Oharai Sama services, purification ritual (Oharai), 10 p.m. today; year-end blessing (Jyoya Sai), 11 p.m. today; first blessing of the new year (Saitan Sai), 7 a.m. tomorrow; and Gagaku and Kagura, 2-3 p.m. tomorrow; Daijingu Temple of Hawaii. 595-3102.

New Year's blessings, traditional Japanese blessings from midnight today through 5 p.m. tomorrow, Izumo Taishakyo Mission of Hawaii; ofuda and amamori (amulet) are available for a nominal donation. 538-7778.

Hatsumode 2006, New Year's blessings with a lion dance and complementary bowls of mochi soup, midnight today through 5 p.m. tomorrow, with arrow of purification launched at 10 a.m. tomorrow, Hawaii Kotohira Jinsha — Hawaii Dazaifu Tenmangu. www.e-shrine.org.841-4755, 383-9383.

Tour of Grace, inspirational songs from Charlottemarie accompanied by Larry Ward, 6:30-8 p.m. tomorrow, American Association of University Women, 1802 Ke'eamoku St. (parking available at First Presbyterian Church); $15. 386-6326.

Mindful Eating Series, support health and nourish spirituality through eating with a right attitude, four-session class led by Patti Callahan, RN, and sponsored by the Spiritual Life Center, 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesdays, Jan. 4 and 18, and Feb. 1 and 15, First United Methodist Church's Maile room; $15 per session or discount available for all four. 523-1170.