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ALL IN-PERSON CLASSES and WORKSHOPS ARE CANCELLED until further notice.
Upcoming Virtual Workshops and Events:
Wagashi Sweets Workshop – Spring 2021
Sunday, March 14, 2021
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Learn how to make mushimanju confections in our new wagashi (traditional Japanese sweets) virtual cooking workshops. More…
Kenji’s Kitchen: Temari Sushi Online Cooking Class
Sunday, March 21, 2021
11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Make festive temari sushi for the Japanese Girls’ Day holiday in March at this month’s online cooking class with chef Kenji Yokoo. More…
Community Kitchen Virtual Potluck: Curry Creations!
Tuesday, March 23, 2021
6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Share your favorite or most creative ways to enjoy curry over Zoom at this month’s virtual potluck! More…
Ukulele 101: For the True Beginner – Virtual Workshop Series
Saturdays, April 24 – May 15, 2021
2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Our 4-week workshop series will get you started and prepare you for our ongoing beginner’s classes with instructor Don Sadler. All you need is an ukulele! More…
Ongoing Virtual Classes:
Ito Yosakoi Dance Group
Learn modern yosakoi dance with the Ito Yosakoi dance group!
Virtual Dance Season: Spring 2021
Fridays, February 5, 2021 – April 30, 2021
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Virtual Senior Chair Aerobics Class
Every Thursday
10:00 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.
Our senior chair aerobics class is now being held online via Zoom every Thursday! Stay active while we shelter in place! More…
Your Family, Your History Genealogy Webinar Series Videos Now Available!
For those of you who missed our genealogy series with genealogist Linda Harms-Okazaki, lifetime access to the full online video course and materials are now available for purchase! Learn how to research your family records in both the US and Japan as well as how to write and keep memories of your family alive for future generations! More…
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