Yokohama Current Events & Activities

[Volunteer Staff wanted]
Kohoku International Lounge seeks volunteers to work at the reception desk for 2012 as follows:
①Volunteer Reception Staff: 5-6 people
②Native Chinese and Korean volunteer staff: 1 for each language
(Rewards are available)
How to Apply: Mail or deliver a completed application form (electronic copy available at Kohoku International Lounge website; hardcopies available at the Lounge and at all Ward Offices and Community Centers) to the lounge by January 15 (Sun).
Screening Procedure:
①Volunteer Reception Staff: Written test: Jan.22 (Sun) and interview: Feb.5 (Sun)
②Native Chinese and Korean volunteer staff: Interview: Feb.5 (Sun)(No written test)
[Kagami-biraki]
Let’s get together and enjoy “Kagami-mochi”, a special rice cake for the New Year.
Date&Time: Jan.29 (Sun), 10:30-12:00
Location: Kohoku International Lounge
Fee: Free
To Apply: Please go directly to the place.
Inquiries: (045) 430-5670
http://homepage2.nifty.com/kohokulounge/

A great opportunity to meet people over a cup of coffee.
Date&Time: Feb.5 (Sun), 10:30-12:00
Fee: Free
To Apply: Please go directly to the location.
Location: Aoba International Lounge
Inquiries: (045) 989-5266
http://aoba-lounge.sakura.ne.jp/index.html

The center will be closed on Jan. 10 (Tue).
①Children’s study Meet-up
Let’s study together with teachers and volunteers
Eligibility: Elementary and Jr. high school children of foreign nationalities.
Date&Time: Jan.14, 21, 28 and Feb.4 (Sat); 10:00-12:00
Fee: Free
②International Mothers’ Gathering
Eligibility: Foreign mothers
Date&Time: Jan.17 and 31 (Tue); 10:30-11:30
Fee: Free
③Hello Gathering
Eligibility: Foreigners and Japanese
Date&Time: Jan.21 (Sat), 15:00-16:30
Fee: Free
④Seminar on Japanese Culture “Tea ceremony with sweets”
Date&Time: Jan.28 (Sat), 14:30-16:00
Fee: Free for foreign nationals, \500 for others
To Apply: Call or email the lounge. Reception starts at 10:00am on Dec.26 (Mon). *First come, first served.
Location: Hodogaya International Exchange Center, Iwama Shimin Plaza
Inquiries: (045) 337-0012
E-mail:toiawase@hodgaya-kokusai.com
http://www.hodogaya-kokusai.com

During this two-day event, there will be seminars and workshops on international cooperation, international exchange, multicultural coexistence, and reports on the activities of the foreign residents support groups.
Date&Time: Feb.11 (Holiday) and Feb. 12 (Sun), 11:00-17:00 (reception starts at 10:00)
Fee: \500 for adults (valid for two days), free for High school students and younger. *Some workshops require an extra fee for handouts.
Location: JICA Yokohama (8 min walk from Bashamichi Stn on Minatomirai Line or 15 min walk from Sakuragi-cho Stn on JR/Municipal Subway )
To Apply: To attend this Forum, please send RPP, e-mail, or through website. *To attend seminar/workshop: first come and first served on the day of the event. *Check the website for more details.
Application Period: -Feb.6 (Mon)
Inquiries: (045) 662-6350 (*J)
E-mail: info@yokohama-c-plat.org/
URL:
http://yokohama-c-forum.org

“Hamakko Fureai School” and “After-school Kids Club” provide safe and healthy after-school places for elementary school children using school facilities. Come to see their pictures and crafts.
Date&Time: ①Exhibition for schools in Tsurumi, Kanagawa, Nishi, Naka, Minami, Konan, Hodogaya, Asahi, and Isogo-ku; Dec.19 (Mon)-Dec.27 (Tue), 9:00-17:00
②Exhibition for schools in Kanazawa, Kohoku, Midori, Aoba, Tsuzuki, Totsuka, Sakae, Izumi, Seya-ku; Jan.4 (Wed)-Jan.17 (Tue), 9:00-17:00
Location: Yokohama City Hall 1F, Exhibition Space (a min walk from JR Kannai Stn)
To Apply: Please go directly to the site.
Inquiries: (045)671-4152 (*J) Fax (045) 663-1926

This is a bus trip to Hamawing, the wind power plant, and to the Kirin Yokohama Beer Village.
Meeting Place: Kannai Stn, Kusunoki Hiroba
Date&Time: Dec.22 (Thu), 12:45-17:00
Fee: \300
Limit: 50 people *Chosen by lottery.
To Apply: RPP (E,A,N(how to read)of all attendants,T) to: 〒231-0016 Naka-ku Masago-cho 4-43 Kinoshita Shoji Bldg.4F Yokohama-shi Chikyu Ondanka Taisaku Suishin Kyogikai Hamawing Tour Kakari *Entries must be postmarked by Dec.15. *Up to 4 people per entry.
Inquiries: (045) 681-9910 (*J)

This is a 10-lesson Hula course for beginners. Surround yourself with nature as you learn to hula!
Date&Time: Jan.13, 20, 27, Feb.17, 24, Mar.2, 9, 16, 23, 30 (All Fridays); 10:00-11:15
Location: Kamigo Mori-no Ie (20-30 min bus ride from Keikyu Kanazawa Hakkei Stn and get off at Mori no Ie Mae. 7 min walk from the bus stop)
Fee: \5,000 for the course *Please pay at the first lesson.
Limit: 25 people *First come, first served.
*Please note that this course will be cancelled when applicants are fewer than 15 people.
To Apply: Call (E,N(how to read),A, and T)
Application Period: Dec.11 (Sun)-25 (Sun)
Inquiries: (045) 895-5151 (*J)

Eight historical houses from the former European enclave located at the top of the hills of Yamate will be decorated with a theme for Christmas. During the event, there will be the Christmas lights at night, concerts, and much more!
Location & Theme: Bluff 18: France, The House of a Diplomat: Ireland, Berrick Hall: Estonia, Yamate 234: Italy, Ellisman Mansion: Sweden, British House: British, Yamate 111: Japan, and Yamate 68: Switzerland
Date&Time: until Dec.25 (Sat); 9:30-17:00 (extended to 19:00 between Dec. 22 and 24 except Yamate No.68) *The Christmas lights till 22:00. *Cancelled in case of inclement weather.
Location: Yamate Western houses (7 min walk from either JR Ishikawa-cho Stn or Motomachi Chukagai Stn on Minatomirai Line)
Fee: Free
To Apply: Please go directly to the sites.
Inquiries: (045) 623-7812 (*J)
http://www2.yamate-seiyoukan.org/

This event is for both beginners and experienced dancers. Please come in casual clothing and bring shoes for the gym.
Date&Time: Dec.22 (Thu), 11:00-15:30
Location: Yokohama Bunka Taiikukan (5 min walk from either JR Kannai Stn or No. 2 Exit of Isezakicho Stn on Municipal Subway)
To Apply: Please go directly to the location.
Fee: Free
Inquiries: (045) 671-5049 (*J)

Come and enjoy skating!
①Parent-Child Skating Class
One-hour skating class for beginners. Children should be over 4 yrs old.
Date&Time: Dec.23 (Holiday), 9:00-10:00
Fee: \500 per person (includes rental skating shoes and insurance)
Limit: 200 people *Chosen by lottery.
To Apply: Between Dec.1 and Dec.15, please send RPP (E,A,Names of everyone in your group,T,G and whether you have experience in skating or not) and send it to 〒221-0824 Kanagawa-ku Hirodai Otamachi 1-1 Kanagawa Skate Rink. *Entries must be received by Dec.15.
②Skating Day Festa
Admission-free day for elementary school students and younger children
Date&Time: Dec.25 (Sun), 10:00-18:00
Fee: Free for elementary school students and younger children, but they need to pay \400 for the rental skating shoes.
To Apply: Please go directly to the location.
Location: Kanagawa Skate Rink (6 min walk from Higashi Kanagawa Stn on JR Negishi Line)
Inquiries: (045) 321-0847 (*J)