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A project of the Japantown Task Force.
The following announcements are from organizations that serve the Japantown community. If you have an announcement to share, please send along a flier to info@japantowntaskforce.org. Japantown Cultural District はJapantown Task Forceの1つのプロジェクトです。以下のお知らせは、Japantown Communityに奉仕する団体からのものです。共有したいお知らせがありましたら、info@japantowntaskforce.org にチラシをお送り下さい。 |
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Japantenna returns! Sat-Sun, 10/14-10/15. Japantenna Craft Valley will bring together Toyama Prefecture and its cities of Himi, Nanto, and Takaoka, plus Hida City of Gifu Prefecture and Komatsu of Ishikawa Prefecture to showcase handicrafts and food from these unique rural communities. Japantenna Craft Valley, a free exhibit, will be held at the Japantown Cultural District Visitor Center on the 2nd Floor of the Japan Center East Mall. Exhibit hours will be 11 am - 6 pm, two days only! Come to the special ribbon cutting on Sat, 10/14, 11 am and enjoy special foods, crafts, and freebies! |
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This fall, JTF Executive Director Emily Murase is serving as a Cultural Ambassador of the SF Arts Commission to promote awareness about the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 SF Arts Commission grants. Sign up for regular updates from the Arts Commission here. Cultural Equity Initiatives (CEI) | Application Deadline: Thursday Nov. 2, 12N Artistic Legacy Grant (ALG) | Application Deadline: Tuesday Nov. 7, 12N. Applicants can schedule one 15-minute one-on-one consultation with Program Officer Jennifer Chu from October 10-November 6, 2023 at 5 pm using Calendly: San Francisco Artist Grant (SFA) | Application Deadline Thursday Nov. 16, 12N Grantseeker Info Webinars Apply to Be Considered as a Panelist for the Spring 2024 grant panel reviews
The SF Arts Commission is recruiting grant panelists to serve on review panels in Spring 2024. We are seeking panelists who are experienced in racial equity, SF’s arts ecosystem, and are deeply connected to and engaged with the communities listed in the Cultural Equity Endowment Legislation. This is a paid opportunity and a great way to learn more about the grantmaking process. ***Please share the above information with San Francisco-based artists!
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A message from the Japanese American Religious federation: “WE NEED CURRY CONTESTANTS!” The Japanese American Religious Federation (JARF) will be having its annual Curry Cook-Off Fundraiser on Saturday, October 21, 2023. 4:00 pm-6:30 pm. Location: Christ United Presbyterian Church, 1700 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA 94115. Contestant entry form here. Each entrant will be given a $30 stipend to help with costs. Tickets for the event available here. Pre-sale tickets: $15 for adults, $8 for kids ages 5-9. At the door: $17. All you can eat! |
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AVOID COVID-19 THIS FALL (or at least lessen symptoms). Find a walk-in facility or book an appointment for your COVID-19 vaccine at this California Department of Public Health link. You can find free vaccinations for uninsured individuals at the same link. Let’s stay healthy this cold/flu/COVID-19 season!
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October JTF MEETINGS: For agendas and Zoom links, go to the JTF website. JTF各委員会の10月定例ミーティングの開催日と時間のお知らせです。議題内容やZoomリンク等は、JTF website からどうぞ。 Land Use & Transportation Committee: Thurs, 10/12, 6-8 pm NEW DATE: Ad Hoc Japan Center Technical Committee: Mon, 10/16, 5:30-7 pm Full Board Meeting, Wed, 10/18, 6-8 pm Peace Plaza Committee, Tues, 10/31, 5-6 pm.
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SAVE THE DATE FOR THESE UPCOMING EVENTS:
下記のイベントにもぜひご参加ください： Sat, 10/7: 3rd Pilgrimage to Wakamatsu Colony [Nichi Bei News] Sat, 10/7, 2-5 pm: Tabemasho 50th Anniversary Fundraiser [The Center] Sat, 10/14: Rosa Parks JBBP 50th Anniversary @ Hotel Kabuki Sat, 10/14, 11 am - 3 pm: Let’s Be Safe Back-to-School Family Lunch @ Christ United Presbyterian Church [We Are One] Sat, 10/14, 2 pm & 7:30 pm: San Jose Taiko 50th Anniversary Concert @ California Theater, San Jose [San Jose Taiko] Sat-Sun, 10/14-15: Japantenna Craft Valley @ Japantown Cultural District Visitor Center [JTF/JCD] Sat, 10/21, 12N-6pm: Voices of Maui Benefit Concert @ Peace Plaza [Nihonmachi Street Fair & Aloha by the Bay] Sat, 10/21, 4-6:30 pm: JARF Curry Cook-off Tickets, Entry Form @ Christ United Presbyterian Church [Japanese American Religious Federation] Sat, 10/21, 2-5 pm: Kimochi’s 50th Anniversary Celebration @ Pa’ina Restaurant & Bar [Kimochi, Inc.] Sat-Sun, 10/21-10/22, 12N-2 pm: Fall Music Festival @ Peace Plaza [Japan Center Malls] Thurs-Sun, 10/26-10/29: Crystal City Pilgrimage Sat, 11/4: “The Race for Free Spirit: A 50-year Uprising” Taiko Concert @ School of Arts & Culture, San Jose [PJ & Roy Hirabayashi] Sun, 11/12: 10th Anniversary of MIS Historic Learning Center @ Presidio of SF [NJAHS] Thurs, 11/16-Sun, 11/19: Japantenna Exhibit @ Japantown Cultural District Visitor Center, 2F Japan Center East Mall [JTF/JCD] Sat, 12/16: Silver Bells Craft Fair @ St. Mary’s Event Center [Kimochi] Sat, 12/16, 4:30-8 pm: Interfaith Gathering for Peace [We Are One] Sun, 12/31 DEADLINE: Arts Commission Grant Panelist Application Sat, 2/24/2024: Chinese New Year Parade interfaith, interracial delegation [We Are One]
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Photo credits: JTF staff, official event, organization websites, social media sites.
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