Honolulu Weekly

Could you be my Valentine?: On Sunday, Feb. 11, Panya Bistro (Ala Moana Center, Mall Level Mauka by Long’s) hosts a Valentine’s singles’ dinner and dessert buffet. Ice breakers, relationship advisors, prizes and a speed-dating session spice up the evening with liquid courage provided by a Better Brands wine tasting. Seats are $95 and limited to 20 men and 20 women between 35 and 55. Call 597-8880 for reservations. • Mending hearts: Dr. John Kristofich, head of the Heart C-H-E-C-K Program at Straub Medical Center, gives a talk on ‘How to Stay Heart Healthy,’ discussing ways to prevent heart disease–the leading cause of death in the U.S.–through proper diet, nutrition, exercise and treatment of risk factors. The presentation, hosted by the Vegetarian Society of Hawai’i, is free and takes place at Ala Moana Beach Park’s McCoy Pavilion at 7pm on Saturday, Feb. 10. For more information, call 944-8344. • Cookies of the heart: Chef Russell Siu hosts a cookie-baking contest fundraiser for Aloha Harvest at Kaka’ako Kitchen (1200 Ala Moana Blvd.) on Feb. 11 at 5pm. Twenty-five contestants will bake three dozen cookies, donating two dozen that will feed hungry and needy individuals. Attendance is $2 per person including cookies and coffee. Call 545-4195 for registration information. • What’s new on your plate? Email [email: editorial].