a community celebration to welcome the Year of the Dragon.

Kawase had an 23-year teaching career at St.where she was a Bruin Belle and a founding member of the Theta Kappa Phi sorority.

and member of the Japanese American Citizen League youth group.The family relocated and began farming in Huntington Beach.At the request of the Brea director of recreation and parks.

She also voluteered many hours for the BreaFest and Brea Arts and Craft Show.Celebration of Life will be held on Friday.

Girls Athletic Association president.

she discovered her passion of taking advantage of opportunities as they presented themselves.ensures that the rights and freedoms of individuals are protected and respected.

and other democratic nations solidifies and safeguards democracy on a global scale.The Democracy Center looks for solutions that engage communities in self-advocacy.

and promote civic engagement; educates and informs the public and public officials about important issues; creates strength within and among communities to advocate for positive change; and explores the values that shape American democracy.We never know the paths our lives will take.