a 501(c)(3) organization serving Orange County.

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 dinner/dance will be held at Nishi Hongwanji Buddhist Temple.

Individual tickets are $75 and tables of 10 start from $750.Jennelle Cornaggia of The Tappettes explained that the average age of the group is 65 years old.

The Nakamuras were the first Japanese Americans to move into their neighborhood in 1956.Photo by Joel NakamuraYosh Nakamura (center) surrounded by The Tappettes.

and his commitment to justice.past president of the Whittier Art Association.