KANE’OHE BAY, HAWAI‘I– Windward Mall has all the Valentine’s Day necessities this February. Learn how to line dance and surprise a loved one with new moves or pick up local produce at the weekly farmers market for a fresh, home cooked meal. Give the gift of aloha with locally produced chocolates from the Chocolate Festival Road Show or a beautiful bouquet of flowers from Wind Wind Orchids. In addition to being a one-stop shop for Valentine’s Day needs, Windward Mall’s February events are great for the entire family. Enjoy various live performances, meet the Cherry Blossom Festival Court and get hands-on at the Windward District Preschool Parent-Child Fair.
Windward Mall’s February events include:
Farmers Market at Windward Mall by ‘Nalo Farms
February 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 (every Wednesday), 2:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Macy’s Wing
This Valentine’s Day, give a gift from the heart. A home cooked meal using fresh, local produce is the perfect gift for a loved one and the Farmers Market by ‘Nalo Farms has all the ingredients necessary for a romantic dinner date or beach-side picnic. The weekly market is a one-stop shop for the best produce and local products on the island. Held on the upper and lower levels of the Macy’s wing, the weather is always perfect and finding parking is never an issue. Thanks to a new partnership with ‘Nalo Farms and Dean Okimoto, the market now offers over 50 vendors providing a diverse selection of local goods to the community. Stop by Windward Mall every Wednesday for a chance to meet the farmers, fishermen and bakers who are passionate about sharing their fresh and local produce with the community.
Windward Mall invites non-profits to raise awareness for their cause through exhibitions and encourages community performers to apply to share their talent at the weekly market. To find out more information please visit the website and complete an application form. http://www.windwardmall.com/events/event-application/
Line Dance Lessons by Parents without Partners
February 2, 9, 16, 23, 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Center Court
Put those dancing shoes on every Thursday and learn how to dance country style. Don’t be shy and give it a try! Line dancing lessons are open to all and will take place in Center Court every Thursday. This is a free event for the public.
Wind Wind Orchids Display and Sale
Saturday, February 4, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Center Court
Enjoy nature’s most fashionable flowers at Wind Wind Orchids’ monthly display and sale of gorgeous, locally grown orchids and native plants. Find these pretty petals in Center Court.
Kids World: HUGS Edition
February 4, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Center Court
HUGS (Help, Understanding & Group Support) is turning 30 this year. HUGS serves families with children up to the age of 21 who have been diagnosed with a life threatening illness. The organization provides programs designed to improve the quality of life for families as they deal with the emotional and financial hardships of caring for a seriously ill child. HUGS’ services are designed to strengthen families in the face of overwhelming adversity. HUGS provides services completely free of charge across state of Hawaii. HUGS will be celebrating its 30th Birthday at Windward Mall with balloons, tattoos, crafts, information for families and of course plenty of hugs. This event is just one of many events that will take place in celebration of HUGS 30th anniversary. If you are interested in how you can help HUGS celebrate this landmark please email HUGS@hugslove.org or call 732-4846.
Military Mondays
February 6, 13, 20, 27 (every Monday), from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Windward Mall continues to show its appreciation of Hawaii’s military members and their families with Military Monday. Qualified shoppers will receive 15 percent off qualified purchases at more than 50 participating merchants, including Aéropostale, Ben & Jerry’s, Cookie’s Clothing Co., Champs, Get Wet!, Fantastic Sams, Hot Topic, Jam’s World, Jeans Warehouse, Journey’s, Ko‘olau Pets, Little People Hawai‘i, Local Motion, Mark’s Hallmark, PacSun, Panda Express, T&C Surf, SoulTrex, Ruby Tuesday, Zales and more! The program is open to all active duty, retired military and qualified military family members with a valid U.S. Military ID.
Dragon Shrimp Chips Grand Celebration
Wednesday, February 8, from 2:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Center Court
Join the folks from local favorite Dragon Shrimp Chips as they celebrate the movement of their product into local stores and markets. The successful business produces delicious shrimp chips that have been a hit at the Windward Mall Farmers Market for six months. The event will begin with a blessing from Lanakila Church followed by a variety of entertainment including musical performances by Hui O Kahana and Mele Lani, hula by Kuhai halau 'o Kahealani pa 'olapa kahiko and Tahitian dance by Tamatoa. Additionally, some lucky shoppers will have the chance to win door prizes from Windward Mall vendors. Stop by to support the success of the company who began as vendors at the Windward Mall Farmers Market.
Windward District Preschool Parent-Child Fair
Saturday, February 11, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Center Court
Gather at Center Court with little ones from the ages of two to seven for fun hands-on activities. Parents can also learn more about what community programs and resources are available in Windward O’ahu. Fun, kid-friendly entertainment will be provided from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Cherry Blossom Festival Court Introduction
Saturday, February 11, from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Center Court
Meet the beautiful Cherry Blossom Queen Contestants at Windward Mall’s Center Court and enjoy traditional Japanese entertainment on Saturday, February 11. The public speaking event hosted by the Honolulu Japanese Junior Chamber of Commerce (HJJCC), the HJJCC serves to perpetuate the Japanese culture in Hawai‘i and provide cultural training for women of Japanese ancestry.
Chocolate Festival Road Show and Special Valentine’s Day Farmers Market
Sunday, February 12, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Attention chocoholics: this is one event that can’t be missed. Just in time for Valentine’s Day, the Hawai`i Chocolate Festival Roadshow is making its way to Windward Mall. Sample delicious Hawaiian-grown chocolates, get chocolate recipe cards, enter to win tickets to the Hawai'i Chocolate Festival and learn about this diversified and sustainable agricultural crop.
President’s Day Sidewalk Sale
Thursday, February 17 through Monday, February 20, Mall Hours
Celebrate the long weekend with a mall-wide sidewalk sale where participating retailers will be offering great discounts on the sidewalk and in stores. For a list of participating merchants, visit WindwardMall.com.
Free Ukulele Lessons from the Ukulele Club of Hawai’i
Thursday, February 17, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Center Court
Learn to play Hawai’i’s most recognizable instrument at Windward Mall. The ‘Ukulele Club of Hawai’i offers free ‘ukulele lessons for players of all ages and ability levels. Instrument tuning begins at 5:00 p.m. and lessons start at 6:00 p.m. Bring your own ‘ukulele or borrow one from a limited supply.
Kaimuki High School Performing Arts Center Presents “Grease”
Monday, February 20, from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Center Court
Get ready to go greased lightening with the Kaimuki High School Performing Arts Center. The pink ladies and t-birds will perform selections from the musical “Grease” in Center Court. The live performance will include some of the most famous songs from the classic musical.
Honolulu Police Department’s Fourth Quarter Awards Ceremony
Wednesday, February 22, from 11:00 a.m. to noon, Center Court
The Honolulu Police Department will be celebrating the success and hard work of its employees, civilians, and members of the military for their service to the community.
Royal Hawaiian Band Performance
Saturday, February 25, noon to 12:45 p.m., Center Court
The Royal Hawaiian Band returns to the Windward Kingdom. The Royal Hawaiian Band is the only band in the United States with a royal legacy. Founded in 1836 by King Kamehameha III, the band promotes distinct Hawaiian music through songs of the islands from past to present.
For additional information and details on Windward Mall’s events, please visit WindwardMall.com or call (808) 235-1143. Also, follow Windward Mall on Twitter at Twitter.com/WindwardMall and on Facebook at Facebook.com/WindwardMall.
ABOUT WINDWARD MALL
Located at the corner of Kamehameha Highway and Haiku Road in Kane‘ohe, Windward Mall offers shoppers from the Windward side and beyond a mix of national and local retailers with an emphasis on a family friendly atmosphere. Anchored by Macy’s and Sears, the mall has a 10-screen stadium-seating Regal Theater, O‘ahu’s only children’s soft-play area, plus more than 100 stores and eateries. More information is available at www.windwardmall.com.
Windward Mall is owned by Kamehameha Schools. Kamehameha Schools is a private, educational, charitable trust founded and endowed by the legacy of Princess Bernice Pauahi Bishop. Kamehameha Schools operates a statewide educational system enrolling more than 6,700 students of Hawaiian ancestry at K-12 campuses on O‘ahu, Maui and Hawai‘i and at 31 preschool sites statewide. Thousands of additional Hawaiian learners are also being served through a range of other Kamehameha Schools outreach programs, community collaborations and financial aid opportunities in Hawai‘i and across the continental United States.
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