Okinawa Association of America, Inc. (OAA)
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2026 OAA NYP
SILENT AUCTION
​NOW LIVE!


We understand it may be difficult for many members, family, and friends to attend the New Year’s Party in person. Therefore, we have devised a way to enjoy a portion of the party virtually through our Silent Auction.
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Online Auction - Starts Sunday, 01/11/26 10 AM(pst) - ends 01/18/26 at 8pm (pst)

View Auction Site
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RESERVATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED • 予約受付は終了しました
Please consider purchasing raffle tickets and bidding in our online silent auction!
All proceeds benefit the OAA​

OAA New Year's Party

January 18, 2026 (Sunday)
​11 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Carson Community Center
801 Carson St., Carson, CA 90745​
RESERVATION CLOSED

新年宴会

2026年1月18日 (日曜日)
​午前11時〜午後3時半

カーソン•コミュニティー•センター
801 Carson St., Carson, CA 90745​
予約受付は終了しました
* Tables assigned on a first come, first served basis. LATE RESERVATION: Additional $10/person (space permitting)
* お席は先着順となります。席に余裕がありましたら、締切日以降の  ご予約も可能ですが、$10追加となります。
Let's ring in ‘Nma-Dushi (Year of the Horse) together with
​live entertainment, raffle drawings, a silent auction, and Ryūkyūan spirit!
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❀ GOLD LEVEL SPONSOR ❀
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​KAMIYA INSURANCE AGENCY
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❀ SILVER LEVEL SPONSOR ❀
KINJO INSURANCE ​& FINANCIAL SERVICES
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❀ SPECIAL GRAND PRIZE SPONSOR ❀
UYEHARA TRAVEL
PROGRAM
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AUCTION
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PROGRAM

(Subject to change without notice)
ENTERTAINMENT​
  • Ryūkyūan Music & Dance
    琉球民謡・琉舞 
  • Ryukyukoku Matsuri Daiko
    琉球國祭り太鼓
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  • Shishigumi L.A.
    (Lion Dance) 獅子舞
  • ...and more!
ATTRACTIONS
  • Raffle Drawings ラッフル
  • Silent Auction
    サイレント・オークション
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  • Photo Booth
  • Merchandise​
Our program also includes: 2025 Year in Review Slideshow,
​Sake Barrel Ceremony (鏡開き), Toast to Everyone Born in the Year of the Horse,
Induction of 2026 Board Members and Officers

RAFFLE PRIZES

(Subject to change without notice)
Event attendance not required to win prizes!
Tickets $2 each and proceeds benefit the OAA
SPECIAL GRAND PRIZE FOR 1 LUCKY WINNER!
$1,000 CASH PRIZE

GENEROUSLY DONATED BY UYEHARA TRAVEL
TOP PRIZE:
Samsung 43" Class U7900 Series UHD 4K Smart Tizen TV (2025 Model)

Generously donated by Kamiya Insurance Agency

SPONSORED PRIZE:
Zojirushi gourmet d'expert electric skillet for yin yang hotpot 4.5L
Generously donated by OAA Geino-bu Performing Arts Committee
MORE GREAT PRIZES:
  • $30 Tokyo Central gift certificates
  • $20 Target gift cards
  • Air Fryer
  • Electric Grill
  • Rice Cooker
  • ...more to be announced!

    Interested in Raffle Tickets?

Submit
 

SILENT AUCTIONS

(Subject to change without notice)
The online and in-person auctions will have separate prizes!
(There will be no transition from online to in-person bidding)

Proceeds benefit the OAA

ONLINE AUCTION
ENDS SUNDAY, JANUARY 18, 2026 AT 8:00 PM PST
Don't want to have to keep watching your items throughout the day? Set a PROXY BID – the maximum you are willing to spend on an item – and let the system bid for you!
START BIDDING NOW!

IN-PERSON AUCTION

January 18 (Sunday) @ New Year's Party
*Online Auction - Starts Sunday, 01/11/26 10 AM(pst) - ends 01/18/26 at 8pm (pst)
Okinawa Association of America will ring in the new year and celebrate the year of the horse at our annual New Year’s Party on Sunday, January 18, 2025, at the Carson Community Center. Members, dignitaries, and friends will be treated to an afternoon of Okinawan entertainment, live music, delicious food, silent auction, raffle prizes, and fun.
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We understand it may be difficult for many members, family, and friends to attend the New Year’s Party in person. Therefore, we have devised a way to enjoy a portion of the party virtually through our Silent Auction. The Silent Auction will be held both virtually and a separate in person. We hope many more people can enjoy our while helping support the OAA.
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Online Bidding will begin on Sunday, January 11, 2026 at 10 am PST and will end on Sunday, January 18, 2026 at 8 pm PST.
All winners will be notified by email and pick up & shipping to be scheduled.
We will have a special In-person auction separate with a different set of auction items. In-person auction winners may pick up their items at the party after payment.
If you have any questions, please email [email protected].
Support one of the OAA's
​largest annual events!
 
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
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None of our activities would be possible without the time and effort of dedicated volunteers! (Service hours available for students)
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Your tax-deductible monetary donation will help with offsetting necessary expenses that make this event possible! Please send a check or money order to:
16500 S. Western Ave. #103
Gardena, CA 90247

(Or, donate online via Ko-Fi)
PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS
& SUPPORT THE OAA!
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Sponsor benefits include (but are not limited to):

Name/logo displayed at the event

Acknowledgements via
Facebook (4,300+ followers)
Instagram (3,400+ followers)
Monthly email (2,000+ recipients)

...and more!

(Depending on sponsorship tier)

    Sponsor Interest Form

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OKINAWA ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC. | 16500 S Western Ave #100, Gardena, CA 90247
  • ABOUT
    • ABOUT US
    • MEMBERSHIP
    • CONTACT
  • EVENTS
    • NEW YEAR'S PARTY
  • SUPPORT
    • DONATE
    • VOLUNTEER
    • GET INVOLVED
  • RESOURCES
    • HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP
    • JUNIOR STUDY PROGRAM
    • KEMPI SCHOLARSHIP
    • STUDENTS OF JAPANESE CULTURE SCHOLARSHIP