Starwood Hotels & Resorts' "Big Give Hawai'i," an online auction of room packages and spa treatments ends at midnight tonight. Island residents can bid on items such as a two-night stay at Sheraton Keauhou Bay Resort & Spa where the starting bid is at $160 (the regular published rate is $700).

Or, if you prefer Kaua'i, a two-night stay at the Sheraton Kauai Resort starting bid is $210 (the regular published rate is $840).

The auction is for travel between Dec. 8 and Jan. 31. Twenty percent of the proceeds will benefit the Hawaii Foodbank and Neighbor Island food banks. Winning bidders must show proof of Hawai'i residency. www.biggivehawaii.com.

KANE'OHE

LEARN TO TAKE BETTER TRIP PHOTOS WITH THIS CLASS

Want to make the most of your photography on a trip? Learn how to plan for the trip photographically, handle the photo logistics, and take great photos on location. Learn how to shoot landscapes, activities, details, and daily life, make cultural portraits and understand working with available light. Create a travel photo essay output as a slide show, print album, or Web page.

The class is recommended for anyone who wants to improve their photo skills and who has a basic understanding of their digital or film camera, whether it's a point-and-shoot or an adjustable single lens reflex model. The class, sponsored by the Office of Continuing & Community Education, is 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Dec. 2, Windward Community College, Hale Alaka'i 102. Cost is $45. 235-7491, jeddr@hawaii.edu.

SAN FRANCISCO

ROOM-MEAL-ENTERTAINMENT PACKAGE OFFERS TASTE OF THE CITY

Holiday travel to one of America's best-loved cities is all wrapped up with San Francisco Faves — a budget-friendly collection of activities, accommodations and dining. Included is one night in a deluxe guest room at the Orchard Hotel, a $100 voucher for lunch or dinner at Scoma's Restaurant (www.scomas.com), and two CityPasses, a booklet of tickets to San Francisco's best attractions including the newly reopened California Academy of Sciences, and unlimited rides on the city's famous cable cars.

The package is $299 based on double occupancy through Feb. 28 (not available Dec. 31). Separately, package items would cost an extra $180. Additional room nights begin at $129. www.theorchardhotels.com, 888-717-2881.