FL MORRIS / FMORRIS@STARBULLETIN.COM
The Friends of the Halawa Xeriscape Garden offered wreath-making classes yesterday, using cuttings from plants in the garden. Ana Oshiro displayed the wreath she was working on. Another class will be held on Saturday.

CINDY ELLEN RUSSELL / CRUSSELL@STARBULLETIN.COM
Bandmaster Michael Nakasone conducted the Royal Hawaiian Band at Iolani Palace on Friday. The band was founded by King Kamehameha III in 1836 and plays a free concert on the palace grounds every Friday from noon to 1 p.m. For information, visit www.royalhawaiianband.com.