May 9—At 8 p.m. Greater LA Singles,Chapter of JACL will present “California State Legislature, 1998-2004: Behind the Scenes and Personal Anecdotes” with George Nakano, former California Assemblymember, who represented the 53 District  Event will be held at Faith United Methodist Church, 2115 W. 182 St., Torrance. For information, call Louise at (310) 327-3169 or Miyako at (310) 839-1194.

May 17—St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, 961 S. Mariposa Ave., Los Angeles, will be holding their annual bazaar from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Enjoy a fun day filled with Japanese food, pastries, games, thrift shop and fresh produce and flowers. For more information, call (213) 387-1334 or e-mail office@stmarys-la.com.

May 17—Matsuri of Faith will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Faith United Methodist Church, 2115 West 182nd St. in Torrance. Ethnic foods, produce, plants, baked goods and handicrafts will be featured. Also, children’s games, door prizes and free entertainment can be enjoyed throughout the day. Parking and free shuttle service will be available at Hamilton Adult School parking lot, two blocks west of the church. All are welcome. For further information call (310) 217-7000 (church phone).

May 22—Little Tokyo Community Center hosts La Vida Sake, a sake and food tasting event at the Petersen Automotive Museum, 6060 Wilshire Blvd. from 7 to 10 p.m. Enjoy a unique evening featuring a palette of sake from around the world and hors d'oeuvres from L.A.’s top restaurants. General Admission: $60 Pre-Sale; $70 at the door, subject to availability. Twenty-one and over only. For more information, call (213) 473-1615 or visit www.ltsc.org.

The Japanese American Cultural & Community Center (JACCC) will be hosting its 28th Anniversary celebration and awards dinner on Sunday, June 1 at the Omni Hotel, 251 S. Olive St. Los Angeles City Councilwoman Jan Perry will be honored while Frank Buckley, Rob Fukuzaki, Susan Hirasuna, David Ono, an Gordon Tokumatsu will be presented Ambassador’s Awards. There will be cocktails and a silent auction at 5:30 p.m. followed by dinner at 6:30. For more information, please call Margaret Endo Shimada at (213) 628-2727 ext. 115.