Reparations: Building Solidarity and Community
Seattle JACL Film Showing and Panel Discussion with Filmmaker Jon Osaki
Wednesday, October 30, 6:00pm
Seattle Central College, Room 1110, 1701 Broadway, Seattle
Reparations, a 30-minute documentary film by Jon Osaki, explores the four-century struggle to seek repair and atonement for slavery in the United States. Black and Asian Americans reflect on the legacy of slavery, the inequities that persist, and the critical role that solidarity between communities has in acknowledging and addressing systemic racism in America. This story is told by Black and Asian Americans who believe that our collective liberation can only be achieved by standing with one another. Reparations seeks to raise awareness of the Black reparations struggle and how vital it is to healing this country. Watch the film and hear from filmmaker Jon Osaki and a panel of local activists working on Black Reparations. Co-sponsored by Seattle Central College AANAPISI Center, Seattle Chapter JACL, Tsuru for Solidarity, Wing Luke Asian Museum. Email for more information to: info@seattlejacl.org
InterImCDA: Connecting with Community Dinner
Saturday, November 2, 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Diamond Bay Restaurant, 409 8th Ave S, Seattle
For over 50 years, InterImCDA has promoted the stabilization and revitalization of Seattle’s International District for the benefit of its low income, minority, and elderly residents, and small businesses without gentrification and displacement. You are invited to join an intimate gathering of friends for an evening filled with stories, delicious food, and meaningful connections at the new Diamond Bay Restaurant right next to Uncle Bob’s Place and the new Bush Garden. Celebrate InterImCDA’s strong history of activism in the community. General Tickets: $150 (Early Bird: $125) / VIP Tickets: $200 (Early Bird: $175). Information and Tickets at the InterIm CDA website.
Tacoma Buddhist Temple Fall Bazaar
Sunday, November 10, 11:00am – 2:00pm — In Person / Pre-orders only
1717 S Fawcett Ave, Tacoma
Pre-order your main menu items on-line and choose from beef curry or udon. Pick up your order from 11:00 am – 2:00 pm. Order Deadline: October 31st at 10:00 pm.
Visit inside, where you can also select homemade desserts from the bake sale, including daifuku mochi and whole pies. Enjoy a rummage sale of Japanese items with a selection of kimono, dishes, teacups, and fall produce items. For shopping — credit cards and checks only. All pre-orders must be made online. For Information, visit the Temple website.
Ayame Kai Holiday Market
Saturday, November 16, 10am – 2pm
Blaine Memorial UMC, 3001 – 24th Avenue South, Seattle WA 98144
Join Ayame Kai’s annual Holiday Market! This festive event features a wide array of vendors and artisans offering one-of-a-kind, handcrafted gifts, mouth-watering baked goods, unique Asian-inspired finds, and delightful local flavors. Whether you’re shopping for the perfect holiday present or indulging in Ayame Kai’s famous treats, there’s something for everyone. Don’t miss out on this wonderful opportunity to support Keiro Northwest and local creators. Proceeds benefit Keiro Northwest’s culturally tailored eldercare services: Nikkei Manor assisted living and respite care and Kokoro Kai adult day program. To eventually be “cash free”, all major credit cards and Apple Pay are accepted and encouraged. Information available at the Keiro Northwest website.
JASSW 101st Holiday Celebration Dinner & Auction
Tuesday, December 3, 6:00pm – 8:30pm (doors open 5:00pm)
The Westin Seattle, 1900 5th Ave, Seattle
Jump start your holiday shopping with fabulous auction items and thank your colleagues and customers for a successful year — all while supporting a great cause! Master of Ceremonies Tomo Hoku Angie is bringing her energy and unique spirit to this dinner, and you won’t want to miss it! Early Bird pricing $250 / $300 after November 10.
Register through the JASSW website.
BIJAC Mochi Tsuki
Saturday, January 11, 2025, 11am – 4pm
Woodward Middle School, 9125 Sportsman Club Rd NE, Bainbridge Island
For more than 30 years, the Bainbridge Island Japanese American Community Mochi Tsuki celebration has been an important traditional event to bring good fortune in the New Year. Once again, the public is invited to participate in making mochi the traditional way – steaming sweet rice over an open fire, then pounding the rice by hand with traditional, handcrafted cherry wood mallets (kine) in a granite bowl (usu). Visitors can get in on the action by trying their hands at pounding the mochi, forming it into cakes by hand, and eating it while it’s still warm and sticky! This event is enjoyed by adults and children alike. All activities are Free to the public — donations are welcome!
More information available at the BIJAC website.