February 25, 2012

Upcoming: March Events

Here are some upcoming events in the Seattle area for March.

March 3, Saturday 10-11am
Japanese Homestyle Tea Service
$10
South Park Community Center - 4851 South Tacoma Way, Tacoma, WA
I'm not exactly sure what homestyle tea service is, but it sounds like a casual way for some socialization. Presented by Ms. Anita Nakayama
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March 4, Sunday 11-3pm
Seattle Japanese Garden First Viewing
$10, $5 for kids 6-17, college students with ID, seniors, and disabled $5
Originally scheduled Feb. 12th, rescheduled due to water main break.
12 noon: Shinto blessing by Rev. Koichi Barrish of Tsubaki Grand Shrine.
1 - 2:30: Drop-in calligraphy workshop by Meito Shodo Kai
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March 10, Saturday 5-6:30pm
Sunset Vigil, Memorial of Hope for Tohoku Japan
March 11th marks the 1 year anniversary of the devastating earthquake and tsunami in Tohoku. As the sun is setting on March 10th on the shores of the Pacific Northwest, the sun will be rising on March 11th on the shores of Japan. Gather by the bonfire on the Golden Parks beach at 5 followed by a water blessing at 5:30. Seattle Kokon Taiko will lead a procession with drums and flutes to the shore for silent prayers at 6pm. Please come dressed for the weather rain or shine.
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