has been awarded Los Angeles Metros $20 million Pilot Investment Fund.

The younger childrens heartfelt singing and the older students energetic Sōran Bushi dance in traditional happi coats filled the venue with excitement.The temple has provided classrooms to the school during the long renovation period.

and friendships began to form again.JIS expressed gratitude to West Los Angeles Buddhist Temple.JIS now embarks on its journey into the next century.

The renovation project was made possible by generous support from the Kaslof Foundation.students presented flowers and performed songs and dances.

reflected on the successful centennial event: We are grateful for the past 100 years and now begin building the next 100 years for a new generation.

the day was a reminder of both the things that change with time and the things that remain steadfast.They celebrated their 100th birthdays from their wheelchairs with extended family and friends.

Elsie had a small party at Hollenbeck PalmsJapan Tanabata Festival are provided courtesy of sponsor Shiramatsuga Monaka.

Photo courtesy of the LA Tanabata FestivalThe 17th Los Angeles Tanabata Festival moves to the JACCC.Hope; originality/creativity; design—use of paper decorations (flowers.