June-2010-eNewsletter

JCCCW Newsletter


In this Issue
JCCCW News, Notices and Special Events - JCCCW's first Kodomo no Hi - Partners in Preservation Grant - WANTED: Children sizes of Kimono, Yukata, Haori, Jinbei - JCCCW Rummage Sale is July 10! Programs, Classes and Workshops at JCCCW - Nikkei Genealogy Workshop - Seattle Japanese Language School - Volunteers Needed for JCCCW’s Nikkei Bunko - Summer 2010 Youth Taiko Workshop - Hyogo BCC Opens New Gallery at JCCCW - The School of TAIKO 太鼓の教室. - Additional Classes JCCCW Clubs and Groups - Mosaic - Yoisho! JCCCW Volunteering - Japanese Conversation Club - Ganbaru JCCCW Internship Program Community Notices - Minidoka Pilgrimage - The Wing Luke Museum of the Asian Pacific American Experience - Uwajimaya Is Searching For A New Bag Design - Seattle Asian Art Museum: Japanese woodblock prints - Public Performance: Taste a Taiko Sampler! - Mukilteo Japanese Memorial - The NVC Foundation proudly presents: Nine Lives 3 Community Events Calendar
JCCCW News, Notices and Special Events Smiles and laughter abound at our first-ever Kodomo no Hi! More than 1,000 children, families and participants enjoyed two fun-filled, family oriented days at Kodomo no Hi (Children’s Day) on May 1 & 2 that showcased the programs and activities of the JCCCW. Many – if not most – of our guests were first time visitors to the JCCCW and shared many, many positive comments, and we welcome everyone to return and participate in future events and programs. With less than a month from idea to full-out event, we offer our deepest thanks to the more than 100 community volunteers, interns and partners who helped make the first-ever Kodomo no Hi a huge success! See some great new Kodomo no Hi photos on our JCCCW website:http://www.jcccw.org/Past-Events.html Also, check out The Seattle Times feature story on front page of their NW Section: http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2011764499_childrensday3m.html and don’t forget to check out their great photo gallery!: http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/photogalleries/localnews2011764308/ In the spirit of continually improving our events and services, we welcome any feedback you may have about Kodomo no Hi. What was your favorite activity or event, and why? Are there other activities that you would have liked to see offered? Do you have any suggestions for improvement? Should we hold another Kodomo no Hi event? Please share your comments, ideas and suggestions at: admin@jcccw.org Partners in Preservation Grant Domo arigato gozaimasu minasama! Thank you for voting online for the Japanese Cultural and Community Center of Washington for a share of Partners in Preservation $1million grant! It was quite a month but your support allowed us to finish at #11! Being in the top half will hopefully result in being awarded a part of our $125,000 grant request. We would not have been able to do this without the support and commitment from each of you! Final determination will be announced on June 15th and we’ll keep you posted! http://www.preservationnation.org/partners-in-preservation/seattle/ Congratulations to Town Hall and Schooner Adventures for their virtual First Place tie in winning the Partners in Preservation grant competition – Great organizing and great projects! And once again - Thank you ALL for voting over the last month! Our hearts are filled by your support and effort on our behalf. WANTED: Children sizes of Kimono, Yukata, Haori, Jinbei *Put those older clothes to good use!* Are your kids grown and you still have some old traditional Japanese clothing packed away? Give them new life and help us share traditional Japanese clothing with youngsters! We are always on the lookout for children sized kimono, yukata, happi, haori, jinbei, hakama, geta and obi. Our kids kimono dress up is one of the more popular activities we do and your donations can have a real impact in sharing and creating lasting memories. If you have a donation please contact the office admin@jcccw.org or call (206) 568-7114. July 10: Rummage Sale Rummage Sale- July 10, 9AM - 3PM. Start your spring cleaning now. Clean out your storage and support the Cultural Center! We are looking for donations of items to be sold at our annual Rummage Sale. Items of special interest are: Japanese collectibles, antiques, artwork, dolls, toys, gently-used clothes, household goods, dishes, records, and more. Drop off your donations on July 8th (Thursday) and 9th (Friday) from 9AM to 7PM. This is a huge sale and we have lots of items for you and your family. Bargains and treasures abound at this sale! Asian Antiques and Collectibles, Clothing, Records, Sporting Goods, Books, Housewares, Kimono and much more! There is something for everyone. We will only accept items that are clean and in good working order, and unfortunately we cannot accpet the following items: baby furniture, baby car seats, mattresses, large furniture, microwaves, TVs, computers, exercise machines, outdated magazines, skis, ski boots and bowling balls. Check out our website for a complete listing of items. We are also scheduling volunteers for the Rummage Sale from 7:30AM to 4PM on the day of the sale, and 9AM - 8PM on the two set-up days. We appreciate if people would like to help out for the whole day, but we ask that our volunteers sign up for a minimum of 4-hour shifts. Come see old friends, meet new ones and have FUN! Interested volunteers should contact admin@jcccw.org or call (206) 568-7114.
Programs, Classes and Workshops at JCCCW Seattle Japanese Language School Japanese language skills can last a lifetime and allow many to experience horizons far beyond what only speaking English can. Interacting with family and friends, securing an international job or feeling comfortable in multicultural settings are all benefits of bilingual living. And it is never too late to learn a new language or connect with one you have studied in the past. Registration is now open for students of all levels and ages. Join an American cultural institution: The Seattle Japanese Language School; the oldest continually operating Japanese language school in North America. Summer session for introductory level for children will be starting on July 3-August 28 (except July 10) we still have a few spaces left. Adult Evening Classes will be starting new classes on 3rd week of August. A big thank you to all the great group of volunteer classroom assistants during this school year. We want to send Arigato to: Kazue, Tetsuya, Azusa, Merri, Miyuki, George, Saori, Etsuko, Stefanie. More info at MachikoW@jcccw.org or Call Machiko Wada at 206-568-7114. Nikkei Genealogy Workshop Returns! Have you ever wanted to learn more about your family's history? Unsure of what genealogy resources are available? Don't know where to start or how to begin? We will show you how! The next Nikkei Genealogy workshop is back by popular demand! Join us for this two-part session, and start the journey of tracing and documenting your family history at the JCCCW. We are offering both afternoon and evening workshops to allow even more community members to participate. First session: Wednesday, June 2nd, at 1:30PM - 3:30PM OR 6:30PM - 8:30PM We will get you organized and give you the tools to begin gathering information! Second session: Wednesday, June 16th, at 1:30PM - 3:30PM OR 6:30PM - 8:30PM We will take the information you have gathered and help you begin the amazing journey of tracing and documenting your family roots. Fee is just $25.00 per person for the two session workshop. For more information, visit our JCCCW website. Interested? Sign up at admin@jcccw.org to ensure a spot in this fun and innovative workshop. Volunteers Needed for JCCCW’s Nikkei Bunko Nikkei Bunko is a Japanese language library located at the JCCCW. The library has a large collection of both current and historical Japanese language books available for loan. Currently the library is open Tuesdays and Fridays from 10AM-2PM. In order for the library to reach a wider audience, we would like to extend these hours and open the library on Saturdays during the Japanese Language School’s hours of instruction. Job Description: Volunteer librarians are needed to take care of daily operational duties of the library; including: · opening/closing · greeting guests · providing assistance to guests if needed · tidying up · organizing of books, etc. When: Tuesdays – 2PM - 6PM; Fridays – 2PM - 6PM; Saturdays – 9AM - 1PM Where: The Nikkei Bunko is located at: 511 16th Ave S. Seattle, WA 98144 Qualifications: · Japanese language ability (reading & writing) · Friendly attitude · Interest in Japanese language literature · Dedication to sharing and promoting Japanese & Japanese American culture How to Apply: If interested, please email us at:admin@jcccw.org. Or call the office at: 206-568-7114. Or stop by the office at 511 16th Ave S, Seattle, Wa 98144. For more information, visit the JCCCW website Summer 2010 Youth Taiko Workshop! KAZE DAIKO is a performing taiko group for youth and young adults with strong ties to the local Japanese-American community. In Kazedaiko, we strive to develop an appreciation of Japanese music and movement; to learn about Japanese and Japanese American culture, history and heritage; to help members develop and maintain a sense of identity, pride and self-confidence; to reach out to a broader community in support of diversity, tolerance and mutual education; to foster teamwork and unity of purpose. Summer 2010 Youth Taiko Workshop: At the Japanese Culture Community Center (JCCCW) 1414 South Weller Street, Seattle 8 classes on Wednesdays from 5PM - 6PM starting June 23 ending August 11th. Cost: $80 Please contact Peter Matsudaira at harumimiki@comcast.net to reserve your spot. Hyogo BCC Opens New Japanese Gallery The Hyogo Business and Cultural Center, in cooperation with Delta Airlines is holding an opening reception for its new Hyogo Gallery on Wednesday, June 10th from 11:00AM to 1:30PM Event Details: The Hyogo Gallery will display traditional crafts and cultural exhibits from Washington’s Sister Prefecture in Japan. Two master craftsmen from Hyogo will demonstrate traditional basket and candle-making techniques. Light refreshments will be provided. HBCC is pleased to put on this event in cooperation with Delta Airlines, as the airline begins non-stop service from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Kansai International Airport on June 8th. When: June 10th, 2010 - 11:00AM to 1:30PM Where: Hyogo Business and Cultural Center 1414 South Weller Street, Seattle, WA 98144 Schedule: 11:00AM Welcome: Takanori Kitaoka, Executive Director, HBCC Greetings: Akihiro Fujimori, Consul, Consulate-General of Japan 11:20AM Reception 11:30AM Craft Demonstration 1:30PM Closing Remarks: Takanori Kitaoka RSVP: Due to the limited size of the venue, please RSVP by June 9th by e-mail or phone to: Mayuko Shimizu shimizu@hyogobcc.org 206-728-0610 To see more visit their website The School of TAIKO 太鼓の教室. The School of TAIKO", founded by Ringtaro Tateishi who is a professional Taiko drummer and former member of ONDEKOZA, a world renowned Japanese Taiko team. From 1989 to 2000, he was the group artistic director. And after he left, he instructed the members of ONDEKOZA and performed with them until 2002. In his team life, he visited over 26 countries and held over 1,000 performances. He also participated in their "U.S.A. Running Tour"..... To see more visit the School of Taiko website One of their mission is ... give a chance to know Japan and make the place to do self-study with Taiko world! And most important thing is ...... TAIKO IS VERY FUN!!!! They recently opened a facebook page. Click here to join facebook Additional Classes There is still time to enroll in other classes available at JCCCW, such as karate (Tom Tanaka), judo (Budokan Dojo) and taiko classes (One World Taiko) Check out our website for more information.
JCCCW Groups and Clubs Mosaic In partnership with the MAViN Foundation, this group focuses on mixed heritage experiences within the Japanese American community. Meetings are held regularly at JCCCW.Come and be part of the discussion and socializing. More info by contacting JamieS@jcccw.org or join our Mosaic group page on Facebook. Yoisho! JCCCW Volunteering “Yoisho” is a Japanese word used to express physical effort. Likewise, the JCCCW’s Yoisho! Program is the part of the organization that allows us to provide programs and events for the community and achieve our goal of promoting and sharing Japanese and Japanese American history and heritage. This vital piece of the JCCCW’s operation, of course, is our volunteers. Our volunteers come from various cultural, social, and education backgrounds, which makes it such a great learning experience. The goal of the Yoisho! Program is to engage people throughout our community in volunteerism and foster leadership. Yoisho! also strives to maximize the learning experience of volunteers involving them in our organization more so than most volunteer opportunities allow. Since volunteers are the backbone of the JCCCW, another goal of Yoisho! is to acknowledge the hard work of volunteers and offer appreciation for their devotion. To be a part of this program, visit our website to register online JCCCW. You can also call our office: 206-568-7114, or email us: Admin@jcccw.org and let us know what your interests are. We would love to have you share your skills with us! Japanese Conversation Club Whether you are learning Japanese and want to gain more practical speaking experience or you just want to keep your Japanese skills sharp, the JCCCW’s Japanese Conversation Club has something to offer you. The club discusses a variety of topics including current events, Japanese culture, sports, literature and much more. Come together with other Japanese speakers and practice your Japanese. Meetings are held on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month 6PM - 8PM at the JCCCW located at 1414 S. Weller St. The club meets in the lounge. See you there! For more information please contact Machiko Wada at machikow@jcccw.org Ganbaru JCCCW Internship Program JCCCW is happy to offer its Ganbaru Internship Program to college students or recent college graduates. Ganbaru gives interns the opportunity to work with the JCCCW in a more involved way; working closely with our staff to coordinate and implement many of the different projects and programs at the JCCCW. 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 the JCCCW. For more information please contact Bif at Bif@jcccw.org
Community Notices June 24-27: 2010 Minidoka Pilgrimage Over sixty-eight years ago, during World War II, almost thirteen thousand people of Japanese ancestry,many of whom were American citizens, were forcibly removed from their homes in Washington, Oregon and Alaska, and sent to a desolate prison camp near Twin Falls, Idaho. To commemorate this event, former incarcerees, their families, friends, and those interested in this historic event will make a pilgrimage from Seattle and Portland to the former *Minidoka Internment Camp from June 24-27, 2010.* The Seattle Chapter of the Japanese American Citizens League, the Nisei Veterans Committee, and the Friends of Minidoka invite all those who are interested to join us on our pilgrimage. In Twin Falls, participants will have two chances to visit the grounds of the Minidoka National Historical Site. On Saturday, there will be guided tours of what remains of the former site. On Sunday, a memorial service will be held at the site to honor internees and those who left Minidoka and were killed while serving in the U.S. Army during World War II. In order to avoid a $20 late registration fee, registration is due by June 4th, 2010. To register and for hotel and registration information please see the Minidoka Pilgrimage website: http://minidokapilgrimage.org/ For other questions and inquires, please email: MinidokaPilgrimage@gmail.com. The Wing Luke Museum of the Asian Pacific American Experience NEW EXHIBIT:A Refugee's Journey of Survival and Hope May 14-December 12, 2010 See life through the eyes of a refugee through personal stories, moving photographs and multimedia. Hear first-hand accounts of how refugees survived war, violence and oppression with hopes for a better future for their families. Ponder the trials of starting a life with nothing, in strange places and foreign cities, and having to call this new place a home. 7PM - 8PM: Open to public \| Free admission \| No RSVP required Uwajimaya Is Searching For A New Bag Design! For all you graphic artists, here's your opportunity to shine! CREATE A LOOK FOR UWAJIMAYA'S DESIGN A BAG CONTEST AND WIN $1,000 IN UWAJIMAYA GIFT CARDS!The winning design will be printed on environmentally friendly shopping bags that will be available for sale at all four Uwajimaya retail locations. Our "Design Our Next Bag Contest" begins on May 18, 2010, 9:00AM (Pacific Daylight Time), and ends July 20, 2010, 4:00PM (Pacific Daylight Time). http://www.uwajimaya.com/designabag_contest.html for more information. Seattle Asian Art Museum: Japanese Woodblock Prints Fleeting Beauty: Japanese Woodblock Prints April 1–July 4, 2010 SAAM Tateuchi Galleries This exhibition brings together prints from the most renowned ukiyo-e artists of the 18th and 19th centuries—including Harunobu, Utamaro, Eishi and Hiroshige—along with Hokusai’s most beloved prints, Great Wave off Kanagawa and Red Fuji. These Japanese woodblock prints demonstrate an evocative play between delicate ink lines and rich blocks of color in portraits of beautiful women and kabuki actors, jewel-like landscapes of famous places, and more. Drawn from the Mary and Allan Kollar Collection, a gift to the Seattle Art Museum on the occasion of its 75th Anniversary, this installation introduces the region to a remarkable collection of prints, all taken from early impressions and in excellent condition. Seattle Art Museum web site for more information. Public Performances: Taste a Taiko Sampler! The 2010 Regional Taiko Gathering will present three hour-long “Taiko Sampler” performance programs that will be open to the public on Saturday, August 14 and Sunday, August 15 in Kane Hall 130, University of Washington. 12 groups from Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, British Columbia and Alberta will perform as part of a biennial conference for taiko players in our region. Saturday programs at 1:45PM and 5:10PM. Sunday program at 1:30PM. Tickets will be available at the door only. Suggested donation of $5. See you there! Kane Hall 130, University of Washington Saturday, August 14 1:45PM - 2:50PM Taiko Sampler #1 – 4 groups 5:10PM - 6:15PM Taiko Sampler #2 – 4 groups Sunday, August 15 1:30PM - 2:35PM Taiko Sampler #3 – 4 groups For more information, email playtaiko@gmail.com or call Stan at 206-919-1465. June 6th: Mukilteo Japanese Memorial Remembrance Mukilteo Washington is very special place in terms of our history regarding the good relations among people with diverse ethnic background. In the early 20th century, Japanese Americans were welcomed and became part of our small town high quality living experience. As part of Mukilteo's Sesquicentennial Events, the Mukilteo Historical Society members are hosting a Mukiteo Japanese Memorial Anniversary at Centennial Park, 1126 5th St., Mukilteo, Washington on June 6th, 2010 at 2:00 p.m to honor Japanese Americans born and raised in Mukilteo and their contemporaries such as Beverly Ellis who recently celebrated her 90th birthday. This event will be the 10th anniversary of the commemoration of the sculpture in Centennial Park celebrating the heritage of racial harmony between early Mukilteo residents and the families of Japanese workers at Crown Lumber Company. Mukilteo historical re-enactor, Christopher Summitt as J D Fowler, Mukilteo co-founder will serve as master of ceremonies and provide a brief historical presentation of our founding in 1860 and our many exceptional examples of high quality small town life. Several guest speakers include Mas Odoi whose his father was worked at the Crown Lumber Company until it closed around 1930. Mas has been active in the Mukilteo community and been honored as Pioneer of the Year in 2008 and as Parade Marshall for the 2009 Mukilteo Lighthouse Festival. He served with honor in the US Army during World War ll. The Sea Otters Choir from nearby Serene Lake School will perform several songs as they did 10 years ago when the monument was installed. The voices of children are reminiscent of the youthful playfulness of children in the historic Rosehill School so many years ago. A reception follows at The Tin Fish Restaurant, 204 Lincoln Avenue, in Old Town Mukilteo. Where attendees can share memories and socialize. Sponsors: The Mukilteo Historical Society, the Mukilteo Way Garden Club and the City of Mukilteo For further information contact: amara1000@comcast.net or Mukilteo Lighthouse 425-513-9602 The NVC Foundation proudly presents: Nine Lives 3 In concert, plus Deems CD Release Party The NVC Foundation proudly presents: Nine Lives 3In concert, plus Deems CD Release Party for On Irving Street, Saturday, June 12 6:30PM - 12:00 Midnight Seattle Buddhist Church- 1427 South Main Street, Seattle, WA 98144, Featuring: Deems Tsutakawa & Nine Lives Ken Kubota, Leonard Berman, Paul Mori, Merwin Kato, Marcus Tsutakawa, Lester Iwana, Calvin Harada, Chris Shimada, Jeff Terada, Alan Kato, Steven Aspiras Tickets: $20 No-Host Bar (21+ and over) Light food will be available On Irving Street CD available for sale ~ Ticket Information ~ Phone: 206-715-6313 E-mail:9-Lives@seattlenvc.org A Benefit for the Japanese American Memorial Wall Fund Community Events Calendar ONGOING Through June 13: Bloodiness: June Sekiguchi. Nikkei artist June Sekiguchi will partipate in a joint exhibition at Columbia City Gallery. Artist reception will be held at 5PM - 8PM on May 1.Call (206) 760-9843 or email kathyf@columbiacitygallery.com. Through June 19: "Cultural Transcendence" exhibit, featuring Nikkei artists Heidi Kumao and Brent Watanabe among others, at Wing Luke Asian Museum. Visit www.wingluke.org or call (206) 623-5124. Through June 26:Nikkei Ceramic Sculptor Kensuke Yamada exhibit his works "I and Love and You" at Catherine Person Gallery Through July 4:Woodblock printings featuring renowned Japanese artists in the 18th and 19th centuries will be featured Seattle Asian Art Museum Tateuchi Galleries Visit http://www.seattleartmuseum.org/exhibit/exhibitDetail.asp?eventID=16658 UPCOMING June 5, JLS Plant Sale from 10AM - 2PM at 16th Ave. S. and S. King St. Behind JLS buildings. JLS will also be selling used Japanese books. June 6: 10th Anniversary of the Mukilteo Friendship Monument at 2:00PM. Mukilteo Friendship Monument commemorating the kindness of local residents who helped the Japanese immigrants will be recognized. address:Centennial Park, 1126 Fifth St. June 6: Reception: Treasures From Japan with Arts and Crafts of Japan at 1:00PM Gallery North Edmonds 508 Main St., Edmonds June 6: The Japanese Garden 50th Celebration at Seattle Japanese Garden June 12: Nine Lives 3 Concert at 6:30PM Seattle Buddhist Church. Musician Deems Tsutakawa and Nine Lives band will host a fundraising event for the Japanese American Memorial Wall . $20 per ticket June 18: Miyavi: Neo Tokyo Samurai Black World Tour 2010 will be held at 8:00PM at Showbox at the Market, 1426 1st Ave. Japanese pop musician Miyavi will perform. June 19:20th Annual ACRS Walk for Rice starts at 8:00 AM at Seward Park, Help benefit the Asian Counseling and Referral Services' 20th Annual Walk for Rice! June 24: Ikebana Class with Ikenobo NW Sakura Chapter Society starts 10 AM , 13204 Country Club Dr. SW, Lakewood. Ikenobo annual visiting professor workshop will be held June 24 - 27: Minidoka Pilgrimage www.minidokapilgrimage.org June 30 - July 4: JACL National Convention July 2 - 5: Tule Lake Pilgrimage www.tulelake.org July 8 - 9: Donation Drop Off - JCCCW Annual Community Rummage Sale at JCCCW from 9:00AM-7:00PM. Alley at 1414 So. Weller St. Seattle July 10: JCCCW Annual Community Rummage Sale at JCCCW from 9:00AM-3:00PM. Call (206) 568-7114 or email to admin@jcccw.org. July 10: Tacoma Bon Odori Tacoma Buddhist Temple 1717 S. Fawcett Ave, Tacoma Service at 3PM Odori at 5PM. July 17-18: Seattle Betsuin Bon Odori, a Japanese Dance Festival, held at Seattle Buddhist Temple at 4:00PM July 25: White River Bon Odori White River Buddhist Temple, 3625 Auburn Way North, Auburn WA We appreciate the response and crucial support for JCCCW. We are here to serve the needs of our community. Want to get involved? We need and welcome your participation! Contact us at (206) 568-7114 or by email at admin@jcccw.org.
To donate to JCCCW, go to our web site at www.jcccw.org. Or you can mail your donation to NHAW and JCCCW at 1414 S. Weller St, Seattle, WA 98144 USA.