Japan-America Society of Southern Colorado upcoming events

Conversation Over Cookies (18 Jul 2026)

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 19:30:00 GMT

**日本語に興味のある方と一緒に会話を楽しむイベントです。日本人でお手伝いをしてくださる方募集中です！ご興味のある方はayumiohishi@gmail.comまでご連絡ください。**

Want to practice Japanese with real native speakers?

Come join us for Conversation Over Cookies (COC), hosted on one Saturday every month! Regularly entertaining between 10 and 20 guests, this monthly conversation event allows everyone to practice their language skills, no matter what their skill level. ✋ Each table will have at least one native Japanese speaker, and groups are split into beginner, intermediate, and advanced.

Bring a dessert or snack to share, and a water bottle to keep your talking muscles hydrated~~ (aka your lips and throat).

Free for members! If you're a member, just log in to enable the free ticket option.

$5 for non-members

This event is led by dedicated JASSC member and Japanese native, Ayumi Peek. Ayumi was born and raised in Tokyo. She has been a frequent attendee of this event as a native speaker since she moved to Colorado Springs in 2023, and recently volunteered to host. Ayumi loves to share her culture and meet people who are interested in Japan. If your hobbies include hiking, reading thrillers, or baking, she will be extra excited to chat. Come join us!

Registration is limited to 20 guests.

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

Conversation Over Cookies (01 Aug 2026)

Sat, 01 Aug 2026 19:30:00 GMT

Want to practice Japanese with real native speakers?

Bring a dessert or snack to share, and a water bottle to keep your talking muscles hydrated~~ (aka your lips and throat).

Free for members! If you're a member, just log in to enable the free ticket option.

$5 for non-members

Registration is limited to 20 guests.

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

Summer Membership Potluck (02 Aug 2026)

Sun, 02 Aug 2026 17:00:00 GMT

✋ Volunteers Needed

We could use a help with set-up, decoration, check-in table, and clean-up. Please sign-up to help here!

About the Event

Join us this August for our annual JASSC Member Potluck and BBQ! Please review your membership status by logging in, and reach out to membership@japanamerica.org if you need to renew! (or just pay online, of course!)

This is a members-only gathering, and we look forward to celebrating with you! For those who have never been before, our summer potluck is a laid-back get-together where you can relax, meet fellow members, and enjoy some good food with good company.

Please register by July 31st!

~Welcome our Homestay Guests! ~

We will once again have 11 junior high school students from Fujiyoshida, 3 chaperones, and the host families joining us. Please make them feel welcome and get to know them!

~Activities and Entertainment~

~Food~

~Schedule of Events~

Check back later for more details!

❔FAQ

Q: I'm a member, but want to bring a friend who is not a member, is that okay?

A: Non-member guests may be approved on a case-by-case basis by emailing info@japanamerica.org. However, please also consider encouraging your friend to become a member of JASSC. Membership sign-up is quick and easy, and only $35 per individual per year! Alternatively, you might also consider expanding your own membership to theTomodachi,which allows you to bundle 4 individual memberships together for $100 - that's just $25 per person! Click here to learn more!

Q: I have some allergies, and sensitivities, so I'm worried about cross-contamination...

A: We want all our members to feel safe at this event, so please email info@japanamerica.org to let us know if you have any major allergies, and we'll do a first-call for anyone with allergies to visit the buffet line, to cut down on any possible cross-contamination.

Please contact info@japanamerica.org if you have questions!

Conversation Over Cookies (05 Sep 2026)

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 19:30:00 GMT

Want to practice Japanese with real native speakers?

Bring a dessert or snack to share, and a water bottle to keep your talking muscles hydrated~~ (aka your lips and throat).

Free for members! If you're a member, just log in to enable the free ticket option.

$5 for non-members

Registration is limited to 20 guests and will open a month before the day of the event.

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

History of the Amache Incarceration Camp - Collaboration with UCCS and Granada High School (16 Sep 2026)

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 21:45:00 GMT

UCCS and JASSC will co-host a presentation by Tanner Grasmick and his students from Granada High School on the history of the Amache incarceration camp.

2026 Japanese Cultural Bazaar (24 Oct 2026)

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Details upcoming, but check out last year's event here!