Bases around Japan have scheduled a number of events to celebrate Black History Month. Here’s a list of what’s been scheduled as of Jan. 30, provided by each base’s organizers. (Click to jump ahead to listings for South Korea and Okinawa)

JapanYokosuka Naval Base

All month — The library will feature a display of books and DVDs on black heritage.

Feb. 5 — Yokosuka’s Seaside Club will host an African-American Heritage Month Buffet from 5 to 9 p.m.

Feb. 5 — Movie tributes will be held by the Single Sailors Liberty Program on Feb. 5, 12, 19 and 26 at 6 p.m. in the Spectrum Center.

Feb. 6 — R&B band Fantasy plus a soul food buffet starting at 7 p.m. on the third-floor ballroom of Club Alliance. Tickets are $14.95 and are on sale now at the club’s cash cage.

Feb. 10 — A blues concert will be staged by J.J. Vicars in the Chief Petty Officer Club’s Major Room from 7 to 8 p.m.

Feb. 23 — A black movie festival runs from 1 to 6 p.m. in Negishi’s Morale, Welfare and Recreation program office and library.

Naval Air Facility Atsugi

Feb. 7 — R&B band Fantasy will perform in a concert that is free and open to all adults. The show starts at 8 p.m. at Club Trilogy.

Sasebo Naval Base

Thursday — Black History Month kickoff and cake-cutting ceremony at 11 a.m. at the Galley.

Thursday to Feb. 28 — Black History Month Exhibit Contest basewide.

Feb. 7 and 21 — Open mic at 7 p.m. at Galaxies.

Feb. 16 — Hip-hop contest at 10 p.m. at Galaxies.

Feb. 18 — Pot luck at 3 p.m. at Fellowship Hall.

Feb. 21 — E.J. King High School Black History Month play at 5 p.m. at Hario Theater.

Feb. 23 — 3K Fun Run at 11:30 a.m. at Fleet Landing.

Feb. 24 — Banquet and fashion show at 6 p.m. at Hario Theater.

Yokota Air Base

Feb. 9 — Yokota East Elementary School needs 13 volunteers to read to about 26 classrooms in 30-minute increments. Preferred times are 8:30 to 11 a.m. and 12:30 to 2 p.m.

Feb. 20-23 — The Yume and Kibo child development centers are looking for eight volunteers to read to preschool-age children for one day during the week. Each person is needed for two 30-minute classes from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.

Feb. 23 — Yokota West Elementary School is seeking five volunteers to read during its 13th Annual Learn-a-Bration Day. The sessions will be held in 20-minute increments from 8 to 9:20 a.m., with one volunteer needed for each. If interested in giving a presentation, contact Mr. or Mrs. McCallum at DSN 225-7611.

For more information or to volunteer for any of the children’s reading programs at Yokota, contact Tysha Tolefree by e-mail at ttolefree@asia.umuc.edu.

Thursday — Opening ceremony at Yokota Officers Club at 3 p.m.; Heritage Meal at Samurai Cafe.

Wednesday— Heritage Meal at 374th Medical Group cafeteria.

Feb. 8 — Heritage Meal at Samurai Cafe.

Feb. 14 — Heritage Meal at 374th Medical Group cafeteria.

Feb. 15 — Heritage Meal at Samurai Cafe.

Feb. 22 — Cajun lunch at Yokota Enlisted Club at 11:30 a.m. $11.95 for members, $13.95 for nonmembers.

Feb. 23 — Jazz Night at Yokota Enlisted Club at 8 p.m.

Feb. 24 — Gospel Jamboree and food sampling at East Chapel at 3 and 4 p.m.

Feb. 26 — Two-mile Fitness Run.

Feb. 28 — Heritage Meal at 374th Medical Group cafeteria; closing ceremony at Yokota Officers Club at 1:30 p.m.

Call Master Sgt. Edwin Holland at DSN 225-8008/8999 or e-mail him at edwin. holland@yokota.af.mil for more details.

Camp Zama

Feb. 23 — “From Slavery to Freedom: The Story of Africans in the Americas,” at the Community Cultural Center from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Admission is free. For information, call DSN 263-8630.

Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni

To be announced.

Camp Fuji

To be announced.

Misawa Air Base

The 35th Services Squadron or private organizations haven’t advertised any events for Black History Month at Misawa, according to base public affairs officials.

South KoreaSEOUL — Military commands across the peninsula will celebrate Black History Month with a variety of events, from commemoration ceremonies to talent shows, health fairs to special meals.

“We have many events planned to recognize, celebrate and commemorate the contribution of African-Americans to our nation and U.S. military,” said Sgt. 1st Class Adam Morrison, 19th Sustainment Command (Expeditionary) equal opportunity advisor in an Area IV news release. “This will be a good opportunity for participants to learn about and understand black history.”

The following events are to be held:

AREA I

Feb. 23: Extravaganza, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Camp Red Cloud theater. Call 732-6856 for more information.

Feb. 13: Luncheon with guest speaker Lt. Col. Sammie L. Hargrove, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Kimbro Hall for Camp Casey/Castle community. Call 732-6856 for more information.

AREA II

Feb. 9: The Troop Command will host a ceremony with guest speaker Maj. Chris Fland beginning at 3 p.m. in Yongsan’s Multipurpose Theater #1. To include singing, poetry and dance.

Feb. 12: The Troop Command will show the movie “Glory” beginning at 2 p.m. in Yongsan’s Multipurpose Theater. Call 723-7743.

Feb. 23: Commemoration ceremony with guest speaker Lt. Col. Samuel C. Fields begins at noon at the Yongsan Main Post Club. To include songs, dance, poetry and food. Call 738-5950 for more information.

Feb. 23: Talent show at the K16 Landing Zone from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Call 738-4058 for more information.

All month: Area II libraries will offer black history month displays.

Area III

Feb. 1: Cake-cutting ceremony at 11:30 a.m. in the lobby of the Army and Air Force Exchange Service store.

Feb. 27: Commemoration ceremony begins at the base theater at 11:30 a.m.

AREA IV

Feb. 1: Soul food meal — Open to the community, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Camp Walker’s Taegu Mountain Inn Dining Facility. Price is $3.65 for U.S. and Korean civilian employees and family members. Call Sgt. 1st Class Adam Morrison or Sgt. 1st Class Darryl Cannon at 764-4855 or 010-8671-4788.

Feb. 8: Luncheon — Open to the community, from noon to 1:30 p.m. at Henry’s Grill Dining Facility on Camp Henry. Meal price is $3.65 for U.S. and South Korean civilian employees and family members. Soldiers will be served beginning at noon. Guests are welcome 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Menu items includes Southern fried catfish, barbecue, Hopping Johns, fried okra, collard greens and more.

Feb. 8 and Feb. 22: Movie night begins at 7 p.m. in the Camp Henry Theater. Free refreshments will be served. “Crossover” will play Feb. 8 and “Akeelah and The Bee” on Feb. 22. Call Master Sgt. John Gough at 010-4694-9995.

Feb. 17: 5K fun run and 2-mile walk begins at 9 a.m. at Camp Walker’s Kelly Fitness Center. Register from 8 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. First- and second-place finishers will receive awards. Call the fitness center at 764-4225/4800.

Feb. 17: Soul Train night begins at 9 p.m. at Camp Walker’s Hilltop Club. Best Dressed Contest with cash prizes. Call Terrance Mason at 764-4985.

Feb. 21: Commemoration ceremony from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Community Activity Center on Camp Carroll and 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Evergreen Community Club on Camp Walker. Guest speaker is Col. Gracus K. Dunn, commander, Combat Support Coordination Team #2. Features dynamic performances, displays, memoirs, prizes and “soul food” sampling. The events are free and open to the entire community Dress is business casual. Call Master Sgt. John Gough at 010-4694-9995 or Sgt. 1st Class Adam Morrison at 010-8671-4788.

Kunsan Air Base

Feb. 6: Heritage breakfast at 7 a.m. in the Loring Club. Call Tech. Sgt. Angela Austin at 782-5055.

Feb. 6: “Soul Bowl” competition from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the Yellow Sea Bowling Center. Call 1st Lt. Tyrone Bess at 782-5012.

Feb. 9: Health fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Army and Air Force Exchange Service store lobby. Call Tech. Sgt. Dana Butler at 782-7041.

March 3: Heritage ball at the Loring Club. Social begins at 6 p.m. and ball begins at 7 p.m. Call 1st Lt. Tryone Bess at 782-5012.

Osan Air Base

Feb. 2: Soul Food sampler from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the fire station. Call Constance Roderick at 783-5485.

Feb. 6: Martin Luther King kickoff breakfast from 7 a.m. to 8 a.m. in the Officers’ Club. Call Capt. Tameesha Coatney at 784-5136.

Feb. 16: Health fair from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Army and Air Force Exchange Service store lobby. Call Master Sgt. David Mack at 784-6682.

Feb. 17: Heritage ball from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. in the Officers’ Club. Dress is semi-formal. Call Maj. Constance Banks 784-2500.

Feb. 19: Three-on-three basketball tournament begins at noon at the Osan Fitness Center. Call Master Sgt. Tiffani Johnson at 784-5568.

Feb. 24: Gospel festival from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the base chapel. Call Master Sgt. Ben Jefferson at 784-6565.

OkinawaBlack History Month event organizers at Air Force, Marine Corps and Army installations on Okinawa have scheduled a number of events to observe the month. Here is a list of what’s on tap as of Feb. 1.

Kadena Air Base

The Kadena African American Heritage Committee has planned several events on the air base throughout February to commemorate Black History Month, according to Master Sgt. Jeff Loftin, a Kadena Air Base spokesman:

Friday: A film festival starts at 5:45 p.m. at the Schilling Community Center with a showing of “The Tuskegee Airmen” and “Glory Road.”

Saturday: The film festival continues at 2 p.m. with “Boycott” and “Something the Lord Made.”

Feb. 10: African American Heritage Extravaganza is scheduled from 2 to 4 p.m. Singers, dancers, actors and presenters for poems and other readings can contact rlove1@ oasis.mediatti.net or DSN 634-5345 to participate.

Feb. 16 (tentative): A “Spades, Bones & Soul Food” contest is set. Details are still being coordinated. Contact Master Sgt. Ida Cardwell at ida.cardwell@kadena.af.mil or DSN 634-0316.

Feb. 17: The film festival continues at the Banyan Tree starting at 2 p.m. with “Miss Evers’ Boys” and “Soldier’s Story.”

Feb. 17: Poetry night at the Banyan Tree, starting at 6 p.m.

Feb. 24: Black History Month banquet at the Kadena Officers’ Club ballroom, starting at 6 p.m. Suit and ties. Contact Staff Sgt. Aastria Gathings at aastria.gathings@kadena.af.mil or DSN 634-3725 for details.

Marine camps

Saturday and Feb. 9, 16, 17, 18 and 23 (tentative): Yet-to-be determined movies are to be shown starting at 6 p.m. at the Globe & Anchor on Camp Foster.

Feb. 15: “Waiting on the World to Change” observance at the Camp Foster Community Center, Building 5908, from 2 to 4 p.m. Contact Master Sgt. J.L. Moore at 090-6861-4259 or Sgt. Miranda Brown at DSN 622-9629 for more details.

Feb. 23: “Toward a Deeper Understanding” at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma Mess Hall 423 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. It will include images and effects of Hurricane Katrina’s wrath. A southern-style meal will be served for $3.65. For more information, call DSN 636-3058 or DSN 636-2010.

Torii Station

Feb. 15: “Making a Difference Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow,” 3-4 p.m. at the Army installation’s Coral Cove. The R&B band Fantasy will perform from 4-6 p.m.