🌱 How a local marathon just boosted Koloa’s youngest learners

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In today's newsletter:

• How a local marathon just boosted Koloa’s youngest learners

Also on today's calendar: Live Entertainment: Kawai.

Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: A passing shower or two, with a high of 78 and low of 62 degrees.
• Friday: Mostly cloudy, temps: high: 78, low: 68.
• Saturday: Partly sunny, showers around, with a high of 81 and low of 69 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• The Kauai Marathon distributes $37,500 (thegardenisland.com subscription) — Koloa residents will be glad to know Koloa Early Learning School just received a $12,500 grant from The Kauai Marathon’s charitable giving program, alongside two other Kauai nonprofits. The story also recaps this year’s marathon winners and reminds runners about discounted registration deadlines for the 2026 race, which again centers around Poipu and nearby communities.
   

📸 Around Koloa

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Koloa

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★ Featured events ★

Wednesday December 17

• Santa Claus Story Time
  Koloa Public and School Library, 3451 Poipu Rd, Koloa
  3:00 pm

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Other local events

Thursday December 18

• Live Entertainment: Kawai
  Keoki's Paradise , 2360 Kiahuna Plantation Dr , Koloa
  5:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday December 11

• Comedy Magic Show
  The Cabana Bar & Grill , 2290 Poipu Rd #9533 , Koloa
  6:30 pm

Saturday December 13

• Waimea Menehunes vs Island School Voyagers
  Hanapepe Stadium , Puolo Rd , Eleele
  2:00 pm
• Live Entertainment: John Mahi
  Keoki's Paradise , 2360 Kiahuna Plantation Dr , Koloa
  4:00 pm

Wednesday December 17

• Culinary Market at Kukuiula
  The Shops at Kukui‘ula , 2829 Ala Kalanikaumaka St , Poipu
  3:30 pm

Saturday December 20

• Kauai Keiki Holiday Market
  Yellow House Kalaheo , Corner of Papalina & , Kalaheo
  9:00 am
• Grow Aloha Plant Giveaways
  Breadfruit Institute , National Tropical Botanical Garden , Koloa
  9:00 am
• Grow Aloha Plant Giveaway: South Shore Visitor Center
  Breadfruit Institute, National Tropical Botanical Garden , 4425 Lawai Rd , Koloa
  9:00 am
• Waimea Light Parade
  Hofgaard Park , Waimea Rd , Waimea
  5:00 pm

Sunday December 21

• Beach House Restaurant Craft Fair
  Beach House Restaurant - Kauai , 5022 Lawai Rd , Koloa
  9:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Big Save Markets posted a job opening for Meat Wrapper in Koloa. Apply here.
• Starbucks posted a job opening for shift supervisor - Store# 21071, POIPU SHOPPING CENTER in Koloa. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Koloa here.

🗞 Nearby News

Kalaheo

• Lefotu, Meacham lead No. 1 Saint Louis past No. 2 Punahou (staradvertiser.com)

Lihue

• News Briefs for Wednesday, December 10, 2025 (thegardenisland.com)
• CHRISTMAS FUND: Recently houseless family would love a tree (thegardenisland.com)
• County of Kauai, DCCAA launch Kauai Hi-Wifi Starlink Program (thegardenisland.com)

Anahola

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-- The Patch AM Team

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