11/10 Friday: Thanksgiving Potluck Lunch (Members Only)
11/10 Friday: Thanksgiving Potluck Lunch (Members Only)
ラスベガス沖縄クラブ主催
感謝祭の持ち寄りランチ（会員限定）
日時：2023年11月10日（金）
場所: ラスベガス仏教サンガ
住所: 4110 N M.L.K. Blvd, North Las Vegas, Nv 89032
時間:午前11時30分ー午後2時３０分まで
参加をご予定の方は、2023 年 10 月 8 日日曜日までにご返信ください。おおよそのゲスト数を把握する為に早めの期限を設けています。席には限りがございますのでお早めに御予約ください。
名前と持参する料理をテキストメッセージで下記の連絡係までお知らせ下さい。ボランティアでお手伝いできる方も募集しております。
- ケイコ・ラダー (702) 499-8301
- 中内じゅん子（808）227-9688
- ナオミ・フッド（702）423-3853
- 平野るみ子（818）590-0774
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Community Service / Philanthropic Initiatives
Our Philanthropic initiatives
Las Vegas Okinawan Club has several partnerships with local nonprofits and communities to better serve our Southern Nevada community! Our community service initiatives include:
1. Shannon West Youth Homeless Center - Dessert /baking goods delivery to Shannon West Youth Homeless Center once a month together with Ninth Island Aunties.
https://www.helpsonv.org/shannon-west-homeless-youth-center
2. Hunger Relief and Education Support for At-risk Children - Las Vegas Okinawan Club participates in Back-to-School Event to distribute school supplies, Easter Food Basket Giveaway and early literacy books each year.
3. Senior Services for Minority and Immigrant Individuals and Families - Las Vegas Okinawan Club's Keiro program offers dependent older adults, a warm, safe and encouraging environment. Our friendly and professional volunteers provide:
- Social interaction
- Assortment of stimulating, structured activities including music, games, art
- Gentle exercise
- Wellness activities, health screening
For families caring for a dependent older relative, can feel confident that their loved one is being cared for in a safe and nurturing setting. Volunteers in the Keiro Senior Services program are bilingual
4. Ronald Mcdonald House Charities Greater Las Vegas - members cook for the families of sick children fighting for their health at Sunrise Children's Hospital with Ninth Island Aunties. The facility accommodates rooms. We provide ingredients and cook dinner for the family members that are staying. Please sisit RMH at https://rmhlv.org/
5. Las Vegas Homeless Camp Food Distribution - members help coordinate food pickup and deliver for food distribution to a homeless camp near the Las Vegas Strip once a month. Our partnership with "The Promise" allows for helping those in need. Please visit https://www.instagram.com/thepromiselv/.
6. Food Drive for Struggling Families - Las Vegas Okinawan Club's new initiative is to help to feed families and individuals in need in our Southern Nevada community, and food and monetary gifts donated by caring community members are a vital part of making that happen. If you have non-perishable food you are not using or not going to consume, please consider to donate and drop them off at our club events and gatherings.
Learn More
Please visit our "Philanthropic Initiatives" page to learn more about our community service projects.
14th Annual AKI MATSURI - Japanese Festival - Sat October 21
About Aki Matsuri
Aki Matsuri festival was founded in 2010 by Robert Higashinaka who wanted to boost awareness about the growing Japanese population in Las Vegas. “Aki Matsuri” are the Japanese words for “fall festival”, and has been celebrated in the Las Vegas valley each October. The event attracts more than 10,000 people annually and features traditional culture, music and food. The visiting groups from Japan, as well as the local talent, are not paid for their performances, nor are the visiting groups compensated for their travel expenses.
JFAN appreciates the enthusiasm of everyone who volunteers to make this event a success year after year.
Free Bon Odori Dance Workshops!
At the Aki Matsuri, the new KAWAII Bon Odori will be held in the afternoon and the Classic Bon Odori will be held in the evening. Let's all dance together and have fun.
New to Bon Odori? No problem!
Join our FREE Bon Odori Dance Workshops to learn how to dance! Here is the schedule:
9/2, 9/9, 9/16, 9/30, 10/14 will be held at The LV Buddhist Sangha, hosted by LV Kaminari Taiko from 1:00pm - 3:00pm
9/23 and 10/7 at the Winchester Dondero Cultural Center. Open to all, so come join us!
Space is limited-
Email: akimatsurinv@gmail.com to RSVP for the Sangha location or Call the Winchester Dondero Cultural Center directory to reserve the spot. �Winchester Dondero Cultural Center: 702.455.7340 (Closed Sunday and Monday) ONLY FOR 9/23, 10/07!
Free Bon Odori Dance Workshops!
At the Aki Matsuri, Bon Odori will be held in the evening. Let's all dance together and have fun.
New to Bon Odori? No problem!
Join our FREE Bon Odori Dance Workshops to learn how to dance on 9/23 and 10/7 at the Winchester Dondero Cultural Center. Open to all, so come join us!
Space is limited, Call the Winchester Dondero Cultural Center directory to reserve the spot.
Winchester Dondero Cultural Center: 702.455.7340 (Closed Sunday and Monday)
Statement Release on August 17, 2023 Here is an update on
Regarding Support Effort for Lahaina Maui Wildfire Recovery
マウイ島ラハイナ地域の火災復興支援、及び沖縄県系人の安否について。（日本語は以下に続きます）
Past Event - Senior Appreciation Party - Keiro No Hi, Respec
Keiro No Hi – Celebrating and Recognizing Our Elders
Keiro No Hi, translated in English as “Respect for the Aged Day,” is a Japanese public holiday celebrated in September. It is a day to honor older adults, to express appreciation and gratitude for their contribution to society, and to celebrate their longevity and vitality.
2023 Spring Picnic & Resource Fair was Successful!
Our annual Spring Picnic that was held on May 13, Saturday at Craig Ranch Regional Park was successful!
Our annual Spring Picnic that was held on May 13, Saturday at Craig Ranch Regional Park was successful! Thank you to all the volunteers and performers who made this event fun and safe place together and enjoy Spring picnic! We had total of 163 participants and gained 16 new members at the Picnic! Please welcome our new members! Participants enjoyed BBQ Food, Raffle Prizes (i.e., Cirque du Soleil tickets, cash prizes, restaurant gift certificates, etc), Asian & Pacific Islander cultural performance, FREE community resources to the community including food assistance, health navigators, SNAP, citizenship assistance and more! 5月13日土曜日にクレイグ・ランチ・リージョナル・パークで開催された毎年恒例の春のピクニックは成功しました。このイベントを皆で準備をしてくれ安全な場所にしてくれたボランティアとパフォーマーの皆さんに感謝致します。皆で春のピクニックを楽しむ事が出来ました。合計 163 名の参加者があり、ピクニックには 16 名の新しいメンバーが加わりました。新しいメンバーを是非、歓迎してください! 参加者は、バーベキュー料理、ラッフル賞品（シルク・ドゥ・ソレイユのチケット、賞金、レストランのギフト券など）、アジアおよび太平洋諸島の文化パフォーマンス、食料支援、健康ナビゲーター、SNAP、市民権支援などのコミュニティへの無料のコミュニティリソースを楽しみました。
Restauraunt Discounts
Exclusively for LVOC members!
Restaurant Discounts - We are so grateful for the generosity of Okinawa Onigiri & Ramen Tatsu! Please support local businesses!
Las Vegas Okinawan Club members are eligible for a 10% discount at these two restaurants. Please make sure to present your valid membership card!
- Okinawa Onigiri - Phone (702) 844-8857 Address: 4258 Spring Mountain Rd #102, Las Vegas, NV 89102 OPEN EVERYDAY 11am - 9pm https://oonigiri.com/
- Ramen Tatsu - Phone (702) 629-7777 Address: 3400 S Jones Blvd #6, Las Vegas, NV 89146 OPEN EVERYDAY 11:30am - 10pm https://www.ramen-tatsu.com
Our History
Las Vegas Okinawan Club, also known as Las Vegas Okinawa Kenjinkai has been registered as a domestic Non-Profit organization in the State of Nevada since July 22, 2011. The club was founded by 10 Okinawan women originally and it has grown to more than 170 members including individual, families, local businesses, volunteers, and supporters as of March, 2023. Las Vegas Okinawan Club is exempt from federal income tax under IRC Section 501(c)(3) and is classified as a public charity status 509(a)((2).
Our Mission and Purpose
The purpose of the Las Vegas Okinawan Club is to improve the well-being, health and quality of life of Asian Americans, Pacific Islanders, immigrant families and other community members by advocating for social-economic equity, sharing resources and empowering individuals through education, training and public awareness campaigns to create vibrant multicultural community while promoting Japanese and Okinawan culture.
Las Vegas Okinawan Club Members
Las Vegas Okinawan Club consists of Okinawans, Japanese, those who have a relationship with Okinawa or are interested in Okinawan and Japanese people and its culture.
We have members who are Okinawan, Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Filipino, Indian, Hawaiian, African American and other ethnicities. It is important that our club stays inclusive to all of our community members including other cultures, ethnicities and LGBTQ community members.
As of Marcy 2023, there are approximately 170 people including individual members, family members, business members and supporters.
Everyone is welcome!
Our promise
Las Vegas Okinawan Club does not discriminate by age, ethnicity, race, color, creed, disability, gender, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify or expression. We are LGBTQ friendly. Everyone is welcome!
LVOC STANDS AGAINST RACISM AND HATE IN ALL FORMS. OUR GOAL IS TO CREATE STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP W/ OTHER COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS TO CREATE WIDE-REACHING NETWORKS AND SUPPORT SYSTEMS TO COMBAT ANTI-ASIAN & ANTI-BLACK RACISM AND PREJUDICE AND ADVOCATING FOR WELL-BEING & SAFETY OF our COMMUNITY MEMBERS.
2022 AAPI Heritage Month proclamation by the State of Nevada
