by Jill Shiraki | Nov 27, 2022 | News
J-Sei Holiday Marketplace
Sunday, December 4, 2022
Join us for the J-Sei Holiday Marketplace, an open air market to share select items from the J-Sei Artisan Faire, and meet new artisans sharing their goods in-person.
Come join in the holiday festivities, order a bento from My Friend Yuji, browse the local treats, and share some good cheer with friends at J-Sei. Listen to live music from:
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- J-Sei Sings (12:30 pm)
- Berkeley Methodist Choir (1:15 pm)
- Hideo Date (2:00 pm)
Visit and Shop In-Person
* Artisanal Foods by Mume Farms and Shared Cultures
* Book Signing of “Little Green Mask” by Judith Kajiwara
* Book Signing of “Sad Asian Music” by Steve Fujimura
* Creative Gifts by Berkeley Methodist Crafters
*Happi, Totes, Masks, Jewelry by Tracy Hui
*3D Origami Sculpture by Andrea Saw
* Whimsical Designs by Carina Lee and Sunnie Youk
* Cyanotype Cards & Journals by Carrie Yoshida,
* Original Washi Designed Cards by Joanne Wong
* Origami Designs by San Quentin Origami with Jun Hamamoto
* Bay Area Drip Jewelry
*Fused-Glass Art by Cindy Gieng
* Kayoko Designs Jewelry
* Pottery by Teri Lee
* Shibori Designs & Pottery by Chiyeko Klarman
SPECIAL PRE-ORDER BENTO – Dec 4th
Our chef Yuji Ishikata offers special bento for J-Sei events. Pre-order delicious bento to pick-up To-Go to enjoy for lunch or dinner from My Friend Yuji on Dec 4th.
SPICY TUNA DONBURI – Spicy Tuna mixture over sushi rice, with greens and pickles – $20
KAKUNI BENTO – Braised sweet soy pork belly with roasted vegetables and Koshihikari rice – $18
Click on the button below. Select a pick up time of 12 pm, 1 pm, or 2 pm. Pick up at J-Sei, 1285 66th Street, Emeryville (near Hollis St).
by Jill Shiraki | Nov 23, 2022 | News
J-Sei Virtual Artisan Faire
November 25 to 29, 2022
Come shop online with us at our Asian Artisan Craft Faire 2022. J-Sei encourages creative artists in our midst to share their inspired designs for gift giving and to spread the joy.
Featuring handcrafted gifts, ceramics, jewelry, wearable art, tote bags, stationery, home decor, specialty foods, books, CDs, and more.
Enjoy 4.5 days of shopping from Friday, November 25th at 8 am to Tuesday, November 29th at 12 noon.
Customer pick-up will be held on Sunday, December 4th from 12 to 3 pm at the J-Sei Holiday Marketplace. Enjoy a chance to meet artists and do some more shopping!
Designs by (clockwise): Koko Baker, Beth Jerde, Teri Lee, Carina Lee, Carolyn Hayashida, Joanne Wong, Tracy Hui
Featuring
Amy Funabiki – Totes & Pouches
Anne Takizawa – Homemade Preserves & Doggie Treats
Asian American Music – Hideo Date, Peter Horikoshi, Otonowa
Carina Lee – Assorted Playful Crochet
Beth Jerde – Handcrafted Bead Necklaces
Carolyn Hayashida – Year of the Rabbit Tops, Totes and Bags
Carrie Yoshida -Cyanotype Cards and Journals
Chiyeko Klarman – Hand-built Pottery
Eastwind Books – Asian American Books
Harvest Land – Hand-screened Print T-shirts
Jane Yamashiro – Homemade Candies
Jizake Quest – Imported Sake
Joanne Wong – Washi Paper Card Designs
Jun Hamamoto/San Quentin Origami – Origami Cards
Kayoko Designs – Jewelry
Koko Baker – Handwoven Scarves
Movie Night Bakers – Homemade Cookies
Mume Farm – Ume products
Shared Cultures – Miso products
Teri Lee – Pottery
Tracy Takayanagi Hui – Happi, Totes, Masks & Jewelry
J-Sei Holiday Marketplace
Sunday, December 4, 2022
The J-Sei Holiday Marketplace, an open air market to share some of the culinary delights from the kitchen and select items from the J-Sei Artisan Faire. Come join in the holiday festivities, order a bento from My Friend Yuji, browse the local treats, and share some good cheer with friends.
The J-Sei Holiday Marketplace is scheduled to align with the J-Sei Artisan Craft Faire pick-up. We look forward to greeting you at J-Sei.
FOR MORE INFO.
by Jill Shiraki | Oct 25, 2022 | News
J-Sei’s Harvest Day
“Asian American Movement Music”
with Peter and Wendy Horikoshi and Kyle Kashima
Friday, November 18th, 1 pm
We celebrate all that comes with the harvest, the seeds that are planted, the farmworkers who cultivate the land, and the food that nourishes us. Be replenished by the inspiring songs that reflect the heart of the Asian American movement presented by Peter and Wendy Horikoshi, and Kyle Kashima. Join us for a hybrid Harvest Day — limited in-person or join via ZOOM.
RSVP for the Harvest Day program to jill@j-sei.org with “Harvest 2022” in the subject line. Please indicate in-person or online.
Join us for a traditional turkey meal with all the fixings. Pick-up To-Go at 11:30 am. Eat-In at 12 noon and stay for the in-person program. Then, tune in at 1 pm for the program. See more info below on how to reserve your lunch.
About the Artists
Peter Horikoshi is a founding member of Yokohama, California, that released a record album in 1977 (re-released in 2016 as a CD). The group wrote and performed songs about the Asian American community and about Asian American experiences. Peter was one of the UC Berkeley co-founders of the East Bay Japanese for Action (EBJA), a community organization that assisted Japanese and Japanese American seniors starting in the 1970’s. EBJA maerged with Eastbay Issei Housing to form the Japanese American Services of the East Bay and is now J-Sei. He and Wendy Horikoshi are founding members of the group Hot Cha, who performed in the 1980’s at various fundraisers for Asian American community organizations in the San Francisco Bay Area. They will be accompanied by special guest Kyle Kashima and together will share music from the Asian American movement from the 1970’s to the present.
Harvest Lunch
Roast turkey with gravy, cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes, stuffing, spring mix salad with carrots & garbonzo beans.
Suggested donation: $12
To reserve your lunch To-Go or Eat-In, please call (510) 654-4000 or email kathleen@j-sei.org.
Pay Online
To pre-pay online, complete the form below. Check the box for “Write us a comment” to let us know if it is “To-Go” or “Eat-In”, or any additional details.
by Jill Shiraki | Oct 10, 2022 | COVID-19, News
What a tremendous joy it was to see so many people come out for our “mini outdoor festival” for J-Sei’s Familty Festival in late September. Celebrating “Keiro no Hi” (respect for the aged day) and knowing that this remains central to our mission, we will continue to do our best to stay safe and find ways we can connect in community.
As a reminder, we encourage everyone to get boosted. You can sign up for a booster at local pharmacies or your health care provider. Below is a message from the City of Berkeley Department of Public Health:
by Jill Shiraki | Mar 1, 2022 | COVID-19, News
J-Sei COVID Protocol Update
Dear Friends:
We have missed seeing you and look forward to having you join us at J-Sei.
While the mandates for the state and counties have shifted, we will continue to operate with our J-Sei COVID Protocol (updated in Dec, 2021) to create a safe environment for our participants, volunteers, and staff. For all individuals who participate in our programs and all visitors, we request Proof of Vaccination and Booster.
We are implementing an electronic check-in system to streamline building entry. For those who attend classes or volunteer, a key card will be assigned to you. Once registered and instructed, you will be able to check yourself in using the computer kiosk in the front lobby upon entry. We look forward to sharing this new feature with you.
While at J-Sei, we require everyone to wear masks indoors and observe social distancing. Safety practices will be modified as needed. Thank you for your patience and flexibility. Should you have any questions or concerns, please contact Diane Wong, diane@j-sei.org.
We offer an array of Community Hybrid Programs to share new creative works and to encourage social interaction. We know that it has been a long time of hibernation and we do value the support and cheer you bring to one another.
Diane Wong
Executive Director
In-Person Classes will resume:
Tues 3/15 – Tai Chi, 1-2 pm
Wed 3/16 – Ikebana, 2-4 pm
Th 3/17 – Watercolor, 1-3 pm
Fri 3/18 – Tai Chi (Intro), 1-2 pm
Tu 4/5 – J-Sei Sings, 10-11 am
Wed 4/20 – Kimekomi Doll 10am -1 pm
Additional classes will continue to be offered online or may offer a hybrid or in-person option. Check with your instructor on plans for a particular class.
by Jill Shiraki | Dec 21, 2021 | COVID-19, News
Dear J-Sei Community:
Due to the high transmissibility rate of Omicron and the winter surge, we are taking important steps to keep everyone healthy and safe. For the best protection for our community, all individuals on site at J-Sei will need to show proof of their booster to enter the building starting on January 17, 2022.
For those who have had their last COVID-19 vaccine at least 6 months ago, it is recommended that you get a booster. The following links provide more information on the booster vaccination.
Those with extenuating medical circumstances should let us know so that we can figure out the best course of action should they not be able to receive a booster. Contact Diane Wong at
diane@j-sei.org.
We are so sorry that more precautions are needed at this time. We greatly appreciate your cooperation and support as we work, as best we can, to maintain a safe environment for the community.
Diane Wong, MSW
Executive Director
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REGISTRATION
All on-site class participants and active volunteers are asked to register in advance or make an appointment with a staff member to register on-site.
For those active at J-Sei who are already registered as a volunteer or class participant, the following form can be completed to show proof of booster:
My Senior Center
We are implementing My Senior Center, a new electronic system to monitor the activity at J-Sei, beginning in January 2022. Once you are registered on-site, you will have access to your own account and activity. This will allow for more efficient in-take in the building with a swipe of the keycard or input of your phone number. A daily health check concerning COVID-19 can be completed electronically upon entry. This will also help J-Sei to monitor and track its activity for contact tracing and reporting to funders. Staff will be available to train you on use of the new system.
