Fest honors all things taro

The Second Annual Taro Fest celebrates the Hawaiian staple food Sunday at Haleiwa Farmers Market.

Included in the 60 booths will be taro creations to sample and purchase.

Also part of the festivities are the heaviest taro contest, cultural demonstrations, musical entertainment and shuttles to Na Mea Kupono, a taro loi.

The market, open 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., is near Haleiwa Beach Park. Call 388-9696.

Healthy cooking for diabetics

Join chef Rebecca Woodland at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 26 for a plant-based cooking class tailored for those with diabetes.

Students will sample and take home low-glycemic recipes that can help control diabetes, promote heart health and may also reduce the risk of some cancers.

The class will be held at the Wellness Center auditorium at Castle Medical Center.

Cost is $15, $20 per couple and $10 seniors and students.

Seating is limited, and payment and reservations are required at least two days in advance.

Call 263-5400 or register online at castlemed.org.

Summer rolls on class menu

Learn to make summer rolls and "a surprise dessert" from Vietnamese cooking instructor Pam Loo from 10:30 a.m. to noon Oct. 29 at Wahiawa Botanical Gardens.

Cost is $10. The garden is at 1396 California Ave. Reservations required; call 522-7064.