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SUMMARY:Mochitsuki New Year’s Celebration
DESCRIPTION:FREE ADMISSION AND FREE MOCHI\nwith Registration\nExperience a beloved Japanese New Year tradition — pounding and sharing mochi to welcome health\, happiness\, and community in the year ahead. \nClick here to Register\n-While supplies last for mochi – first come\, first served.- \n  \n✨ Event Highlights: \n\nLive Mochitsuki (mochi-pounding) demonstrations\nFreshly made mochi — soft\, chewy\, and delicious!\nTraditional Japanese New Year games & performances\nFun activities for all ages\nDisplay of Nengajo (New Year’s greeting card) contest winners from JASDFW outreach schools\n\n✨ Performances: \n\nDallas Kiyari Daiko (Japanese taiko drum)\nKotomi-kai: Fumiko Coburn\, Allison buitas\, John Ellis (Japanese string instrument)\nDallas Cherry Blossoms Choir & HSK Band\n\nExperience the rich Japanese traditional culture — perfect for families\, friends\, and anyone curious about Japan!  \n  \nPresented by: \nJapan-America Society of Dallas/Fort Worth \n  \nSponsored by: \nCrow Museum of Asian Art and The University of Texas at Dallas’ Center for Asian Studies \n  \nCollaborating Partner: \nDallas Japanese Association
URL:https://jasdfw.org/event/mochitsuki-new-years-celebration/
LOCATION:Crow Museum of Asian Art on the UT Dallas campus\, 777 Loop Road SW\, Richardson\, TX\, 75080\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture & Community
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SUMMARY:Inaugural JASDFW Pickleball Social & Bonenkai Year-End Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Eat\, drink\, play\, and celebrate the end of the year—pickleball style!  \nJoin us for a fun-filled evening with delicious Japanese izakaya-style food\, drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic)\, and pickleball for all skill levels! Whether you’re a seasoned player or have never picked up a paddle\, you’re welcome here.  \nClick here to Register\nLocation: (INDOORS)\nRYSE Energy StarCenter Multisport\n2400 Pike St\, Farmers Branch\, TX 75234 \nCost:\n Members of JASDFW | Dallas Japanese Association | Japan Career Women | FW Japanese Association\nCrow Museum of Asian Art | other collaborating partners \n$50 (social only) | $60 (with pickleball play)\nPickleball paddle rental – $5 per paddle \nNon-member Special* \n$60 (social only) | $70 (with pickleball play)\nIncludes one-year free individual/family membership to JASDFW ($45 value) and second family member can enjoy Member price.  First person should register at non-member price.  For the second family member\,  select the member price and register. \nPickleball paddle rental – $5 per paddle \nOpen to all families — members and non-members. Children under 14 enjoy a special reduced rate of $25 per person (or $35 with pickleball included). \nFood & Drink:\nCatered Japanese food + sake\, beer\, wine\, and more\nCelebrate Bonenkai\, meet new people\, and end the year with energy!  \nPickleball for All – No Experience Needed! \nUp to 4 courts\, beginner lessons with a pro\, and casual “Open Play” for fun — no experience needed! We’ll have up to 4 courts available for 3 hours of casual play.  \n\nBeginners: Get a fun\, hands-on lesson from a pro—no experience needed!\n\n\nExperienced players: Join our “Open Play” format—switch partners every game and just have fun. (This is not a tournament.) \n\n  \nNot Playing? No Problem! \nNon-players can enjoy the Bonenkai celebration\, watch the action from an overhead view\, mingle\, and indulge in Japanese food and drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) from a local Japanese-owned restaurant.  \n  \nCollaborating Partners \n\nDallas Japanese Association \n\n\nJapanese Career Women 
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