Volunteers needed for the Japanese Community Picnic, co-hosted by the Japanese American Service Committee

The Japanese American Service Committee is co-hosting a Japanese Community Picnic this Saturday, August 3rd and they need volunteers! They especially need help with setting up from 9-11 am. To sign up to volunteer, please use the Google Forms link below.

https://forms.gle/2MeXsXiFQ4kgtyVx9

Find the event description below. More information is also available in the attached PDF.

jpicnic 2024 flyer.pdf

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The Chicago Japanese Community and Friends are invited to share in a day of games, sports, sunshine, good times, food, and more!!

Bring a dish that's big enough for your family (plus a little more) and share with everyone at our community food table buffet. We'll supply roast pig, hotdogs, hamburgers, and other great eats. Grills, charcoal, and limited beverages provided. BYOB allowed (beer and wine, etc) but NO GLASS containers.

The non-stop fun begins at 11am and includes:

-- games for kids and adults

-- Karaoke (from 11am-4pm)

-- volleyball, softball, and tug-of-war

The event is free! Co-hosted by CJAC (Chicago Japanese American Council) organizations and Tohkon Dojo. Hope to see you there!

Japanese Cooking Event

Dive into the art of Japanese cuisine at our exclusive Japanese Cooking Event on Saturday, August 17, 2024, from 1:00-3:00 pm CST. Join us for a culinary adventure where you'll master the secrets of making California Rolls and Miso Soup from scratch.

Limited to just ten participants (JET alumni and Friends of JET welcome), this hands-on experience guarantees personalized attention as you hone your sushi-rolling skills and perfect the art of making miso soup. Secure your spot today with a refundable deposit of $5.00 — a small price to pay for the unforgettable expertise you'll gain!

Sign up here!

Please contact Joe Palermo at networking@jetaachicago.com with any questions.

Ikebana Walk with the Japanese Culture Center

The Japanese Culture Center, in partnership with the Lakeview Roscoe Village Chamber of Commerce and Japanese Arts Foundation, is hosting a free Ikebana Walking Exhibition this July 20th and 21st in the Southport Corridor in Lakeview (the historical Japanese and Japanese-American epicenter of Chicago).  Ikebana instructors and artists from two different schools of Ikebana (Ikenobo and Ohara Ryu) will install flower arrangements in over a dozen locations.  In addition, there will be Ikebana themed, avant-garde Japanese calligraphy and origami flower arrangements on display at some participating locations.  This event is generously sponsored by SSA 27 and Melissa & John Ziberna.

Find more information about this event on Eventbrite.