By GAIL MIYASAKI,?? ??? ?? ?? Rafu Craft Editor
Summer’s end is nearing . . . sigh!
You can hardly tell with the crazy, high temperatures right now.
All the kids and teachers are back in school, calendar schedules are filled in for the upcoming year.
Just around that corner, the doors to the Asian arts and crafts shows will be opening. For those shopaholics out there, here is the big list of fall and winter events hosted at sites in the Los Angeles area, to Northern Cal, up to Seattle.
Clip this out! Use it as a reference to know where and when to find some specially designed, talked about, well-made, uber unique products! Everything is priced-to-sell at affordable rates.
First-timer? You’re in for a feel-good surprise! Be forewarned — you will not leave empty-handed, nor should you! Indulge yourself, enjoy the ride. There is something for just about everyone on your gifts/holiday shopping list.
In years past, hundreds of talented artisans have been featured right here in The Rafu.Now, it’s up to you to see it all up close and personal for yourself.
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Look for future listings on Wednesdays. For info, contact the event coordinator.
Saturday, Sept. 12,9-4
Midori Kai Arts & Crafts Boutique
Mt. View Buddhist Temple
575 N. Shoreline Dr., Mountain View
[email protected], Phyllis Osaki
Saturday, Sept. 19, 10- 4
UJCC Asian Craft & Food Faire
United Japanese Christian Church
136 N. Villa Ave., Clovis
559-322-0701, Vivian Takeuchi
Saturday, Sept. 26,9-3:30
Jan Ken Po Gakko Arts & Crafts Fair
Sacramento Asian Sports Foundation
9040 High Tech Ct., Elk Grove
408-839-6023, Renee Kumamoto
Sunday, Sept. 27, 9-2
Gardena Valley JCI Kansha Craft Show
1964 W. 162ndSt., Gardena
[email protected], Sharon Sawai
Saturday, Oct. 3,9-4
Eden Holiday Craft Show
Marina Community Center
15301 Wicks Blvd., San Leandro
510-471-8052, Karen Valerio
Sunday, Oct. 4,10-4
Kokoro Craft Boutique
Japanese American National Museum
100 N Central Ave., Los Angeles
[email protected], Janet Maloney
Saturday, Oct. 10,8-2
SEJSCC Holiday Boutique
Hawaiian-Style Pancake Breakfast 7-11 am
Southeast Japanese School & Community Center
14615 Gridley Rd., Norwalk
562-926-8582, Richard Shinomoto
Saturday, Oct. 17,10-4
Crafty Foxes Holiday Boutique
Joan Pisani Community Center
19655 Allendale Ave., Saratoga
[email protected], Carol Yuki
Sunday, Oct. 25,10-4
Krafty Delites Fall Boutique
Carson Community Center
801 E. Carson St., Carson
424-244-9501, Stephanie Nakayama
Sunday, Nov. 1,10-3
Kiku Crafts & Food Fair
East San Gabriel Valley JCC
Sponsor: West Covina Buddhist Temple
1203 W. Puente Ave., West Covina
[email protected], Hisako Koga
Friday to Sunday, Nov. 6, 7, 8, 9-4
Nov. 13, 14, 15,9-4
Touch of Nature Holiday Show
Diamond Bar, call for location
909-594-5964, Lily Saito
Saturday, Nov. 14,10-3:30
JAMsj Winter Boutique
Japanese American Museum of San Jose
Burnett Academy Gym (new location)
850 N. 2nd St., San Jose
[email protected], Warren Hayashi
Saturday, Nov. 21,10-3
Ayame Kai Holiday Craft Fair
Blaine Memorial Methodist Church
3001 24thAvenue So., Seattle, WA
[email protected], Janice Divina
Saturday, Nov. 21,10-3
Koi Krafters
Almansor Court, Lakeview Room
700 S. Almansor, Alhambra
626-282-2932, Irene Jong
Sunday, Nov. 22,9-3
Beary Best Friends
Holiday Inn
7000 Beach Blvd., Buena Park
562-865-2637, Ellen Mabuni
Sunday, Dec. 6,10-4
Krafty Delites Christmas Boutique
Carson Community Center
801 E. Carson St., Carson
424-244-9501, Stephanie Nakayama
Sunday, Dec. 6,11-3
SCNBA Holiday Craft Boutique
Palos Verdes Bowl
24600 Crenshaw Bl., Torrance
323-661-9891, Jane Taguchi
Saturday, Dec. 12,10-4
Kimochi’s Silver Bells Arts & Crafts Faire
The Event Center at St. Mary’s Cathedral
1111 Gough St., San Francisco
415-931-2294, Sakura Suzuki