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Events
Save the Date: 2008 Shinzen Poker Tournament Fundraiser
Saturday, June 7
JCCCNC, SF Jtown
Please come out and support the 2008 Shinzen Program during the
Cherry Blossom Festival. They are hosting the annual Cherry Blossom
Jamboree on April 12-13 and 19-20 at the JCCCNC, 1840 Sutter Street.
They are also starting to plan for their 2008 Poker Tournament on
Saturday, June 7, 2008. Mark your calendars and SAVE THE DATE!
We will also be hosting players from the Osaka YMCA on July 28 to
August 4, 2008.
SF JACL - Youth Fishing Derby
Saturday, June 7
Location: San Pablo Dam
This year's annual Youth Fishing Derby sponsored by the San Francisco
Chapter Japanese American Citizens League will take place on Saturday,
June 7. As in past years eligible youths must be between eight and
twelve years old. Youngsters not within the age limit are welcome
to attend, but must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
"We anticipate a good time for everyone who participates in this
event, especially for the youngsters" commented Greg Marutani, Board
Member. He added, "The fishing was excellent, although one of the
anglers had an eagle swoop down and took his trout before he could
reel it in."
The members of the Nisei Fishing Club will again provide all fishing
gear, including bait, as well as the hot dogs, hamburgers, and snacks
for young anglers. Prizes will be awarded to those who catch a fish.
Parents are encouraged to participate in the event by bringing a
dish for the potluck lunch for the volunteers.
Copies of the application are available at Paper Tree, 1743 Buchanan
Street in San Francisco Japantown. The application is also available
in PDF format by contacting sfjacl@yahoo.com.
Questions regarding this event should be directed to Greg Marutani
at (415) 641-1697.
Across Leadership Conference - "Inspiring Across Generations"
Saturday, June 7 from 11:30 to 9 p.m.
Four Seasons, SF
We invite you to join Ascend in its annual leadership conference
& gala, “Inspiring Across Generations” on Saturday, June 7th. With
a focus on professional development and networking, attendees will
learn practical leadership tactics, while connecting with others.
The program includes opportunities for emerging and seasoned professionals,
networking with community partners and corporate sponsors, and celebrating
the accomplishments of the chapter and the business community. Over
600 attendees are expected. Last year’s conference was sold out!
For Seasoned Professionals
Seasoned executives evolve from a series of panel discussions and
workshop aimed to enhance effective communication, execution, and
management to help Pan-Asian professionals redefine the executive
suite. Beyond the office, speakers will also address how to engage
and understand Generation Y professionals in order to improve the
effectiveness current Pan-Asian professional leaders.
For Emerging Managers and Career Changing Professionals
Discover ways to build your own personal brand. “View From the Top”
mentor roundtables offer you up-close-and-personal opportunities
to ask senior executives about personal leadership issues, the practical
realities of advancing in companies, and the relationships that
often define future business careers.
The cost for the conference is $75 - $300. For more information,
please call (415) 986-4383 or visit www.usajapan.org.
Japan Society Members: Register before May 25 for
a substantial early bird discount! Get an additional $25 discount
when you register online [discount code “1023”]!
Koto for Kids at JCCCNC
Sunday, June 8
JCCCNC, SF Jtown
AARP Senior Driving Refresher Course
Wednesday, June 11 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
JCCCNC, SF Jtown
This four hour course is for those who have taken the eight hour
class and are in need of updating their certificate (every three
years). Graduates may be able to qualify for a discount on auto
insurance (*Please check with your insurance agent). The refresher
course will be held at the Japanese Cultural and Community Center
of Northern California, 1840 Sutter St. in San Francisco Japantown.
The cost is $10 for JCCCNC or AARP members or $15 for non-members.
For more information please call (415) 567-5505, e-mail programsevents@jcccnc.org
or you can download a flyer here.
Japan Society - Baseball Night
Thursday, June 12 - First Pitch at 7:15 p.m.
McAfee Coliseum
Join the Japan Society for some summertime fun at the 2nd Annual Japan Society Baseball Night when the Oakland A's take on
the New York Yankees. Come eat, drink, and watch baseball with your Japan Society Friends!
The first pitch is at 7:05 p.m. at the McAfee Coliseum in Oakland. Click
here for a map to the Coliseum.
Parking at the Coliseum Lot is $15 for cars (no bills larger than $20 accepted). Public transportation is recommended via
Oakland Coliseum BART). The cost for this event is $60 members, $75 non-members. Ticket price includes one field level
ticket, $10 food voucher and all transaction fees. Vouchers can be used at any concession stand in the Coliseum.
Available items include BBQ, pizza, soda, alcoholic beverages, etc.
For more information, please call (415) 986-4383 or visit www.usajapan.org.
Pine's Chicken Teriyaki Bazaar
Sunday, June 15 from 11 a.m.
Pine UMC, SF
Pine United Methodist Church, located at 426 - 33rd Ave. between
Clement and Geary in San Francisco, will host its 41st Annual Chicken
Teriyaki Bazaar on Sunday, June 15, from 11 to 4 p.m.
Chicken Teriyaki bento boxes will be sold for $9. Other food items
available for purchase will include manju, udon, hamburgers, hot
dogs and chirashi sushi.
Launched in 1967, the bazaar was the brainchild of Pine UMC member
Gus Toba. Every year, thousands of people flock to the church for
its famous chicken teriyaki.
Over 2,000 pieces of chicken will be marinated overnight and barbecued
throughout Saturday night and Sunday morning for this important
fundraising event. For those on the go, a curbside pick-up station
will be setup in front of the church.
For more information, visit the website at www.pineumc.org
or contact Rev. John Oda at (415) 387-1800 or revjohnoda@yahoo.com.
4th Annual Jtown Asian/Pacific Islander Craft Fair & Island Jam
Saturday, June 21 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
JCCCNC, SF Jtown
The Japanese Community Youth Council (JCYC's) 4th annual Japantown Asian/Pacific Islander Craft Fair and Island Jam presented by
Union Bank of California will be on Saturday, June 21, 2008 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Japanese Cultural and Community
Center of Northern California, 1840 Sutter Street.
The Japantown Asian/Pacific Islander (API) Craft Fair will showcase many unique API crafts, gift items, and clothing vendors for an
exciting shopping experience!
Island Jam Performers include: Manuia Polynesian Review, Ka Ehu Kai, JCCCNC Hula, Kaiulu, Touch of Polynesia, Kedalaulani Halau O'Lapa o Laka,
and Merahi o Tehani.
Admission for the event is free and there will be validated parking for the Japan Center Garage.
For more information, please visit www.jcyc.org or call (415) 202-7909.
Pride Sunday Worship at Pine UMC
Sunday, June 22
Pine United Methodist Church, SF
Pine United Methodist Church in San Francisco will host an LGBT
Pride Sunday worship service on June 22.
This contemporary-style worship will begin at 11 a.m. The guest
preacher will be Rev. Dr. Elizabeth Leung, who leads the LGBT Bible
Study Small Group at Pine UMC.
In 1994, Pine UMC voted to declare itself a "reconciling church"
and became the first Asian American church in the country to do
so.
As a reconciling church, Pine is part of the larger Reconciling
Ministries Networks (RMN), which is a growing movement of United
Methodist individuals, congregations, campus, ministries, and other
groups who are working toward the full participation of all the
people in the United Methodist Church regardless of sexual orientation.
Pine UMC also supports and participates in the Network on Relgiion
and Justice for Asian Pacific Islander, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual,
Transgender People (NRJ-API-LGBT) which is housed at the Pacific
School of Religion at the Graduate Theological Union in Berkeley.
On Sunday, June 29, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., NRJ will have a booth
during the post-Pride Parade party at the API Pavillion on Polk
Street. Former Pine UMC minister Rev. Lloyd Wake will be on hand
to provide "blessings" to all who wish to receive one.
Pine UMC is located at 426 33rd Ave. between Geary and Clement.
For more information, visit the website at www.pineumc.org
or contact Rev. John Oda at (415) 387-1800 or revjohnoda@yahoo.com.
Pride Sunday Worship at Pine UMC
Sunday, June 22
Pine United Methodist Church, SF
Pine United Methodist Church in San Francisco will host an LGBT Pride Sunday worship service on June 22.
This contemporary-style worship will begin at 11 a.m. The guest preacher will be Rev. Dr. Elizabeth Leung, who leads the LGBT Bible Study Small Group at Pine UMC.
In 1994, Pine UMC voted to declare itself a "reconciling church" and became the first Asian American church in the country to do so.
As a reconciling church, Pine is part of the larger Reconciling Ministries Networks (RMN), which is a growing movement of United Methodist individuals,
congregations, campus, ministries, and other groups who are working toward the full participation of all the people in the United Methodist Church
regardless of sexual orientation.
Pine UMC also supports and participates in the Network on Relgiion and Justice for Asian Pacific Islander, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender People (NRJ-API-LGBT)
which is housed at the Pacific School of Religion at the Graduate Theological Union in Berkeley.
On Sunday, June 29, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., NRJ will have a booth during the post-Pride Parade party at the API Pavillion on Polk Street. Former
Pine UMC minister Rev. Lloyd Wake will be on hand to provide "blessings" to all who wish to receive one.
Pine UMC is located at 426 33rd Ave. between Geary and Clement. For more information, visit the website at
www.pineumc.org or contact Rev. John Oda at (415) 387-1800 or
revjohnoda@yahoo.com.
Nikkei Lions Installation Dinner
Sunday, June 22 - reception at 6 p.m.
Honu's Island Grinds, SF Jtown
The Nikkei Lions Club will hold an installation dinner honoring
incoming president Steven Hirabayashi on Sunday, June 22, at Honu's
Island Grinds and Bar, 1737 Buchanan St. (near Sutter) in San Francisco's
Japantown.
The dinner starts at 7 p.m., preceded by a reception at 6 p.m. Hawaiian
shirts or similar attire is requested.
Hirabayashi will be installed along with the other new officers
for 2008-09. The evening's special guest will be Lions District
Governor Maxine Frazier.
The cost is $35 per person. To RSVP, contact Henry Hong at (415)
990-8829 or kenry.k.lee.wong@att.net.
Japan Society Presents - "Asian Influences in Advertising"
Wednesday, June 25 from 12:15 - 1:15 p.m.
Adobe Systems, SF
The Japan Society of Northern California will present "Asian Influences
in Advertising and Gaming" on Wednesday, June 25,from 12:15 to 1:15
p.m. (check-in at 12 noon) at Adobe Systems, 601 Townsend St., San
Francisco,
Join the free brown bag lunch group as AKQA Creative Director John
Jakubowski shares his view of Asian and Japanese influences in the
advertising and gaming markets today. He will discuss 2007's most
prolific campaigns from AKQA, including the launch of Halo 3.
Seating is limited and reservations are required. RSVP by June 20
by calling (415) 986-4383 or visiting www.usajapan.org.
Japan Society's Young Professionals Group Happy Hour at
O Izakaya
Thursday, June 26 from 5 to 7 p.m.
O Izakaya, SF Jtown
The Japan Society of Northern California's Young Professionals Group
(YPG) will hold its monthly Happy Hour on Thursday, June 26 from
5 to 7 p.m. at O Izakaya Lounge in the Hotel Kabuki, 1625, Post
Street (at Laguna) in San Francisco's Japantown.
RSVP by Friday, June 20, by calling (415) 986-4383 or going on0line
to www.usajapan.org.
The YPG's mission is to provide cross-cultural networking and social
opportunities for students and professionals at all career stages
to meet like-minded internationalists with an interest in Japan
and U.S.
The YPG encourages guests to act responsibly if they drink at any
event.
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APEX
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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