Our monthly online newsletter, The Wind Chimes shares ZaCSA's upcoming monthly events, volunteer needs, and friendship group events. In addition to all the great information below, check out our ZaCSA Fact Sheet- our how-to guide to get involved!
Tickets on Sale: SAMURAI AND SWORDS
November 19th, 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Camp Zama Community Club
ZaCSA Members, their guests, and community members are invited to join us for a sword slashing good time with everyone’s favorite Samurai Head Start teacher!
Bonsai Master Workshop
November 20th, 7:00am - 4:00pm
A small number of ZaCSA Members have been invited to attend a Bonsai Master Workshop to visit his trees as he prepares them for winter. Only 12 people can attend and ZaCSA will hold a lottery on November 13th. To sign-up for the lottery, email zacsa.president@gmail.com or stop by East Meets West Gift Shop.
ZaCSA Group Spotlight: Piecemakers
Piecemakers is a quilting and sewing group open to all types of crafters who wish to bring in DIY or Pinterest projects. There are knowledgeable members who can guide you on where to find help or materials. Anyone who wants to learn to sew or is accomplished in their craft is encouraged to come. Meeting every other Friday, the group is also involved in sewing projects donated to the community and do several field trips to include... >>READ MORE<<
TANSU: FEATURED ITEM
This month, East Meets West Gift Shop is featuring Japanese tansu, which is the word for chest, chest of drawers, or cupboard. Around Meiji era 1860-1910, tansu were made for different uses and purposes such as for storing kimono and futon, for kitchen cupboard, for keeping samurai sword, and they even made chest for traveling. All the tansu are portable, movable, and functional. We have three in stock: one with kimono style storage, and two with large upper storage and mirrors. The hardware features Japanese design. These are great space savers and can be transported in two separate pieces. Visit us and check out our traditional Japanese gifts and decor. >>East Meets West Gift Shop: Store Hours and Directions<<
Veteran's Appreciation Day at East Meets West Gift Shop: Tuesday, November 11, 2014, 11:00am -6:00pm.
All ZaCSA Members will receive an additional 10% off entire purchase if they bring a friend. Come find ton of new merchandise! Located at Building 275, Camp Zama. Look for our flags across from the Post Office! >>Map to the Store.
East Meets West Gift Shop
NEEDED!! Store Volunteers
The East Meets West Gift Shop is a community service project of ZaCSA and staffed by ZaCSA volunteers. All proceeds go towards ZaCSA Community Grants and Scholarships.
VOLUNTEER NEEDS: November 11th: 11am - 2:30pm (2 volunteers needed)
November 13th: 11am - 2:30pm (1 volunteer needed)
November 13th: 2:30pm - 6pm (2 volunteers needed)
The Soroptimist Zama Friendship Group are kind enough to host everyone who signed up at Super Sign-ups to this event! If you cannot attend OR if you are interested in attending, contact Amy Litka at zacsa.peopletopeople@gmail.com.More details will be emailed directly to registered people.
More details will be emailed directly to each registered person. Please note: You must be registered to attend. If you have any questions, please contact our People to People Chairman, Amy Litka at zacsa.peopletopeople@gmail.com
The East Meets West Gift Shop is not only a go-to source for authentic Japanese antiques and crafts, but it is the #1 fundraiser for ZaCSA's community grants and scholarship program.
Building 275, Camp Zama
Look for our flags across from the Post Office! Map to the Store.
OPEN every Tue. and Thurs., 11am – 6pm
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Calendar of Events
Click on the calendar to view ZaCSA Events and events with our Japanese Friendship Groups for the 2013-14 ZaCSA Membership Year or visit zacsa.org.
