🌱 How a Waianae teen fought past a hostile crowd in China
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In today's newsletter:
- How a Waianae teen fought past a hostile crowd in China
Also on today's calendar: Family Storytime and 3 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the bird say when he flew over Walmart? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Warm; a shower in the morning, with a high of 89 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: Mostly cloudy, temps: high: 88, low: 68.
- Friday: Warm; an afternoon shower, with a high of 89 and low of 70 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• ‘I was the villain': Waianae's Lorenzo Patricio wins World Boxing Cup in China (hawaiinewsnow.com) — A 19-year-old boxer from Waianae, Lorenzo Patricio, just captured gold at the World Boxing Cup in China and says he proudly represents his hometown every time he steps into the ring. With over 100 fights already, he’s now training for the Pan American Games and aiming for a spot in the 2028 Olympics, inspired by his boxing family and younger siblings watching from Waianae. 
📸 Around Waianae
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Hui Lei – Lei Making Club →
Nanakuli Public Library, 89-070 Farrington Hwy, Waianae
5:30 pm
Monday July 6
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Other local events
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Family Storytime →
Waiʻanae Public Library, 85-625 Farrington Hwy, Waianae
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Waianae Book Club →
Waiʻanae Public Library, 85-625 Farrington Hwy, Waianae
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Family Storytime →
Waiʻanae Public Library, 85-625 Farrington Hwy, Waianae
10:00 am -
Kids Kitchen Playdate →
Waiʻanae Public Library, 85-625 Farrington Hwy, Waianae
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Family Storytime →
Waiʻanae Public Library, 85-625 Farrington Hwy, Waianae
10:00 am
Saturday July 11
Wednesday July 15
Saturday July 18
Tuesday July 21
Saturday July 25
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Red, White and Blue Celebration at the Hawaii Polo Club →
Hawaii Polo Club, 68-411 Farrington Hwy, Waialua
11:30 am -
Toddler Time →
Waiʻanae Public Library, 85-625 Farrington Hwy, Waianae
9:30 am
Sunday July 5
Tuesday August 4
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Hawaiʻi driver’s licenses and state identification cards are getting a new look — and significantly enhanced security features — for the first time in 17 years.
Watch to learn more about the new design & visit bit.ly/HnlDL. (Nextdoor ) - Please share & repost to help reunite this lost dog!
Milo was LOST on June 29, 2026 in Honolulu County, HI 96792 near Hakimo Rd,Waianae Sharing for a neighbor. For the latest information or to contact… (Nextdoor Waianae)
- Energy Transfer, LP posted a job opening for Cashier/Sales Associates (Aloha Island Mart - Nanakuli, Oahu) $16/hr - PT Sign On Bonus up to $1,000* doe in Waianae. Apply here.
- 604 Hospitality Group posted a job opening for Dishwasher in Kapolei. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Waianae here.
🗞 Nearby News
Waialua
- Controversial gondola proposal in Hawaii halted after governor signs bill (thehill.com)
- 2026 hurricane preparedness: Information and resources for our KS ʻohana (ksbe.edu)
Kapolei
- Kauai's Kirby Yates reaches 100 career MLB saves (khon2.com)
- Experience golf in paradise: A comprehensive Hawaiʻi guide (khon2.com)
- Spacious Corner-End Living in Kapolei - Hawaii Real Estate Market & Trends (hawaiilife.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Cheap, cheap (Thank you maryanne L. for sending it in!)
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