The festivals are vibrant and joyful celebrations that celebrate Japanese and Japanese American cultural traditions; foster understanding.

RS 20 participantThe Rising Stars Youth Leadership Program teaches life skills that participants will need in their future daily lives and professional careers.4: Cultural Awareness workshop– Jan.

Rising Stars 20 ParticipantThe Rising Stars Youth Leadership Program is now accepting applications for its 21st annual program.8: “Networking” workshop– March 1: Final group project event– March 15: Review session and social outing– April 5: CulminationThe application deadline is Sept.I always had trouble with meeting and having conversations with new people.

He plays on the school basketball team and the West L.23: “Speaking with Purpose” workshop– Dec.

12: Team Dynamics workshop– Oct.

team and assists at Obon booths.Shirota and her husband remained together for 28 years until his death.

joining with performances in Las Vegas and New York.Shirotas grandfather died in the camp.

000 loan from Union Bank was paid off in just five years.000-member California Association of Resource Specialists and Special Education Teachers (CARS+).