[NJCA] - JC Community News May 2009 (English)

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* Toronto JC Community News *
By New Japanese Canadian Association (NJCA)
http://www.torontonjca.com/
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[] Location and Direction for Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre (JCCC)
http://www.geocities.com/nobbycosmic/JcccMap.jpg
[] For additional information, see Toronto Nikkei Forum (TNF):
https://torontonikkeiforum.forumotion.com/toronto-nikkei-forum-f1/
[] JC Community Information Centre
http://ca.geocities.com/newseannet@rogers.com/
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[*] NJCA "Kaede Bunko" Library - Opening Days

[] May 23 (Sat), June 27 (Sat)、July 25 (Sat)：1pm-4pm
[] JCCC 2nd Floor Room.
[] Renting of New Book (250) and video tapes (50).
[] Full re-opening of the library is still under discussion.
We will inform you of the re-opening date as soon as we know.
[] Enquiry: Mrs Kato 416-285-0353
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[*] Cafe and Bento-ya "Mahoro" by Sushi Marche

[] Organic coffe, green tea, take-out bento, sushi, osozai,
[] 11am-1pm/6pm-7:30pm (M-F), 9:30pm-2pm (Sat), Closed on Sunday.
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[*] Famous Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre Bazaar - May 2 (Sat)

[] 12:30 pm - 5 pm, Admission FREE!
[] Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre (JCCC)
[] Great bargains, fabulous goods, dinner ware, Japanese delicacies,
homemade goodies, etc.
[] Accepting donations:Items to JCCC Reception, foods on May 2 only.
No donate clothing.
[] Inquiry on Bazaar, Donation, Volunteers etc.
JCCC: Christine Takasaki 416-441-2345 x211 / christinet@jccc.on.ca
Nobby Miura (Volunteers only) nobbycosmic@yahoo.co.jp (Japanese)
http://www.geocities.com/nobbycosmic2/JCCC/Bazaar2009_poster.jpg
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[*] JAVA O-Hanami Picnic - May 3 (Sun) 2pm-

[] #8 Picnic Area in High Park (At the back of Grenadier Restaurant)
[] Everyone is welcome. Free with pot-luck
[] Enquiry: javaseminar@hotmail.com
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[*] JCCC: Sanshi Katsura Rakugo Performance - May 6 (Wed) 7pm-

[] Regular: Floor:$45, Section A:$43, Section B:$33
JCCC Members: Floor:$40, Section A:$38, Section B:$28
[] Enquiry or phone purchase: JCCC 416-441-2345 See the poster below:
http://www.geocities.com/nobbycosmic2/JCCC/KatsuraSanshi_poster.pdf
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[*] CJS Ichimoku-kai: May 7 (Thu) 6pm-10pm

[] Manpuku, 105 McCaul Street Unit29-31
(in the Village by the Grange building, south of the Food Court)
[] CJS members Free, $5 non-members..
[] Contact:jeff@cjst.org
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[*] Young Asian Canadian Idol Singing Competition - Registr'n by Mar 31

[] Canadian Citizens or Landed Immigrants with Asian heritage background
[] Age: 14-25 years old [] Registration: By March 31, 2009
[] Japanese Canadian Audition: April 18 @Momiji Centre 12pm-3pm
[] Open Audition: May 9 (Sat) 1pm-4pm
[] Open Competition: May 24 (Sun) 7pm-10pm
[] Pre-Final Competition: May 29 (Fri) 7:30pm-10pm
[] Final Competition: June 14 (Sun) 7:30pm-10:30pm
[] 1st Prize: $1000+Trip to Asia, 2nd Prize: $500+Trip to London England
3rd Prize: $250+Trip to Orlando Florida
[] Location: Chinese Cultural Centre 5183 Sheppard Ave E, Scarborough
[] For more details see the poster below:
Contact for Japan: Jason Ying 416-871-7888
http://www.geocities.com/nobbycosmic2/Temp/CMC2009.pdf
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[*] Toronto Utagoe Spring - May 9 (Sat) 5:30pm- [Toronto Buddhist Church]

[] Let's sing together. Everyone is welcome (This is not Karaoke).
[] TORONTO BUDDHIST CHURCH Meeting Room:Sheppard x Allen Expway
1011 SHEPPARD AVENUE WEST (Downsview TTC Station)
[] Admission $5, Songbook purchase $10
[] See more details below:
http://www.geocities.com/yukacosmic/Utagoe/Utagoe.htm
[] Contact: Mr Iromoto (416) 923-2819 Mr Miura nobbycosmic@yahoo.co.jp
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[*] JAVA Pub Nite - May 14 (Thu) 8pm-

[] Chance to practice Japanese, exchange information and meet friends
[] ALIO (108 Dundas St W) @Dundas/Bay:2 min walk from Dundas station.
[] Free Admission.
[] Enquiry: javaseminar@hotmail.com
[] Call for volunteers for the JAVA activities. See details below:
http://www.geocities.com/java_toronto/ja/index.html
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[#] Kokugo Kyoshitsu Sports Event (Dai-Un-do-kai) - May 16 (Sat)
9:30am-3pm(approx)

[] At Pantry Park (Near Queen x Woodbine in The Beach)
[] Anyone is welcome. Pre-schoolers, transfers and people just
interested in Japanese language.
[] Contact: Ms Sugimoto (416) 423-7079 / sugimoto4@hotmail.com
Ms Hashimoto hashimoto.ca@gmail.com
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[#] Nikka Gakuen Sports Event (Un-Do-Kai) - May 23 (Sat)
9am-2:30pm (approx) Till 12pm if rains

[] At the school ground. Inside if rains
[] Dr.Norman Bethune Collegiate Institute（Near Warden x Steeles)
http://ca.geocities.com/nikkagakuen/gakkou/index.html
[] Tag-of war, Tama-Ire, Relay, Cracker eat competitions etc.
[] There are programs for pre-school chilren.
[] Enquiry: Ms Hamaba 416-754-0840(Night) / 906-944-0434(Day)
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[*] Momiji Health Care Society Bowlathon - Registration by May 1

[] Bowlathon: May 23 (Sat) 2 pm.
[] Thorncliffe Bowlerama (45 Overlea Blvd., Toronto)
[] Followed by dinner at the Momiji Seniors Centre.
[] Registration and Sponsor Forms: Scott Ohashi at (416)261-6683
[] Registration by May 1, first-come, first-served basis.
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[*] Japanese Social Services Annual General Meeting (AGM)
- May 28 (Thu)

[] Hosaki Room At the JCCC: 6:00pm Registration & AGM
[] 6:45 pm Appreciation to volunteers & refreshment.
[] Everyone is welcome. Only paid members have voting right.
You can join the JSS on the day (Individual $25/year)
[] Contact: JSS 416-385-9200/Office@jss.ca
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[*] Movie Night at Kobayashi Hall JCCC - May 28 (Thu) 7pm-

[] "Man Walking on Snow" (2001) by Masahiro Kobayashi. Ken Ogata.
[] A unique, quirky and touching drama of a father and sons.
A Cannes Film Festival Award.
[] JCCC Members $6, Non-members $8 (TBC). Tickets at JCCC Reception.
[] Enquiry: JCCC 416-441-2345x227:See the poster below:
http://www.geocities.com/nobbycosmic2/JCCC/Man_Walking_on_Snow_cover.jpg
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[#] Nisshu Gakuin Summer Bazaar - May 30 (Sat) 12pm-2:30pm

[] Bedford Park P.S. 81 Renleigh Ave.(Younge x Lawrence)
[] Games for children, Various foods (Noodles, Curry, cookies), plants,
books, art & craft etc.
[] Inside when it rains.
[] Contact: Khan nobuekhan2000@yahoo.co.jp
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[*] Gene DiNovi Concert - May 30 (Sat) 7:30pm-

[] The 100th birthday of the great clarinetist Benny Goodman.
[] Playing selections from “The Sound of Music”and Goodman favourites,
[] Kobayashi Hall at JCCC
http://www.geocities.com/nobbycosmic2/JCCC/BennyGoodman_Poster_nosponsor.jpg[] Tickets: $30 JCCC Members, $35 Non Members
[] Contact: JCCC 416-441-2345
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[*] 6th JAVA Boat Cruise - June 4 (Thu) 7pm-11pm

[] A collaboration of JAVA, CJS, and JETAA.
[] Details later.
[] Enquiry: javaseminar@hotmail.com
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[*] Family Talks Forum Early Summer Picnic: June 14 (Sun) 11am-3pm

[] #8 Picnic Area in High Park (At the back of Grenadier Restaurant)
[] Family Talks Forum Members only (Need to use the forum for prep.).
[] Admission: $2(tentative) per adult, children free.
[] You can join any time, free membership, see below:
http://www.geocities.com/nobbycosmic/BabyTalks/BTList.htm
[] To join or Enquiry: Nobby Miura: nobbycosmic@yahoo.co.jp
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