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🌱 Which Makawao teacher just earned a top statewide honor?
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In today's newsletter:
- Which Makawao teacher just earned a top statewide honor?
Also on today's calendar: Barn Dance and 5 more events.
And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Cookie M.!
Today's riddle: Do you know what the two sides of a circle are? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: A couple of showers, with a high of 82 and low of 74 degrees.
- Friday: Wind and rain, temps: high: 81, low: 73.
- Saturday: Rain from tropical storm, with a high of 81 and low of 71 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Chu Hong of Oʻahu's Kaimukī High School named 2027 Hawaiʻi State Teacher of the Year : Kauai Now (kauainownews.com) — A Makawao Elementary educator, Troy "Leven" Abshire Jr., has been honored as a Complex Area Teacher of the Year, putting Makawao's public school community in the statewide spotlight. He's among 16 standout teachers recognized as Hawaiʻi's top educators, alongside the newly named 2027 Hawaiʻi State Teacher of the Year from Oʻahu. 
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Makawao
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★ Featured events ★
- Barn Dance →
Christopher Hall, 4160 Lower Kula Rd, Kula
5:00 pm
Saturday September 26
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Other local events
- Catalyst for Hope 2026 →
Oskie Rice Event Center, Olinda Rd, Makawao
5:30 pm - Upcountry Farmers Market →
Upcountry Farmers Market, 55 Kiopaa St, Makawao
7:00 am - Forest Bird Hike
Hosmer Grove Picnic Shelter Meet at the . Bring water, layers, and comfortable walking shoes. Subject to cancellation due to weather conditions.
9:00 am - Upcountry Farmers Market →
Upcountry Farmers Market, 55 Kiopaa St, Makawao
7:00 am - Mālama Wao Akua Community Day + Native Plant Sale →
Hui No'eau Visual Arts Center, 2841 Baldwin Avenue, Makawao
10:00 am - OKTOBERFEST CHEF & BREWER DINNER PAIRING →
Lāhainā Brewing Co. – Upcountry Taproom, 30 Kupaoa Street, Makawao - Upcountry Maui Caregiver Support Group →
Eddie Tam Memorial Park, 931 Makawao Ave, Makawao
2:00 pm
Friday September 25
Saturday September 26
Tuesday September 29
Saturday October 3
Sunday October 4
Monday October 12
🗓 Events Nearby
- Yoga Nidra: Deep Relaxation Practice & Soundbath →
Maui Scalar Room, 810 Kokomo Rd. Suite 102, Haiku
6:30 pm - 2026 Pukalani Skate Jam →
Upcountry Skate Park (Pukalani Skate Park), 91 Pukalani Street, Pukalani
2:00 pm - The Sound Healing Experience →
Maui Scalar Room, 810 Kokomo Rd. Suite 102, Haiku
6:30 pm - Sonergy: Sound & Energy →
Maui Scalar Room, 810 Kokomo Rd. Suite 102, Haiku
6:30 pm - Forest Bird Hike
Hosmer Grove Picnic Shelter Meet at the . Bring water, layers, and comfortable walking shoes. Subject to cancellation due to weather conditions.
9:00 am
Thursday September 24
Saturday September 26
Monday September 28
Tuesday September 29
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Anthony and his crew know a thing or three about coffee you guys should stop by and give him a try.
Friendly atmosphere. Anthony makes you feel like you're a member of his Ohana. Stop in and say hi. Tell him I sent you. Also today I left I left some… (Nextdoor Pukalani) - Ladies where is the best place to get your hair done upcountry ?
I need someone with experience on textured/wavy/curly hair. My hair is very 90's Julia Robert's. (Nextdoor Piiholo/Olinda)
- Management & Training Corporation posted a job opening for Residential Advisor in Makawao. Apply here.
- Hawaii State Department of Education posted a job opening for Cafeteria Helper - Kalama Intermediate in Makawao. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Makawao here.
🗞 Nearby News
Kula
- State of Hawaiʻi, Maui Health, and Kaiser Permanente Announce Restoration and Reopening of Kula Hospital (kpua.net)
- Maui Wildfire Exposure Study gets $6M in federal funding to extend post-fire health tracking to 2031 (hawaiipublicradio.org)
- Inbox: Combining those effectively is no easy feat (cincinnatinews.net)
Kahului
- Filipino national pleads guilty to unlawfully voting as an alien during 2024 election (mauinow.com)
- Tourism officials hope nonstop flights will bring more Japanese visitors to Maui : Maui Now (mauinow.com)
- Hawaii Airports Line Up Local Chef and Island Brand Dining Expansion Through 2027 (travelprnews.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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