NEWS RELEASE

Windward Mall Hosts July ‘Ohana Nights with Food Trucks, Car Show & School Supply Drive All Weekend

Windward Mall is pleased to invite the community to its second ‘Ohana Nights, a weekend-long event throughout the Center with exclusive promotions, food trucks, family activities, sidewalk sales and a special gift with purchase. The mall has partnered with 808 Street Fest and Castle Complex to create the ‘Ohana Nights summer promotion.

On Friday, July 9, guests can discover special offers throughout the mall all day long. And on Saturday, July 10 from 2 to 8 p.m., craft vendors will be in Center Court. Food trucks and a car show will fill the upper parking lot near Haʻikū Road from 4 to 8 p.m. Proceeds from this event will go toward Castle Complex to help students and teachers purchase much-needed school supplies. And on Sunday, July 11, find the Farmers Market in Center Court.

WHAT: Windward Mall ‘Ohana Nights

WHEN: Friday, July 9 from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
             Saturday, July 10 from 2 to 8 p.m.
             Sunday, July 11 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

WHERE: Center Court and upper parking lot near Haʻikū Road

Windward Mall is also hosting the Castle Complex School Supply Drive in Center Court on Friday from 12 to 9 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The community is invited to bring pencils, erasers, crayons, markers, composition books, folders, backpacks, slippers and more to donate. Monetary donations will also be collected and will be used toward the purchase of school supplies. A full list of acceptable donations can be found at www.windwardmall.com/events/castle-complex-school-supply-drive/. Tax-deductible donations can also be made online at the Castle Alumni/Community Association “donate” link at https://www.chsalumknights.org/, and then select “school supplies” on the donation page. All donations will support Castle Complex (‘Ahuimanu, Ben Parker, Castle, He‘eia, Kahalu‘u, Kāne‘ohe, Kapunahala, King, Pū‘ōhala and Waiāhole) students and teachers to help keiki succeed in the classroom. For more information, visit www.repkitagawa.com or call (808) 586-8540.

"We know the coronavirus pandemic has had a negative effect on many families in our communities. Some families may not be able to afford all the new school supplies that their children need," said Representative Lisa Kitagawa (D-48, Kāneʻohe, Kahaluʻu, Waiāhole). "It is also difficult for teachers to spend their own money to provide supplies. The goal is to make sure our teachers have the necessary supplies to teach and our keiki have the needed tools to learn."

With sidewalk sales and special promotions throughout Windward Mall’s more than 110 retailers and eateries all weekend long, the community is invited to participate in a special gift with purchase. Spend $100 or more in same-day receipts and receive a $15 restaurant gift card. For more information, visit www.windwardmall.com.

“When we launched ‘Ohana Nights at Windward Mall last month, it was a successful and safe event that our community fully supported,” said Cesar Topacio, vice president, senior general manager of Windward Mall. “We look forward to bringing more of these events to those who have made us who we are today and invite everyone to experience ‘Ohana Nights at Windward Mall.”

Windward Mall is committed to doing everything it can to protect the community’s health, safety and well-being. The Center continues to monitor the news around COVID-19 and the mandates of public health and the state/local government officials. The health and safety of Windward Mall’s customers, employees and community remain a top priority. The Center will continue to take extra precautions and follow cleaning and disinfecting guidelines as recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the World Health Organization, including:

• Higher frequency of cleaning and disinfecting the Center;
• Making hand sanitizers available throughout the Center; and
• Reminding visitors of the importance of personal hygiene.

Windward Mall plays a key role in its community and continues to be in compliance with state and county authorities. Signs have been posted outside and throughout the Center informing patrons that they should wear CDC-recommended face coverings, avoid entering businesses if they have a cough or fever or otherwise do not feel well, maintain a six-foot distance from one another, and not shake hands or engage in unnecessary physical contact.

For more information, please visit us at www.windwardmall.com or follow @WindwardMall on Facebook or Instagram for the latest updates.