So much has happened since the last TCN. I hope this finds you in a warm and safe place. I am getting emails from many people each day and I appreciate the compassion and interest in our country.
This listing only contains only general event information. For all information related to Tohoku Disaster related volunteering, monetary and materials donations – please visit my Blogs. My regular blog http://sarajeans-notes.blogspot.com/ or the new site I created on March 14 http://japanvolunteers.wordpress.com/ an information board for action. So if you have any information that would be good to share, please send it to me in Japanese or English. I hope we can make a difference together as we help support those who suffered and start the rebuilding process together.
Many event schedules and locations have changed so please confirm with the coordinating organizations. I am sorry to tell you that we have postponed the April 3 Skills Build Forum. Although now might seem the right time – 3 weeks ago we were not in the position to do PR and outreach for the event. We are looking at a new day later in Spring.
Please pass on the events listings and links on to anyone whom you think might be interested. You can join the mailing list by sending an email to TokyoCommunityEvents-subscribe at yahoogroups.com and you will be automatically added. Send your event info to me by the 20th of this month to get in the next listing.
Warm regards to our friends all over the world who have been sending positive thoughts, support and funding to the groups on the ground helping those most in need.
In peace and solidarity,
Sarajean
April Events
Friday through Sunday, April 1- 3
Black Stripe Theater presents
A Number
by Caryl Churchill,
Directed by Walter Roberts and starring Antun Percic and Chris Parham
Sunday April 3 3pm and 7.30pm
Venue: Our Space, in Hatagaya Access: http://www.maru-z.com/ourspace/Access.html
Directions are also listed on the website.
Sunday April 3 3pm and 7.30pm
Venue: Our Space, in Hatagaya Access: http://www.maru-z.com/ourspace/Access.html
Directions are also listed on the website.
Ticket prices: 2500 yen at the door
Full performance details: http://blackstripetheater.com/
POSTPONED UNTIL LATER IN THE SPRING!
PSC Skills Build forum #11
Theme: From Ideas to Action: Meet people interested in promoting social change.
Contact rose.ito at gmail dot com if you have any questions.
Sunday, April 3 12:00~sunset
Spring Love Harukaze 2011: "Creating the Future Together"
Event fee: Free (**Donation for disaster relief requested**)
Venue: in Tokyo's Yoyogi Park.
Event updates will be available on our website:
http://www.balanceweb.com/harukaze/
http://www.balanceweb.com/harukaze/
Friday April 8, 201110:00-12:00
Women’s Program English language series: “Trauma and domestic violence”
Seminars to help women who have been through abusive relationships.
(A more comprehensive series of workshops and seminars are also offered in Japanese. Please contact Resilience or check website http://resilience.exblog.jp/i48/ for the complete schedule.)
Place: Resilience Studio R (Omotesando)
Fee: 2000 Yen + 100 Yen handout fee *Sliding scale fee available, please inquire.
Contact: Resilience by e-mail: info@resilience.jp or phone: 03-3408-4616
Sunday April 10, 10:00-5:00pm (Please note date change!)
Fundraising workshop (in English)
A step-by-step look at various types of fundraising
@ TUJ, registration deadline April 4, 2011
Contact TUJ to sign up:http://www.tuj.ac.jp/about/form_contact.html
Workshop details: http://one-day-workshops.blogspot.com/
Saturday, April 9, 6:15am – finish
The IVG's Tokyo Yamathon: The Ultimate Urban Adventure
The Tokyo Yamathon is a physical endurance, teamwork and navigational challenge, whereby teams of 3-4 people walk the Yamanote Line in central Tokyo with the aim of completing it in the fastest time possible.
Meeting Location: JR Harajuku Station – JR Harajuku Station!
Meeting time: 06:15am, Meeting point: Entrance to Yoyogi Park (2 mins walk from JR Harajuku Station)
Starting time: 07:00am
Participation fee: ¥6000 per team of which all proceeds will be donated directly to Oxfam Japan!
To register your team or for more info, please see: www.tokyo-yamathon.com
Saturday, April 9, 10 am to 4 pm,
Amnesty international Teachers of English Network AITEN members will be there to support the activities of the rapidly- growing AI school group.
Location: Canadian International School near Shinagawa http://cisjapan.net/access/
(Nearest station: JR Yamanote Osaki )
Join us to help out, and to enjoy the festival!
More info http://www.aiten.org
Thursday, April 14, 7:00-9:30
FEW monthly meeting, Monthly networking + presentation in English.
April theme: Topic: 2011 Disaster and Recovery in Japan - panel on what is being done, what you can do, how we can help and how we can prepare ourselves in the future.
ALSO on this night we will be collecting donations of women’s products, and new underware, bras and other essentials for Women in the effected areas. Please consider purchasing and binging something to donate for those in need in the north.
Location: The Wesley Center 6-10-11 Minami Aoyama, accessible from Shibuya Station or Omotesando station
Gmap for the Wesley Center, http://gmap.jp/shop-16001.html
Price: Members 3000 yen, Guests 6000 yen * includes light buffet and drinks
Get more information: www.fewjapan.com
Please sign up: few@gol.com
Thursday, April 14th, 7:30 ~ 9:30
AITEN Public meeting, with a guest speaker.
Location: AIJ office
In addition, we will talk about our campaign work at St. Mary's International School, and write letters to support our Prisoners of Conscience in Burma.
More info: http://www.aiten.org
Friday, April 15, 7:00-9:00
Tsuda International Training Program: Open house/information sessions (in English and Japanese)
Classes in international development issues, project mgt and writing for NGOs (All courses are run in English but information on program is in Japanese only.)
Courses start May 24
Deadline for applications: May 17
Find out more at http://osc.tsuda.ac.jp/course/titp.html or contact info@osc.tsuda.ac.jp
Sunday, April 17, 10:00-5:00 (Please note date change!)
Community organizing workshop (in English)
A step-by-step look at direct action organizing
@ TUJ, registration deadline April 10, 2011
Contact TUJ to sign up:http://www.tuj.ac.jp/about/form_contact.html
Workshop details http://one-day-workshops.blogspot.com/
Sunday, April 17 2011 (raindate May 22)
Earth Day Beach Clean-up in Shonan!
Place: Kugenuma Kaigan (Fujisawa)
Needed 250 volunteers
Prior registration required - please contact: info@soleilprovence.com for information and registration.
For an idea of how the Project is growing, please take a look
April 18th 2010 http://animoto.com/play/1slcLmwojQ8UC8GwASbr0g
October 3rd 2010 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NNikEhHOocU
Thursday, April 21, 19:30-
Habitat for Humanity Japan (HFHJ)'s Travelers with a Purpose (TWP)
Place: Ben's Café http://www.benscafe.com/Home.html
Admission: Free with minimum of one drink purchase.
Place: Ben's Café http://www.benscafe.com/Home.html
Admission: Free with minimum of one drink purchase.
E-mail: info@habitatjp.org
Saturday, April 23, Yokohama, 6:45-8:30
Cello Recital for Amnesty International
Location: Minato Mirai Hall, from
Admission fee: 3,000 yen
Details (in Japanese only)
Details (in Japanese only)
Wednesday, April 26 7:00-8:30pm
Tsuda International Training Program: Open house/information sessions (in English and Japanese)
Classes in international development issues, project mgt and writing for NGOs (All courses are run in English but information on program is in Japanese only.)
Courses start May 24
Deadline for applications: May 17
Find out more at http://osc.tsuda.ac.jp/course/titp.html or contact info@osc.tsuda.ac.jp
Thursday, April 28, 2011 6:00 - 11:00
RIJ will present ‘Rhythm and Hope’; Put your hands up in the air … to shake, to dance, to show your support! Now in its second year to raise money to support projects for refugees and internally displaced people (IDPs). ‘Rhythm and Hope’ will be a celebration of music and dance in the face of one of the most desperate times for refugees around the world. This year RIJ aims to raise over 1 million yen with your support. Rhythm and Hope 2011 will highlight the plight of refugee youth who are particularly vulnerable to exploitation through brain-washing, recruitment as soldiers and trafficking.
Location: What the Dickens, Ebisu
Tickets: 3,500 yen in advance or 4,000 yen on the door
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MAY EVENTS
Global Campaign for Education GCE Action Week May 2 – 8, 2011
Get more info: http://www.campaignforeducation.org/en/resources/
Saturday, May 7, 9:00-1:00pm
TELL's 12th Annual Charity Walk & Runathon
Venue: Chidorigafuchi Park, Imperial Palace Course
5K, 10K, and Walk around the Imperial Palace, to raise money for TELL, an accredited non-profit organization that has been providing confidential support & western-style counseling to the international and Japanese community for almost 40 years.
T-shirts for the first 800 participants! Win fantastic prizes!
Run! Walk! Enjoy Tokyo!
RSVP to event@telljp.com starting in March.
RSVP to event@telljp.com starting in March.
Get more information: www.telljp.com
Friday, May 6,
Fundraising dinner to celebrate AI's 50th birthday.
Fundraising dinner to celebrate AI's 50th birthday.
Cost: 8,000 yen per person.
Contact the Amnesty International Japan office for details: http://www.amnesty.or.jp/
Saturday May 7, 11-12:30
Tsuda International Training Program: Open house/information sessions (in English and Japanese)
Classes in international development issues, project mgt and writing for NGOs (All courses are run in English but information on program is in Japanese only.)
Courses start May 24
Deadline for applications: May 17
Find out more at http://osc.tsuda.ac.jp/course/titp.html or contact info@osc.tsuda.ac.jp
Friday May 13, 10:00-12noon
Women’s Program English language series: “Boundaries”
Women’s Program English language series: “Boundaries”
Seminars to help women who have been through abusive relationships.
Location: Resilience Studio R (4-14-19-110A Jingumae, Shibuya-ku) (see map: http://www.resilience.jp/images/EN-map.gif)
For more information, email info@resilience.jp
Fee: 2,100 yen (sliding scale available)
(A more comprehensive series of workshops and seminars are also offered in Japanese. Please contact Resilience or check website http://resilience.exblog.jp/i48/ for the complete schedule.)
Upcoming topics:
- Jun. 10: Loss and grief
- Jul. 8: Tools to deal with trauma
- Aug. 12: About the abuser
- Sept. 9: Communication
Saturday, May 14, 10:00-12:00
Temple University Japan Continuing Education Dept. Open House (in English)
Courses start May 23
Deadline for applications: May 16
NGO Mgt program courses offered: NGO English, Current social issues in Japan, NGO legal issues and more!
Location and Venue access: TUJ Azabu Hall http://www.tuj.ac.jp/newsite/main/maps/index.html
For more information contact: Tel: 03-5441-9864, E-mail: conted@tuj.ac.jp
To register or for more information visit the website:
May 19th - 22, 2011, 7:30-10:00pm
"Once Upon a Mattress" music by Mary Rodgers, lyrics by Marshall Barer, book by Jay Thompson, Dean Fuller, and Marshall Barer. Directed by Jon Reimer.
Venue; Theater Sun Mall, Shinjuku
Tickets: 4500 yen at the door, 4000 yen advanced sales and 2500 yen students
Get more information about Tokyo International Players online www.tokyoplayers.org
JUNE EVENTS
Friday June 10, 10:00-12noon
Women’s Program English language series: “Loss and grief”
Women’s Program English language series: “Loss and grief”
Seminars to help women who have been through abusive relationships.
Location: Resilience Studio R (4-14-19-110A Jingumae, Shibuya-ku) (see map: http://www.resilience.jp/images/EN-map.gif)
For more information, email info@resilience.jp
Fee: 2,100 yen (sliding scale available)
(A more comprehensive series of workshops and seminars are also offered in Japanese. Please contact Resilience or check website http://resilience.exblog.jp/i48/ for the complete schedule.)
Upcoming topics:
- Jul. 8: tools to deal with trauma
- Aug. 12: About the abuser
- Sept. 9: Communication
June 3, 2011 RIJ Grand Charity Auction to be held at the British Embassy. Still looking for volunteers to help on the Committee and on-the-day!
Please check the website for details: www.refugeesinternationaljapan.org
Find the latest information about RIJ events and related news in one place at: http://rijblog.wordpress.com/
RESOURCES & SUPPORT:
TOKYO COMEDY STORE has been getting a great turnout for their Wednesday night Improv Workshops with Chris Wells lately. Some people find it the perfect stress relief.
Details here: http://www.tokyocomedy.com/improv_workshops
Details here: http://www.tokyocomedy.com/improv_workshops
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED:
For all information related to Tohoku Disaster related volunteering, monetary and materials donations – please visit my Blogs. My regular blog http://sarajeans-notes.blogspot.com/ or the new site I created on March 14. http://japanvolunteers.wordpress.com/ If you have any information that would be good to share, please send it to me in Japanese or English. I hope we can make a difference together as we help support those who suffered and start the rebuilding process.
Earth Day Beach Cleanup in Shonan needs 250 volunteers and new sponsors for Spring Fujisawa Beach Cleaning Project 2011
Come join us on April 17th for the Earth Day Beach Clean-up in Shonan! The Fujisawa Beach Cleaning Project is a chance for local and foreign communities to do good together and feel good while giving back to the community. It involves a beach cleanup at Kugenuma Kaigan in Fujisawa, and a light buffet aperitif after at Soleil Provence for networking.
The Fujisawa Beach Cleaning Project is a community initiative that is designed to bring foreigners and locals together to do good in a fun, family-oriented and tangible way. The initiative involves a large community beach cleanup, twice a year in spring and in fall. The Fall cleanup is part of the Ocean Conservancy's International Coastal Cleanup initiative and all debris collected is surveyed and reported in a national and international report on the state of the coastal ecosystem. The Spring cleanup is way to commemorate Earth Day.
Each beach cleanup also includes a training orientation for clean-up team leaders. This is so that everyone knows what to do on the day and why. The cleanup begins at 10:00 and ends at 12:30. After the debris is sorted and counted, all volunteers and sponsors are invited to get to know one another and to discuss the day's events during a light buffet with drinks and refreshments.
Since the Project began in 2009, over 700 volunteers have participated and have removed over 150 bags of litter from the beach. That's about 300 kg!!! This year, with your help, we hope to double that.
All debris collected during the beach cleaning will be recorded for a national report on Japan's beaches. Creative and fun clean-up pledges are welcome. So if you or your group have one in mind then just let us know when you register. Also feel free to bring gloves or recycled plastic bags for collecting the garbage. Volunteers will receive a Fujisawa Beach Cleaning Project T-shirt* when they check in at the registration desk. (*while supplies last).
New sponsorships and donation opportunities are now available. For more information, please feel free to contact Alana Bonzi at alana.bonzi@gmail.com
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