JACL Arizona Chapter

Celebrate the future of our community.

You are cordially invited to the Sara Hutchings Clardy and JACL-Arizona Scholarship Awards Luncheon on Sunday, April 26. Join us as we honor our 2026 scholarship recipients and present the Gold Saguaro Tribute.

It will be an afternoon featuring:

- Keynote speaker: Filmmaker Lane Nishikawa

- Buffet lunch catered by Hana Japanese Eatery

- Scholarship and Gold Saguaro Award presentations

- When: Sunday, April 26, 2026 at 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM

- Where: Phoenix Elks Lodge (14424 N 32nd St, Phoenix, AZ)

- Price: Adults $30 | Children (12 and under) $15 (pay at door)

**RSVP BY: Friday, April 17, 2026**

Help us invest in our students and celebrate these community milestones. We look forward to seeing you there.

RSVP here: https://jaclaz.org/event/scholarship-awards-luncheon/

Sara Hutchings Clardy & JACL-Arizona Scholarship Awards Luncheon - Japanese American Citizens League - Arizona Chapter Join Us: Sara Hutchings Clardy & JACL-Arizona Scholarship Awards Luncheon The JACL-Arizona Chapter cordially invites you to an afternoon of celebration, community, and tribute. Please join us as we honor […]

WE NEED YOU TODAY: Save Lives & Get Rewarded
We still have a few spots remaining for today’s blood drive at the JACL-AZ Hall. If you haven't made plans yet, come over to Glendale, roll up a sleeve, and make a massive impact in our community.

The Best Part? Give Blood, Stay for the Food!
After you donate, stick around to refuel with some great food and community vibes.

Donor Perks:
FREE Admission: Every donor receives a voucher for the Renaissance Festival.

Big Prizes: You will be entered to win one of 26 $500 gift cards.

Triple the Impact: One donation can save up to three lives (red cells, plasma, and platelets).

The Details:
When: Today, Jan 17th | 9 AM to 12:30 PM

Where: JACL-AZ Hall (5414 W. Glenn Drive, Glendale, AZ 85301)

Register Now: https://jaclaz.org/event/jacl-az-blood-drive/

Let’s make this our most successful drive yet. See you at the Hall.

JACL-AZ Blood Drive - Japanese American Citizens League - Arizona Chapter Sat., January 17, 2026 | JACL-AZ Blood Drive | Open 9 am to 12:30 pm Description: This marks the third blood drive hosted by JACL-AZ. Building on the success of […]

FINALLY!

Seven ‘Nisei’ soldiers of the 442nd posthumously receive commission Army Secretary Dan Driscoll posthumously promoted seven second-generation Japanese American soldiers, known as Nisei, to the rank of second lieutenant.

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