Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni recently conducted its monthly Community Relations (ComRel) meeting here Oct. 25. During the meeting, units and activities aboard the air station review ComRel events conducted during the previous month and provide information on upcoming ComRel events in the next month.

Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni values the relationship it has with its Japanese hosts. The attached lists are provided to increase awareness of our ongoing efforts towards community service, cultural awareness and friendship exchange. The air station is proud to boast conducting more than 365 events a year, an average of one every day.

Events provided for the upcoming month are tentative and subject to change. Requests by media representatives to cover specific events will be handled on a case-by-case basis. Media representatives interested in covering events are requested to contact the MCAS Iwakuni Public Affairs Office by phone at 79-5551 or by fax at 79-5554 at least 96 hours prior to the event.

Programs

Nov 1 (Thu) – Japanese Cooking Class to cook Okonomiyaki and Miso Soup

Nov 4 (Sun) – Japanese American Society Speech Contest

Nov 8 (Thu) – Preschool Visit to Hirata Hoikuen
Teaching basic English and American culture.

Nov 15 (Thu) – Preschool Visit to Midoro Hoikuen
Teaching basic English and American culture.

Nov 17 (Sat) – Kintai Bridge area clean-up

U.S. Marines from Iwakuni in the Samurai Armor Costume participate in a reenactment of the ancient Armored Samurai Parade from JR Kuga Train Station to Iwakuni City Kuga General Branch, and perform a play based upon the local history.  

Nov 20 (Tue) – Preschool Visit to Josho Hoikuen　
Teaching basic English and American culture.

Nov 27 (Tue) – Preschool Visit to Ekimae Hoikuen
Teaching basic English and American culture.

MCCS Bowling Center hosts monthly bowling tournament and Friday night friendship bowling league with local nationals.
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