Okinawa Association of America, Inc. (OAA)
  • ABOUT
    • ABOUT US
    • MEMBERSHIP
    • CONTACT
  • EVENTS
    • UTAYABIRA CONCERT
  • SUPPORT
    • DONATE
    • VOLUNTEER
    • GET INVOLVED
  • RESOURCES
    • HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP
    • JUNIOR STUDY PROGRAM
    • KEMPI SCHOLARSHIP
    • STUDENTS OF JAPANESE CULTURE SCHOLARSHIP

EVENTS

Watch this fun photo slideshow to see all of the things we did last year!

MONTHLY ACTIVITIES

Three women singing into microphones
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SENIOR GATHERING (MEMBERS ONLY)
2ND TUESDAYS, 10:30 AM - 12 PM
OAA Center's Suite 103
Free Admission
シニア向け集まり会 (会員のみ)
毎月の第2火曜日、10:30〜12:00
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県人会会館の103号室
無料

A dedicated time for seniors to socialize with one another and stimulate our brains! Each gatherings start with tea, donuts, and yuntaku, followed by an Okinawan version of rajio taisō (calisthenics). Every month will have a different topic including craft and culture classes, health seminars, sharing our talents with each other, and more!
Chogi Higa writing lesson on dry erase board
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UCHINAAGUCHI CLASS ​(MEMBERS ONLY)
2nd Fridays, 7 PM Pacific
ONLINE via Zoom
Free Admission
ウチナーグチ・クラス (会員のみ)
毎月の第2金曜日、19:00から
オンライン(Zoomで)、無料

Uchinaaguchi katayabira (let's speak Uchinaaguchi)! Study Uchinaaguchi – one of the native Ryūkyūan languages – with Chogi Higa, the OAA's resident expert and historian. In addition to teaching useful words and phrases, Higa-shinshii (sensei) dives into Okinawan culture and history.
Three women singing into microphones
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KARAOKE CLUB (MEMBERS ONLY)
3rd Saturdays, 6 - 9 PM
OAA Center's Yamauchi Bldg.
$5 Admission
Bring your own dinner or preorder a bentō (limited)
カラオケ・クラブ (会員のみ)
毎月の第3土曜日、18:00〜21:00
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県人会会館の山内ビル
入場料5ドル
夕食を持参するか、弁当を事前注文する

Majun utayabira (let's sing together)! Sing your heart out to Okinawan folk songs, Japanese enka, Hawaiian favorites, and American classics. The casual and welcoming atmosphere makes it perfect for shy beginners and karaoke enthusiasts alike.
Potluck items on tables with participants filling their plates
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NEW SCHEDULE • 新しいスケジュール:
​NUCHAASHII GATHERINGS
Last Saturdays, 4 - 6 PM
OAA Center's Yamauchi Bldg.
FREE ADMISSION with 1 potluck dinner dish
Every Month: In-Person Potluck
Every Other Month: Potluck + Online via Zoom
「ぬちゃーしー」毎月の集まり会

月の最後の土曜日、16:00〜18:00
県人会会館の山内ビル
毎月は持ち寄り、隔月は対面やオンライン

Connecting and fostering community through culture and food! What started as a local potluck has expanded into a hybrid gathering accessible by community members near and far. Each month we practice self-introductions in Uchinaaguchi and every other month we'll explore Okinawan culture or identity through informal presentations/sharing.

ANNUAL EVENTS

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NEW YEAR'S PARTY • 新年宴会
​JANUARY – Yii soogwachi deebiru! The OAA kicks off the year with live performances (including a classical music and dance ensemble), raffle drawings, a silent auction, a toast for guests who were born in that year's zodiac cycle, the swearing in of elected leaders, and more.
JANUARY 2024
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WOMEN'S CLUB NEW YEAR'S PARTY
婦人部親睦会

FEBRUARY/MARCH – The Fujin-bu Women's Club gathers to ring in the new year and foster fellowship with a special members-only luncheon.
COMING SOON
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IREI NO HI • 慰霊の日
JUNE – The OAA commemorates the end of WWII's Battle of Okinawa and memorializes the nearly 150,000 Okinawan lives that were lost with special educational events to inform the next generation about Okinawa’s wartime experience and its connection to current issues.
COMING SOON
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PICNIC • ピクニック
JULY – A community tradition since the 1930s! ​Enjoy a summer afternoon with games, live performances, raffle drawings, water balloon toss tournament, chinahichi (tug-of-war), and the only Okinawa-style Bon Dance in Southern California. Our annual high school scholarship recipients are also awarded.
JULY 2024
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SENIOR APPRECIATION DAY
​敬老感謝の日

SEPTEMBER 
​​(By invitation only) – A special luncheon celebrating our senior members with live performances, a certificate ceremony for members who turn 90 that year, birthday acknowledgements, and more.
COMING SOON
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GENERAL MEETING • 総会
NOVEMBER – Current members are invited to read annual reports, express suggestions or concerns, and vote for open leadership positions. Students who participate in the Junior Study Program or Kempi Scholarship may give a presentation at the General Meeting.
COMING SOON
OKINAWA ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC. | 16500 S Western Ave #103, Gardena, CA 90247
  • ABOUT
    • ABOUT US
    • MEMBERSHIP
    • CONTACT
  • EVENTS
    • UTAYABIRA CONCERT
  • SUPPORT
    • DONATE
    • VOLUNTEER
    • GET INVOLVED
  • RESOURCES
    • HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP
    • JUNIOR STUDY PROGRAM
    • KEMPI SCHOLARSHIP
    • STUDENTS OF JAPANESE CULTURE SCHOLARSHIP