Category Archives: Announcements

2023 St. Louis JACL Scholarship Applications Open April 1-May 15

Students are welcome to apply to the local St. Louis JACL Scholarship that is separate from National JACL Scholarships starting April 1 until May 15, 2023. Any current or incoming undergraduates or graduate students at any college, trade school or … Continue reading

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Sam Hyun Speaking at UMSL on March 23, 7:00pm

University of Missouri – St. Louis (UMSL) Global is welcoming Mr. Sam Hyun on March 23, 2023 at 7:00pm in the Millennium Student Center to present The Invisible Race. Mr. Hyun is a speaker focused on Asian American and Pacific … Continue reading

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2023 JACL National Freshman Scholarship Application Deadline is March 6

Freshman applications must be submitted directly by the applicant to National JACL through the online form, accessible using the link below, no later than March 6, 2023, 11:59pm Hawaiian Standard Time. All those applying to the National JACL Scholarship Program … Continue reading

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Day of Remembrance Event – February 19, 2023

SORRY, NO WALK-INS WITHOUT A RESERVATION WILL BE ALLOWED. WE HAVE REACHED CAPACITY FOR THIS EVENT. The Day of Remembrance recognizes the anniversary of issuing of President Roosevelt’s Executive Order 9066, which resulted in the wrongful incarceration of Japanese Americans … Continue reading

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“Dreams of Love” Concert – January 15, 2023

Violinist Aska Kaneko Maret and harpist Amy Camie’s Duo Concert “Dreams of Love: A Healing Concert for the Body, Mind & Soul” is coming to Webster Hills United Methodist Church, 698 West Lockwood Avenue, Webster Groves, Missouri 63119 at 2:00 … Continue reading

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JACL Holiday Social at Vangel’s – December 8

The St. Louis JACL held its Holiday Social at Vangel’s Restaurant in Rock Hill, Missouri on December 8, 2022. There was a nice group of attendees that had an enjoyable evening together! We were honored to have Kristina Le, President … Continue reading

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St. Louis JACL Holiday Social, December 8

Join us for a Holiday Social at 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm on December 8, 2022 at Vangel’s Restaurant and Bar. RSVP to Edie Quick is required. Appetizers and drinks will be provided.

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2022 Midwest District Council Fall Meeting

The St. Louis Chapter of the JACL was host for the 2022 Midwest District Council (MDC) Fall Meeting from October 7-8. St. Louis was honored to have two excellent speakers: Michelle Li, St. Louis NBC affiliate, KSDK, Morning Anchor and … Continue reading

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St. Louis JACL Mourns the Passing of Asako Morioka

Long time St. Louis JACL member Asako Morioka passed away on October 2, 2022 at age 99 at her home in Prospect, KY. Ms. Morioka was a former JACL Board Member, teacher of Ikebana, and contributor to the Nisei Kitchen … Continue reading

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2022 Japanese Festival – Missouri Botanical Garden, Labor Day Weekend

Join the St. Louis Japanese American Citizens League (JACL) in participating at the 2022 Japanese Festival at the Missouri Botanical Garden, 4344 Shaw Boulevard, St. Louis, Missouri 63110, during September 3-5, 2022. Please visit the JACL Soda Tent near the … Continue reading

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