BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//PYVOBJECT//NONSGML Version 1//EN BEGIN:VEVENT UID:events.uid.5945@www.discovernikkei.org DTSTART:20190608T000000Z DTEND:20190608T000000Z DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, June 8\, the Okinawa Association of America (OAA) will host a secondhand book sale to raise funds for the organization&rsqu o\;s library. A number of lightly used English books and some Japanese boo ks will be available at great prices. Highlights include classic novels\, mystery and romance novels\, children's books\, and older editions (Note: The majority of items are not Okinawa-focused). There will also be vinyl r ecords and baked snacks for sale.\n\nDevelopment for the OAA&rsquo\;s Char les M. and Yoshiko Kamiya Library began in 2001. It has since become the o nly one of its kind in the greater Los Angeles area\, hosting a rare colle ction of Japanese and English language materials focusing on the Okinawan culture\, history\, and diaspora. The space is also used for the organizat ion&rsquo\;s weekly computer classes for senior citizens. Access to the li brary and computer classes are benefits of the OAA&rsquo\;s annual members hip.\n\nOAA Librarian Monica Solis and a small group of volunteers are lea ding the fundraising efforts for much-needed renovations and repairs. Thei r weekly activities include organizing the collection\, cleaning books and LPs\, and building a library database.\n\nThe fundraiser will take place on June 8\, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.\, in the OAA Center&rsquo\;s parking lot. Th e OAA Center is located at 16500 S. Western Ave.\, Gardena 90247. All sale s are final (no refunds). For more information\, please contact the OAA: 3 10-532-1929\, oaalibrary@gmail.com DTSTAMP:20241113T022315Z SUMMARY:Secondhand Book Sale &amp\; Bake Sale - Okinawa Association Library Fundraiser URL:/en/events/2019/06/08/secondhand-book-sale-amp-bake-sale-okinawa-ass/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR