Standard First Aid, learn emergency action steps and first aid procedures for injuries and sudden illnesses; American Red Cross certification upon completion; 9:00am-1:00pm; September 10 classes are based on availability and subject to change.  American Red Cross; trainings held at the Breath of Life Church at 4303 Rice Street in the Rice Shopping Center; $70; register online at www.redcross.org or call 1-800-733-2767.

 First Aid, CPR/AED.  American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED training and certification will help participants recognize and respond appropriately to cardiac, breathing and first aid emergencies. The courses in this program teach skills that participants need to know to give immediate care to a suddenly injured or ill person until more advanced medical personnel arrive and take over. This program offers a choice of first aid, CPR and AED courses to meet the various training needs of a diverse audience. Classes held several times a week. Held at the Breath of Life Church at 4303 Rice St. $70 to $110 depending upon the type of FA/CPR you need; register only online at www.redcross.org or call 1-800-733-2767.

The following information is provided by Merriman's Restaurants:

Merriman's Restaurants is pleased to introduce its first ever companywide sustainable seafood initiative - a statewide collaboration between Merriman's and Handcrafted Restaurants including Merriman's Waimea, on the Big Island, Merriman's Kapalua, Maui, Merriman's Fish House, Poipu, Kauai, and Chef Peter Merriman's newest restaurant, Monkeypod Kitchen by Merriman in Wailea, Maui. The first companywide initiative of its kind will pledge support for the Hawaii Fish Trust Project and sustainable seafood efforts in Hawaii.

Starting August 1 - September 31, 2012 the above mentioned restaurants will offer a daily "Sustainable Seafood Special" consisting of a 3 ounce piece of wild Hawaii caught fish paired with 3 ounces of locally raised seafood or fish.