From the LC

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Day of Remembrance 2019

Posted on February 4, 2019 in From the LC, News & Events

Sunday, February 17, 2019 2:00pm – 4:00pm

John Okada: The Life & Rediscovered Work of the Author of No-No Boy

Posted on November 20, 2018 in Feature, From the LC

The JASC Legacy Center Presents A “Memories of Now” (MON) Seminar Series Presentation Co-sponsored by the Chicago Japanese American Historical Society (CJAHS) and JACL Chicago.

CONVERSATIONS ON DISABILITY JUSTICE

Posted on September 19, 2018 in Feature, From the LC

The JASC Legacy Center Presents A “Memories of Now” (MON) Seminar Series Presentation

RIGHTLESSNESS: Testimony and the Redress of Japanese American “Internment”

Posted on August 22, 2018 in From the LC, News & Events

The JASC Legacy Center Presents A “Memories of Now” Seminar Series Presentation.

Nikkei Conversations: Mass Incarceration, Past and Present

Posted on August 2, 2018 in From the LC, News & Events

The JASC Legacy Center Presents A “Memories of Now” Seminar Series Presentation.

Japanese War Brides In Post World War II America

Posted on July 9, 2018 in Feature, From the LC, News & Events

The JASC Legacy Center Presents A “Memories of Now” Seminar Series Presentation. Co-sponsored by the Chicago Japanese American Historical Society (CJAHS) and JACL Chicago.

The Sixth Chicago-Area All-Camps Reunion

Posted on April 17, 2018 in Feature, From the LC, News & Events

Remember When? Once Again… It’s been a couple of years since our last All-Camps Reunion event back in 2014. Let’s meet again as old friends and catch up on the latest happenings.

Japanese American Civic Engagement

Posted on February 19, 2018 in Feature, From the LC

As we start out a new year of programming for the Memories of Now seminar series, the Japanese American Service Committee (JASC) and the Japanese American Citizens League (JACL) – Chicago Chapter are collaborating on a program to raise awareness of issues related to statewide and national government.

Day of Remembrance 2018

Posted on January 12, 2018 in From the LC

Stop Repeating History: Lessons Ignored from EO 9066 Sunday, February 18 | 2:00 to 4:00 pm

Then They Came for Me Exhibit

Posted on April 18, 2017 in From the LC, News & Events

Japanese American Service Committee is excited to be a part of this exhibit with the Alphawood Gallery: Then They Came for Me: Incarceration of Japanese Americans During WWII and the Demise of Civil Liberties.

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JASC Calendar

	February 2019
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					1 Jun Fujita: Oblivion Catalog Release Party [Event Title] Starts: [time] Ends: [date] - [time] Description: Take home a piece of Chicago history as the Poetry Foundation releases the new catalog forJun Fujita: Oblivion, a book that extends the Poetry Foundation's 2017 exhibition. The first Japanese American photojournalist, Fujita documented some of Chicago's most infamous moments, including the S.S. Eastland disaster, the Chicago race riots, and the St. Valentine's Day massacre. Fujita was also an accomplished English-language tanka poet, and Poetry magazine regularly published his work. Come for a discussion of Fujita's life and legacy; panelists include Nobuko Chikamatsu-Chandler, Takako Day, Graham Lee, and Nadine Nakanishi, with curators Katherine Litwin and Fred Sasaki. Co-sponsored by the Japanese American Service Committee More details... •	2 SYAA-JASC 2019 Basketball Clinic (4 & up, Beginners) [Event Title] Starts: [time] Ends: [date] - [time] Location: Ravenswood Fellowship United Methodist Church, 4511 N Hermitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60640, USA Description: Sansei-Yonsei Athletic Association - Japanese American Service Commitee 2019 Basketball Clinic Saturdays in February and March: February 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd March 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd 12:30 - 2:15 pm (4 & up, Beginners) 2:30 - 4:30 pm (Advanced) Ravenswood Fellowship United Methodist Church 4511 N. Hermitage, Chicago, IL 60640 Cost: Free! - Please bring two canned food items (or more) per child every Saturday for the Ravenswood Food Pantry. Click here for the Registration Form. More details... SYAA-JASC 2019 Basketball Clinic (Advanced) [Event Title] Starts: [time] Ends: [date] - [time] Location: Ravenswood Fellowship United Methodist Church, 4511 N Hermitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60640, USA Description: Sansei-Yonsei Athletic Association - Japanese American Service Commitee 2019 Basketball Clinic Saturdays in February and March: February 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd March 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd 12:30 - 2:15 pm (4 & up, Beginners) 2:30 - 4:30 pm (Advanced) Ravenswood Fellowship United Methodist Church 4511 N. Hermitage, Chicago, IL 60640 Cost: Free! - Please bring two canned food items (or more) per child every Saturday for the Ravenswood Food Pantry. Click here for the Registration Form. More details... • •
3	4	5 IKEBANA (Japanese Flower Arranging) EVENING CLASS [Event Title] Starts: [time] Ends: [date] - [time] Location: JASC \| 4427 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL Description: Experience the wonders of Ikebana, the Japanese art of flower arrangement. Here you will learn the basics and will be able to create your own stunning flower arrangement. Session - Tuesdays - February 5 & 19 and March 5 & 19, 2019. Instructor: Yuko Inoue Darcy (Ohara School, Chicago Chapter) Cost: $140 (Non-members) \| $120 (Members) / per session Flower charges are included in the class costs. Supplies for Ikebana class: a frog (needle point flower holder) and a pair of scissors or gardening clippers can be purchased at the class. To register for classes, please click on the "Register for a Class" link at the top of the page. Please note: Refunds will be given if cancellations are made up to five full working days prior to the first class. NO REFUNDS AFTER CLASSES BEGIN. More details... •	6	7	8	9 SYAA-JASC 2019 Basketball Clinic (4 & up, Beginners) [Event Title] Starts: [time] Ends: [date] - [time] Location: Ravenswood Fellowship United Methodist Church, 4511 N Hermitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60640, USA Description: Sansei-Yonsei Athletic Association - Japanese American Service Commitee 2019 Basketball Clinic Saturdays in February and March: February 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd March 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd 12:30 - 2:15 pm (4 & up, Beginners) 2:30 - 4:30 pm (Advanced) Ravenswood Fellowship United Methodist Church 4511 N. Hermitage, Chicago, IL 60640 Cost: Free! - Please bring two canned food items (or more) per child every Saturday for the Ravenswood Food Pantry. Click here for the Registration Form. More details... SYAA-JASC 2019 Basketball Clinic (Advanced) [Event Title] Starts: [time] Ends: [date] - [time] Location: Ravenswood Fellowship United Methodist Church, 4511 N Hermitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60640, USA Description: Sansei-Yonsei Athletic Association - Japanese American Service Commitee 2019 Basketball Clinic Saturdays in February and March: February 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd March 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd 12:30 - 2:15 pm (4 & up, Beginners) 2:30 - 4:30 pm (Advanced) Ravenswood Fellowship United Methodist Church 4511 N. Hermitage, Chicago, IL 60640 Cost: Free! - Please bring two canned food items (or more) per child every Saturday for the Ravenswood Food Pantry. Click here for the Registration Form. More details... • •
10	11	12	13	14 Japanese Conversation Table [Event Title] Starts: [time] Ends: [date] - [time] Location: JASC, 4427 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60640, USA Description: Japanese Conversation Table At JASC Date: Every 2nd Thursday Time: 1:30 - 2:45 pm Fee: $5.00 (suggested donation) Place: 4427 N. Clark St. Chicago, IL 60640 For Japanese speakers wanting to connect with others, here is an opportunity. Are you living by yourself or spending most of your time alone? Do you feel isolated or have anxiety about the future? Would you like to have someone to talk with and to meet others who feel the same? Conversation table is led by a social worker whom facilitates conversations between attendees of all ages and backgrounds. Through talking, connections are made and further support opportunities are explored. Please call Mio Nomura to RSVP 773-405-2862。 *********** JASC 日本語お話会&交流会開催日: 毎月第２木曜日時間１：３０ｐｍ－２：４５ｐｍ会費　＄５．００(Suggested Donation) 場所　ＪＡＳＣ-4427 N. Clark St. Chicago, IL 60640 日本語を話される方、みんなで(楽しく)交流をされたい方へのお知らせです！お一人でお住まいの方や、普段あまり人との交流がない方、一人でいることが多い方、将来への不安、色々な事を考えてだれかと話したいという方、年齢に関係なく同じ悩みを抱えている人達と様々な話題について皆さんとお話、交流しませんか？ソーシャルワーカーが一緒に参加し、他にもカウンセリングを含む色々なサポートサービスなどのお話をし、皆さんが気軽に会話ができるようサポートさせて頂きます。お時間のある方はぜひご参加下さい。 More details... •	15	16 SYAA-JASC 2019 Basketball Clinic (4 & up, Beginners) [Event Title] Starts: [time] Ends: [date] - [time] Location: Ravenswood Fellowship United Methodist Church, 4511 N Hermitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60640, USA Description: Sansei-Yonsei Athletic Association - Japanese American Service Commitee 2019 Basketball Clinic Saturdays in February and March: February 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd March 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd 12:30 - 2:15 pm (4 & up, Beginners) 2:30 - 4:30 pm (Advanced) Ravenswood Fellowship United Methodist Church 4511 N. Hermitage, Chicago, IL 60640 Cost: Free! - Please bring two canned food items (or more) per child every Saturday for the Ravenswood Food Pantry. Click here for the Registration Form. More details... SYAA-JASC 2019 Basketball Clinic (Advanced) [Event Title] Starts: [time] Ends: [date] - [time] Location: Ravenswood Fellowship United Methodist Church, 4511 N Hermitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60640, USA Description: Sansei-Yonsei Athletic Association - Japanese American Service Commitee 2019 Basketball Clinic Saturdays in February and March: February 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd March 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd 12:30 - 2:15 pm (4 & up, Beginners) 2:30 - 4:30 pm (Advanced) Ravenswood Fellowship United Methodist Church 4511 N. Hermitage, Chicago, IL 60640 Cost: Free! - Please bring two canned food items (or more) per child every Saturday for the Ravenswood Food Pantry. Click here for the Registration Form. More details... • •
17	18	19 IKEBANA (Japanese Flower Arranging) EVENING CLASS [Event Title] Starts: [time] Ends: [date] - [time] Location: JASC \| 4427 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL Description: Experience the wonders of Ikebana, the Japanese art of flower arrangement. Here you will learn the basics and will be able to create your own stunning flower arrangement. Session - Tuesdays - February 5 & 19 and March 5 & 19, 2019. Instructor: Yuko Inoue Darcy (Ohara School, Chicago Chapter) Cost: $140 (Non-members) \| $120 (Members) / per session Flower charges are included in the class costs. Supplies for Ikebana class: a frog (needle point flower holder) and a pair of scissors or gardening clippers can be purchased at the class. To register for classes, please click on the "Register for a Class" link at the top of the page. Please note: Refunds will be given if cancellations are made up to five full working days prior to the first class. NO REFUNDS AFTER CLASSES BEGIN. More details... •	20	21 Caregiver Support Group [Event Title] Starts: [time] Ends: [date] - [time] Location: JASC, 4427 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60640, USA Description: Caregiver Support Group Every 3rd Thursday of the Month Hosted by Mio Nomura, LCSW Address: 4427 N. Clark St.. Chicago, IL 60640 Time: 2 - 3:30 pm Cost: $5.00 (Suggested) Are you a spouse, son, daughter, friend and caregiver for someone? Are you feeling the guilt for not knowing how to help and/or where to start? Have you been overwhelmed with responsibilities? Would you like to connect with others in similar situations? You are not alone. The group will provide an opportunity to share, connect and learn from each other. Please call to RSVP to 773-405-2862 More details... •	22	23 SYAA-JASC 2019 Basketball Clinic (4 & up, Beginners) [Event Title] Starts: [time] Ends: [date] - [time] Location: Ravenswood Fellowship United Methodist Church, 4511 N Hermitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60640, USA Description: Sansei-Yonsei Athletic Association - Japanese American Service Commitee 2019 Basketball Clinic Saturdays in February and March: February 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd March 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd 12:30 - 2:15 pm (4 & up, Beginners) 2:30 - 4:30 pm (Advanced) Ravenswood Fellowship United Methodist Church 4511 N. Hermitage, Chicago, IL 60640 Cost: Free! - Please bring two canned food items (or more) per child every Saturday for the Ravenswood Food Pantry. Click here for the Registration Form. More details... SYAA-JASC 2019 Basketball Clinic (Advanced) [Event Title] Starts: [time] Ends: [date] - [time] Location: Ravenswood Fellowship United Methodist Church, 4511 N Hermitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60640, USA Description: Sansei-Yonsei Athletic Association - Japanese American Service Commitee 2019 Basketball Clinic Saturdays in February and March: February 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd March 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd 12:30 - 2:15 pm (4 & up, Beginners) 2:30 - 4:30 pm (Advanced) Ravenswood Fellowship United Methodist Church 4511 N. Hermitage, Chicago, IL 60640 Cost: Free! - Please bring two canned food items (or more) per child every Saturday for the Ravenswood Food Pantry. Click here for the Registration Form. More details... 2019 Asian American Coalition of Chicago Annual Lunar New Year Gala [Event Title] Starts: [time] Ends: [date] - [time] Location: Hyatt Regency O'Hare, 9300 W Bryn Mawr Ave, Rosemont, IL 60018, USA Description: おめでとうとございます！ Please join JASC in congratulating 2019 Asian American Coalition of Chicago Japanese American community awardees: Tatsu Aoki for Exemplary Community Service and Kelsoe Matsunaga for Youth Who Excels Annual Lunar New Year Gala Saturday, February 23, 2019, 5:00pm Hyatt Regency O'Hare, 9300 W. Bryn Mawr, Rosemont, IL Limited tickets are available at JASC, $95 each Please contact Joan Ambo at 773-275-0097x228 or email jambo@jasc-chicago.org to reserve your seat. More details... • • •
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