MALLS
Kahala Mall: Singer Ben Vegas, from 5:05, features songs from his latest CD, "Walking in the Light," 2 p.m. March 8. Jam Up performs 7 p.m. March 8.
MUSICAL GROUPS
Honolulu Community Concert Band: Rehearsals, 6:45 p.m. Tuesdays, Aiea High School Band Room. Call 236-7057.
Honolulu Chorale: Rehearsals, 7 p.m. Tuesdays, Band Room, St. Andrew's Priory. Call Reno Villaren at 941-4266.
Na Leo Lani, Sweet Adelines: Women's barbershop group rehearses, 7 p.m. Tuesdays, St. Francis School. Call 373-3192.
Oratorio Choir: Those who can sing on pitch can join rehearsals for Gioacchino Rossini's "Stabat Mater" 7 to 8:30 p.m. March 13 at the Central Union Choir rehearsal room. Roy Hallman directs.
The Sounds of Aloha Chorus: Rehearsals for men's a cappella chorus, 7 p.m. Thursdays, Ala Wai Golf Course Clubhouse. Call 262-7664.
Oahu Choral Society: Rehearsals, 7 p.m. Mondays, UH-Manoa's Music Department, Room 36. Call Joe McAlister at 595-0327.
Oahu Civic Orchestra: Rehearsals, 7 p.m. Mondays, Eiben Hall, Chaminade University. Call 261-6127.
DANCING
Okinawan dance: Class for seniors with Mitsuko Toguchi, 9 to 11 a.m. Tuesdays, Kalihi Valley District Park. Call 521-6905.
Line dancing: 9:30 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 for Health: Classes for seniors with Jack Cione, 1 p.m. Tuesdays at the Ala Wai Clubhouse, 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays and noon Thursdays at the Waikiki Community Center and 7 p.m. Thursdays at Makiki Park. Costs $1. Call 922-8401.
Country line dance: Classes begin Wednesday at the Ala Wai Elementary cafetorium. Charge. Call Salome at 732-6256.
Scandinavian dancing: 7 p.m. Wednesdays, Ala Wai Golf Course Clubhouse. Free. Call 922-0793 or 955-2577.
Scottish country dancing: 7 p.m. Wednesdays, Moiliili Community Center. Call 737-1897.
Country-western dancing: Partner dance lessons, 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Maunawili Elementary School, 1465 Ulupii St., Kailua. Costs $30 per couple per month. Line dance lessons 7:30 p.m. Fridays at the school; donation $3. Call 261-0869.
Tahitian dance: Classes for adult women with Roiti Sylva, 6 p.m. Thursdays, Palama Settlement, Room 205. Costs $10 each month. Call 521-6905.
Line dancing: Free lessons with Phyllis, 7 p.m. Thursdays through April at Windward Mall center stage, and 7 p.m. Fridays through March at Waimanalo District Park. Call 262-7441.
Hula dancing: Classes with Iwilani Ohelo, Saturdays, Kauluwela Playground. Costs $10 each month. Call 521-6905.
Israeli dancing: With lessons for beginners in the first hour, 1 to 4 p.m. Sundays, Ala Wai Clubhouse. Costs $3. Call 373-2561 to check days.
Country-western dancing: With Stan Aveiro of the Circle A Dance Company, 5 to 9 p.m. Sundays in March, Fleet Reserve Association Center. Admission $5. Call 261-6872.
International folk dancing: Includes Bulgarian, Greek, Rumanian and Israeli dances, 7 to 9:15 p.m. Sundays, Makiki District Park. Donation $3. Call 239-7078.
Square dance: With the Square Wheeler Club, 7:30 p.m. Mondays, Kapiolani Park Bandstand. Lessons 7 p.m. Donation $4. Call Mel at 946-6320.
With the Spares and Pairs Square Dance Club, 7 to 9:30 p.m. Thursdays at Kapiolani Park Bandstand and 4 to 6 p.m. Saturdays at Ala Wai Community Park. Call Norman at 689-6752 or 456-1215.
With the Pali Twirlers, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Thursdays at Yacht Club Terrace. Call 254-2333.
MEETINGS
Coin & Stamp Show: 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. March 9, Richards Street YWCA. Call 531-6253.
Hawaii Geographic Society: Architect Daniela Minerbi presents a slide lecture on "The Architecture of Italy," 7:30 p.m. March 9, Tenney Theater, St. Andrew's Cathedral. With Luciano Minerbi, professor of urban planning at the University of Hawaii. Admission $4.
Hawaii Songwriters Association: Songwriters, singers, musicians and music buffs welcomed, 11:30 a.m. every second Thursday of the month, Flamingo Chuckwagon Restaurant, Fiesta Room. Membership: $24 per year.
CLASSES
Lyon Arboretum: Edwin Mersino talks about growing flowering plants in containers, 9:30 to 11:45 a.m. March 8. Janice Ito offers tips and starter plants for a small-space kitchen garden, 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. March 8. Costs $15.50 plus $2 supply fee, for each class. Register at 988-7378.
55 Alive/Mature Driving: Two-part course for seniors who continue driving, 8:30 a.m. March 11 and 12, Lanakila Multi-Purpose Senior Center. Call 847-1322.
Self I-dentity Through Ho'oponopono: Free introductory lecture about an ancient Hawaiian process that corrects problems within one's self that causes stress and disease, 7 to 9 p.m. March 14, Blaisdell Center, Oahu Room. Call 261-9861.
Practical Traveling in Japan: Register by March 14 for a slide and video presentation by David Cisan, 7 p.m. March 19 at the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii. Costs $7. Call 945-7633.
Hawaiian quilting class: With Poakalani Serrao, 9:30 a.m. to noon Mondays and Saturdays, Queen Emma Summer Palace. Charge. Call 524-0394.
Hands-on gardening: 9 to 11 a.m. Wednesdays, Wahiawa Botanical Garden. Free. Call 621-7321.
CLUBS
Gaming Guild: Fantasy role-playing games club, 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Saturdays, Pogo Stick, 328 Uluniu St., Suite 102, Kailua. Call 261-4760.
Chess clubs: Chess Fans, 3 p.m. Saturdays, Harbor Center, Aiea; call Richard at 488-1221 or 456-0895. Moiliili club meets 2:30 p.m. Sundays at the Moiliili Community Center; call Jeffrey at 956-4678. 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, 7 p.m. Mondays, St. Andrew's Priory. Call Hillary at 524-2388. Also noon Tuesdays at the Net Cafe, Puck's Alley. Call Maggie at 941-9929.
LUNCHTIME
Hawaii Pacific University: Free seminar on cooperative education and internships, 12:15 p.m. March 10. Call 544-0238.
Royal Hawaiian Band: 2 p.m. Sundays at Kapiolani Bandstand.
EXERCISE
Paul Bragg exercise: 9 a.m. Mondays to Saturdays, Fort DeRussy lawn. Free. Call 941-2048.
Aerobic workout: 6 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, Kuhio School cafeteria. Costs $1. Call 735-5755 or 732-5118.
Ursula Hare exercise: 9 a.m. Tuesdays and Fridays, Honolulu Zoo front lawn. Free. Bring beach towel or mat. Call 373-2015.
TAX HELP
Free help with tax returns: The American Association of Retired Persons provides confidential help with volunteers trained and certified by the Internal Revenue Service. Bring copies of last year's federal and state returns and current income tax information. Call 523-4545 or ASK-2000 for the site nearest you.