š± When and where Waimeaās rescheduled Worldās Largest Pet Walk steps off
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In today's newsletter:
- When and where Waimeaās rescheduled Worldās Largest Pet Walk steps off
- How Waimea High students stepped up at a Kauai food distribution
- See where Waimea lands in Hawaiiās latest high school football rankings
Also on today's calendar: Community Astronomy Talk "Sea Meets the Stars" with Dr. J. Xavier Prochaska.
Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? š¤ (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: A couple of afternoon showers, with a high of 80 and low of 63 degrees.
- Wednesday: Increasing cloudiness, temps: high: 80, low: 64.
- Thursday: A shower in the afternoon, with a high of 80 and low of 62 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ Pet walk returns to Waimea following hurricane postponement (khon2.com) ā A free, pet-friendly community walk is coming back to Waimea on Saturday, Oct. 10, starting 8 a.m. at Puakalani Road and Ala Ohia Road near Pukalani Stables. Queenās North HawaiŹ»i Community Hospital invites residents, with or without pets, to join the two-mile walk promoting health, exercise, and the humanāanimal bondāno registration required. 
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ā¢ Happy Camper for Monday, September 28, 2026 (thegardenisland.com subscription) ā Waimea residents might be proud to hear Waimea High School students earned praise for volunteering at a recent food distribution on Kauaiās west side. The column also notes efforts to livestream KIF football games, where Waimeaās team shares Bryan J. Baptiste Sports Park stadium, plus several other community events and hurricane-related schedule changes. Ā Ā Ā
ā¢ Mililani, Waipahu & Kalaheo remain at No. 1 in latest Cover2 & Popeyes State Rankings (khon2.com) ā Waimea football fans can celebrate as their team climbs into the Division II top five in the latest statewide Cover2 & Popeyes rankings. The update highlights strong performances across Hawaiiās high school divisions, with Waimea now recognized among the stateās top small-school programs heading into the next week of games. Ā Ā Ā
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Tutuās House Waimea, 64-1032 Mamalahoa Hwy # 305, Waimea
2:30 pm
Tuesday October 6
Friday October 16
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Family Story Time ā
Laupahoehoe Public & School Library, 35-2065 Old Mamalahoa Hwy, Laupahoehoe
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Popsicle Picture Frame ā
Hilton Grand Vacations Kingsā Land Clubhouse, 69-699 WaikÅloa Beach Drive, Waikoloa Village
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MÄlama 'Äina Volunteer Day ā
WaikÅloa Dry Forest Initiative, Waikoloa
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Community Meeting - October 2026 ā
Waikoloa Village Association Community Room, 68-1792 Melia Street, Waikoloa Village
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Wildfire Safety Advocates | Community Meeting - October 2026 ā
WAIKOLOA VILLAGE ASSOCIATION, 68-1792 Melia St, Waikoloa Village
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Keiki Storytime ā
HonokaŹ»a Public Library, 45-3380 Mamane St Ste 3, Honokaa
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Family Storytime ā
Laupahoehoe Public & School Library, 35-2065 Old Mamalahoa Hwy, Laupahoehoe
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First Friday Huakaāi ā
WaikÅloa Dry Forest Initiative, Quarry Rd, Waikoloa Village
4:30 pm -
Wildfire Safety Advocates | Community Meeting - November 2026 ā
WAIKOLOA VILLAGE ASSOCIATION, 68-1792 Melia St, Waikoloa Village
5:30 pm
Wednesday September 30
Friday October 2
Saturday October 10
Wednesday October 14
Tuesday October 20
Wednesday October 28
Friday November 6
Wednesday November 11
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š¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- PSPS update as of 5 p.
m. on Sept 27, 2026: Power was restored around 4:30 p.m. to all customers in the Pukalani, Upcountry Maui area who were impacted by a PSPS outageā¦ (Nextdoor )
- ServiceMaster Clean posted a job opening for Commercial Cleaner in Waimea. Apply here.
- The Fortus Group, Inc. posted a job opening for Nursing - Medical Assistant in Waimea. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Waimea here.
š Nearby News
Hilo
- Advisory lifted after discharge of partially treated wastewater at Puhi Bay in Hilo : Big Island Now (bigislandnow.com)
- Empowering the Future: Women Leading Women in Volleyball (victorysportsnetwork.com)
- What Big Island residents need to know Monday about Hurricane Nolo : Big Island Now (bigislandnow.com)
Volcano
- UPDATE 5: High wind advisory canceled for Kohala, high surf advisory canceled : Big Island Now (bigislandnow.com)
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