Annual Activities

 

Fred Korematsu Day - January 30th

The Fred Korematsu Day of Civil Liberties and the Constitution is celebrated in California and a growing number of additional states to commemorate the birthday of Fred Korematsu, a civil rights activist best known for resisting the internment of Japanese Americans (see Korematsu v. US). It also recognizes American civil liberties and rights under the Constitution of the United States. It is the first day in U.S. history named after an Asian American.

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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.

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Bosankai - held the Sunday before Memorial Day weekend

Members and friends of the local Japanese community who have passed within the previous year are remembered and honored at this event, taking place annually on the Upper Terrace of Greenwood Memorial Cemetery.

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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.

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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. JACL members and their families are free to attend.

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