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Where:
Valley Japanese Community Center Inc
8850 Lankershim Blvd
Sun Valley, Ca 91352
(818) 767-9921

When:
Saturday, June 27th from 5pm - 10pm

Delicious foods such as Udon, Teriyaki Beef Burgers, Sushi, Chinese Chicken Salad, and Fresh Roasted Corn on the Cob, Gyoza, Chili Rice, Chicken Teriyaki and Homemade baked goods are some of the foods which will be available for purchase.
Demonstrations of Judo, Karate, Kendo and Tea Ceremony will be held.  Festival-type games, exhibits of calligraphy/Sumi-E, and schoolwork completed by Japanese School Students will be featured on both days.  As a special treat, LA Matsuri Taiko will be giving a special performance/demonstration during the Undo break.
After the demonstrations, please join in the Bon Odori dances.  Bon dances are dances of joy so age or looks or experience should not inhibit anyone from entering the circle of dancers!
Valley Japanese Community Center's Ondo practices start on June 2-19 each Tuesday and Friday night from 7:00PM.  Admission is free and the public is welcome.
For information regarding Ondo dances, contact Christine Inouye at 818.825.9583.

For general Ubon information, contact Ron Nakamura at 818.302.6333


 

Saturday April 4, 2009 - Sunday April 5, 2009 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Pacific

Who Organizer: Theodore Payne Foundation for Wild Flowers and Native Plants
Cost: $20 per person
Contact: Keith Malone (818) 768-1802

Description   Experience the beauty of native plant gardens! Learn how to save water while attracting birds and butterflies to the garden. Our self-guided tour showcases more than 35 home gardens in the Los Angeles area, each planted with at least 50% California native plants! Tickets are $20 per person for both Saturday and Sunday on the Tour.