By GWEN MURANAKARAFU SENIOR EDITORPlay ball! After more than 75 years.

The golf tournament was so much fun! I wish I could relive it.the Japanese Speaking Parents Association of Children with Challenges.

the Rising Stars 20 participants have developed a multitude of leadership skills.attendees of the golf tournament were in great spirits.Hiroyaki Sato and Maya Kashiwamura tied for second.

But I have also gotten things out of the program that transcend the curriculum.Rising Stars extends their congratulationsto the champion of the adult competition.

I feel like I grow as a person every time I walk out of the program.

The second-place prize of two Disneyland tickets went to Joshua Belda.Being a part of the community has made me who I am.

my Baba conducted herself with inspiring compassion.The Northern California Japanese/Japanese American community has been a place of belonging for me.

They are my main support system and are a window into who I am.I take comfort and pride knowing I am surrounded by people with shared history and culture.