Berkeley JACL News

August 22: Bento and Baseball

2009-04-28T23:49:00.000-07:00

The 4th annual Berkeley JACL Bento and Baseball event will be on Saturday, August 22nd, at 6 p.m. ( Oakland A's vs Detroit Tigers)
There will be fireworks after the game.
Details to follow in the future newsletter.

July 25th, Berkeley JACL at the "Wicked"

2009-04-28T23:36:00.000-07:00

The Berkeley JACL has reserved 40 balcony seats to the Saturday, July 25th matinee performance of the smash hit musical, WICKED, at the Orpheum Theatre in San Francisco. ( NOTE: deadline for this event was April 15th. Thanks.)

April 26: Berkeley JACL Scholarship Luncheon

2009-04-28T23:18:00.000-07:00

From 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.
At Edoko Restaurant, 1722 University Ave. Berkeley, CA 94703

Honored 2009 Scholarship Receipients:

Caroline Shizuko Chao ( Head Royce HS, Oakland)
Jaime Tieng ( Oakland Tech HS)

Also honored 2009 Pioneer Award Recipient:

Taye Oda
Hike Oda (Posthumously)

Berkeley Nikkei Seniors Group Gatherings

2009-01-17T10:27:00.000-08:00

Every 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month.
Location: North Berkeley Senior Center, 1901 Hearst Ave. Berkeley
For more information, contact Kayo Fisher (707)-372-5843

Mar 15, Grant Request Due

2009-01-17T10:15:00.002-08:00

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.

Applications for funding are accepted from organizations, organizational representatives and individuals for the semi-annual funding cycles.

Applications received by March 15th will be eligible for funds to be disbursed by June 15th.

Application form and further information are available on Berkeley JACL website. To download them, please click here.

Mar 01, JACL Scholarship Due

2009-01-17T10:15:00.001-08:00

Feb. 22 JASEB Crab Feed

2009-01-17T10:11:00.000-08:00

Contact JASEB for more information. Phone: (510) 848-3560 Fax (510) 848-3631
Click here to see JASEB website

Jan. 20 Inauguration Day

2009-01-17T10:07:00.000-08:00

Location: Oracle Arena, Oakland
Time Doors open at 7 AM.
Go to www.ObamaCelebration.org for more info.

Jan. 18 Berkeley JACL Installation Luncheon

2009-01-17T10:04:00.000-08:00

Sunday January 18, 2009 : 11AM -1PM
Location : EDOKO Japanese Restaurant 1722 University Ave. Berkeley CA 94703 phone: 510-841-9300
Cost: $18.00 per person

2009 Scholarship Program Announcement

2009-01-06T16:52:00.000-08:00

Applications for the Berkeley Chapter, Japanese American Citizens League (JACL) Scholarship Program, are available for high school students, who are entering their freshman year in college, beginning in the Fall 2009.

Applications submitted to the Berkeley Chapter must be postmarked by March 1, 2009. Berkeley will review applications and award local Chapter scholarships up to $1,500. In addition, by April 1, 2009, Berkeley will forward applications for further consideration to the JACL’s National Scholarship and Awards Program (awards announced in 3rd Quarter 2009).

DUE DATE ---- Applications must be postmarked by March 1, 2009:

Applications for the Berkeley Chapter must be postmarked by March 1, 2009. Mail applications to:

Ron Tanaka
2960 Windtree Ct
Lafayette, CA 94549
Questions – Telephone – 925-932-7947

EILIGIBILITY:

• Every applicant must be a Berkeley Chapter JACL member (parent/grandparent membership will not meet this requirement). A student membership application is attached.

• Applicants must be planning to attend a college, university, trade school, business school, or any other institution of higher learning as an undergraduate in the fall of 2008. Students deferring enrollment will not qualify for the 2008 program. Prior JACL involvement not a prerequisite for applying for this scholarship

• Applicants may apply under 1 scholarship category.

To download this information & application form PDF, click here

Cultural Show by UC Berkeley Nikkei Student Union

2008-11-15T00:55:00.000-08:00

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

2008-10-10T23:43:00.000-07:00

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

2008-10-10T23:28:00.000-07:00

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

2008-09-05T10:40:00.000-07:00

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

2008-07-12T11:24:00.000-07:00

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

2008-07-12T10:54:00.000-07:00

Grant Applications due September 15th

2008-07-01T21:21:00.000-07:00

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

2008-06-05T23:09:00.000-07:00

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

2008-05-12T00:29:00.001-07:00

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

2008-05-03T17:51:00.000-07:00

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

2008-05-03T17:49:00.000-07:00

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

2008-04-22T22:53:00.000-07:00

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

2008-04-13T22:58:00.000-07:00

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

2008-04-08T09:44:00.000-07:00

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

2008-04-07T00:52:00.000-07:00

The website was updated on April 07th as follows:

-Newsletters up to date were uploaded.

-The Latest News section is now linked to this blog site.

Our First Posting!

2008-03-16T16:22:00.000-07:00

Welcome to the Berkeley JACL blog! We'll be using this space to put all the latest news and updates to the site.

Thanks for visiting!