SLOBC Obon Festival was a very successful event! There are estimates of over 500 to 600 people who attended. The financial results were also successful with more food sales and other activities like the 50/50 raffle. The parking lot was beautifully decorated with the lanterns, Tanzakus, yagura, different colored pop-ups and activity tents. Dancers in colorful yukatas, hapi coats added to the festivities. The food was delicious and enjoyed by everyone. All in all, it was a fun and exciting day.

Obon takes a lot of work to be successful and many people came to help! We are very grateful for everyone who came to work and spent hours setting up, preparing food and cleaning up. It is hard to individually thank the volunteers but I know that the Obon Committee appreciates all the help!

We are now preparing for the Rummage Sale to be held on Friday and Saturday September 4 and 5 from 9 to 2 p.m. Again we are asking for your help to set up all the things we have for sale on Thurs-day and packing things for storage on Saturday afternoon. Help is also needed watching over the sales, selling sweets and sorting goods. Just a few hours of your time during the Rummage Sale is very much appreciated! If you have any questions, please contact me at shongo@surewest.net

In Gassho,
Sandy Hongo