Announcements

Here, you will find special announcements regarding activities, events or notifications of importance to JA Club members.

GoFundMe Page Established for JARCC

posted May 28, 2020, 4:05 PM by JA Club Calendar   [ updated May 28, 2020, 4:33 PM ]

As many of you are aware, the 2020 JARCC Summer Festival has been cancelled - due to concerns over the Covid-19 pandemic. A long-standing community event, it has annually attracted thousands of interested and hungry visitors during the weekend long cultural festivities. It has also served as the primary fundraiser for our non-profit organization, helping to defray maintenance and operational costs for the year.

Given the unanticipated shortfall, a number of JA Club members approached the JARCC Board of Directors with a proposal to set up a Go Fund Me page for donations, to aid the club during this time. 

For those of you interested in finding out how you may help, please visit www.gofundme.com/f/diablo-jrcc-summer-festival-fundraiser to learn more.

2020 JARCC Summer Festival Cancelled

posted May 13, 2020, 7:18 PM by JA Club Calendar

The JARCC Board of Directors has decided to cancel the 2020 JARCC Summer Festival. 

As the primary fundraiser for the organization, this decision was arrived at after a good deal of analysis and discussion.  As many of you know, the annual Summer Festival provides significant funding for our on-going facility maintenance and operations. It has also allowed the club to traditionally maintain reasonable fee structures for our members.  In the end, however, the Board and Festival Committee were driven by a number of factors: 

  • Our concerns at placing membership and the public at risk of infection during the preparation for and hosting of the Festival
  • Uncertainty over the future arc of the pandemic and corresponding health agency restrictions applied to large gatherings and physical distancing
  • Fortunately, per our Treasurer, we should have adequate funds on-hand to cover routine operating costs for the coming year

 Please stay safe and well.

JARCC Board of Directors

Facility Closure Extended as Safeguard Against COVID-19 Community Spread

posted Mar 16, 2020, 2:42 PM by JA Club Calendar   [ updated Aug 21, 2020, 7:44 PM ]

The JARCC Board of Directors has again decided to extend its closure of the JA Club facility to all activities, through Thursday, December 31, 2020 (inclusive).

The Board will continue to monitor the situation and adjust as appropriate.

Thank you for your continued support and understanding - and please stay safe.

2019 JA Club College Scholarship Awards

posted Apr 15, 2019, 7:03 PM by JAClub Administrator

    Applications for the annual JA Club College Scholarships are available!

Awards will be based on

        • Grades
        • JA Club Activities
        • Community Activities
        • Scholarship application in essay format
        • Letters of Recommendation, including one from a JA member who can write about the applicant’s involvement in the JA Club.

 Applicants must have been a current and active member of the JA Club for a minimum of the last three years.

Final Application Deadline: May 3, 2019

 

Applications are available on JA Website under "Forms"

Karen Sakata

(925) 360-0406

Ksa20@comcast.net

2019 Mochi Sale

posted Nov 7, 2018, 7:59 PM by JA Club Calendar   [ updated Nov 5, 2019, 7:38 PM ]

Concord Buddhist Sunday School (CBSS) will be offering freshly-made mochi for sale on Sunday, December 15, 2019. We make 3 types: komochi (regular), an mochi (sweet bean filled) and Okasane sets (ceremonial/decorative). Supplies are limited and we typically sell out, so please order early (first-come, first-served)! Deadline for orders is Monday, December 9, 2019. For your convenience, please use the attached PDF order form.

Any questions? Feel free to contact Pat Baba at 925-299-0110.

| Attachments: Mochi Sale Flyer (2019) - Website.pdf

2018 Gakuen Fundraiser

posted Apr 17, 2018, 7:41 PM by JAClub Administrator

Make dinner a selfless act by joining us for a fundraiser to support Diablo Nippongo Gakuen . 

Come in to the Round Table Pizza at 2960 Treat Blvd, Concord on 

Saturday, April 21st between 11:30am and 9:30pm. 

Present the flyer below & 

Round Table Pizza will donate 15% of your total order 

to Diablo Nippongo Gakuen 

| Attachments: Diablo Nippongo Gakuen 42F21 - Treat, Concord.pdf

2018 Annual Facility Clean-Up

posted Apr 15, 2018, 6:02 PM by JAClub Administrator

Annual Facility Clean-Up is scheduled on Saturday, 4/21/2018 starting at 10:00 AM
  • Outside - Trees, Debris, etc.
  • Gym Closet - Judo Mats, Basketballs, etc.
Lunch will be provided.  Bring your gloves, hats, and good spirit!

2018 JA Scholarships

posted Apr 15, 2018, 2:52 PM by JAClub Administrator

Awards will be based on

·       Grades

·       JA Club Activities

·       Community Activities

·       Scholarship application in essay format

·       Letters of Recommendation, including one from a JA member who can write about the applicant’s involvement in the JA Club.

 Applicants must have been a current and active member of the JA Club for a minimum of the last three years.

Final Application Deadline:  May 4, 2018

 

Send your complete application to:

Karen Sakata

(925) 360-0406

Ksa20@comcast.net

| Attachments: Application- JA Scholarships 2018.pdf

Hana-Matsuri 花祭り　4/15/2018

posted Apr 15, 2018, 1:55 PM by JAClub Administrator   [ updated Apr 15, 2018, 2:36 PM ]

  

Hana-Matsuri is the celebration of the birth of Sakyamuni Buddha.  He was born in Lumbini's Garden which is in the southern foothills of the Himalayas.  His father was King Suddhodana of the Sakya Clan and his mother Queen Maya.  He was named Prince Siddartha and the family name was Gautama.  When he became enlightened at the age of 35, people gave him the title of Buddha, the Enlightened One, and revered him as Sakyamuni, the sage of the Sakyas.

The various rites observed during Hanamatsuri (literally Flower Festival) services are based upon the happenings at the time of Prince Siddartha's birth.  The Hanamido or miniature floral altar of bright flowers provides the setting of the beautiful Lumbini's Garden.  The statue of the baby Buddha, Tanjo-Butsu, which has his arm extended, illustrates the merits of the Buddha reaching out to all beings.  The pouring of the sweet tea on the statue, kambutsu, represents the gentle rain which fell that day in Lumbini's Garden.  

Thank you to Sensei Brian Nagata for conducting the Hana-Matsuri Service.

花祭りって何？　－　四月八日のお釈迦さま（仏教の開祖）の誕生日に行われる仏教行事を花まつりといいます。お釈迦さまのお誕生日を祝って全国の寺院で花まつりが催されるのです。本来は、灌仏会（かんぶつえ）という名称で、浴仏会（よくぶつえ）、仏生会（ぶっしょうえ）、竜華会（りゅうげえ）などの別名もありますが、宗派を問わず使われる花まつりという名称が今ではこの行事の代名詞となっています。また、花まつりを幼稚園や学校の行事としている場合もあり、お寺だけの行事でなく、一般の行事としても浸透してきています。

当日は、お釈迦さまのお誕生日を祝う法要が行われます。お寺の境内には花御堂（はなみどう）がつくられ、その中にお釈迦さまの誕生仏が安置されます。参拝に来た人たちは、誕生仏の頭上に竹の杓で甘茶をかけてお祝いします。
花御堂は、お釈迦さまが生まれたルンビニの花園を表したもので、桜、れんぎょう、木蓮などの花々で飾った小堂です。誕生仏は、右手は天を指し、左手は地上を指した姿をしています。これは、お釈迦さまが産まれた直後、七歩歩いて、右手で天を左手で地を指して「天上天下唯我独尊(てんじょうてんげ（が）ゆいがどくそん)」と話したという伝説に基づいています。


2017 Holiday Party

posted Dec 2, 2017, 6:38 PM by JAClub Administrator   [ updated Dec 2, 2017, 6:40 PM ]

Sunday, December  3, 2017

Door Opens At 5:00.  Party starts at 5:25 - 8:00 pm

    All JA members & families are invited!

Seniors are our guests!!


A-G: Dessert (Home-made Preferred)

H - S : Main or Side Dish (Casseroles, Okazu, Pasta, Potatoes, etc..) T - Z : Salad (Green, Fruit, Pasta, Veggies, etc..)

 (Please clearly label any NUT and Dairy usage due to allergies.)

 Please bring enough food to be able to serve 6-8 people.

Optional: Bring a gift (under $15 please) for your child to put under the tree. Write their names clearly on the outside with a permanent marker.


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