NIKKEI Legacy 2026 | Conservation of First Japanese American Church in Orange County, CA | Historic Wintersburg Fundraiser Sushi and Sake to be held at St. Wilfrid’s Episcopal Church in Huntington Beach on Saturday, November 7, 5-7PM
Posted on September 30, 2026 by Cultural News
Historic Wintersburg Conservancy is holding our 2026 fall fundraiser to help preserve this important cultural landmark. The event will be on Saturday, November 7, 2026, an evening of sushi and sake. Doors open at 5:00 p.m. and the event ends at 7:00 p.m. Location is St Wilfrid’s Episcopal Church, 18631 Chapel Ln, Huntington Beach, CA 92646.
To RSVP and pay by credit card, click the Donate & Tickets button on this page to select your package https://givebutter.com/historic-wintersburg-2026-fall-fundraiser. Alternatively, if you prefer to pay by check, send an email to HistoricWintersburg@gmail.com with your name, phone number, and package choice.
Please indicate by email if you are Vegetarian or Vegan or have any other dietary restrictions. Register by October 31.
Packages:
- $100 early bird admission per person (prior to October 10)
- $125 regular admission per person (deadline October 31)
- $25 – opportunity drawing ticket
- $500 bronze sponsorship – 2 admissions and 4 drawing tickets, plus recognition at the event
- $1000 silver sponsorship – 4 admissions and 8 drawing tickets, plus recognition at the event and name on construction sign
- $2000 gold sponsorship – 8 admissions and 16 drawing tickets, plus recognition at the event and name on construction sign
- $5000 platinum sponsorship – 16 admissions and 20 drawing tickets, plus recognition at the event and name on construction sign
Historic Wintersburg is the site of one of the first Japanese American churches in Orange County and remains one of the last standing. The property once included a goldfish farm, which—after years of neglect during World War II —was converted by the Furuta family to a water lily farm. The site, now over 100 years old, represents an irreplaceable part of our shared history. The Conservancy is making substantial progress toward acquiring and restoring this remarkable site, and your support will help ensure its preservation for generations to come. For more info call: 714-553-3663.