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LEAGUE OFFICER APPRECIATION LUNCHEON

Once a year, the SCNBA hosts a nice luncheon to discuss the future and purpose of the association and to give thanks or any help to the League Representatives for their hard work in continuing their Nikkei league status.

Saturday, August 12, 2023

Marie Callender’s
15466 S. Western Ave.
Gardena, CA 90249

All SCNBA Nikkei league officers are invited.  Please RSVP by August 1 to [email protected]. Thank you!

February 15, 2020

Marie Callender’s, Gardena

February 9, 2019

Marie Callender’s, Gardena

February 10, 2018

Marie Callender’s, Gardena

February 11, 2017

Marie Callender’s, Gardena

February 6, 2016 

Thank you to those that came to the luncheon. We appreciate your time and definitely your feedback on having more senior events. We will discuss those ideas at our next board meeting and see if we can make them happen.  Marie Callender’s, Gardena

Nisei Mixed
Sandra Bovey
Glenn Matsuda
Cathy Silman

Japan Trade
Allan Goya

Wed. Nisei
Marilyn Yamasaki
Sheila Fujimoto
Linda Larson

Friday Islanders
Jodi Yanabu

Nisei Mixed Hdcp
Glenn & Debbie Ito

Niko Niko Trios
Nancy Yamauchi
Karen Kino

Anaheim Nisei Mixed
Adeline Tomono
Rachel Sanders

PPBC Nikkei Trios
Stacee Kosaka
Norman Hamano

Tozai Nikkei
Lynne Tomita

SCNBA
David Hayashida
Lynn Matsubara

 

February 15, 2015

The Loft, Torrance

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VISIT PPBC AT AMF BEVERLY LANES TODAY

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“Simple solutions…Powerful results”

PPBC is a proud supporter of the SCNBA. Help us to thank them by visiting their shop! PPBC Website

Pin Point Bowling Concepts is your full-service bowler’s shop located inside AMF Beverly Lanes in Montebello, CA.

We are staffed with 2 Certified IBPSIA (International Bowling Pro Shop and Instructors Association) Technicians and USBC (United States Bowling Congress) coaches.

Through excellent customer service, we will assist the customer in becoming the best possible bowler that they can be given their ability and dedication to the sport.

1201 W. Beverly Blvd.
Montebello, CA  90640
323.724.4420
[email protected]

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HOLIDAY BOWL

Not Bowling Alone: How the Holiday Bowl in Crenshaw Became an Integrated Leisure Space

By Ryan Reft | August 22, 2013 | LINK

The Holiday Bowl sign today. Photo: Your Pal Dave/Flickr/Creative Commons
The Holiday Bowl sign today. Photo: Your Pal Dave/Flickr/Creative Commons

In May 2000, the New York Times reported the upcoming demolition of the Crenshaw District’s Holiday Bowl. Built by Japanese American investors in 1958, just as Crenshaw and neighboring Leimart Park were reemerging as one of the city’s most diverse neighborhoods, the bowling alley served as an integrated leisure space where African, Mexican, and Asian Americans could interact. “It’s like a United Nations in there,” longtime employee Jacqueline Sowell told writer Don Terry. ”Our employees are Hispanic, white, black, Japanese, Thai, Filipino. I’ve served grits to as many Japanese customers as I do black. We’ve learned from each other and given to each other. It’s much more than just a bowling alley. It’s a community resource.” Continue reading HOLIDAY BOWL →

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READY TO ROLL AGAIN

Rafu Shimpo
By MIKEY HIRANO CULROSS, Rafu Sports Editor

The new X Lanes, a two-year, $6 million reboot of the former Little Tokyo Bowl, officially opened for business on June 6 in the Little Tokyo Galleria at Third Street and Alameda. (MIKEY HIRANO CULROSS/Rafu Shimpo)
The new X Lanes, a two-year, $6 million reboot of the former Little Tokyo Bowl, officially opened for business on June 6 in the Little Tokyo Galleria at Third Street and Alameda. (MIKEY HIRANO CULROSS/Rafu Shimpo)

More than 20 years after the pins fell for the last time, the sights and sounds of bowling have returned to Little Tokyo.

After a trial run that began May 17, X Lanes held a grand opening on June 6 to formally introduce their 24-lane, 50,000-square-foot bowling, arcade and entertainment center. It is located on the third floor of the Little Tokyo Galleria, occupying the same space as the former Little Tokyo Bowl, which began operating when the shopping mall opened as Yaohan Plaza in 1985.

This photo from the Albert Taira Memorial Website shows Little Tokyo Bowl at its opening in 1985.
This photo from the Albert Taira Memorial Website shows Little Tokyo Bowl at its opening in 1985.

With a reported development cost of around $6 million, the investors and operators of X Lanes hope it will provide a sorely-needed boost to the Little Tokyo Galleria, which has struggled to gain firm footing as far as attracting a steady flow of customers.

Continue reading READY TO ROLL AGAIN →

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Gerald Tanaka and Jim Shimizu Shoot Honor Scores

The Harbor City Nisei Bowling league congratulates Gerald Tanaka (left) and Jim Shimizu (right) on their recent USBC bowling accomplishment.  On May 11, 2012 at AMF Bowl-O-Drome, Gerald Tanaka bowled a perfect 300 game hitting the pocket on each shot.  This is Gerald’s first perfect game after coming close on many previous occasions.  The week prior on May 4th, Jim Shimizu bowled an 823 series, with games of 278, 266, and 279.  This was Jim’s third 800 series.  Congratulations to both Gerald and Jim.OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA