Cultural Show by UC Berkeley Nikkei Student Union

Nov. 23 & Dec 07

For the past five years, the UC Berkeley Nikkei Student Union has presented its Annual Japanese American Culture Show on the UC Berkeley campus. This year's theme is (r)evolutions. in addition to our Berkeley show at Wheeler Auditorium on December 7th, NSU is proud to present (r)evolutions in Japantown as well!

NSU will be having a condensed performance of (r)evolutions at the Japanese Cultural and Community Center of Northern California in San Francisco on Sunday, Nov. 23rd. Doors will open at 4:30 and the show starts at 5pm. This performance will bring a preview of our full December show to members of the community who have never been to a Culture Show or are otherwise unable to attend. In light of this, admission will be free, although we always welcome donations to help cover our costs. The performance will feature one student-written play, a cultural dance ("soran bushi") and student monologues.

Studying the Past for the Sake of the Future / Noted Scholar Ron Takaki Addresses Diversity/Lecture at CSU EB

When: Monday October 13th, 2pm-
Where: University Theatre, 25800 Carlos Bee Blvd., Hayward
Cost : Free. Campus parking is available in lots for $5 per day (machines take dollar bills, quarters)

Takaki will explain that diversity has become America¹s manifest destiny. Just as every Californian belongs to a minority, this will be true of the all Americans within the lifetime of today¹s students. He has debated Nathan Glazer and Arthur Schlesinger, Jr. on such issues as affirmative action and multicultural education, and in 1997, he helped President Bill Clinton write his major speech on race, ³One America in the 21st Century.

Berkeley Nikkei Seniors Group Gatherings

When:
October 11th & 25th
November 8th & 22nd

Where:
1901 Hearst Ave. Berkeley

This group meets on every 2nd and 4th Saturdays.
For more information, call Kayo Fisher @ (707)-372-5843

JASEB 7th Annual NIKKEI WALK: Walking to Benefit Nikkei

Sunday, September 28, 2008
Marina Bay Park, Richmond
1:00 pm (check-in begins at 12:00 noon, warm-up 12:45 pm)
Scenic 5K Course

Registration Fee: $20 (Before 9/21)///Event Day: $25///Students: $15

For more information or
registration forms, please
contact JASEB at 510-848-3560
or email atneilsh2@comcast.net

Reminder: Upcoming Events

Jul 12,26, Aug 9, 23
Berkeley Nikkei Seniors Group at the
North Berkeley Senior Center, 1901
Hearst Ave., Berkeley. This group meets
every 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month.
For information contact Kayo Fisher
(707) 372-5843.

Sep 15 Berkeley JACL Grant Applications due;

Grant Application form is downloadable (click here), print & fill it, and please submit to:

Berkeley JACL Grant Committee
P.O. Box 7609
Berkeley, CA 94707-0609

Bento & Baseball Photos

Grant Applications due September 15th

Applications for funding are accepted from
organizations, organizational representatives and
individuals for the semi-annual funding cycles.
Applications received by September 15th will be
eligible for funds to be disbursed by December 15th.

The Berkeley JACL Endowment Fund is
administered by the Trustees and the Board of Directors
in order to support community oriented projects or
programs that further the aims and purposes of JACL.

Application form is downloadable (click here), print & fill it, and please submit to:

Berkeley JACL Grant Committee
P.O. Box 7609
Berkeley, CA 94707-0609

Upcoming Events & Announcement

Jul 12,26, Aug 9, 23
Berkeley Nikkei Seniors Group at the
North Berkeley Senior Center, 1901
Hearst Ave., Berkeley. This group meets
every 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month.
For information contact Kayo Fisher
(707) 372-5843.
Sep 15 Berkeley JACL Grant Applications due; see May 2008 Newsletter

Making Noise is a monthly means to exercise your right
to express your views, humor, concerns, or anything else of interest.
We will be happy to print it in our Newsletter. 

Please write to:

the JACL Berkeley Chapter newsletter, 

c/o Berkeley JACL, P.O Box
7609, Berkeley, CA 94707-0609, 

or e-mail Berkeley JACL at
Berkeley@JACL.ORG. 

MAKE SOME NOISE!!!

May 06 Board Meeting

May 4, 2008, Noon to 2:30 p.m.Berkeley JACL Scholarship Luncheon Honoring our 2008 Scholarship Recipients

Lauren Ashizawa (Piedmont HS)

Tiffany Hamasaki (Berkeley HS)

Stephanie Hironaka (Piedmont HS)

Janet Kenmotsu (Berkeley HS)

Sachi Siegelman (Head Royce HS-Oakland)

..And Honoring our 2008 Pioneering Award Recipient:

Ted Jitodai

Berkeley Double Tree Hotel & Conference Center,200Marina Blvd., Berkeley Marina ( ample free parking), $28 per person, studetns 18 yrs and younger $18

Guest Speaker: Gene Nakamura, Berkeley HS Girl's Varsity Basketball Coach (Retired) Two Time California State Champions

Please RSVP by April 28 to:

Ron Tanaka, 2960 Windtree Ct., Lafayette CA, 94549 (RSVP form available on page 07 in the Newsletter (download.) For Question: call 925-932-7947)

Berkeley Nikkei Seniors Group

Berkeley Nikkei Seniors Group at North Berkeley Senior Center, 1901 Hearst Ave., Berkeley. This group meets every 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month. For more information contact Kayo Fisher (707)-372-5843

Cal Raijin Taiko Workshop Sunday, April 27th

The Cal Raijin Taiko is doing a workshop for everyone who wants to learn some basic Taiko drumming techniques. It will be on Sunday, April 27th, at the lower Sproul Plaza from 1-3 PM. Please RSVP soon to Derek Oye at doye@berkeley.edu since space is limited. This should be a fun event for the Berkeley JACL member. A flyer is attached.

Please forward this email to all of your friends who may be interested. Thanks.

Neal Ouye
Berkeley JACL

Caltaiko's Basebeat Showcase

The Cal Raijin Taiko Group is having a show on Wednesday, April 16th at 7pm in the
Julia Morgan Theater (2640 College Ave). The price of the tickets is $5
for students and $7 for General Admission or at the door. If you need more information please contact Derek Oye via email doye@berkeley.edu or phone at (310) 995-6372. Their website is taiko.berkeley.edu. A flyer is attached.
Please help them get the word out by forwarding this to as many of your friends as possible. Thanks.

Neal Ouye
Berkeley JACL

Tule Lake Pilgrimage

Greetings. I would just like to share some important information with
the Berkeley JACL members: registration deadline for Tule Lake
Pilgrimage. This year's Pilgrimage will take place July 3-6, 2008,
and registration closes on May 31, 2008. As fewer and fewer former
internees are around to tell their stories, our urgency increases to
bring participants to this special 4-day event that is structured
around hearing their stories -- and using those stories to inform our
activism today. Many Berkeley chapter members have attended in the
past, and we would be very grateful if you could share this
information with your networks and help make sure no one misses out.
Scholarships are available so money should not be an object for
anyone. General information plus brochures and registration forms are
available for download at www.tulelake.org. We look forward to
seeing you this summer at an amazing journey into the past, present,
and future!!!

Sincerely,

Nina Kahori Fallenbaum
Tule Lake Committee

Website updates

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