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* Dance association registration. Registration for The Hawaii Ballroom Dance Association's first quarter will be held from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. and from 8 to 8:15 p.m. Monday at the Velma McWayne Santos Community Center in Wailuku. Membership dues for the year are $15, or $10 per course with a minimum of two courses per quarter. Lessons in beginner merengue, beginner American tango and beginner salsa will be taught. For more information, contact Bill Ruidas at 873-8605 or Jeffery dela Cruz at 244-3263.
* Ki-Aikido intro classes. A Ki-Aikido introductory course for adults and teens will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday nights starting this week at the Hannibal Tavares Community Center in Pukalani. This Japanese martial art, based on Zen principles, teaches practical self-defense with a peaceful mindset and calmness training. A $40 fee includes a training manual and will be applied toward dues for students who wish to continue after the four-week course, which is co-sponsored by the County of Maui. Call Maui Ki-Aikido, 244-5165, for more information.
* Gardening classes. Anne Gachuhi of Home Gardening Support Network will be conducting the following classes at various locations:
** "Healthy Soils: Healthy Plants" will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Kihei Community Center (room next to the DMV office).
** "Healthy Soils: Healthy Plants" will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Wednesday at the Lahaina Civic Center.
** "Garden Pest: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly!" will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday at Lumeria Maui in Makawao.
Cost is $15 per class. For more information or to register, visit www.homegardeningsupportnetwork.com, email hgsn2011@gmail.com or call Gachuhi at 446-2361.
* Art classes. The Hui No'eau Visual Arts Center, 2841 Baldwin Ave., is offering the following classes. For details or to register, call 572-6560 or visit www.huinoeau. com.
** "Beginning Jewelry with Julie Matheis" will be held 6 to 9 p.m. Thursdays, starting this week through May 10. Cost is $195 ($244 nonmember), plus $45 for supplies and lab fees.
** "Abstract Oil Painting with Tony Walholm" will be held from 9 a.m. to noon Thursdays, starting this week through March 24. Cost is $225 ($282 nonmember).
** "Introduction to Wet Felting" with Chenta Laury will be held noon to 5 p.m. Saturday and April 14. Cost is $75 ($119 nonmember), plus $25 for supplies.
* Solar and wind worskhop. Learn how to build your own solar and wind power system with a workshop from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at Hale Akua Garden Farm in Haiku. Cost is $30 and includes a solar farm tour. Participants will learn how to harness the wind, how independent power works and how much solar power you need, among other information. Bring a bag lunch. For details, call 572-9300 or register online at www.haleakuagardenfarm.com.
