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APRIL - JUNE Events

Find out what events are happening this April through June.

 

2012 Events

Guide to the symbols:

Indicates events hosted by another organization (not the JCCCNC)

Indicates events not held at the JCCCNC

Indicates youth activities

Spring Online Auction

April 13-29, 2012

Find great items from restaurant gift certificates to hot air balloon rides at great prices.

If you have items or services that you would like to donate*, please contact Jeff Yoshioka at (415) 567-5505 or email Jeff Yoshioka.

Location: online

More info: Please contact Jeff Yoshioka.

*All products and services will be evaluated before being accepted.  Please do not drop off items before they are approved.

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19th Annual Cherry Blossom Festival Basketball Jamboree children

Saturday and Sunday, April 14 - 15, 2012

The 19th Annual Cherry Blossom Basketball Jamboree showcases 2nd through 4th 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.

 

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

More info: Please call Jennifer Hamamoto at (415) 567-5505 for more information

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Kodomo no Hi (Children's Day) School Visitschildren

Tuesday-Friday and Monday, April 24-27 and 30, 2012

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.

The 2011 Children's Day School Visits were 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 Ryan Kimura at (415) 567-5505 x228 or email programsevents.

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Kodomo no Hi Kimono Dressing children

Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Tuesday, April 24, 26, 30 and

May 1, 2011  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 60 "

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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Children's Day Festival in Japantown childrenoutside

Saturday, May 5, 2012, 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 2012 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, Japan Airlines, Comcast, Union Bank, Consulate General of Japan, Japanese Community Youth Council (JCYC) and 3D Investments.


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

Saturday, May 19, 2012, 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 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. 

During our lunch break, we will have a brief overview of the history of the cemetery.

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


Fees: Free and open to the public-Please RSVP as a a light lunch will be served.

More info: Please call (415) 567-5505 for more information and to RSVP.

 

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