Ventura County JACL

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Kendyl Yokoyama from Camarillo, stars in Hamilton the musical.

'Hamilton's' star Kendyl Sayuri Yokoyama talks performing in the smash musical Yokoyama, a SoCal native, plays Eliza Hamilton in the show

Cathy Fujimoto is missing! She may be driving a 2009 blue Toyota Camry (6EQZ584). Last seen in Ventura County. Call 911 if you see her. UPDATE: she has been found!!

Unique crafts and gifts at this event!

Our president, Dr. Lily Welty Tamai, was recently interviewed on a local radio station. Click below to hear the one minute interview. She discusses the historic Japanese cemetery in Oxnard.

An historic Japanese cemetery which had fallen into disrepair has been restored A graveside rededication ceremony will take place in Oxnard on Saturday.

High School Students: apply for a scholarship from the Tuna Canyon Detention Station. See information below. Get application at https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gY8X1q6eFoATWDixSvVpr-N2L_QZhNQbywTp51VyXQk/mobilebasic

Our neighbors, the Santa Barbara JACL, are hosting their annual picnic on Sept 29, 2024 at Manning Park in Santa Barbara. See flyer to make reservations.

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Historic Japanese Cemetery in Oxnard Rededication! Starts at 10am at the cemetery, followed by lunch and lecture program at the Oxnard Performing Arts Center. Please RSVP at
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Japanese discount retailer Daiso to open near Oxnard Auto Center in September Daiso, a Japanese discount retailer, is set to open Sept. 7 near the Oxnard Auto Center off Highway 101.

Posted • Join us for this special program featuring ‘Manongs on the Central Coast: Forming Communities Across Generations’, SBTHP’s new exhibit that explores the rich history and lived experiences of our local Filipino American community; as told through multigenerational family stories, photographs, oral histories and documents.

Experience the exhibit curator and Presidio Research Center Director in conversation with Filipino community members whose family stories and photos are featured in the exhibition!

When: Sunday, August 25, 2024 (2-4pm)
Where: Casa de la Guerra (15 E. De la Guerra Street)
Free for SBTHP members / $5 suggested donation for nonmembers

Visit: www.sbthp.org/manongs for information!

The 2023 Crop & Livestock Report was released today, July 24, showing Ventura County had a better year than before and crops are still King of the local economy. Strawberries first (duh!), Nursery Stock second, Lemons third and Avocados in the Top 10. Thanks to all our growers and Agricultural Commissioner Korrine Bell for a successful, and a great report!

Opening Reception and Closing Reception Event The Beatrice Wood Center for the Arts & Happy Valley Cultural Center is pleased to present Mottainai, an exhibition of work

MABUHAY! We are excited to share that locally owned Fil-Am business, Lola Betty's Kitchen has landed a spot off their wheels at their *NEW* location in Old Town Camarillo!

Come out, support, and celebrate their grand opening on Saturday, August 10! The Filipino American Council of VC will be hosting a ribbon cutting ceremony at 12:30pm. We look forward to seeing you there!

Our chapter has a few tickets left for the Dodgers game on July 2. Bus riding also available, picking up in Camarillo and Thousand Oaks.

For ordering a Dodgers ticket:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1eTIHX3g-R-ArpqRBAW6E9G2epZVEt6TAFf7irjc9Bqc/edit?ts=6676042f

For riding the bus to Dodger Stadium:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1IKZ34UN3WLPB6EhQDk_5fZtTB2vF9_mBUHxOHAy6Dzo/edit?ts=6675ec96

Japanese dance recital at Thousand Oaks High School on June 23, 2024 at 2:30pm. Get tickets in advance by emailing the number on the flyer.

Here is my latest project!

Thank you to the Filipino American Council of Ventura County for a wonderful community collaboration!

It's a wrap! The Ventura County JACL's 2024 Asian American Film Festival is done. Yesterday's program had over 50 people attending! Thanks to Visual Communications, Mallorie Ortega, Charleen Morla, the Filipino American Council of Ventura County and the Oxnard Public Library. We worked with the Oxnard Middle College High School students who raised money for their Asian American Club.
Thanks to our VC JACL members, Akemi Ketchum, Jo Ann Van Reenan, Samantha Willis, Lily Anne Lily Anne Yumi Welty-Tamai and many others who helped make this Film Festival possible. Hope to bring it back to our community next year!