https://www.thenext200.org/stories daily 1.0 2026-06-02 https://www.thenext200.org/stories/foodfilmcommunity monthly 0.5 2026-06-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69bc6f0c7b9ab82236628426/d0a23ea5-fbf7-4faa-bfb3-471429c92831/IMG_8335.JPG Stories - An Evening at Waikalua Loko Iʻa: Gathering for the Next 200 - Make it stand out Events at Waikalua Loko Iʻa in Kāneʻohe, Oʻahu are like backyard gatherings: warm, loving, and fun. Photo credit: PAF ʻOhana https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69bc6f0c7b9ab82236628426/9103087f-4c62-4706-999f-84b106b7e6f3/Screenshot+2026-05-29+at+7.09.42%E2%80%AFPM.png Stories - An Evening at Waikalua Loko Iʻa: Gathering for the Next 200 - Make it stand out The evening began in the afternoon, with volunteers and PAF Staff preparing Waikalua Loko Iʻa to host a safe and fun event. Shoutout to the Yale Club of Oʻahu which chose to spend the Yale Day of Service with us, mahalo nui for your efforts. 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Photo credit: PAF ʻOhana https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69bc6f0c7b9ab82236628426/5f436b30-a53d-43c6-a2c0-79fc9f37c85a/IMG_8260.JPG Stories - An Evening at Waikalua Loko Iʻa: Gathering for the Next 200 - Make it stand out The tours were a hit: moments for quiet reflection, or for asking questions, or for sharing kilo with others. Photo credit: PAF ʻOhana https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69bc6f0c7b9ab82236628426/0911ee2c-d5aa-46fa-ae94-ebf52e43a0fd/IMG_8229.JPG Stories - An Evening at Waikalua Loko Iʻa: Gathering for the Next 200 - Make it stand out Makana Gomes opened the evening with incredibly beautiful mele. Photo credit: PAF ʻOhana https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69bc6f0c7b9ab82236628426/f4614180-aace-4bb2-88fd-8916c8903ef4/IMG_8238.JPG Stories - An Evening at Waikalua Loko Iʻa: Gathering for the Next 200 - Make it stand out Plenty of hugs and greetings were exchanged between old and new friends. 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