Key
RPP ( ): Send a Reply-Paid Postcard (purchased for \100 at post offices) with the information listed in parenthesis on the sending half, and your name and address on the return half.
SP ( ): Send a Standard Postcard (purchased for \50 at post offices) with the information listed in parenthesis.
E: Event name; A: Your Address; N: Your Name; T: Tel; G: Age; X: Sex
(*J): In Japanese only

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St. Patrick’s Day Parade

Irish Network Japan Yokohama announces that the schedule of the 8th St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Motomachi is finalized.
Date&Time: Mar.19 (Sat)
12:00 Face Painting
13:00 Opening Session and Ceremony
14:00 St. Patrick’s Day Parade Starts
15:30 Open Air Ceili
16:00 After Parade Party
Fee: Free
Location: Yokohama Motomachi Shopping Street (Motomachi/Chukagai Stn on Minatomirai Line)
To Apply: Please come directly to the location.
Inquiries: info@inj-yokohama.com
http://www.inj-yokohama.com

Light your Candle on Valentine’s Day

How romantic will it be to write a message on a candle and light it up for your valentine!
Date&Time: Feb.14 (Mon), Sunset-22:00 *Cancelled in a case of inclement weather.
Location: Red Brick Warehouse (5 min walk from Minatomirai Stn on Minatomirai Line)
Fee: \1,000 candle
To Apply: Please go directly to the location.
Inquiries: (045) 211-1515 (*J)

At Aoba International Lounge

①Hinamatsuri Gathering
March 3 is Hinamatsuri, girls’ day. An ex professional care giver will be there to play with and to exchange information on child-rearing.
Date&Time: Mar.3 (Thu), 10:00-12:00
Eligibility: Under-school age children and their guardians
Limit: 20 groups *First come, first served.
Fee: Free
To Apply: By phone starting on Feb.11
②Lecture in Easy English No.6 “ Cultural Communication through Translation”
A Canadian translator living in Japan over 40 yrs will give a talk on the role of translator in a view of “cultural communication through translation”.
Date&Time: Feb.20 (Sun), 14:00-16:00
Limit: 40 people
Fee: \500
To Apply: By phone or email (write how you knew about this event)
Childcare: Available for children between 2-6 yrs old
Book by Feb.15 (Tue) \300/child
Location: ①②Aoba International Lounge (1 min walk from Tana Stn on the Tokyu Den-en toshi Line)
Inquiries: (045) 989-5266 Fax (045)982-0701
http://home.h00.itscom.net/aobalnge/
Email: aobaloungeintl89h1@t07.itscom.net

Announcements from Hodogaya International Exchange Center

The center will be closed on Feb.7 and 14 (Mon).
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: Feb.12, 19, 26, and Mar.5 (Sat); 10:00-12:00
Fee: Free
②International Mothers’ Gathering
Date&Time: Feb.8 and 22 (Tue); 10:30-11:30
Fee: Free
③Hello Gathering
Date&Time: Feb.19 (Sat), 15:00-16:30
Fee: Free
Location: ①-③ Hodogaya International Exchange Center, Iwama Shimin Plaza (2 min walk from Tenno-cho Stn on Sotetsu Line)
Inquiries: (045) 337-0012 Fax (045) 337-0013
http://www.hodogaya-kokusai.com
Email: toiawase@hodogaya-kokusai.com

Announcements from Konan International Lounge

1. Lecture on Toronto
Mr. Michael Rajkovic, who has lived in Toronto for many years, will talk about the culture and diversity of the nationalities in Toronto.
Date&Time: Mar 13 (Sun), 14:00-16:00
Limit: 30 people *First come first served.
Fee: \200
Location: Konan Int’l Lounge (Yumeooka Office Tower 13F, Kamiooka Stn on Keikyu or Subway)
To Apply: Please telephone, fax, or come to the lounge to apply.
2. The 12th Konan International Lounge Festival
Join us in this special event full of international communication! On stage, there will be a Japanese speech contest by Japanese learners, singing, dancing, and brass band performances. You may also enjoy different kinds of tea from around the world!
Date&Time: Feb. 27 (Sun), 10:30-15:30
Location: Konan Kumin Bunka Center, Himawari no Sato (3 min walk from Kamiooka Stn of Keikyu/Municipal Subway)
Inquiries: Tel: (045) 848-0990 Fax: (045) 848-3669

Information Session about Entering Tsurumi-ku Elementary School

Three consecutive information sessions will be held for children entering elementary school in April and their guardians. These sessions provide an opportunity for children and their guardians to learn about the experience of starting school, what can be done to prepare for the start to school, and concerns that might arise after school begins from the elementary school teachers, and guardians of children who are already in school. On March 12, a guided tour of Tsurumi Elementary School will be held. *Interpreting is available.
Date&Time and Location:
①Mar.5 (Sat) at Tsurumi International Lounge
②Mar.12 (Sat) at Tsurumi Elementary School
③Mar.19 (Sat) at Tsurumi International Lounge
All 3 sessions are from 14:00-16:00. *3 Consecutive Sessions
Limit: about 20 people (10 parents and children) *First come, first served. *Childcare for children aged 6 months to 4 years is available. You must register for childcare in advance.
Eligibility: Children entering elementary school April 2011 and their guardians *Those living in Tsurumi-ward and can attend all 3 sessions have priority.
To Apply: by Fax or Email (N of Parent and Child, A,T,G of child, Fax, Nationality and Language) *Entries must be received by Feb.25.
Applications and Inquiries: Tsurumi Kuyakusho Kusei Suishinka Kikaku Chousei Kakari (045) 510-1677 (*J) Fax (045) 504-7102 Email: tr-kikakuchosei@city.yokohama.jp

The New Year’s Review of Fire Brigades

It is a good chance to watch Yokohama Fire Brigades do special drills such as ladder-top stunts and a water cannon performance. You can also learn about first-aid.
Date& Time: Jan.9 (Sun), 11:00-15:30
Location: Red Brick Warehouse Event Hiroba / Red Brick Park (5 min walk from Minatomirai Stn on Minatomirai Line)
Fee: Free
To Apply: Please go directly to the location.
Inquiries: (045) 334-6768 (*J)

Tofu Making Experience

Learn how to make Tofu using common utensils you can find in your home. A tofu-making professional will be there to teach you.
Date&Time: Mar.27 (Sun), 13:00-15:00
Fee: \2,000
Location: Yokohama-shi Gino Bunka Kaikan (5 min walk from JR Kannai Stn)
Limit: 30 people *Chosen by lottery.
Eligibility: People who live or work in Yokohama
To Apply: RPP(E,A,N(how to read it),and T) to:〒231-0031 Naka-Ku, Bandai-cho 2-4-7 Gino Bunka Kaikan *Entries must be postmarked by Feb.28.
Inquiries: (045) 681-6639 (*J)

Keikyu Line Stamp Rally

Get on the Keikyu line and visit Kanazawa Zoo, Nogeyama Zoo, and Shinagawa Aquarium. Those who have visited and collected 2 stamps at any two of above facilities will receive special goods and free Zoorasia admission tickets for two. (First 200 persons at each facility)
Date&Time: until Mar.31 (Wed), 9:30-16:30
Location: Nogeyama Zoo (10 min walk from Keikyu Hinode-cho Stn)
Kanazawa Zoo (Bus from Kanazawa Bunko Stn on the Keikyu Line to “Natsuyama Sakaue” stop/ Direct express buses are available from Kanazawa Bunko Stn on the weekends and holidays)
Shinagawa Aquarium (5 min walk from Keikyu Shinagawa Stn)
To Apply: Please go directly to the site.
Inquiries: (045) 231-1307 (*J)

Programming Your Own Robot Class

By programming a LEGO-Robot your way, you can make it move the way you like.
Eligibility: 5th grader – Junior high school students
Limit: 20 people/class *Chosen by lottery. *Guardian can accompany.
Date&Time:
Feb.6 (Sun), 10:00-12:00/ 13:00-15:00
Feb.13 (Sun), 10:00-12:00/ 13:00-15:00
Location: Hamagin Space Science Center (3 min walk from Yokodai Stn on JR Negishi Line)
Fee: Free
To Apply: SP(E,A,N(how to read it), T, grade, Date and Time you would like to attend, N of guardian if accompanying) to 〒231-8454 Naka-ku, Sumiyoshicho 4-42-1 Kannai Hall 1F)
*Applying by Fax or Email is also available. Fax (045) 662-7645 Email: kikaku@yokohama-youth.jp
Inquiries: (045) 662-4170 (*J)

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