On March 15, Hui O Hula had a gathering celebrating its 20th year dancing the hula together. Dancers appreciated the live music provided by many musicians who have played for the LW Hawaiian dance club over the years. The club thanks Carrie Kumabe, who plays just about any musical instrument and is very skillful. She often performs along with Diana Pemstein’s captivating voice. At the celebration,

On Monday, March 24, from 7-9 p.m., the South Coast Orchid Society of Long Beach will host a program by Carol Beule on “Kyoto, Nara, and the Japan Fuukiran Society,” as part of its 75th anniversary theme, “Orchid Journeys.” The meeting will be held at Whaley Park Community Center, 5620 E. Atherton St., Long Beach, CA, 90815. Beule will take the group on a journey from Kyoto to Nara, visiting