Berkeley Buddhist Temple In 1911 the Berkeley Young Men’s Buddhist Association, composed of 73 members, was organized under the guidance of Reverend Gyodo Haguri. At the time, Reverend Haguri was minister of the Oakland Buddhist Church. The inaugural service was held on May 10, 1911 at the Odd Fellows Hotel. This marked the modest beginnings of the Berkeley...
SF Aloha 5k – Limited Spots Still Available
Jul 29, 2011
Register Today! Go to www.jcyc.org/sfaloha5k Sunday, September 18, 2011 – Run Starts Promptly at 8:30am Crissy Field in San Francisco Join us at scenic Crissy Field in San Francisco for the inaugural SF Aloha 5K “Fun Run.” With the Golden Gate Bridge as your view, runners/walkers of all abilities will enjoy Hawaiian music, entertainment, and...
Japantowns
Little Tokyo in Los Angeles The merchants, businesses and professional people who comprise the Little Tokyo Business Association are dedicated to maintaining a vibrant and vital community. The LTBA works in cooperation with the Community Redevelopment Agency, Los Angeles City Council and other local and statewide organizations to promote Little Tokyo and share...
Japanese American Citizens League (JACL)
Japanese American Citizens League (JACL) Founded in 1929, the JACL is the oldest and largest Asian American civil rights organization in the United States. The JACL monitors and responds to issues that enhance or threaten the civil and human rights of all Americans and implements strategies to effect positive social change, particularly to the Asian Pacific...
Deadline Extended to 3/23: NCI Applications 2011
Mar 15, 2011
The Nikkei Community Internship (NCI) is an eight-week summer program. Interns are placed at a Japanese American community-based organization in the Los Angeles and the San Francisco Bay Areas for four days of the week. One day of each week is reserved for a training meeting and debriefing, including field trips and speakers for cultural and community exposure....