yeng Loong, Ph.D. teaches an early childhood summer music program. Advanced registration is required. (masakischoolofmusic@gmail.com)

Castle Medical Center, four sessions beginning Sept. 4, 6-8 p.m., $45/person, $80/couple. Specifically geared for those giving birth at Castle Medical Center. Learn different aspects of the birth experience. Suggested for those in their third trimester. Advanced registration is required. (263-5400, castlemed.org)

Contact for location in Nuuanu, Sept. 9-11, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., $350/level one, $850/level one and two. Learn about the origins and techniques of Reiki, and be able to give yourself and others Reiki for physical ailments and as a way to overcome emotional/psychological challenges and unwanted habits. Advanced registration is required. (reikihonolulu.com/services/2014_classes)

Koloa Neighborhood Center, 6-8 p.m., free. Learn more about Kauai Fire Department, its diverse services and share opinions. The department is gathering community input to identify strengths, key issues, opportunities and challenges to be used for a new strategic plan. (632-2005)

Kaiser Permanente Hawaii Waipio Medical Office, Thursdays through Dec. 4 (no class Nov. 27), 5:30-6:30 p.m., contact for cost. This class features a combination of yoga and pilates for a full body workout. Advanced registration is required. (432-2260)

Ward Village Information Center and Sales Gallery, 6 p.m., free. The night also includes refreshments, activities and special guest Jason Baffa, renowned documentary filmmaker. (wardvillagecourtyardcinema.com)

Windward YMCA, 12:15-1:15 p.m., free. Kaiser Permanente Hawaii presents the next installment in its Senior Summit Seminars. Learn to plan for your health care future by using tools like an advance health care directive and POLST. Advanced registration is required. (261-0808)

Castle Hospital Wellness Center (640 Ulukahiki Street), 6-7:30 p.m., free. A presentation on the effects of brain injuries in veterans and how they inform an understanding of sports concussions in keiki. (554-1743)

Duke’s Waikiki, 9:30 p.m.-midnight, contact for cost. Kona Chang Duo offers up late-night entertainment. (922-2268)

Hard Rock Cafe Honolulu, 5-11 p.m., no cover charge. Teri Garrison performs from 5 to 7 p.m., followed by Kailua Bay Buddies at 9 p.m. (hardrock.com/honolulu)

Tamarind Park, 12:15 p.m., free. Royal Hawaiian Band performs. (922-5331)

Tamarind Park at Bishop Square, 12:15-1 p.m., free. Mayor Kirk Caldwell will speak at a ceremony honoring Hawaii’s First Responders and those lost in the 9/11 attacks. (441-9701)