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SUMMARY:Never Again is Now: A Permanent Commitment
DESCRIPTION:Bellevue College will hold a ceremony for the permanent installation of the Never Again is Now mural on campus on Thursday\, May 14\, 2026. The ceremony\, titled “Never Again is Now: A Permanent Commitment\,” seeks to honor the work of Seattle artist and activist Erin Shigaki while committing to learning from past injustices and mistakes made throughout history. \n\n\nThe mural depicts two Japanese American children on the day they are being forced into a World War II American incarceration camp. The permanent piece will also include historical information on the impact WWII and Japanese incarceration had on Japanese immigrants in the Pacific Northwest. \n\n\nCeremony Details:\n\n\nWhat: Never Again is Now: A Permanent Commitment\nWhen: 2 PM\, Thursday\, May 14\, 2026\nWho: Speakers: Artist Erin Shigaki; Bellevue College President David May; and Stan Shikuma with Japanese American Citizens League and Tsuru for Solidarity.\nWhere: Fountain Courtyard (near C and D Buildings); 3000 Landerholm Circle SE\, Bellevue\, WA 98007-6406. View campus map.\nParking: Lot 14 is available for visitor parking with Lot 13 available for overflow. View parking lot map.
URL:https://seattlekokontaiko.org/calendar/never-again-is-now-a-permanent-commitment/
LOCATION:Bellevue College\, 3000 Landerholm Cir SE\, Bellevue\, WA\, 98007\, United States
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SUMMARY:2026 ACRS Walk for Rice
DESCRIPTION:We’re proud to perform in support ACRS’ mission and vision. \nSKT Performances\n09:15am: Start of the event \n10:30am: Send off the Walkers \n11:15am: Celebrate the Walkers return \n  \nWalking to End Hunger\, One Grain at a Time\nFor over 30 years\, Walk for Rice has brought people together to raise funds for the ACRS Food Bank and nutrition programs while raising awareness about food insecurity in Asian and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander communities. The campaign kicks off in the spring and concludes with a multicultural community celebration and three-mile walk at Seward Park in June. \nAsian and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander communities are diverse and growing\, yet many face barriers to securing food\, emergency meals\, and other basic necessities. The ACRS Food Bank ensures those experiencing food insecurity can receive culturally familiar items like rice\, tofu\, dry noodles\, and fresh produce such as bok choy. Each year\, the Food Bank distributes around one million pounds of food to around 5\,000 people\, the majority seniors and children. \nSince the first walk in 1990 by co-founders Sam Mitsui and Herb and Bertha Tsuchiya\, Walk for Rice has grown from 45 walkers to hundreds of participants each year\, raising more than $4 million to fight hunger in our region. Join the community and Walk for Rice! \nWalk for Rice Website
URL:https://seattlekokontaiko.org/calendar/2026-walk-for-rice/
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SUMMARY:Koi Day @ Seattle Japanese Garden
DESCRIPTION:After a cold winter\, koi at the Seattle Japanese Garden are looking forward to our friendly visitors (and a feast)! \nKoi at the Seattle Japanese Garden are awake from their winter hibernation and ready to eat. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdmission is free for all youth 12 and under from 10am to 2pm for Family Saturday. \n\n\n\n  \nMore info to come!
URL:https://seattlekokontaiko.org/calendar/koi-day-seattle-japanese-garden/
LOCATION:Seattle Japanese Garden\, 1075 Lake Washington Blvd E\, Seattle\, WA\, 98112\, United States
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SUMMARY:Pacific Northwest Peace Pagoda Inauguration Ceremony 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Inauguration Ceremony (Rakkei Shiki) for the Pacific Northwest Peace Pagoda is scheduled for Saturday\, May 23\, 2026\, in Poulsbo\, Washington. Held at the Ground Zero Center for Nonviolent Action\, this invitation-only event by Nipponzan Myohoji features traditional Buddhist ceremonies to dedicate the new monument\, which stands near Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor to promote world peace. \nThis event is by invitation. Registration is now closed. If you need to contact us regarding the ceremony\, please email pnwpagodafriends@gmail.com and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
URL:https://seattlekokontaiko.org/calendar/pacific-northwest-peace-pagoda-inauguration-ceremony-2026/
LOCATION:Ground Zero Nonviolent Action Center\, 16159 Clear Creek Rd.\, Poulsbo\, WA\, 98370\, United States
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SUMMARY:Celebrate AANHPI at Shorewood High School
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an unforgettable celebration of AANHPI Heritage Month on Wednesday\, May 27 at Shorewood High School! Bring the whole family for an evening full of culture\, community\, and fun! Food trucks roll in at 5:00 pm — come hungry and enjoy delicious eats from a variety of local favorites.Don’t miss our headlining TAIKO performance (Seattle Kokon Taiko) 7:00–7:30 pm! Experience the energy\, rhythm\, and excitement of this powerful Japanese drumming tradition. Free admission + family friendly!Hosted by SWHS API students\, Shoreline Equity Department\, Shoreline College\, The City of Shoreline\, and Shoreline PTSA Council.Come celebrate culture\, connection\, and community with us — we can’t wait to see you there!
URL:https://seattlekokontaiko.org/calendar/celebrate-aanhpi-at-shorewood-high-school/
LOCATION:Shorewood High School\, 17300 Fremont Ave N\, Shoreline\, WA\, 98133\, United States
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