🌱 Want a movie role? Kauaʻi filmmakers expand local auditions

Good morning Koloa! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• Want a movie role? Kauaʻi filmmakers expand local auditions
• Legionella found at Nihi Kai Villas amid illness investigation
• Why Hawaii has five counties but no separate town governments

Also on today's calendar: Live Entertainment: Cory Mira and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Breezy, warm, with a high of 84 and low of 71 degrees.
• Thursday: Breezy; a shower in the a.m., temps: high: 83, low: 71.
• Friday: Breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 82 and low of 70 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Local filmmakers expand casting for $1.8 million Kauaʻi adventure film, ‘Thackeray' : Kauai Now (kauainownews.com) — Kauaʻi residents can audition for the adventure film “Thackeray” November 14–15 at Kōloa Landing Resort, with no acting experience required. Strong interest prompted an extra casting day, and free headshots will be available. Auditions are by scheduled appointment, with advance registration strongly encouraged for the locally developed, approximately $1.8 million production.
   

• Hawaii Investigates Two Legionnaires' Disease Cases in Visitors Who Stayed at Kauai's Nihi Kai Villas Condominiums (medicaldaily.com) — Legionella bacteria were found in water systems at Koloa’s Nihi Kai Villas as health officials investigate two visitors’ Legionnaires’ disease cases. Officials warn of a potential ongoing exposure risk but have not established where the visitors became infected. Guests who stayed within the past two weeks and develop symptoms should seek medical care.
   

• Why Hawaii Has Only Five Counties (worldatlas.com) — Hawaii’s five-county map reflects island geography and a government system without separate incorporated towns. Established in 1905, that structure leaves most local services to four functioning county governments, including Kauai County, which covers Kauai and Niihau. The fifth county, Kalawao on Molokai, has a separate public-health administration rooted in its history as a Hansen’s disease settlement.
   

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📸 Around Koloa

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Koloa

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday November 12

• Live Entertainment: Kawai →
  Keoki’s Paradise, 2360 Kiahuna Plantation Drive Ste. 77, Koloa
  5:30 pm

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Other local events

Thursday November 12

• Live Entertainment: Cory Mira →
  Keoki’s Paradise, 2360 Kiahuna Plantation Drive Ste. 77, Koloa
  7:30 pm

Friday November 13

• Live Entertainment: Jordan Paul →
  Keoki’s Paradise, 2360 Kiahuna Plantation Drive Ste. 77, Koloa
  5:00 pm

Saturday November 14

• Artisans & Crafters Fair →
  Koloa Neighborhood Center, 3461B Weliweli Rd., Koloa
  8:00 am
• Live Entertainment: Chico Edralin →
  Keoki’s Paradise, 2360 Kiahuna Plantation Drive Ste. 77, Koloa
  10:30 am
• Live Entertainment: John Mahi →
  Keoki’s Paradise, 2360 Kiahuna Plantation Drive Ste. 77, Koloa
  4:00 pm
• Live Entertainment: Darren Carillo →
  Keoki’s Paradise, 2360 Kiahuna Plantation Drive Ste. 77, Koloa
  6:00 pm

Sunday November 15

• Live Entertainment: John Mahi →
  Keoki’s Paradise, 2360 Kiahuna Plantation Drive Ste. 77, Koloa
  10:30 am
• Live Entertainment: Kyle Labenz and Hula Entertainment →
  Keoki’s Paradise, 2360 Kiahuna Plantation Drive Ste. 77, Koloa
  4:00 pm

Monday November 16

• Po’ipū Night Market →
  Poipu Shopping Village, 2360 Kiahuna Plantation Drive, Koloa
  4:00 pm
• Live Entertainment: Uncle D →
  Keoki’s Paradise, 2360 Kiahuna Plantation Drive Ste. 77, Koloa
  6:00 pm

Tuesday November 17

• Congregate Meal Service - Koloa →
  Koloa Neighborhood Center, 3461B Weliweli Rd, Koloa
  9:30 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• The Meritage Resort and Spa, Napa posted a job opening for Kitchen - Steward in Koloa. Apply here.
• Times Supermarkets posted a job opening for Cashier PT (Koloa Store) in Koloa. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Koloa here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Kalaheo

• Obituaries for Monday, November 9, 2026 (thegardenisland.com)

Lihue

• Kauai County acquires 155 acres in Lihue for affordable housing (hawaiinewsnow.com)
• Hunting units reopen for game bird and game mammal seasons (thegardenisland.com)
• Boise State Beach Volleyball Sets AVCA National Pairs Record (bvmsports.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What are the two sides of a circle?" — The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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