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• Children's Day Festival ~ 子供の日祭り

  • When
    03 May 2025
  •  
    10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
  • Location
    Pikes Peak United Way Family Success Center, 1520 Verde Dr, Colorado Springs, CO 80910

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  Join us for a fun-filled Children’s Day Festival on Saturday, May 3rd, at the PPUW Family Success Center from 10 AM to 12:30 PM!

  Click the blue register button to help us get a good head count so we can provide enough prizes for all! 

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  ~NEWS FLASH!~ 

  Check Out the Performance Schedule! 

  10:00 am - Event opens ~ games, activities and soccer camp start!

  10:15 am - JASSC ~ Welcome Address in Gym

  11:25 am - Sun Mountain Taiko ~ Opening Performance

  11:30 am - COS Kendo Kai ~ Kendo Demonstration 

  11:45 am - US Karate Academy ~ Karate Demonstration

  12:05 am - Comment from Mr. Hiroyuki Okajima,  Consul-General of Japan in Denver

  12:10 pm - Denver Japanese School Children's Song

  12:20 pm - Children's Fashion Show (show off your outfit!) 

  12:25 pm - Sun Mountain Taiko ~ Closing Performance

  12:30 pm - JASSC ~ Closing remarks 

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  ⚽Join the Soccer Camp!⚽ 

  We are excited to welcome Yosuke Hanya, player for the Colorado Switchbacks Soccer team, who will be leading a mini-soccer camp from 10 am - 10:50 am. 

  Kids up to age 12 can participate in a short soccer camp experience with our favorite player - sign up here! 

  

  (Photo Credit: ©︎IsaiahDowning and ©︎switchbacksFC)

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  We still need Volunteers! Tell a friend, or sign up today! 

  We need volunteers beginning at 9 am on the day of the event.

  ➡️Sign up to become a volunteer here! ⬅️

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  History of Amache - Cultural Talk to follow Children's Day - come learn about one of the most historic sites in Colorado, located in Granada Colorado. One of the Amache National Historic Site Park Rangers will come to talk about the history and significance of this place. 

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• History of Amache - Cultural Talk

  • When
    03 May 2025
  •  
    12:45 PM - 1:45 PM
  • Location
    Pikes Peak United Way Family Success Center, 1520 Verde Dr, Colorado Springs, CO 80910

  
  

  Amache, also known as the Granada War Relocation Center, played a significant role in American history during World War II. From 1942 to 1945, it was one of the ten camps where over 7,000 Japanese Americans were forcibly relocated and incarcerated. Located in southeastern Colorado, Amache housed men, women, and children who were uprooted from their homes and communities, facing harsh conditions and loss of freedom. Despite these challenges, the internees formed a resilient community, establishing schools, farms, and other essential services within the camp. The history of Amache reminds us of the strength of the human spirit and the importance of remembering our past to build a more inclusive future.

  Julianna Ellis, a park ranger from the Amache National Historic Site, will be offering an engaging and educational presentation on Amache on May 3, 2025. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn about a brief overview of the Japanese American experience during World War II and discover the significant role Amache played during that time. Additionally, the presentation will cover the stewardship of the site before it became a park. The Park Ranger may also share some of her favorite significant stories and resources from the park, providing a deeper understanding and personal insights into this important historical site.

  This event is free to attend, no registration necessary. The presentation is suitable for viewers of all ages.

  Please email Naomi@JapanAmerica.org if you have any questions. 

  
  

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• Obi Tying Workshop (Pueblo)

  • When
    06 May 2025
  •  
    1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
  • Location
    Barkman Library (1300 Jerry Murphy Rd, Pueblo, CO 81001)

  

  Have you ever wondered how some can tie their obi so beautifully? Come learn

   how to do it yourself, step-by-step with Brooke Johnson, our kimono expert from the 2024 Bazaar! JASSC is grateful to partner with the Pueblo City-County Library District to provide this workshop on Japan's beautiful, wearable art! 

  Sometimes overshadowed by it's gorgeous counterpart, the kimono, people often forget that the obi is what really ties it all together (literally)! Obi can be tied in a variety of ways, with different reasons for each. You can learn about the Time, Place, and Occasion of certain kimono and obi, and get hands-on experience with obi provided at the workshop.

  Register at the Pueblo City-County Library District's website here! 
  

  
  

  

  
  

  
  

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• Conversation Over Cookies

  • When
    10 May 2025
  •  
    1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    CreateSpace at Library 21c (1175 Chapel Hills Dr, Colorado Springs, CO 80920)

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  At this event, Japanese speakers will stay in place at a table with a board/card game and English speakers will jump around where they want to play. We will try to speak in Japanese as much as possible!

  Any level of speakers are welcome!

  Bring your own water bottles and some cookies or snacks to share if you can.

  Since the space is limited, please register using the button on this page.

  If you have questions or need to cancel your registration, please email Ayumi Peek at ayumiohishi@gmail.com.

  This activity is free of charge for JASSC members. We will ask $5 donations/family  from non-members.

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• Obi Tying Workshop (Pueblo)

  • When
    13 May 2025
  •  
    4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    Pueblo West Library (298 S Joe Martinez Blvd, Pueblo West, CO 81007)

  

  Have you ever wondered how some can tie their obi so beautifully? Come learn

   how to do it yourself, step-by-step with Brooke Johnson, our kimono expert from the 2024 Bazaar! JASSC is grateful to partner with the Pueblo City-County Library District to provide this workshop on Japan's beautiful, wearable art! 

  Sometimes overshadowed by it's gorgeous counterpart, the kimono, people often forget that the obi is what really ties it all together (literally)! Obi can be tied in a variety of ways, with different reasons for each. You can learn about the Time, Place, and Occasion of certain kimono and obi, and get hands-on experience with obi provided at the workshop.

  Register at the Pueblo City-County Library District's website here! 
  

  
  

  

  
  

  
  

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• 50th Annual Amache Pilgrimage

  • Start
    16 May 2025
  • End
    18 May 2025
  • Location
    Granada, Colorado

  Schedule and other details: 2025 Amache Pilgrimage Program v2.pdf

  
  

  Pilgrimages to former WWII concentration camps for those of Japanese descent were started in the late 1960s. It took nearly a quarter century for former prisoners and their descendants to question why they had been imprisoned and begin searching for answers. The first formal pilgrimage to Amache was one of the official events commemorating the state of Colorado’s centennial from 1975-76. After pilgrims arrived at Amache, they cleaned the cemetery site. Since then, the annual Pilgrimage has taken place on the weekend before Memorial Day weekend for the past 50 years. it was originally limited to only Saturday, in recent years it has grown to a longer event.

  
  

  Amache, also known as the Granada War Relocation Center, played a significant role in American history during World War II. From 1942 to 1945, it was one of the ten camps where over 7,000 Japanese Americans were forcibly relocated and incarcerated. Located in southeastern Colorado, Amache housed men, women, and children who were uprooted from their homes and communities, facing harsh conditions and loss of freedom. Despite these challenges, the internees formed a resilient community, establishing schools, farms, and other essential services within the camp. The history of Amache reminds us of the strength of the human spirit and the importance of remembering our past to build a more inclusive future.

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• Obi Tying Workshop (Pueblo)

  • When
    20 May 2025
  •  
    1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
  • Location
    Lamb Library (2525 S Pueblo Blvd, Pueblo, CO 81005)

  

  Have you ever wondered how some can tie their obi so beautifully? Come learn

   how to do it yourself, step-by-step with Brooke Johnson, our kimono expert from the 2024 Bazaar! JASSC is grateful to partner with the Pueblo City-County Library District to provide this workshop on Japan's beautiful, wearable art! 

  Sometimes overshadowed by it's gorgeous counterpart, the kimono, people often forget that the obi is what really ties it all together (literally)! Obi can be tied in a variety of ways, with different reasons for each. You can learn about the Time, Place, and Occasion of certain kimono and obi, and get hands-on experience with obi provided at the workshop.

  Register at the Pueblo City-County Library District's website here! 
  

  
  

  

  
  

  
  

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• Obi Tying Workshop (Pueblo)

  • When
    27 May 2025
  •  
    4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    Giodone Library (24655 US-50 BUS, Pueblo, CO 81006)

  

  Have you ever wondered how some can tie their obi so beautifully? Come learn

   how to do it yourself, step-by-step with Brooke Johnson, our kimono expert from the 2024 Bazaar! JASSC is grateful to partner with the Pueblo City-County Library District to provide this workshop on Japan's beautiful, wearable art! 

  Sometimes overshadowed by it's gorgeous counterpart, the kimono, people often forget that the obi is what really ties it all together (literally)! Obi can be tied in a variety of ways, with different reasons for each. You can learn about the Time, Place, and Occasion of certain kimono and obi, and get hands-on experience with obi provided at the workshop.

  Register at the Pueblo City-County Library District's website here! 
  

  
  

  

  
  

  
  

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• Obi Tying Workshop (Pueblo)

  • When
    03 Jun 2025
  •  
    4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    Lucero Library at El Centro (1315 E 7th St, Pueblo, CO 81001)

  

  Have you ever wondered how some can tie their obi so beautifully? Come learn

   how to do it yourself, step-by-step with Brooke Johnson, our kimono expert from the 2024 Bazaar! JASSC is grateful to partner with the Pueblo City-County Library District to provide this workshop on Japan's beautiful, wearable art! 

  Sometimes overshadowed by it's gorgeous counterpart, the kimono, people often forget that the obi is what really ties it all together (literally)! Obi can be tied in a variety of ways, with different reasons for each. You can learn about the Time, Place, and Occasion of certain kimono and obi, and get hands-on experience with obi provided at the workshop.

  Register at the Pueblo City-County Library District's website here! 
  

  
  

  

  
  

  
  

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• Obi Tying Workshop (Pueblo)

  • When
    10 Jun 2025
  •  
    4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    Greenhorn Valley Library (4801 Cibola Dr, Colorado City, CO 81019)

  

  Have you ever wondered how some can tie their obi so beautifully? Come learn

   how to do it yourself, step-by-step with Brooke Johnson, our kimono expert from the 2024 Bazaar! JASSC is grateful to partner with the Pueblo City-County Library District to provide this workshop on Japan's beautiful, wearable art! 

  Sometimes overshadowed by it's gorgeous counterpart, the kimono, people often forget that the obi is what really ties it all together (literally)! Obi can be tied in a variety of ways, with different reasons for each. You can learn about the Time, Place, and Occasion of certain kimono and obi, and get hands-on experience with obi provided at the workshop.

  Register at the Pueblo City-County Library District's website here! 
  

  
  

  

  
  

  
  

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• Conversation Over Cookies

  • When
    21 Jun 2025
  •  
    1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    CreateSpace at Library 21c (1175 Chapel Hills Dr, Colorado Springs, CO 80920)

  Register

  At this event, Japanese speakers will stay in place at a table with a board/card game and English speakers will jump around where they want to play. We will try to speak in Japanese as much as possible!

  Any level of speakers are welcome!

  Bring your own water bottles and some cookies or snacks to share if you can.

  Since the space is limited, please register using the button on this page.

  If you have questions or need to cancel your registration, please email Ayumi Peek at ayumiohishi@gmail.com.

  This activity is free of charge for JASSC members. We will ask $5 donations/family  from non-members.

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• Obi Tying Workshop (Pueblo)

  • When
    24 Jun 2025
  •  
    1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
  • Location
    Rawlings Library (100 E Abriendo Ave, Pueblo, CO 81004)

  

  Have you ever wondered how some can tie their obi so beautifully? Come learn

   how to do it yourself, step-by-step with Brooke Johnson, our kimono expert from the 2024 Bazaar! JASSC is grateful to partner with the Pueblo City-County Library District to provide this workshop on Japan's beautiful, wearable art! 

  Sometimes overshadowed by it's gorgeous counterpart, the kimono, people often forget that the obi is what really ties it all together (literally)! Obi can be tied in a variety of ways, with different reasons for each. You can learn about the Time, Place, and Occasion of certain kimono and obi, and get hands-on experience with obi provided at the workshop.

  Register at the Pueblo City-County Library District's website here! 
  

  
  

  

  
  

  
  

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• Conversation Over Cookies

  • When
    12 Jul 2025
  •  
    1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    CreateSpace at Library 21c (1175 Chapel Hills Dr, Colorado Springs, CO 80920)

  Register

  At this event, Japanese speakers will stay in place at a table with a board/card game and English speakers will jump around where they want to play. We will try to speak in Japanese as much as possible!

  Any level of speakers are welcome!

  Bring your own water bottles and some cookies or snacks to share if you can.

  Since the space is limited, please register using the button on this page.

  If you have questions or need to cancel your registration, please email Ayumi Peek at ayumiohishi@gmail.com.

  This activity is free of charge for JASSC members. We will ask $5 donations/family  from non-members.

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