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TODAY - April Japanese Conversation Table –
Thursday, April 13, 2023
4月の日本語お話会は4月13日（木）です
May Japanese Conversation Table –
Thursday, May 11, 2023
5月の日本語お話会は5月11日（木）です
開催日：毎月第２木曜日
開催時間：午後1:30から3:00まで
参加費：１人/１回5ドル
日本語で交流したい方へのお知らせです。（日本語の会話クラスではありません。）
普段あまりほかの方との交流のない方、一人でお住まいの方、思いっきり日本語でおしゃべりしてみませんか？楽しい話題や暮らしのアイデアを分け合い、ちょっとした悩みや不安など、皆で話し合えば解決法がでてくるかも知れません。いろいろなことを日本語で話し合い、英語社会で溜まったストレスを解消しましょう。
このプログラムに興味のある方、参加したいと思われる方は、Eメールで川口ケイclasses@jasc-chicago.org または電話：773-275-0097内線226, までご連絡ください。
Do you know a native Japanese speaker who would like to connect and socialize with other native Japanese speakers? Please note this is not a Japanese language class but rather a time for fellowship while speaking in fluent Japanese.
Date: Monthly, second Thursday, 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm
Cost: $5 per person, per session
JASC's Conversation Table welcomes everyone to share their experiences, ideas, and stories through social interaction, and offers an opportunity to expand their social networks with others in the local community.
If you know someone who would like to participate, please contact Kay Kawaguchi by email at classes@jasc-chicago.org or please call her at 773-275-0097 x 226 and leave a message to RSVP. Kay can answer any questions about the program in Japanese or in English.
JASC is located at 4427 N. Clark Street, Chicago, IL
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Please click here to register for any Tampopo Kai class and for full details on all dates, times, and class specifics. |
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Thank you and see you next week!
Generous attendees at the March 24 Soup & Rice raised $220 for Midwest Buddhist Temple’s Homeless Ministry Project. Thank you!!
The last Soup & Rice of the season is next Friday, April 21. The charity for this month’s donations is A Just Harvest.
Spring Fundraiser Fun at Soup & Rice – Bring a bottle of wine to donate to Cranes & Cocktails.
Special note: The parking lot is not available - please park on side streets or pay for parking on Clark street. Thank you in advance for your understanding.
Questions? Want to volunteer to bring soup?
Contact Jenn Trautvetter, 773-275-0097, ext. 228 or jtrautvetter@jasc-chicago.org. Or use an online form to let Jenn know what you plan to bring by clicking here.
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Spring into an adult beginner Japanese language class – 8 week sessions start week of April 24 with Kimura-Sensei. There’s something for everyone in one of the varied levels offered. One free trial class can be taken. JASC Language Classes can be joined at any time. For more details click here. Contact Kay Kawaguchi at the JASC office, (773) 275-0097, ext. 226, or by email classes@jasc-chicago.org with any questions and for help determining which class is right for you. | | | |
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Deadline is approaching! Apply within the next two weeks for undergraduate and graduate scholarships for the 2023-24 Academic Year. JASC is dedicated to supporting community service leaders in their pursuit of higher education. Scholarships range up to $5,000. Click here for guidelines and application form. Applications are due by 5 pm on Thursday, April 27, 2023. Click here for guidelines and application form. Applications are due by 5 pm on Thursday, April 27, 2023. |
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Get your tickets now! Click here to buy a ticket.
Don’t miss the JASC Annual Spring Fundraiser Cranes & Cocktails from 6:00 – 8:30 pm on Thursday, May 18 at Artifact Events in Ravenswood.
We need your silent auction donations! Click here to make a silent auction donation.
Donate your bottle of wine! Drop off at Soup & Rice from 6 – 8 pm on April 21 and stay for dinner or drop a bottle off at JASC weekdays between 9 am and 5 pm.
Contact the planning committee by email at events@jasc-chicago.org or call Jenn at the JASC office (773) 275-0097 ext. 228 with any questions or to help planning this special event.
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Last month to register! An amazing overnight camp experience awaits 9 – 14-year olds celebrating the Japanese American community in the California mountains. JASC is partnering with Yo! Camp to offer a one-week overnight camp experience in Malibu this summer to rising 4th to 9th graders July 2 – 9, 2023. Campers will attend from California, Colorado, Washington, and Hawaii for a unique opportunity to make camp friends from around the country.
Join the fun at Camp Gilmore!
- Spend one week in the Malibu mountains, making connections and summer memories with new friends from all over the country.
- Campers will travel as a group from Chicago’s O’Hare Airport to Los Angeles and shuttle together to camp accompanied at all times by trained counselors.
- Food, activities, lodging, and travel are all included for the price of $899.
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Learn more online by clicking here.
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Email Jenn by clicking here at the JASC office or call her 773-275-0097 ext. 228 with any questions or for additional information about registering.
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Chicago Northside Origami Group
There is a $5 fee per folder to be paid each time, and children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult (no charge for non-folding adults). Please bring paper for folding, and any models or books you would like to share.
All skill levels welcome!
For more information and future dates, please contact:
June Yamasaki, june.yamasaki@gmail.com
Please note, masks are required in all public areas of JASC.
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Mingling - The Bold with the New
featuring Mai Sugimoto
Friday April, 21st | Elastic Arts | 8:00PM
3429 W Diversey Ave #208, Chicago, IL 60647
Join us for an evening with AIRMW's rising artist Mai Sugimoto as she is joined by new fellow musician Saori Kataoka, and supported by Dushun Mosley and Tatsu Aoki, representing team "Bold".
$15 Tickets available at the door.
More information about the artists and this event HERE.
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Drazek Fuscaldo ft. Tatsu Aoki & George Marich
Saturday May, 6th | Elastic Arts | 8:00PM
3429 W Diversey Ave #208, Chicago, IL 60647
AIRMW is back with a beautiful night of improvisation featuring long time collaborators Drazek / Fuscaldo (ex Mako Sika) with special guests Tatsu Aoki and percussionist George Marich
It will be a great night of music!
$15 Tickets available at the door.
More information about the artists and this event HERE.
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Tsukasa Taiko and Shubukai at
Hanami Festival
Saturday, April 22th | Garden of the Phoenix l | Time TBA
Jackson Park Garden of the Phoenix: 6300 S Cornell Ave, Chicago IL 6063
Join the Japanese Arts Foundation in partnership with the Japanese Culture Center, Chicago Park District, Shubukai, Tsukasa Taiko, and the Consulate General of Japan in Chicago for an afternoon full of dance, drums, and of course cherry blossoms!
We invite you to the first annual Hanami, or cherry blossom viewing, festival! Held in Jackson Park’s historic Garden of the Phoenix and surrounding the Columbian Basin which is home to about 160 cherry blossom trees that typically bloom each spring. The trees are located just south of the Museum of Science and Industry and in the Garden of the Phoenix on the Wooded Island, a short walk south of the Columbian Basin.
The afternoon includes traditional Japanese dance performances from Shubukai, performances by Tsukasa Taiko, origami and haiku poetry creation booths with the Japanese Culture Center, and Yukata (traditional summer garment) dressing with the office of the Consulate General of Japan in Chicago!
Shubukai will be performing the Hanami festival dance "Shizuoka Miyage" with choreography by the late Fujima Shu-ei.
*This event is free and open to the public, and space is accommodated on a first come first served basis!
More information HERE.
Learn more about last year’s Hanami.
shubukai.org
taikolegacy.com
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Tsukasa Taiko Upcoming Performances
Saturday, April 15th | Harris Theater | 7:30PM
205 E Randolph, Chicago IL, 60601
*This event is sold out*
More information HERE.
Sunday, May 21st | Anime Central | Time TBA
Donald E Stephens Convention Center
5555 N River RD, Rosemont, IL 60018
Tickets and information HERE.
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JASC WISHLIST
- Small prize items for Adult Day Service games & activities - toiletries (shampoo/conditioner/soap/toothpaste) are very popular
- Staples, Amazon, or Target gift cards
- Letter Size (8 1/2 x 11) Copy Paper
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