Windward Mall: Butch Helemano and the Players of Instruments play island and reggae music, 4 p.m. Saturday.
Pukaikapuaokalani Hula Halau performs 6:30 p.m. Sept. 13.
Borders: The Waikele bookstore hosts an Altres Staffing presentation on job-hunting skills -- how to write a cover letter and resume, and how to present yourself in an interview -- 1 p.m. Saturday.
On Sunday, Gail Volger provides an introduction to aromatherapy at 1 p.m. Then Evelyn Cox from the Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology presents a slide show on her work for the Young Women's Career Series at 4 p.m.
Home buyers' workshop with Sue Large of Honolulu Mortgage, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday.
Popcorn Theater has "Stuart Saves His Family," 6:30 p.m. Wednesday.
Music Break: Hawaiian music by Kanilau, noon Sept. 13, Tamarind Park.
Bach's Lunch: Free organ concert, noon Fridays, St. Andrew's Cathedral. Call 524-2822.
Royal Hawaiian Band: Performances 12:15 p.m. Fridays at Iolani Palace and 5:30 p.m. Sundays at Kapiolani Park Bandstand. Call 527-5666.
Oahu Civic Orchestra: Rehearsals, 7 p.m. Mondays, Eiben Hall, Chaminade University. Call 261-6127.
Na Leo Lani, Sweet Adelines: Women's barbershop group rehearses, 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays, St. Francis School. Call 373-3192.
Honolulu Chorale: Rehearsals, Tuesday evenings, St. Andrew's Priory. Call 944-8017.
The Sounds of Aloha Chorus: Rehearsals for men's a cappella chorus, 7 p.m. Thursdays, Ala Wai Golf Course Clubhouse. Call 262-7664.
Waikiki Singers: Director Bob Peters is looking for singers 16 and older for rehearsals Thursday evenings in September at the Waikiki Community Center. Call Pat Tierney at 536-3844.
Plant care series: 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Saturdays in September, Ho'omaluhia Botanical Garden, Kaneohe. Free classes on how to select a tree for your yard; plant and care for a tree; pruning basics; and mulching and composting for plant growth. Bring work clothes and shoes, bug repellent and rain gear. Reserve at 233-7323.
Pacific Rim Embroiderers' Symposium: The Embroidery Trade Association has a two-day seminar on running a small business in computerized embroidery, Sunday and Monday at the Hilton Hawaiian Village. Call the association at 602-545-4241; for seminar information, 486-0295.
Hands-on gardening: 9 to 11 a.m. Wednesdays, Wahiawa Botanical Garden. Free. Call 621-7321.
Stepping Stones to Gardening: Series of classes for the home gardener, 9:30 to 11:45 a.m. Fridays, Sept. 13 through Dec. 6, Lyon Arboretum. Topics include water gardens, succulents, bonsai, hydroculture, bromeliads and holiday arrangements. Costs $8; or $45 for the series. Call 988-7378. Sponsored by the arboretum and the Garden Club of Honolulu.
Brown Bagging to Conversational Hawaiian: Beginning students meet 11 a.m. or noon Wednesdays, starting Sept. 18. Costs $5 per session. Register at 522-0822.
Israeli dancing: 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Ala Wai Clubhouse.
Country-Western Dance: With music by Dave "Mustang" Groeschel, 4 to 9 p.m. Sunday, Ala Wai Clubhouse Palladium. Dance review in first hour. Admission $5 general, free for children. Call 262-7441 days.
International folk dancing: Includes Bulgarian, Greek, Rumanian and Israeli dances, 7 to 9:15 p.m. Sundays, Makiki District Park. Donation. Call 923-0362.
Square dancing: With the Square Wheeler Club, 7 to 9:30 p.m. Mondays, Kapiolani Park Bandstand. Costs $3. Call Mel at 946-6320.
Line dancing: 9:30 to 11 a.m. Tuesdays, Waikiki Community Center. Costs $3. Call 923-1802.
Kodak Hula Show: 10 a.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Free. Call 627-3300.
Tap dancing: Jack Cione teaches adults for $1 per class. Beginners meet 1 p.m. Tuesdays at Ala Wai Clubhouse or 7 p.m. Thursdays at Makiki Park; intermediate dancers, 7 p.m. Wednesdays at Kilauea Park; advanced dancers, 2 p.m. Tuesdays at Ala Wai Clubhouse, 8 p.m. Wednesdays at Kilauea Park or noon Thursdays at Waikiki Community Center. Call 922-8401.
Scandinavian dancing: 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays, Ala Wai Golf Course Clubhouse. Free. Call 922-0793 or 955-2577.
Country-western dancing: Free line dance lessons, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Windward Mall's Center Stage. Call 262-7441.
Country-western dancing: Learn two-step and line dances with Bruce Langley and Phillis Johnston, 7 to 9 p.m. Thursdays in September, Maunawili Elementary School, Kailua. Teens, singles and couples welcome. Admission $2. Call 262-0869.
Pali Twirlers square dance: 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Thursdays, Yacht Club Terrace. Call 254-2333.
Paul Bragg exercise: 9 a.m. Mondays to Saturdays, Fort DeRussy lawn. Free. Call 941-2048. CLUBS
Chess clubs: Chess Fans, 3 p.m. Saturdays, Harbor Center, Aiea; call Richard at 488-1221 or 456-0895. Mililani club meets 6 p.m. Mondays; call Guy at 625-2769.
Scrabble club: 9:15 a.m. Mondays, 2933 Kalakaua Ave. Call 923-9060. Also 7 p.m. Wednesdays, Barnes & Noble, Kahala. Call 377-0893.
Toastmasters: Practice speaking skills, noon Tuesdays, Net Cafe, Puck's Alley. Call Maggie at 941-9929.
International adoptions: Hawaii International Child, a private nonprofit agency, provides information on adopting children from China, 7 to 9 p.m. Monday, Aina Haina Library. Call 377-0881.
Amnesty International: Human rights movement seeks the release of people imprisoned because of their beliefs, provided that they have not used nor advocated violence, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Manoa. Call 942-0462 for directions.
Honolulu Gay Support Group: "Gay role models," 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Hotel Honolulu Rooftop Garden. Call 532-9000. Sponsored by the GLEA Foundation.
Biography Prize lecture: Patricia Houston, a doctoral candidate in history, speaks on "What Went Right and Wrong: Writing the Living Life of Marjorie Putnam Sinclair Edel," 7 p.m. Wednesday, Korean Studies Auditorium, 1881 East-West Road. Call 956-3774.