Saratoga celebrates vets, fire district and citizen of the year
Briefly

The Saratoga Foothill Club hosted its annual Memorial Day Celebration, a cherished tradition recognizing veterans at Madronia Cemetery. The event features youth organizations placing wreaths and flags on graves, patriotic music, and a speech by Dr. Gary B. Laine. The club recently completed a significant restoration of its clubhouse. Additionally, Adrienne Reiko Iwanaga was honored as Saratoga Citizen of the Year for her contributions to Japanese folk dance, having transformed and popularized Bon Odori dance while preserving its cultural heritage, alongside receiving prestigious national awards for her work.
The Memorial Day Celebration at the Saratoga Foothill Club honors veterans, uniting families and civic organizations to pay tribute with wreaths, music, and speeches.
Adrienne Reiko Iwanaga, named Saratoga Citizen of the Year, is honored for her lifetime contributions to traditional arts and for preserving Japanese folk dance.
Read at The Mercury News
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