MidWeek Windward - March 22, 2023

FOR THE WEEK OF MARCH 22, 2023
A REAL EYE OPENER
A new optometry and eyewear boutique opens in Kailua.
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ALL SMILES
A dental treatment room is unveiled by Waimānalo Health Center. SEE PAGE 3
Kalapawai’s Local Legacy Continues
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Keiki dance during the Arts for ‘Aikahi Festival and Concert at ‘Aikahi Elementary School on March 4. The event featured a student art display, a fun fair with games and keiki activities, food trucks, and live entertainment by Kamuela Kahoano, Big Every Time and Peni Dean. Arts for ‘Aikahi brings the school and community together and raises funds to support art and music education. See another photo on page 7. PHOTO COURTESY ‘AIKAHI ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
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ocals and visitors alike recognize and appreciate their favorite food and beverage items coupled with
stellar service provided at Kalapawai Mar- ket. A Kailua institution for more than a century, its iconic green facade serves as a welcoming landmark for those headed to and from the area’s famous beaches.
Shoppers and diners rely on the crack seed and grocery store, which was owned by the Wong family prior to Don Dymond taking ownership in 1992. Longtime cus- tomers remember Elise Wong, who would put kids to work at the store if they couldn’t pay for their favorite candy.
After Don’s passing, his son, Lind- sey, took over operations in 2014 and has grown the brand to include Kalapawai Café & Deli locations in Kailua town, Ka- polei and Waimānalo.
“What’s important to us is our heritage in the Windward community, as we started with Kalapawai Market, right in front of Kai- lua Beach,” says Lindsey. “My father was
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