MidWeek East - Dec 7, 2022

FOR THE WEEK OF DECEMBER 7, 2022
REGIONAL UPDATE
City Councilmember Calvin Say shares news about East O‘ahu.
SEE PAGE 4
SURF’S UP
Hear from Gary Kewley in The Wavelength. SEE PAGE 8
Find Sewing Goods At Local Kaimukī Biz
A PUBLICATION OF
AN EDITION OF
Discover various fabric designs and more at Kaimukī’s The Calico Cat, which has been serving customers
for 40 years. Pictured is owner Carol Kuniyoshi. LAWRENCE TABUDLO PHOTO
RBY ELLISE KAKAZU
olling out its first bit of fabric in 1982, The Calico Cat in Kaimukī is celebrating its 40th year in business.
The shop opened with a mission to be a go-to spot for quality sewing supplies. But the 700-square-foot store at 1223 Koko Head Ave. has grown to be much more than that, as it has woven together a tight-knit commu- nity of crafters.
“At times, it seems that we have a get to- gether, as customers enjoy conversations and sharing with us as well as other customers,” states The Calico Cat owner Carol Kuniy- oshi. “It seems like a gathering place as new friendships also have developed.”
Customers-turned-friends can strengthen bonds during The Calico Cat’s sewing classes, which are open to novice and experienced sewers.
Unfortunately, due to COVID-19, the classes are put on pause for now. However, Kuniyoshi states one of her goals still is to “inspire my customers in developing their creativity.”
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