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Faces at the Cultural Center -Tsuyoshi Nagashima JCCCW News -Kodomo no Hi, Fun for the Whole Family! -Yuji's Omusubi Creates Cute Bentos and Community JCCCW Upcoming Events - First Annual All Things Japanese Sale and Sneak Preview, June 9-11 -NW Nikkei Photo Legacy Project, June 13-19 -Itadakimasu Grand Opening, June 17 -Nikkei Genealogy Program, June 18 -Japanese Language School Summer Program, July 9 - August 27, Every Saturday Ways to get Involved JCCCW -Donate or Volunteer for the All Things Japanese Sale -Become a Ganbaru Intern! Community Events and News -Ayame Kai Steak Dinner 2, June 4 -Earthquake/Tsunami World Music Benefit Concert, June 5 -Welcome Reception for the Crew of the JDS Kashima, June 15 | |
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Faces at the Cultural Center Tsuyoshi Nagashima 
Tsuyoshi Nagashima (or Yoshi for short) is a current programming intern at the Cultural Center working on the North West Nikkei Photo Legacy Project and general event support. Originally from Kumamoto Japan, Yoshi has been studying English in Seattle for nearly two years as part of the University of Washington's business certificate program and would eventually like to work in international business. He decided to volunteer at the JCCCW because of his interest in Japanese-American history and non-profit organizations. Yoshi's favorite parts of volunteering at the Cultural Center are working in a fun office environment with members of the staff and learning more about Japanese American history through his different assignments. Yoshi feels that the Cultural Center project is important because most people don't know Japanese-American histories. "I think it's important to share and keep this history and teach them to new generation people. We shouldn't forget about this," said Yoshi. Yoshi has put in a lot of hard work at JCCCW in the past few months so please think about stopping by the Cultural Center for the North West Nikkei Photo Legacy Project, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM from June 13 - 19. | |
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JCCCW News Kodomo no Hi, Fun for the Whole Family!
A big thank you to all the volunteers and event participants who came out and supported Kodomo no Hi! Despite the record breaking rain we had a great crowd and the kids had a lot of fun. Click here to find out more. You can view the full picture album here.
On May 15 the JCCCW in partnership with the Hyogo Business and Cultural Center held another successful Yuji's Omusubi event at the Cultural Center! Click here to find out more. You can view the full picture album here.
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JCCCW Upcoming Events All Things Japanese Sale and Sneak Preview, June 9-11
Please join for us JCCCW's first ever All Things Japanese Sale, including art, antiques and collectibles. This is a big change from the Community Rummage Sale this year's sale will feature a wide variety of Japanese items including dolls, kitchen items, dishware, furniture, fans, traditional dress, plush toys, jewelry, books and much, much more! There will be something for everyone with over 1,000 antiques and collectibles on sale. Prices will start at just 25 cents! All of the proceeds raised by the sale will go toward supporting the mission of JCCCW to preserve, promote and share Japanese and Japanese American culture and heritage.
Special Sneak Preview!
In addition to the general All Things Japanese Sale JCCCW is also offering a special nighttime sneak preview and reception on June 9 from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM for collectors, enthusiast and community members For only $50 you will have the opportunity to beat the crowds and get first crack at the most coveted merchandise. Come early and see what hidden treasures that you can find! Light appetizers (sushi!) and beverages (sake!) will also be provided. To purchase tickets contact the office at (206) 568-7114.
Join us for JCCCW's Northwest Nikkei Museum's photo identification drive! The NW Nikkei Museum has thousands of historic community photos in its possession from the early 20th century and is currently in the process of digitizing them. Unfortunately, in many cases we have no way of knowing who the people in the photograph are or where the photograph was taken. This is where you can help us! The photo identification drive will give you the opportunity to help the museum put names to faces on these old photographs and record our history for future generations. No contribution towards the preservation of our historical legacy is too small. This will be a great time for storytelling and sharing memories so why not bring your father or grandfather down on Father's Day (June 19) and learn more about the history of the community from those who lived it? This is the NW Nikkei Museum's first photo identification project, but it won't be the last!
On June 17 the Northwest Nikkei Museum is holding an opening reception for its new exhibition Itadakimasu! from 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM at the Cultural Center. Itadakimasu! celebrates the rich history of Pacific Northwest Japanese Restaurants and the impact that they have made on the culinary landscape of the Greater Seattle area. The reception will give the public the opportunity to meet and talk story with restaurant owners, community members and volunteers who participated in the creation of the exhibit. Notable restaurants featured in Itadakimasu! include community institutions such as Bush Garden, Maneki, Tenkatsu and many more. If you haven’t seen the exhibition yet, come join us on the 17 and celebrate this unique community history with us.
Want to learn more about your family's history? Sign up for the highly popular JCCCW Nikkei Genealogy Workshop.
This summer JCCCW's premier program, Seattle Japanese Language School, is offering a fun program for kids ages 6-18. Children will not only learn basic reading, writing and conversational Japanese language skills but also participate in a variety of Japanese cultural activities such as calligraphy, origami, dance, games, singing and much more! This summer program is for students who want an introduction to the Japanese language and the opportunity to learn more about the Japanese culture.
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Ways to get Involved
Looking for a unique way to contribute to the Cultural Center? Why not get involved with JCCCW’s All Things Japanese Sale? We are currently looking for both donated items and event volunteers for the sale. All of the funds raised through the sale will go toward supporting the mission of JCCCW to promote and share Japanese and Japanese American culture and heritage. The success of this event hinges on community participation so please join us and support the All Things Japanese Sale.
Donate!
JCCCW is currently accepting donations for its first ever All Things Japanese Sale! We are looking for furniture, dolls, masks, pottery, dishes, fans and other antique items as well as rice cookers, toys, plush characters, games and more (this year we will not be requesting general rummage sale items). From June 6 - June 9 we will have a special donation drive during business hours 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM. All you have to do is pull up into the Cultural Centers back alley (which will be clearly marked with signage on 16th Ave. South) and Yoisho! volunteers will help you unload the items that you want to donate. If you can’t make it to the donation drive but still want to contribute just call the office during business hours (9:00 AM - 5:00 PM) and we will schedule a mutually agreeable time for you to come in and drop your donations off. For a comprehensive list of Japanese items that we are currently accepting please click here! The last day to donate is June 9 so don’t delay.
Volunteer!
Events like the All Things Japanese Sale require a tremendous amount of community support and we need volunteers to help collect, price and sort items as well as provide general staffing and security for the event. We are currently scheduling volunteer shifts from June 6 - June 11 as follows.
Pre-sale preparation
We need volunteers on June 6, 7, 8 and 9 from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM to accept donations, sort, price and set-up. If you are available to help during these dates, please let us know what times you would like to come in and help.
During the sale shifts
June 10
June 11
If you have questions about volunteering or would like to signup please contact volunteer coordinator Leela Bilow at leelab@jcccw.org.
Looking for something exciting to do this summer? JCCCW is happy to offer its Ganbaru Summer Internship Program to college students or recent college graduates. Ganbaru gives interns the opportunity to get involved with JCCCW in a more direct way—working closely with our staff to coordinate and implement many of the different projects and programs at the Cultural Center. The program is designed to give interns valuable work experience and acquire meaningful skills that will help them in their future careers while simultaneously making an important contribution to JCCCW.
The JCCCW is now accepting intern applications for Summer 2011. To apply please visit our website at http://www.jcccw.org/Ganbaru-Application.html. Potential interns should be willing to commit at least 15 hours a week. For more information please contact Volunteer Coordinator Leela Billow at leelab@jcccw.org.
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Community Events and News Ayame Kai Steak Dinner 2, June 4
On June 4 the Ayame Kai Guild will be holding its second annual steak dinner fundraising event to benefit Nikkei Concerns. The dinner will feature rib-eye steak plates with rice and salad, a bake sale and a silent auction.
Benefit concert to support earthquake and tsunami relief in Japan. Featuring
Gary Stroutsos, World Flute Artist and David Ravelli, World Percussionist. 1:00 PM and 7:00 PM shows at the Red Cedar Dharma Hall in Bellingham. Tickets are $20 at the door, for more information contact Charaku Fine Japanese Tea at 206-660-1489
The JDS Kashima is making a visit to the Pacific Northwest for the first time in nearly 13 years. To commemorate this event, the Seattle Area Japanese community is holding a welcome reception for 300 members of its crew June 15 at Seattle Betsuin Buddhist Church. During the reception, the Okinawa Taiko Group will welcome the sailors with a taiko performance and the JSDF Music Band will also play. Tickets for the welcome reception are $50 and are available through Japanese Community Service. Call (206) 323-0250 to purchase tickets or for more information.
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