GARDENA — Aki Matsuri (formerly Yatai Festival), a community and family street festival, will be heldon Saturday, Oct. 19, from 12 to 6 p.m. in front of 186^thStreet School, 1581 W. 186^thSt. in Gardena.

Classic car show from 12 to 4 p.m. Sapporo Beer Garden open from 12 to 6 p.m.

Food vendors (1 to 5 p.m.): @ Home Kitchen, Eyes & Ears Corn Roasters, Frontier Kettle Korn, gardena Bowl, King’s Hawaiian, King Kone, Kona Ice, Leibor of Love Mochi Waffles, Me Gusta Gourmet Tamales, Okinawa Association of America, 186^thStreet Elementary School

Free children’s activities (12 to 5 p.m.): Origami, haiku poetry, katakana writing, crafts, face-painting, kimono design, fortune telling, puzzles, temporary tattoos, photo booth

Entertainment (12 to 6 p.m.): Ryukyukoku Matsuri Daiko Los Angeles Branch, 12:15 p.m.; Kanani Kalama Hula Group, 1 p.m.; Pumana, 2 p.m.; Powerhouse, 4:30 p.m.

Sponsors: Audio Services Live, Calvary Baptist Tabernacle, Frontier Kettle Korn, Harbor Gateway South Neighborhood Council, South Bay Toyota, Viral Booth Rentals, 186^thArea Homeowners Association

Handicapped parking available at school with placard. No pets allowed; service animals only.

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