it has parted ways with former Executive Director David Inoue.

The Social Hall was built almost 50 years ago.There are many opportunities to support this event and Gardena Buddhist Church.

it stands as it was back then.County Health Department certification compliant.and other than necessary repairs and some modest updates.

The event will include live music by the band Kokoro.Sponsorships to help offset costs of the event are available.

; music and dancing start at 7:30 p.

donations are welcome and greatly appreciated.the proud World War II veteran of the 442nd Regimental Combat Team was in for a treat as many communities joined together to celebrate Yoshs 100th birthday.

I took the liberty to ask him what he thought of the division that was created in the Japanese American community when concentration camp internees were questioned on their loyalty to this country.shared the mic for Yoshs contributions to the local arts community; and Rev.

He did not hold any grudges against those who resisted the draft.Entertainment highlights of the program were Harold Payne singing Quiet Heroes— written by Payne to honor the Japanese American veterans of the 100th/442nd and a grand finale by The Tappettes.