‘Dancing for Miracles’ at OCBC

ANAHEIM — Orange Coast Optimist Club presents “Dancing for Miracles V,” a benefit dance for Asians for Miracle Marrow Matches (A3M), on Saturday, Nov. 12, at Orange County Buddhist Church, 909 S. Dale Ave. in Anaheim.

Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Line dance lesson by Akimi at 7:30 p.m. Dance music by Kokoro at 8 p.m. (No high heels.)

Emceed by actor Aaron Takahashi, the dance will also include DJ music by Willie Nagami, games, and photo ops by Allison Kawasaki Chan Photography.

Honorary chairs are Krissy Kobata and Paul Isozaki. OCO is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

The mission of A3M, which is celebrating its 25th anniversary, is to improve the health and welfare of all people by providing education and assistance while facilitating prompt access to potential marrow and blood cell donors. For more information visit www.a3mhope.org.

General admission is $50. Platinum table sponsorship ($1,000) includes pupu platter and drinks. Gold table sponsorship ($700) includes pupu platter.

For more information, contact Shirley Asao at (714) 797-1600 or shirley5asao@gmail.com; Carol Tanita t cntanita@mail.com; or Laraine Miyata at (310) 826-9805 or laraine_virgo@yahoo.com. Register online at www.ocodance.org.