Microwave Mochi Workshop

Saturday, April 3, 2010, 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Participants will learn how to prepare delicious mochi creations using the microwave.  Learn how simple variations can create many different types for you to bring to your next family potluck or company lunch!

Location: JCCCNC
Fees: $12 members/$17 non-members

More info: Limited to the first 20 paid and registered participants for each workshop.

How do I sign up?

Call us at (415) 567-5505, email programsevents@jcccnc.org.

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17th Annual Cherry Blossom Festival Basketball Jamboree

Saturday and Sunday, April 10 - 11, 2010, 9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.

Saturday, April 17, 2010, 11:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

The 17th Annual Cherry Blossom Basketball Jamboree showcases 3rd through 7th grade girls and boys teams from all over Northern California in fun and exciting games. Come see our youth in action!

The proceeds from our annual Cherry Blossom Festival Jamboree benefit the JCCCNC's programs and services allowing us to share the Japanese and Japanese American culture with the Northern California community.

Please click here to download the full schedule.

Location: JCCCNC, Buddhist Church of San Francisco, Stuart Hall
Fees: Free and open to the public to watch basketball games

More info: Please call Ken Maeshiro at (415) 567-5505 for more information

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Kaiseki Workshop

Saturday, April 24, 2010, 12:00-2:30 p.m.

Kaiseki ryori, seasonal Japanese cuisine served during the traditional Chanoyu (tea ceremony) gathering, has its roots in the simple seasonal vegetarian cuisine served in the Zen temple.

Kaiseki cuisine uses fresh seasonal ingredients, simple seasonings and cooking techniques to create dishes that are beautiful to look at, tasty, and in harmony with the season. Strictly vegetarian in earlier times, kaiseki cooking has changed with modern tastes and customs and now often includes seafood, poultry and meat in its many dishes.

This spring workshop will feature 3 dishes, dashi soup stock and rice.  The mukozuke (first course) will be vegetarian and is composed of grilled shiitake mushrooms, shungiku ("chrysanthemum leaves") and bean sprouts with a sesame tofu dressing.  The wanmori (main course) will be hamagurishinjo, a steamed clam dumpling.  The azukebachi  (side dish) will be konnyaku ("devils tongue" yam) with karashi miso (mustard accented miso).  Sekihan (red bean rice) will also be prepared.  The class will be mostly demonstration, with some hands-on arranging, and participants will be able to sample the dishes that are prepared.

Location: JCCCNC
Fees: $30 JCCCNC members / $35 non-members

More info: Download flyer

How do I sign up? 

Call us at(415) 567-5505, email programsevents@jcccnc.org.

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Spring Online Auction

April 20-May 2, 2010 (online)

The JCCCNC will be hosting an online auction from April 20-May 2.  Looking for a great Mother's Day gift?  Find unique and exciting items!  Some of the items will be available for viewing during the Cherry Blossom Basketball Jamboree on April 10-11 and April 17-18. 

Location: online, JCCCNC Click here to visit the auction site.

More info: Please call Ken Maeshiro to donate an auction item or for more information at (415) 567-5505

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Kodomo no Hi Kimono Dressing

Saturday, Tuesday and Thursday, April 24, 27, and 29, 2010  SPACE IS LIMITED

Saturday

Shifts from 9:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m.

Tuesday and Thursday

Shifts from 4:30-7:15 p.m.

The JCCCNC, in conjunction with the Consulate General of Japan in San Francisco, is proud to present Kodomo no Hi Kimono Dressing.  This is a rare opportunity to dress your child in traditional Japanese Kimono in celebration of Kodomo no Hi.

Kimono sizes are limited.  (please see below)

        Kimono                                             Ideal height of child

Girl Kimono #1/#2                                       41" to 57"

Girl Kimono #3                                             34" to 41"

Boy Kimono #1                                            36" to 38"

Boy Kimono #2                                            38" to 50"

Hair and make-up is not included with the kimono dressing.  Don't forget to bring your camera!

Location: JCCCNC
Fees: $12 JCCCNC members / $20 non-members  

How do I sign up?

Please call (415) 567-5505 to sign-up.

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Kodomo no Hi (Children's Day) School Visits

Wednesday-Friday, April 26-May 7, 2010

Over 50 elementary school classes have been invited to the Center to learn about the Japanese holiday Children's Day through stories, exhibits, hands-on crafts and sing-along songs.

Children's Day School Visits are made possible with support from: The Henri and Tomoye Takahashi Charitable Foundation, The Hatsuro and Amey Aizawa Family Charitable Trust, The San Francisco Japantown Foundation, Japan Airlines, Comcast, Union Bank and the Consulate General of Japan in San Francisco.

Location: JCCCNC
Fees: Free to school groups

How do I sign up?

Call Aya Ino at (415) 567-5505 x228 or email programsevents.

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Children's Day Festival in Japantown

Saturday, May 1, 2009, 11:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

In recognition of Japan's national holiday to celebrate children, the JCCCNC presents our annual Children's Day Festival in Japantown.  There will be entertainment, food and hands-on craft activities for children.

The 2010 Children's Day Festival is made possible with support from The Henri and Tomoye Takahashi Charitable Foundation, The Hatsuro and Amey Aizawa Family Charitable Trust, The San Francisco Japantown Foundation, The San Francisco Art Commission, Japan Airlines, Comcast, Union Bank, Consulate General of Japan, Japanese Community Youth Council (JCYC), Viz Media, Sanrio Inc., Sakura of America and is part of the 150th Anniversary of the Kanrin Maru Celebration.

Location: Japantown Peace Plaza

Fees: Free and open to the public; Additional fee for food

How do I sign up?

Call us at (415) 567-5505 or email programsevents.

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Japanese Heritage Nights with the S.F. Giants

Pre-game Sake Tasting Event

Friday, May 14, 7:15 p.m. game starts

Join other JCCCNC Members and Friends for a night of Sake, Baseball and FUN as the Giants host the first of two Japanese Heritage Nights in 2010. Your Japanese Heritage Night tickets entitles you to a LIMITED EDITION Giants Sake Glass and Masu, admission to the pre-game festivities and sake tastings, a seat in the JCCCNC Upper Reserve section and if you get there in time (first 20,000) you'll receive a Giants Rally Scarf.

Suggestion - Go to the stadium and get your rally scarf first, get your hand stamped, go to the pre-game sake tasting then go to your seat and cheer on the Giants as they take on Kaz Matsui and the Houston Astros!

Location: AT&T Park, Third and King Street, San Francisco
Fees: $21 JCCCNC members / $24 non-members

More info: Download

How do I sign up?

Call us at (415) 567-5505, email membership@jcccnc.org.

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A Healthy Community Discussion with Dr. Kimberly Kono

Caring for the Caregiver: Information and Support for Caregivers

Thursday, May 20, 10:00 - 11:30 a.m.  -  CANCELLED

It is a well-known fact that children do not come with an instruction booklet.  Neither do adults.  Nothing can really prepare you for the role of caring for a loved one with a brain injury, helping a friend or family member cope with a stroke or parenting a parent.  Cognitive impairment not only affects the individuals experiencing it, but those who care for them as well.  Caregiving is a gift of love and whether or not a friend or family member is to express or show their gratitude, your life has changed.

This talk will address potential caregiving concerns (e.g. how to care for someone with a memory impairment, safety issues, etc.), but also provide you with information and encourage you, as a caregiver, to care for yourself.

Location: JCCCNC
Fees: Free and open to the public

More info: Download flyer

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Japanese Americans are More at Risk for Glaucoma

Glaucoma Workshop with Tom Brunner

Wednesday, May 26, 10:00 - 11:30 a.m.

Glaucoma is a leading cause of preventable blindness, including among individuals of Japanese ancestry.  Recent studies have shown that the prevalence of primary angle closure glaucoma was found to be much higher in Japanese than in Caucasians.  Japanese also have a very high prevalence of normal tension glaucoma, which is difficult to detect.

Please join Mr. Brunner, President and CEO of Glaucoma Research Foundation (www.glaucoma.org), on what the organization knows about glaucoma and what needs to be done to help the over 4 million Americans affected by it.  A question and answer session will follow the talk.

Location: JCCCNC
Fees: Free and open to the public

More info: Download flyer

How do I sign up?

Call us at (415) 567-5505, email programsevents@jcccnc.org.

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Colma Japanese Cemetery Clean-up: Honoring the Past, Remembering Those Who Have Passed On

Saturday, May 22, 10:00- - 12:00 p.m.

The Japanese Cultural and Community Center of Northern California (JCCCNC) is organizing a youth and family community Clean-Up Day at the Japanese Cemetery in Colma.

Often times we find ourselves too busy in our daily lives to honor our past and remember those who have passed on.  The Japanese Cemetery in Colma is a unique cultural treasure that deserves our attention, our respect, OUR TIME.  The place represents our history, our loved ones, friends and family.  For many of us, it’s the place is where our grandparents, great grandparents, parents, family and friends are laid to rest.  For all of us, the loved ones that rest there represent our history. 

Location: Colma Japanese Cemetery, 1300 Hillside Blvd., Colma, CA 94014

Fees: Free and open to the public

More info: Download Flyer, Download Letter of Support from Congressman Mike Honda

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Wagashi Workshop

Instructors: Larry Tiscornia and Kimika Takechi

Saturday, May 29, 12:00 - 2:30 p.m.

Wagashi (Japanese sweets) are usually served before drinking matcha (powdered green tea) during a traditional Chanoyu tea gathering.  Wagashi can also be enjoyed with good quality Japanese steeped green tea (sencha).

In this early summer workshop participants will learn how to prepare two sweets, ajisai (hydrangea) kinton and aoume (green plum) konashi.  Kinton is made from strands of sweet bean paste gathered to make seasonal shapes.  The finished sweet will be topped with glistening "jewels) of kanten (agar agar).  Konashi is a kneaded sweet bean paste that can be formed into different seasonal shapes.  It will be hand formed into aoume (green plum) shapes.  The class will include mostly hands-on practice and an overview of how to prepare sweet bean paste.

Please bring an apron.

Location: JCCCNC
Fees: $25 members/$30 non-members.  Workshop is limited to the first 16 paid and registered participants.

More info: Download flyer

How do I sign up?

Call us at (415) 567-5505, email programsevents@jcccnc.org.

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Washi Ningyo Introductory Workshops

Instructors: Yurie Nakamura and Rochelle Lum

Saturday, June 5

Workshop I (9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.) / Workshop II (1:00 - 4:30 p.m.)

Learn the basics of washi (Japanese paper) ningyo (doll) making and create one doll in each workshop. Participants may sign up for One workshop, but a minimum of two workshops are recommended for beginners and to enroll in the on-going classes.

Pre-registration is required to reserve your space.

Location: JCCCNC
Fees: $30 per workshop/members and $35 per workshop/general

More info: Download flyer

How do I sign up?

Call us at (415) 567-5505, email programsevents@jcccnc.org.

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A Century of Fulfilled Lives: Legends in the JA Community

A Conversation with Tomoye Tami Takahashi and Fred Y. Hoshiyama, Los Angeles

Saturday, June 5, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m., Reception to Follow

A special invitation is extended to all Nikkei and friends to meet, greet and be entertained by two eloquent 95 year-old speakers.  Tomoye, International Businesswoman, retired and Fred, National YMCA Executive Director, retired, look forward to sharing memories with old-time friends and acquantances.  This meeting will also provide a great opportunity for young people to learn first-hand about our rich Japanese American history.

This is event is co-sponsored by Nikkei and Retirement and JCCCNC.

Location: JCCCNC
Fees: Free and open to the public

How do I sign up?

Call us at (415) 567-5505 or email programsevents@jcccnc.org.

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Boys Summer Basketball League

Friday, June 25-August 1 (Evaluation Day - Friday, June 11)

The San Francisco Associates and the JCCCNC are hosting a boy's summer basketball league for current members and interested youths.  This league is geared for boys entering

4th-6th grades.  There will be an evaluation day where players will be assigned to a team.  All teams will be coached by volunteer coaches and ALL participants will receive a reversible jersey and will play a total of eight games.

Location: JCCCNC
Fees:$40 members/$60 non-members

More info: Please contact SFAsummerleague@yahoo.com for more information.  Click here to download application form and flyer.

How do I sign up?

Call us at (415) 567-5505, email programsevents@jcccnc.org.

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Valor with Honor film screening and Q & A with Burt Takeuchi, film maker

Sunday, June 13, 1:00 p.m.

Valor with Honor is an independent documentary film based on over 35 interviews of Japanese American veterans who served in the 442nd Regimental Combat Team during World War II. This small segregated unit of 3500 men (field strength) is the most decorated American unit in WWII for its size and length of service (3 years). By the end of WWII, the 442nd would be awarded with 7 Presidential Unit Citations, 21 Medals of Honor (upgraded from DSC), over 500 Silver Stars, and over 9000 Purple Hearts. This small film tells the harrowing stories of 442nd's battles in Italy, the Lost Battalion Rescue in France, the assault up Mount Folgorito, and witness to the holocaust at Dachau, Germany at the close of WWII. The film concludes with the vets bittersweet return home to America. Valor with Honor has been in production for over 3 years and is currently finishing post production.

Location: JCCCNC
Fees: $7 members/$10 non-members

More info: Download flyer

How do I sign up?

Call us at (415) 567-5505, email programsevents@jcccnc.org.

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K.O.'s Basketball Camp (7th-9th graders)

Monday-Friday, June 21-25, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Sign up for this basketball camp with coach Kara Okamoto, head varsity coach at the Convent of Sacred Heart, to develop and improve basketball skills in a focused and hard working environment, improve your basic and advanced footwork, ball handling, passing and shooting and develop individual and group skills.  Use the skills learned during the camp in a team scrimmage at the end of the week.

This camp is geared for both boys and girls entering 7th to 9th grades.

Location: JCCCNC
Fees: $60 members/$80 non-members

More info: Please call Jennifer at (415) 567-5505.

How do I sign up?

Call us at 415-567-5505, email programsevents@jcccnc.org.

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Girls Summer Basketball League

Saturday, June 26-August 1

(Clinic dates are Saturday, June 26, 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. and Saturday, July 31, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.)

The San Francisco Associates and the JCCCNC are hosting a girls summer basketball clinic and league for members and interested youths.  This league and clinic is geared for girls entering 4th-6th grades.  Players will be individually assigned to a team.  All teams will be coached by volunteer coaches and ALL participants will receive a reversible jersey and will play a total of six games and participate in two clinics.

Location: JCCCNC
Fees: Free and open to the public

More info: Please e-mail Lori Matoba or call (415) 567-5505 for more information.  Please click here to download the application form and flyer.

How do I sign up?

Call us at (415) 567-5505, email programsevents@jcccnc.org.

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Co-Ed Basketball Clinic

Sundays, starting June 27 (Four Sundays except July 4)

This clinic is geared for beginners for both boys and girls that are entering 1st-4th grades.  The clinic is co-sponsored by the San Francisco Associates and the JCCCNC.  ALL participants will receive a reversible jersey.

Location: JCCCNC
Fees: $40 members/$60 non-members

More info: Please send an e-mail to SFAsummerleague@yahoo.com.  Please click here to download application form and flyer.

How do I sign up?

Call us at (415) 567-5505, email programsevents@jcccnc.org.

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JCCCNC Track Meet

Sunday, June 27, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., 8:30 registration

Palo Alto High School

Come and enjoy a day fun in the sun!  Compete with friends and spend time with your family.  Sign up your whole team, class or family and win a PRIZE for the largest group or family!  You MUST be pre-registered in order to participate.

Join in on the community picnic!  Bring your favorite dish(es) and enjoy lunch with all the participants.

Location: Palo Alto High School, 50 Embarcadero Road, Palo Alto
Fees: $10 per entry, includes a t-shirt

More info: Download flyer, entry form, Picnic flyer

How do I sign up?

Call us at (415) 567-5505, email programsevents@jcccnc.org.

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