JCACD Summer Picnic -- August 30, 2009

[chrono]

There is a Japanese Summer Festival / Bazaar coming up!
JCACD = Japanese Cultural Association of the Capital District.

Flyer:
http://d.yimg.com/kq/groups/15044740/156...nglish.pdf

• Date: 8/30/09 (Sun)
  
• Time: Noon-3pm
  
• Location: Blatnick Park, near 2555 River Rd, Niskayuna, NY
  
• Cost: $2 (free if you wear a yukata!)
  
• Potluck: Bring one item for potluck BBQ
  
• Bring: Small change, outdoor toys, lawn chairs, blankets
  
• Bazaar: $15/table if you want to sell something
  
• RSVP: To Masako Yamada (518-387-5384 / masako.nmn.yamada@gmail.com) by 8/24/09
  
• See Masako's email below/flyer above for more info.
  

If people would like to come to the event cosplaying child-friendly costumes, please post about it here!

So far we have:

• Nikki - Hello Kitty (giving out candy!)
  
• Jen - Howl
  
• Kathy - Sophie
  
• Stacy - Shinsen-gumi or Yukata
  
• Amber/Alyssa - Yukata
  
• D.J./Kim - Nothing
  

Let's organize carpools in this thread :3

Hello Folks -- just wanted to let you know that I've put down the deposit for Blatnick Park in Niskayuna for the JCACD picnic to be held on Sunday, August 30th. Please save the date! More information will follow, but for the time being, please let your friends know that the event will go on and we are actively seeking volunteers to organize events/games for the picnic.

What: JCACD Summer Picnic and Bazaar
*Park amenities: Pavilion can accommodate about 75 people and has a BBQ grill. Park also has baseball fields, skate park, playground, pond, basketball courts, driving range, covered pavilion, separate restrooms, tennis courts and Mohawk River and Bike Path access
*Other Japan-related events: we'd love to have as many fun games/events as possible for JCACD families. Please offer names of volunteers who could contribute to the event.
*Bazaar: please let me know if you've like to reserve a picnic table for the bazaar. We will be charging $15 "rent" per table.

Masako Yamada

Here's a pic of the pavilion:
   

[Flipkat]

Maa, maybe I'll break out my yukata again...

[Shinobihime]

I think I may be wearing Howl as he's the most "kid-friendly" costume I have.

[Phoenix]

Me and Alyssa may be wearing yukata together.

[chrono]

Updated information and flyers!
(There's a Japanese one too -- let me know if you want it)
English one: http://d.yimg.com/kq/groups/15044740/156...nglish.pdf

• Cost: $2 (free if you wear a yukata!)
  
• Potluck: Bring one item for potluck BBQ
  
• Bring: Small change, outdoor toys, lawn chairs, blankets
  
• RSVP: To Masako Yamada (518-387-5384 / masako.nmn.yamada@gmail.com) by 8/24/09
  
• Location: Blatnick Park, near 2555 River Rd, Niskayuna, NY
  

Let's distribute flyers for it at our picnic :3

[Binah]

QUESTION! If I was to bring Hello Kitty small stickers or candy to hand out to the kids, would that be ok?

[chrono]

You can hand it out -- I don't see why not.
We wouldn't be able to sell anything without paying a table fee

[Maxxie]

gah, I leave for college the 23rd >.<

Anyone know how far Niskyuna is from Oneonta? .____.;

[chrono]

Very close to Albany -- Roughly 1 hour 15 minutes drive:
http://maps.google.com/maps?rlz=1C1CHNG_...=en&tab=wl

[chrono]

Hey guys -- Please remember to RSVP!
The deadline for RSVP is Aug 24.
You can either contact Masako directly (see contact info above), or post your info here, and I will forward.

Remember:
-Post in this thread if you will be wearing a costume!
-If you wear a yukata, you get in for free!

Thanks!