Photo by MARIO GERSHOM REYES/Rafu Shimpo
Participants in the 2019 Terminal Islanders Picnic.

The Terminal Islanders’ annual picnic will take place Sunday, June 8, from 11 a.m. at George Bellis Park, Knott Avenue and 8th Street in Buena Park.

The band High Five will play a variety of songs from different eras. Ryujin Taiko will also provide lively entertainment.

The Ryono family will sing the very meaningful “Yogore” song, which was written in Manzanar and describes the unique attributes of Terminal Islanders.

The picnic will also feature races and games for children; mochi-maki (mochi throwing); and ondo dancing.

The grand prize in the opportunity drawing will be $500, followed by $300 for second prize and $100 for third prize, along with many more prizes. Tickets are $5 each.

A library of pre-World War II photos of Terminal Island is being developed. If you have any pictures, bring them to the picnic so that they can be scanned.

From the Artesia Freeway (91), turn north on Knott Avenue, pass 8th Street, then turn right into the parking lot.

From the Santa Ana Freeway (5), turn south on Knott Avenue and turn left into the parking lot a block north of 8th Street.

To RSVP, call (562) 243-5332 or email [email protected].