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🌱 What UH West Oʻahu is planning for its 50th in Kapolei
Make time for Mālama ʻĀina Kākou 2026 — Hawaiʻi Land Trust on the Kapolei Patch calendar
Good morning Kapolei! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- What UH West Oʻahu is planning for its 50th in Kapolei
- How Kapolei ties into Lydia Ko's latest Hawaiʻi golf quest
Also on today's calendar: Dive'n'Movie featuring Toy Story 5 and 7 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Heavy morning showers, with a high of 87 and low of 74 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: A couple of showers, temps: high: 87, low: 72.
- Saturday: A couple of afternoon showers, with a high of 89 and low of 71 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• UHWO celebrates 50th anniversary with weeklong festivities (kitv.com) — Kapolei residents can join the University of Hawaiʻi–West Oʻahu's 50th anniversary festivities on the local campus the week of October 5–9, featuring ceremonies, exhibits, a scavenger hunt, tree planting, and a time capsule. The story also traces UHWO's growth from its early days in temporary locations to its modern Kapolei campus, now home to a major creative media center and expanding programs for West Oʻahu students. 
• Global golf star Lydia Ko looks to reach new milestone in Hawai'i (alohastatedaily.com) — Golf fans across West Oʻahu may remember Lydia Ko's record-setting 2021 Lotte Championship win at Kapolei Golf Club, a milestone revisited as she chases the LPGA's all-time earnings mark this week at Hoakalei. The article also highlights Kapolei Golf Club assistant Lani Luafalealo's return to the field, giving local supporters another hometown connection to follow during the four-day tournament.
📸 Around Kapolei
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Kapolei
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★ Featured events ★
- Mālama ʻĀina Kākou 2026 — Hawaiʻi Land Trust →
Lanikuhonua Lagoon, 92-1101 Aliinui Dr, Kapolei
5:00 pm
Sunday October 4
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Other local events
- Dive'n'Movie featuring Toy Story 5 →
Wet'n'Wild Hawaii, 400 Farrington Highway, Kapolei
10:30 am - Island Night: 90's Neon Costume Party →
Wet'n'Wild Hawaii, 400 Farrington Highway, Kapolei
7:30 pm - Mālama ʻĀina Kākou 2026 →
Lanikūhonua
5:00 pm - "MOANA'S PLACE" Paint Pāʻina & The Residence Inn by Marriott Kapolei Oahu - Paint Party →
The Residence Inn by Marriott, Kapolei Oahu, 731 Kunehi Street, Kapolei
6:00 pm - "MOANA'S PLACE" Paint Pāʻina at The Residence Inn by Marriott Kapolei Oahu →
The Residence Inn by Marriott, 731 Kunehi Street, Kapolei
6:00 pm - Moana's Place Paint Pāʻina at The Residence Inn by Marriott, Kapolei Oahu →
The Residence Inn by Marriott, 731 Kunehi Street, Kapolei
6:00 pm - Moana's Place Paint Pāʻina at The Residence Inn by Marriott →
The Residence Inn by Marriott, 731 Kunehi Street, Kapolei
6:00 pm - "MOANA'S PLACE" Paint Pāʻina →
The Residence Inn by Marriott, 731 Kunehi Street, Kapolei
6:00 pm - "MOANA'S PLACE" Paint Pāʻina at The Residence Inn by Marriott →
The Residence Inn by Marriott, 731 Kunehi Street, Kapolei
6:00 pm
Saturday October 3
Sunday October 4
Wednesday October 7
📣 Kapolei Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Zumba Gold →
98-1005 Moanalua Rd., Aiea
10:30 am - Family Movie Night
Wheeler Elementary Wahiawa, HI 96786
5:00 pm
Thursday October 1
Friday October 2
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Aloha neighbors.
I was curious if there's any community service's that I can sign up for around the Honolulu area tomorrow? Thank you (Nextdoor Upper Makakilo) - Good morning neighbors - has anyone had to replace their Jeep Wrangler's 3 piece hardtop?
If so could you please share the name of the shop or dealer that replaced it and if you had a positive experience with them. Thank you! (Nextdoor Villages of Kapolei)
- The Odom Corporation posted a job opening for Delivery Driver in Kapolei. Apply here.
- TBC Corporation posted a job opening for Service and Delivery Driver in Kapolei. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Kapolei here.
🗞 Nearby News
Waipahu
- Oahu food waste composting program expands islandwide Oct. 1 (hawaiinewsnow.com)
- 94-859 Hiapo St, Waipahu, HI 96797 (redfin.com)
- Case seeks applicants for appointments to US Service Academies for the 2027 incoming class (mauinow.com)
Pearl City
- New Location, Same Delicious Menu (staradvertiser.com)
- 98-1762 Kaahumanu St Unit 54B, Pearl City, HI 96782 (redfin.com)
Ok Kapolei! 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
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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