Japanese American Club

On Aug. 18, the Japanese American Club announced its newly elected officials at the club’s summer picnic. The officials are Emiko Uchiyama, assistant; Sue Yokomi, secretary; Sherie Vanek, president; Erica Akiyama, treasurer; and Sybil Tanabe, vice president.

LW residents who are interested in Japanese culture, art and traditions are welcome to join the club. The club often provides bento boxes or snacks for everyone to learn about Japanese food and “cultural background sources.” The club holds meetings every other month. Sometimes professionals are invited to give speeches, and other times the club watches Japanese movies or dances, or sings Japanese folk songs. The club also hosts Bingo games and pot lucks.

For more information on the club, call Vanek at 562-296-8074.

—Ivy Kung