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• September Japanese Garden Clean-up Team

  • When
    Saturday, September 05, 2020
  •  
    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM (CDT)
  • Location
    5200 Pennsylvania (Wornall), KCMO 64112 - at south end of Garden Center building

  
  

  Volunteers help keep this treasured space beautiful by coming together Saturday mornings in April through November, weather permitting. Please check for cancellation updates on this event page in case of rain or other poor weather.
  
  No special equipment needed, but gloves and sunscreen strongly encouraged! Questions? Contact us for more information.
  
  
  Did you know we have a beautiful Japanese garden at Loose Park? The Loose Park Japanese Tea Room and Garden, dedicated in July 2006, was conceived as a cultural exchange between the Sister Cities of Kurashaki, Japan and Kansas City, Missouri. The Tea Room is set in a traditional Japanese garden featuring a small ornamental fountain, large boulders, many shrubs and groundcovers with a pathway leading to the Tea Room. The small garden is a place for quiet meditation.
  
  
  

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• September General Meeting: Student Ambassador Presentation

  • When
    Tuesday, September 22, 2020
  •  
    7:00 PM - 9:00 PM (CDT)
  • Location
    Loose Park Garden Center, 5200 Wornall, KCMO

  Presenter/Topic: TBD
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• Greater Kansas City Japan Festival - Cancelled

  • When
    Saturday, October 03, 2020
  •  
    (CDT)
  • Location
    Johnson County Community College-Overland Park, KS

  
  

  To our faithful attendees and participants,

  With all of the uncertainty surrounding the coronavirus situation, we regretfully have made the decision to cancel the Saturday, October 3, 2020, Greater Kansas City Japan Festival.

  As you know, planning and executing the GKCJF festival starts in the first and second quarter of every year as we begin the process of developing promotional material, begin fundraising, starting to contact performers, vendors, etc. Logistically we are not able to virtually plan nor coordinate a worthy festival very effectively.

  In addition, with the uncertainty about what the situation will be in October, we decided it would not be appropriate to rush these coordination and planning activities.

  There are many vendors who rely on the festival for exposure and income, as well as a sleuth of volunteers (students and adults alike) who look forward to participating in the festival affected by this decision. We are truly sorry for any disappointment this decision has brought.

  The good news is that our planning partners at Johnson County Community College have allowed us a confirmed date for the 2021 festival. That date has been set for Saturday, October 2, 2021. Stay tuned and watch for information about our 2021 on our website in early 2021.

  We will you all well and please do your best to stay healthy and take care of yourself and others.

   Sincerely,

  The Committee for the Greater Kansas City Japan Festival

   

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• October General Meeting

  • When
    Tuesday, October 27, 2020
  •  
    7:00 PM - 9:00 PM (CDT)
  • Location
    Loose Park Garden Center, 5200 Wornall, KCMO

  Presenter: Dr. Doug Hudson, Kansas City Art Institute
  

  Topic:

  Mini appreciation course for lovers of traditional Japanese culture

  What we need to know to connect with younger members
  

  
  

  For questions, please contact Tracie Whiting Kipper at

  whitingkipper@gmail.com
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• November Japanese Garden Clean-up Team

  • When
    Saturday, November 07, 2020
  •  
    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM (CST)
  • Location
    5200 Pennsylvania (Wornall), KCMO 64112 - at south end of Garden Center building

  
  

  Volunteers help keep this treasured space beautiful by coming together Saturday mornings in April through November, weather permitting. Please check for cancellation updates on this event page in case of rain or other poor weather.
  
  No special equipment needed, but gloves and sunscreen strongly encouraged! Questions? Contact us for more information.
  
  
  Did you know we have a beautiful Japanese garden at Loose Park? The Loose Park Japanese Tea Room and Garden, dedicated in July 2006, was conceived as a cultural exchange between the Sister Cities of Kurashaki, Japan and Kansas City, Missouri. The Tea Room is set in a traditional Japanese garden featuring a small ornamental fountain, large boulders, many shrubs and groundcovers with a pathway leading to the Tea Room. The small garden is a place for quiet meditation.
  
  
  

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• November General Meeting

  • When
    Tuesday, November 17, 2020
  •  
    7:00 PM - 9:00 PM (CST)
  • Location
    Loose Park Garden Center, 5200 Wornall, KCMO

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  ANNUAL MEETING AND POTLUCK DINNER

  
  

  

  Our 2020 Annual Meeting, Potluck Dinner and 2021 Board Elections will be Tuesday, November 17, at 7 p.m. in the Loose Park Garden Center.

  POTLUCK INFORMATION

  Please bring a side dish to share based on your last name (Japanese food is always appreciated!):

  A-E Desserts

  F-M  Bread

  N-S  Potatoes / rice / pasta / casseroles, etc.

  T-Z  Salads & vegetables 

  ELECTION OF 2021 HAJAS OFFICERS AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS

  Japan-America Society members will vote on the 2021 Officers and Board at our Annual Meeting on November 17. Thank you to Chairperson and the Nominating Committee for bringing together the excellent slate of candidates. 

  Only current HAJAS members can vote for board members. If you are unsure of your membership status, please email us at: hoa.japanamericansociety@gmail.com.  

  MINI BAZAAR

  Please bring your or checkbook or credit cards as a mini bazaar will be open for your holiday shopping needs!

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