The City of Unalaska will be hosting a visit from a Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force training squadron next week. During this visit, there are a number of community events that have been planned. All events are open to the public and do not require registration. The origami class on Tuesday is for youth in grades 1-8. See the Schedule of community events below!
Monday, June 5
1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
- Public Tours of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Vessels
6:30 PM
- Fun Run with JMSDF Personel Up Ulkata Road to Fort Schwatka on Mount Ballyhoo
Tuesday, June 6
10:00 AM
- JMSDF Origami Class at the Community Center / Grades 1-8
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
- Open Gym Basketball with JMSDF in Community Center Gymnasium
1:00 PM
- Memorial Park Ceremony featuring:
- - Remarks by: Mayor, JMSDF Command, Q Tribe, USCGC Bertholf
- - Raising of the Flags
- - Placing of Wreaths
- - National Anthems
- - Gift Exchange
(This event will be held in PCR Gymnasium if the weather is bad)
5:00 PM
- Community Swim Meet with JMSDF Personnel
- - 5:00 PM: Check-in
- - 5:30 PM: Warm-ups
- - 6:00 PM: Meet begins
Wednesday, June 7
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
- Open Gym Basketball with JMSDF in Community Center Gymnasium
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
- Military Band Concert in the Community Center Gymnasium
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
- Martial Arts & Archery Display in the Community Center Gymnasium