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HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – A Maui dive shop will welcome customers back this weekend after its Lahaina storefront was destroyed in the 2023 wildfires. <\/p>\n

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Maui Diving & Sporting Goods will hold a grand opening on Ulupono Street on Saturday, beginning at 9:30 a.m. <\/p>\n

\u201cLosing the shop in the fire broke my heart, but reopening in Lahaina was never in question,\u201d said store owner Jessica Pickering. \u201cThis town gave me everything I have right now. Rebuilding right here in Lahaina is my way of saying we\u2019re still standing, we\u2019re still here for our community, and we\u2019re ready to enjoy this life with you.\u201d<\/p>\n

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The business will offer the same services it\u2019s known for at the new locations, including scuba instruction, guided dives, snorkel tours, freediving, as well as gear rentals and sales.<\/p>\n

The grand opening will include a blessing followed by giveaways, games, and other activities.<\/p>\n

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