Annual Activities
Day of Remembrance - February 19th
Day of Remembrance is an annual observance that takes place in many communities throughout the United States to commemorate the signing of Executive Order 9066 on February 19, 1942 by President Franklin Roosevelt – ultimately leading to the incarceration of 110,000 - 150,000 Japanese Americans during World War II.
Nikkei Appreciation Luncheon - Event held in mid-March each year
This is an event to honor the Issei and Nisei, first and second generations, of our community who paved the way for future generations of Sansei and Yonsei, third and fourth generations. We have the quality of life today and the opportunities to pursue career choices and post-secondary education that were not options for many family members during the first 50 years of the 20th century. We usually have a guest speaker, some Japanese themed entertainment and a buffet and is free to any Japanese community person age 70-1/2 or older whether they are a JACL member or not.
Bosankai Service - Always the Sunday a week before Memorial weekend
The Spokane Chapter JACL will keep this long-time tradition going. We will recognize and remember those of the Spokane Japanese community, or those who have strong ties to the Japanese community, who have passed away within the previous year.
A short program will be held starting at 2 pm.
A short program will be held starting at 2 pm.
Adult Social - JACL Members Only Event
This event is held in the fall and it is a time for JACL members to get to know each, play ice breaker games, and to be thanked for continuing to be a Spokane Chapter JACL member and for supporting our events and being active in the Japanese Community.
Held at Vintage Vines Wine Bar in the Spokane Valley at 106 N. Evergreen (Sprague and Evergreen
next to Tracy's Jewelers)
Held at Vintage Vines Wine Bar in the Spokane Valley at 106 N. Evergreen (Sprague and Evergreen
next to Tracy's Jewelers)
Bingo for Adults Only
This event is for adults only to play bingo for very small cash prizes with light refreshments served and cards are $2 each for the whole evening.
JACL members are free to attend and non-members are $10 each. See our calendar for details.
JACL members are free to attend and non-members are $10 each. See our calendar for details.
Turkey Bingo - held before Thanksgiving
This is a family friendly event where children and adults are welcome to come and play bingo for a gift card where they may purchase a turkey for Thanksgiving. Cards are $2 each for the whole night.
JACL members are free to attend and non-members are $10 each. See our calendar for details.
JACL members are free to attend and non-members are $10 each. See our calendar for details.