September 2013

Friday, Nov. 1

FUNDRAISER:  Preserve Walnut Grove Buddhist Church – Built 1927 by Issei of Walnut Grove

The Walnut Grove Buddhist Church annual golf tournament, “Open/Turkey Shoot” is hosting its tournament on Friday, Nov. 1 at Wildhawk Golf Course in Sacramento. This year’s fundraiser will help preserve the Walnut Grove Buddhist Church, built in 1927 by the Issei of Walnut Grove.

Download the entry form here (PDF).

Singers, dancers and instrumentalists from the Sangha’s of each NCDC (Northern California District Council) temple will volunteer their time and talents to present a memorable day of fun and entertainment. The temples of the Northern California District Council which include: Marysville; Placer; Florin; Sacramento; Lodi; Stockton and Walnut Grove will sponsor a Dharma Music Festival on Saturday, Aug. 31. The event will be held at the outdoor amphitheater of the Walnut Grove Buddhist Church. Slated to run from 11a.m. to 4 p.m., attendees are welcome to bring their own lawn chairs, pop-up tents and bar-b-ques.

Special guest artist will be Reverend Harry Bridge with his new jazz and funk band.

As an added feature, a self-guided walking tour of the historical Walnut Grove Japan Town and newly remodeled Japanese Language School will be available to early arrivals. Gates will open at 8 a.m.

For further information, contact Steve Hiromoto at [email protected], (916) 233-6725; or Roy Mayhugh at [email protected], (916) 488-9078.