Phil Arkow, an expert on the link between animal cruelty and community violence, will give a talk at a luncheon sponsored by the Hawaiian Humane Society at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday at The Willows.
Arkow is co-founder of the National Link Coalition, a violence prevention group. He teaches courses about animal abuse and human violence at the University of Florida, as well as animal-assisted therapy courses at Camden County College in New Jersey. His Hawaii lecture is titled “Why care about animals when faced with so much human suffering?”
The coalition notes that animal maltreatment is often the first warning sign of an individual or family in trouble.
The Willows is at 901 Hausten St. Cost is $30. To make reservations, call Stacie Hong at 356-2213.
Pick surf favorites
Surfing enthusiasts can vote online for their favorites in the 45th annual Surfer Poll, presented by Surfer magazine, until 9 p.m. Saturday. Check the categories and cast a ballot at SurferPoll.com.
The winners will be announced Dec. 6 at an invitation-only ceremony at Turtle Bay Resort. Awards will be given to the top male and female surfers, and for the best films and performances of the year, including honors for best barrel, breakthrough performer, best short and movie of the year.
The event coincides with the Triple Crown of Surfing competitions on Oahu’s North Shore. A live webcast of the Surfer Poll awards will be available at SurferPoll.com.
Sol3 Mio to perform
Fans of classical vocal music can rejoice at news that Hawaii Opera Theatre is bringing Sol3 Mio to the Blaisdell for a Feb. 13 recital.
The award-winning trio of opera singers from New Zealand comprises tenor brothers Pene and Amitai Pati and baritone cousin Moses Mackay. Sol3 Mio saw their eponymous debut album released in 26 countries in 2013, leading to sold-out performances around the world.
They’ve frequently been invited as representatives of their country and their Polynesian heritage, singing the Samoan national anthem at a rugby match in England and New Zealand’s national anthem at Soldier Field in Chicago.
Visit hawaiiopera.org for ticket information.
