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Events
NSF Presents "Bringing Our Communities Together"
July 5 at 6 p.m.
Palace of Fine Arts, SF
The Nihonmachi Street Fair will present an evening filled with great
music and the spirit of Aloha featuring award winning music of Hawaii
on Saturday, July 5 at 6 p.m. at the San Francisco Palace of Fine
Arts, 3301 Lyon Street.
Featuring Hawaii's award winning Hapa's Barry Flanagan & Nathan
Aweau with performances by local Halau groups.
Tickets are available now and can be purchased online at www.cityboxoffice.com
or by calling (415) 392-4400. This event is a benefit for the Nihonmachi
Street Fair. For more information on the festival, please visit
www.nihonmachistreetfair.org.
Okinawan Cultural Celebration at Akabanaa
Saturday, July 5
Akabanaa, SF Jtown
Akabanaa, the Okinawan shop on the second floor of the Miyako Mall in San Francisco Japantown, will be celebrating the
second anniversary of its opening on Saturday, July 5.
The Chikaho-Kai classical Okinawan dance troupe will be performing. The celebration will also feature famous
Okinawan sanshin player, Toru Yonaha.
The leaders of Chikaho-Kai, Tomoko Makishi, Yoko Fukumura, and Junichi Ohshiro, will perform two Okinawan dance numbers from 1:30 to 2 p.m.
and from 2:30 to 3:00 p.m. In the evening, Yonaha will give a sanshin performance from 6:30 to 7:15 p.m.
and then will be signing autographs from 7:30 p.m.
Yonaha began learning sanshin and Ryukyuan dancing at the age of three, and has won many awards in sanshin, taiko, and classical
dance at traditional Ryukyuan entertainment contests. He has also performaed at major events such as the centennial of the Hawaii-Okinawa
diaspora in 2000, and has performed all over Asia, U.S., Canada, and France.
On the day of the event, the store will close temporarily from 5:30 to 6 p.m. in order to prepare.
The store is located at 22 Peace Plaza, Suite 520. Entrance is free of charge. For more information, please call (415) 567-8565 or visit
www.akabanaa.com.
Better Neighborhood Plan - Town Hall Meeting
July 9 from 6 to 7:30 p.m.
JCCCNC, SF Jtown
Our Next Townhall Community Meeting has been scheduled!
WHEN: Wednesday, July 9 from 6 to 7:30 p.m.
WHERE: JCCCNC (Japanese Cultural and Community Center of Northern California), 1840 Sutter Street
WHAT: A Brief Check-In on the Plan and An Update on the Historic Resource Survey
This meeting is intended to provide you with a general update on the status of the planning process. We don’t have all the answers yet, but
we want to let you know where we are in development of the plan and we welcome your questions.
What this meeting will cover:
- An update on the plan schedule
- An in-depth presentation on the historic resource survey, potential resources and preservation strategies
- Although there are no final decisions about the renovation of Miyako and Kintetsu Malls, we will have an update on what has been done
- Plenty of time for questions and answers
If you have any questions, please contact the Japantown Task Force at (415) 346-1239.
SF Redevelopment Agency Western Addition Meeting
Thursday, July 10 at 4 p.m.
SF Board of Supervisors Legislative Chambers, City Hall
Please join the S.F. Redevelopment Agency Commission in a special
meeting focusing on the Western Addition on Thursday, July 10 at 4
p.m..
The Agenda will include:
- Historical Overview of Redevelopment Activities in the Western
Addition A-2 Project Area
- Transition Planning Efforts
- Affordable Housing Strategies
The
meeting will be held in the S.F. Board of Supervisors Legislative
Chambers at City Hall - Room 250, 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place
in San Francisco.
For more information, please contact the S.F. Redevelopment Agency
at (415) 749-2400.
Old Timers' Basketball Tournament - A Spirited Event
Saturday, July 12 & Sunday, July 13
JCCCNC, SF Jtown
Looking for something to do this weekend? Come cheer on your favorite
old timers at the annual Old Timers’ Basketball Tournament on Saturday,
July 12 and Sunday, July 13, 2008 in the Japanese Community and
Cultural Center of Northern California's gymnasium, located at 1840
Sutter Street, SF, CA 94115.
Although the Old Timers’ Basketball Tournament is one of Kimochi’s
lesser known fundraisers, it is still a very vital, worthwhile event.
It’s a fun opportunity for people to demonstrate their youthfulness
through physical activity typically reserved for their children
and grandchildren. Participants especially look forward to catching
up with old friends and showing that they still have some smooth
moves!
For more information, please contact Steve Nakajo, Kimochi at (415)
931-2294.
Come out and cheer them on as teams relive their youth!
*CANCELLED*
K.O.'s Camp for Girls
July 14 - 18 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
JCCCNC, SF Jtown
Instructor: Kara Okamoto
Please join the Japanese Cultural and Community Center of Northern
California, 1840 Sutter Street for a basketball camp that will review
the fundamentals, help players improve their skills, teach sportsmanship
and the importance of teamwork. This is an excellent opportunity
to make new friends and have fun!
Kara began coaching for the Buddhist Church of San Francisco Youth
Athletic Organization as a college student. Additional coaching
experience has been with the JV Basketball team at Convent of Sacred
Heart, where the JV team ended the 2007 season with a perfect 17-0
record. This fall she will be the head coach for the varsity team.
Ages: For girls entering 5th to 8th grade in the fall
Fees: $120 members / $135 non-members
To sign up for the basketball camp, please call (415) 567-5505 or
email programsevents@jcccnc.org.
SF Fukuoka Kenjin Kai to Hold Cooking Class
Tuesday, July 15 from 12 noon to 2:30 p.m.
Konko Church, SF Jtown
SF Fukuoka Kenjin Kai will hold the third in a series of cooking classes with Kyoko Inouye and Fusako Ayabe demonstrating how to
prepare daifuku mochi and tsukemono on Tuesday, July 15, noon to 2:30 p.m. in
the kitchen of Konko Church of San Francisco, 1755 Laguna Street in San Francisco's Japantown.
The cost is $7 for members and $10 for non-members. There will be no lunch served but there will be a tasting after the demonstration.
Limited parking will be available behind the church off of Laguna Street. Those interested should RSVP by July 12 to Fusako Ayabe at (925) 672-4063.
Kokoro Walkathon Fundraiser
Saturday, July 19
Location: TBD
More information to come.
Kaiseki Workshop
Saturday, July 19 from 1 to 3:30 p.m.
JCCCNC, SF Jtown
Instructors: Kimika Soko Takechi and Larry Sokyo Tiscornia
Learn how to prepare poached chicken with a bainiku (umeboshi)
sauce, summer miso soup with grilled eggplant and steamed egg custard
with barbecued eel for this demonstration workshop. There will be
an opportunity for hands-on arranging and the participants will
be able to sample the dishes that are prepared.
The cost for this workshop is $30 for JCCCNC members and $35 for
non-members. For more information, please call (415) 567-5505 or
e-mail programsevents@jcccnc.org.
Pine UMC To Host Knitting Workshop
Sunday, July 20 at 1 p.m.
Pine United Methodist Church, SF
Knitting for Others, an afternoon gathering of needle workers, will
take place on Sunday, July 20 from 1 p.m. at Pine United Methodist
Church, 426 33rd Ave., in San Francisco. The group is currently
working on afghans to donate to those in need. All are invited.
Yarn, patterns, instructions (including lessons for beginners) and
light refreshemnts will be provided.
For more information, please call the church at 415-387-1800
Kimochi-Kansai Bistro Fundraiser
Thursday, July 24 - Lunch from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Thursday, July 24 - Dinner from 5 to 10 p.m.
Kansai Bistro, SF
Enjoy a fine meal and support Kimochi, Inc. on Thursday July 24 for Lunch (11 a.m. to 2 p.m.) or Dinner (5 p.m. to 10 p.m.) at Kansai Bistro Restaurant,
4112 Geary Blvd (Between 5th and 6th Avenue). Parking is available at Smart and Final on 6th Ave. between Geary and Clement).
Kimochi, Inc. and Kansai Bistro are having a mini-fundraiser to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of Kimochi Home, a residential/daycare/respite care facility.
Proceeds will go to the Kimochi Home Improvement Capital Campaign which will replace and update the furnishings in the residential rooms, two
large bathrooms, two large areas and the second floor carpets that have served the seniors for the past 25 years.
When you arrive on Thursday, July 24, just mention "Kimochi" to your wait person. Kansai Bistro will give each person in your party either a complimentary glass
of wine or bowl of ice cream as a thank you. Kansai Bistro will donate 15% of your check, including anything from the bar (excluding tax and gratuities) to the
Kimochi Home Improvement Capital Campaign.
If you have any questions, please call Sandy Mori at (415) 931-2294.
Visit the Kansai Bistro website at www.kansaibistro.com.
14th Annual Nikkei Open Golf Tournament
Monday, July 28 - 12:30 shotgun start
Lake Merced Golf Club, Daly City
Please join the Japanese Cultural and Community Center of Northern California (JCCCNC) for their 14th annual Nikkei
Open Golf Tournament on Monday, July 28 with a 12:30 shotgun start at the Lake Merced Golf Club in Daly City.
Attention all golfers - join us for a fun and exciting golf tournament with friends of the JCCCNC. Shotgun start at 12:30 p.m. Cocktails,
Dinner, Awards and raffle at 5 p.m.
Players will be placed in the following flights, based on June 2008 NCGA index: Championship Flight, A Flight, Senior Flight, Women's Flight,
Calloway Flight (non-index). This event is limited to the first 144 entries.
The entry fee is $250.00. For more information, please contact Ken Maeshiro at (415) 567-5505 x 239 or by e-mail at
programsevents@jcccnc.org.
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EXPRESS: Asian Pacific Islander Radio....Get on Board!
Every Thursday 7pm-8pm on KPFA 94.1 FM or www.kpfa.org
'Fusion' - Weekly Magazine - now on TV "Pacific Fusion," a new
weekely magazine show that explores and illuminates the diversity
and flair of Asian Pacific American cultures and lifestyles recently
debuted this past sunday with showings every week at 12:30 p.m.
on KRON-TV (channel 4),
The host is 1997 Miss Universe, Brook Lee, who has hosted programs
on ESPN, the Travel Channel, and E! Entertainment Channel.
The show also airs in Honolulu on KHON2. For more information, please
visit www.pacificfusion.com
Japanese Language Courses Offered at Nobiru-Kai
Japanese language courses for beginner and advanced students are now
in session at the Nobiru-Kai office located at 1840 Sutter St. Suite
#207 in San Francisco's Japantown. Students can study Japanese in
a ligh-t mood at competitive prices. Classes offered are:
*Level 1 (beginning) - Saturdays 12:45 p.m. to 1:45 p.m.
*Level 2 (Beginning) - Saturdays 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
*Level 4 (Advanced) - Saturdays 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.
The tuition is $7 per class for Nobiru-Kai members and $10 per class
for non-members. There re is a $10 fee for each session after the
first class. For more information, please call Nobiru-Kai at (415)
922-2033.
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