Reno Trip

Sunday, April 5, 2009 - Monday, April 6, 2009

Two day trip to Reno exclusively for JCCCNC members.  Bus leaves on Sunday at 7:00 a.m. in San Francisco, and returns on Monday at 7:15 p.m.  Lots of fun in between the Cal-Neva Hotel & Casino, Silver Legacy Hotel & Casino, and El Dorado Hotel & Casino. Reservations are due March 20, 2009. Seating is limited to 54 passengers.

Location: Reno, Nevada
Fees: $68 (Dbl/Trpl) or $88 (Sgl)

More info: Please call Marjorie Fletcher at (415) 567-5505

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Fast Break Basketball Camp

Monday-Friday, April 6-10, 2009, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m

Learn the basic skills of dribbling, passing, shooting, footwork and rebounding in a fun and safe place!  Improve your game with five days of excitement and exercise!  Scrimmage and make new friends as you enjoy your break!

Kara Okamoto will be leading the camp and is the head coach for the Convent of Sacred Heart Girls Varsity Basketball and also coaches the San Francisco Ardenettes 12th grade team.

This camp is for boys and girls 6th-8th grades.

Location: JCCCNC
Fees: $80 JCCCNC members/$100 non-members

More info: Download registration form

How do I sign up?

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

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16th Annual Cherry Blossom Festival Basketball Jamboree

Saturday and Sunday, April 11 - 12, 2009, 9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.

Saturday and Sunday, April 18  -19, 2009, 9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.

The 16th 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 Shinzen Nikkei Youth Goodwill Basketball Program that will send 21 youth to Japan to learn more about Japanese culture through homestays and activities with the youth of Japan. 

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

More info: Download schedule or call Ken

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Paint Your Own Piggy Bank Ceramics Workshop

Saturday, April 25, 2009, 10:00 - 11:30 a.m.

Come and paint your own piggy bank.  No experience necessary.  Spend up to 1 1/2 hours painting your own piggy bank and let your creativity come alive!  This workshop is for both adults and youth as young as six-years old.

You may also paint a 4" tile box for an additional $6.

Location: JCCCNC
Fees: $20 JCCCNC members/$25 non-members

More info: Please call (415) 567-5505 to register today! Please click here to download the flyer.

How do I sign up?

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

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Kodomo no Hi Kimono Dressing

Tuesday-Thursday, April 28-30, 2009   SPACE IS LIMITED

Shift 1  4:30-5:15 p.m.

Shift 2  5:00-5:45 p.m.

Shift 3  5:30-6:15 p.m.

Shift 4  6:00-6:45 p.m.

Shift 5  6:30 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?

Call Ken Maeshiro at (415) 567-5505 x230 or email programsevents@jcccnc.org.

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Kodomo no Hi (Children's Day) School Visits

Wednesday-Friday, April 22-24, 2009

Monday-Friday, April 27-May 1, 2009

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

The JCCCNC is now recruiting volunteers for the JCCCNC Children's Day School Visits.

Any time you can give is much appreciated! Fill out the form online here.

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.

Location: JCCCNC
Fees: Free to school groups

How do I sign up?

Call Ali Kagawa at (415) 567-5505 x228 or email programsevents.

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"Stanley Hayami, Nisei Son" Book Reading and Q & A with Author Joanne Oppenheim

Wednesday, April 29, 2009, 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.

Stanley Hayami was sixteen years old when he was sent to Heart Mountain, an internment camp for Japanese Americans during World War II. He kept a diary of his life in the camps, augmented with sketches and drawings. In 1944, like many young Nisei men, he was drafted into the 442nd Infantry Regimental Combat Team. He never lost faith in America and remained defiantly patriotic to his death at the age of nineteen. This book is based on his diary, which is now in the permanent collection of the Japanese American National Museum in Los Angeles, California.

Please join us in the book reading followed by questions and answers by author Joanne Oppenheim who has written over fifty books. She is also the president and co-founder of Oppenheim Toy Portfolio, Inc., a family company that publishes books on the most successful toys for children. Oppenheim, a leading expert on

child-development and education, is a regular contributor on NBC’s Today Show.

Location: JCCCNC
Fees: Free and open to the public, please call to reserve your seat

How do I sign up?

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

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Kristi Yamaguchi's Children's Day Festival in Japantown

Saturday, May 2, 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 hand-on craft activities for children.

Location: JCCCNC

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 Night with the San Francisco Giants

Friday, May 15, 2009, 7:15 p.m.

Join the JCCCNC as we celebrate Japanese Heritage Night with the S. F. Giants as they play the second of three games against the New York Mets.  Back for the third year in a row, the Japanese Heritage Night package includes a set in designated View Reserved sections, entry to an Exclusive pre-game Sake Tasting Event with complimentary punch card for five free tastings (featuring some of the Bay Area's finest sake from local vendors), pre-game entertainment on the field and an exclusive Limited Edition Giants Themed Sake Set  (Sake set vouchers must be redeemed at the game).  The JCCCNC has reserved seats in Section 313, Rows 10-16 for this game.  This is the first section designated for this exclusive package.

Location: AT&T Park
Fees: $21 JCCCNC members / $25 for non-members

More info: Download flyer

How do I sign up?

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

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Reel Nikkei Stories Workshop

Saturday, May 16, 2009, 11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

This workshop will review interviewing techniques/questions and video basics while focusing on editing your project.

Location: JCCCNC
Fees: Free and open to the public

More info: Click here to go to the Reel Nikkei Stories Project Page.

How do I sign up?

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

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Basketball Clinic with Lindsey Yamasaki

Monday, May 18, 2009, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.

Learn individual basketball drills that will help you improve your game. These drills can be done on your own or with friends.  You'll work on dribbling, shooting and passing while having fun and meeting new friends.  This clinic is for ages 11 - 14 years.

Lindsey Yamasaki is a former professional basketball player for the WNBA and NWBL and two-sport athlete while at Stanford University '99-'02 (basketball and volleyball).  She is currently the head coach for California Academy of Art University's Women's Basketball team.

Location: JCCCNC
Fees: $15 JCCCNC members / $25 non-members

More info: Download flyer, download form

How do I sign up?

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

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15% off at Sports Basement

Wednesday, May 27, 2009, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Receive 15% already low prices and help support the JCCCNC at the same time.  You will receive 15% and the JCCCNC will receive 5% of all of your purchases.  Food and drinks will be provided to make your shopping experience a bit more enjoyable.

Location: Sports Basement

                  1590 Bryant Street, San Francisco (between 15th and 16th Streets)
Fees: Free and open to the public

More info: Download flyer

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How to use your Digital Camera Workshop with Katie Burroughs

Friday, May 29, 2009, 1:00 - 3:30 p.m.

Need to learn how to use your digital camera?  Not sure how to download your photos?  Not sure when to use your flash?  Unsure of what all of the different shooting modes are on the dial?  If you've answered yes to any of the above questions, then this workshop is for you!

Location: JCCCNC
Fees: $2 JCCCNC members / $3 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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Wagashi Workshop

Saturday, May 30, 2009, 1:00 - 3:30 p.m.

Instructors: Kimika Soko Takechi and Larry Sokyo Tiscornia

In this workshop participants will learn how to prepare two sweets, mitarashidango and minazuki.

Mitarashidango are small round dumplings made from rice flour. They are placed on a skewer, steamed and then grilled and served with a sweet sauce.  Mitarashidango are served at festivals in Japan and traditionally served during jizobon, the summer Buddhist Children's Festival.

Minazuki, the poetic name for June meaning "Rainless Month," is a sweet made from rice flour that is steamed. It is cut into triangles representing ice and topped with sweet azuki beans. Tradition is that eating this sweet on June 30 will protect one from evil and bring relief from the intense summer heat.

This class will include both demonstration and hands-on practice.

Participants should bring an apron.

Location: JCCCNC
Fees: $25 JCCCNC 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 or email programsevents@jcccnc.org.

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Intensive Taiko Camp with Melody Takata

Wednesday-Friday, June 10-12, 2009, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

This intensive camp will focus on Japanese etiquette, music and Japanese American taiko drumming style.  Field trips will be taken to such places as the National Japanese American Historical Society (NJAHS), Western Addition Library, parks and more as you investigate "What is San Francisco Japantown?"  The program will culminate in a dinner (pizza, salad and soda will be provided) and performance on June 12th from 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.  Come out and watch your child shine as they demonstrate their taiko skills and hear what they've discovered about San Francisco's Japantown.

Location: JCCCNC
Fees: $175 JCCCNC members / $220 non-members

More info: To register or for more information, please call (415) 567-5505 or e-mail gentaiko@yahoo.com

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Thunder Valley Trip

Monday, June 15, 2009

If you need a rest from your daily routine, join JCCCNC members and friends on their one-day turnaround to Thunder Valley.  A bus has been contracted and you can enjoy a leisurely ride with entertainment, a six-hour stay with plenty of time to enjoy a wonderful lunch and still be home in time for dinner.

Location: Lincoln, California
Fees: $22 JCCCNC members

More info: Please call Marjorie Fletcher at (415) 567-5505 for non-member rates or to reserve your space today!

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AARP Senior Driving Certification Workshop

Wednesday and Friday, June 17 & 19, 2009, 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. (2 days)

AARP's 8-hour course for drivers 50+ has been udated.  New information and lively illustrations will help you learn how to improve your driving skills, reduce traffic violations, crashes and chances for injuries and to drive more safely.  Graduates may be able to qualify for a discount on auto insurance.  (Please check with your insurance agent before taking the workshop.)

Location: JCCCNC
Fees: $12 JCCCNC and AARP members / $14 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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Kaiseki Workshop

Saturday, June 27, 2009, 1:00 -3:30 p.m.

Instructors: Kimika Soko Takechi and Larry Sokyo Tiscornia

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 summer workshop will feature 3 courses and students will learn how to cook Japanese rice in a traditional stove top rice cooker. Dashi soup stock will also be made using konbu (kelp) and katsuobushi (shaved dried bonito). The mukozuke (first course) will be maguro tataki (pan seared fresh tuna). The nimonowan (main course) will be aosudofu (green pea "tofu" made with green peas and kuzu [kudzu starch]). There will also be a side dish of kinomeai (seasonal greens in a fragrant sweet miso dressing with fresh kinome [prickly ash leaves]). 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

Workshop is limited to the first 20 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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JCCCNC Track Meet

Sunday, June 28, 2009, registration 8:30 a.m.

With fun and healthy activities for all ages, your entire family, team or class can participate in a variety of track and field events at the Palo Alto High School Track.  Bring lunch and picnic with your family and friends to make it a full day of fun in the sun. 

Events will be held in eight age divisions, ranging from those 6 years and under to a Masters Division for those 30 and older.  The day begins with registration at 8:30 a.m., and events kicking off at 9 a.m.

Sign up your whole team, class or family!  Win a prize for the largest group!

Location: Palo Alto High School Track
Fees: $10 per person and includes a t-shirt

More info or to sign up : Please call Jennifer Hamamoto at (415) 567-5505 for more information or to register.  Download flyer.  Download sign-up form.  

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