Community Corner
🌱 How many noisy coqui frogs have already been caught near Kailua?
Also check out Kupa ʻAina Community Workday on the Kailua Patch calendar
Hi Kailua! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How many noisy coqui frogs have already been caught near Kailua?
- How slow is Kailua’s holiday mail compared with the rest of Hawaii?
Also on today's calendar: OIA Wrestling Round Robin Week #3 at Kailua 12/13 and 5 more events.
Find out what's happening in Kailuafor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Kailuafor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Thursday: Periods of rain, with a high of 80 and low of 65 degrees.
- Friday: Intervals of clouds and sun, temps: high: 81, low: 71.
- Saturday: A few showers, with a high of 85 and low of 71 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• State launches invasive pest site (thegardenisland.com subscription) — Kailua residents are seeing a few coqui frogs turn up locally, as new state data show small numbers captured from the North Shore through Kapolei and Kailua. A just-launched Hawaii Department of Agriculture & Biosecurity dashboard lets you track coqui frogs, little fire ants, and coconut rhinoceros beetles by ZIP code, see where treatments occur, and find out how to report suspicious pests. 
• Kokua Line: Where's list of groups accepting used goods? (staradvertiser.com) — Holiday shippers in Kailua should know Hawaii ranks slowest in the nation for USPS Ground Advantage, with average delivery taking over 12 days across 10 communities including Kailua. The column also shares tips on donating only usable goods to Oahu nonprofits and reminds residents to check for product recalls before giving away toys or furniture.
📸 Around Kailua
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Kailua
★ Featured events ★
- Kupa ʻAina Community Workday
Kupa ‘Aina, 42-470 Kalaniana'ole Hwy, Kailua
9:00 am
Saturday December 13
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Other local events
- OIA Wrestling Round Robin Week #3 at Kailua 12/13
Kailua High School , 451 Ulumanu Dr , Kailua
9:00 am - Waimanalo Christmas Parade — CULTURE AND ARTS ON OʻAHU
Waimānalo Beach Park , 41-741 Kalanianaʻole Hwy , Waimanalo
9:00 am - Kailua | FREE DEMO CLASS
Kailua Music School , 131 Hekili St #209 , Kailua
11:15 am - DJ Turntable Class
Kailua Music School , 131 Hekili St #209 , Kailua
10:00 am - Junior Filmmakers
Kailua Music School , 131 Hekili St #209 , Kailua
11:00 am - Let's Make Hawaii Holiday Wreaths at The Garden
The Garden at Boardroom , 44 Kainehe St , Kailua
3:00 pm - Olomana Christmas Parade — CULTURE AND ARTS ON OʻAHU
Maunawili Elementary School , 1465 Ulupii St , Kailua
2:00 pm
Saturday December 13
Sunday December 14
Saturday December 20
📣 Kailua Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Candelit Restorative Yoga & Live Cello at Full Circle Farm
Full Circle Farm , 41-756 Mahailua St , Waimanalo
6:00 pm - Papa Hōkū to CTAHR
Malama Honua PCS Waimanalo, HI 96795 - Karaoke & Cars
Turtle Cove , 220 Tinker Rd , Waimanalo
5:00 pm - Let’s Karaoke! @ Chiko's Tavern on McCully
Chiko’s Tavern , 930 McCully St , Honolulu
5:00 pm
Thursday December 11
Friday December 12
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Maple will be at the Compass Adoption Event this Thursday during Kailua town's Sip & Shop.
She's 4 months old and looking for her forever home! (Nextdoor Keolu Drive) - This is from v the My Kailua Facebook page today.
The finders name is Tasheena Medeiros. Her badge is in the comments. If anyone knows this kitty and its owners, please go to my Kailua and comment to… (Nextdoor Enchanted Lake)
- Alaska Airlines posted a job opening for Airport Ramp Agent - Kona - Full-Time (5k Sign-On Bonus) in Kailua. Apply here.
- Bridgestone Americas posted a job opening for Sales and Service Technician in Kailua. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Kailua here.
🗞 Nearby News
Kaneohe
- Oahu mom navigates new life after loss, seeks community support (khon2.com)
Honolulu
- This year's Honolulu Marathon attracts a record 42,000 runners and walkers (staradvertiser.com)
- Japan's Foreign Ministry honors isle-based Nisei veterans groups (staradvertiser.com)
- LIST: Need a fresh Christmas tree? This is where to go (khon2.com)
Ok Kailua! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
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