September 23
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Tuesday September 23
Mike McKenna
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Dogs' Best Friend
Mike McKenna (left), owner of McKenna's Windward Ford in Kailua, presents a check to Hawaiian Humane Society special events coordinator Melina Patrick, as McKenna's spokesdog Hana Boy looks on. The amount brought the dealership's total donations to more than $45,000 for its Adopt-A-Pet promotion.
AARP Driver Safety Program
Kaiser Permanente Hawaii, Honolulu Medical Office, Sept. 23 and Nov. 25, noon-4 p.m., $15-$20. This class allows those over the age of 50 to brush up on driving skills. Advanced registration is required. (1-866-295-7282)
Chairobics
Honolulu Medical Office, Tuesdays and Thursdays through Oct. 16, 9:30-10:30 a.m., $4/members, $5/non-members. For those who have difficulty walking or use an assistive device such as a cane, walker or wheelchair. The class includes a warm-up, stretching, range-of-motion exercises and strength training. A written doctor’s authorization note is required. Advanced registration is required. (432-2260)
Dahn Yoga
Kaiser Permanente Waipio Medical Office, Tuesdays through Dec. 9 (no class Nov. 11 and 18), 10:30-11:30 p.m., contact for cost. Dahn Yoga combines Ki energy training with modern techniques. Advanced registration is requried. (432-2260)
Hawaii Ballroom Dance
Hawaii Ballroom Dance Association, Pearlridge Chapter, 98-019 Kamehameha Hwy., Suite 211A and 212A, Tuesdays until Oct. 14, 7-8 p.m., free. Register for waltz, samba and more with Hawaii Ballroom Dance Association, with classes running from Oct. 7-Nov. 25. (456-2129 or 488-3935)
Hawaiian Language Conversation 1
University of Hawaii at Manoa, Sakamaki C101, Tuesdays through Oct. 28, 7-8 p.m., $55. Advanced registration is required. (outreach.hawaii.edu/noncredit/courses)
Hawaiian Language Conversation 2
University of Hawaii at Manoa, Sakamaki C101, Tuesdays through Oct. 28, 8-9 p.m., $55. Advanced registration is required. (outreach.hawaii.edu/noncredit/courses)
Hawaiian Language, Legends and Lore
University of Hawaii at Manoa, Sakamaki C101, Tuesdays through Oct. 28, 6-7 p.m., $55. Advanced registration is required. (outreach.hawaii.edu/noncredit/courses)
Listening in a Hectic World
Contact for location, deadline to register is Sept. 23, class takes place Oct. 3, 8 a.m.-noon, $115-$125. Cultivate a listening approach that balances the need to obtain information with awareness that every interaction offers an opportunity to cement solid work relationships. (outreach.hawaii.edu/ibpd)
Move Camp
Kaiser Permanente Honolulu Medical Office, Tuesdays and Thursdays through Oct. 9, 5:45-6:45 p.m., contact for cost. Use the latest fitness tools such as resistance bands, medicine balls, ropes and more to build cardio, strength, balance and core. Advanced registration is required. (432-2260)
Speaking to Influence Others
Contact for location, deadline to register is Sept. 23, class takes place Oct. 3, 1-5 p.m., $115-$125. Develop speaking techniques and strategies to achieve results by gaining the attention. ensuring the understanding and influencing the actions of people who hear your message. (outreach.hawaii.edu/ibpd)
Yoga
Kaiser Permanente Hawaii Honolulu Medical Office, Tuesdays and Thursdays through Oct. 9, 5-6 p.m., contact for cost. Promote your health and well-being using basic yoga poses. Advanced registration is required. (432-2260)
Zumba
Kaiser Permanente Hawaii Mapunapuna Medical Office, Tuesdays through Dec. 9 (no class Nov. 11), 5:30-6:30 p.m., contact for cost. Zumba is a fusion of Latin and international dance themes blended with body sculpting movements and easy to follow dance steps. Advanced registration is required. (432-2260)
COMMUNITY
A Taste For Books
The Parish of St. Clement’s (1515 Wilder Avenue), 6-9 p.m., $25/standing, $50/seated. Friends of Maikiki Community Library hold a fundraising event to maintain the library’s operations and service the community. The night includes a menu highlighting businesses and diversity of Hawaii’s urban community, and a silent auction. (342-6777)
True Tone Tuesday
Downbeat Lounge, 8-10 p.m., free. Gary Liu and Sean Cleland perform live. (josheightysix@gmail.com)
SurivivALOHA Pa‘ina
Highway Inn Kakaako, 680 Ala Moana Blvd., 5:30-9 p.m., $75 at door, $65 advance. Attendees get a copy of Brother Noland’s “The Hawaiian Survival Handbook,” a Brother Noland CD and a chance to listen to live entertainment and enjoy a “From the Wild” pupu menu. (587-7766)
Zhi Gang Sha Book Signing
Barnes and Noble Honolulu, 1450 Ala Moana Blvd., 7-10 p.m., free. Author and soul healer Zhi Gang Sha signs his latest book. (988-8090)
Kuhio Beach Hula Show
Kuhio Beach Hula Mound, 6:30-7:30 p.m., free. Ainsley Halemanu and Hula Halau Ka Liko O Ka Palai perform. (843-8002)
THE ARTS
Members’ Exhibit
Honolulu Hale, 530 S. King St., exhibit runs through Sept. 25, Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., free. Korean Artists Association of Hawaii presents its annual Members’ Exhibit. (768-6666)
