THINKING Green Grass Group
The Alien Times received the following information from Satoko Okuno.
Application Deadline is Monday, October 26th.
Please tell her that you saw this information on the Alien Times!
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THINKING Green Grass Group
～ Invitation to Join the Group and the First Workshop ～
What we do:
Deepen your thinking ability and broaden your vision by communicating with other group members through specific activities such as 'listening', 'speaking', 'reading', ‘watching’, ‘sensing’ in both English and Japanese.
Invitation:
Missing opportunities to use English or Japanese in your everyday life? Language use limited to business or academic fields, and seeking more opportunities for discussion in more relaxed environment? Come and join the workshops organised by the ‘THINKING Green Grass Group’ and create a space to develop ideas in both English and Japanese.
Improve language skills and further develop your thinking through facilitated interaction and engagement with other members. Share your developing thoughts – incipient ideas, specific interests, impressions of books/films and many more – in a series of targeted workshops. By listening to and engaging with other people’s ideas, explore deeper into yourself and the way you convey opinions or feelings – and simply enjoy the process itself in a comfortable atmosphere away from the clamour of the city. Delicious lunch provided.
While overseas experience is not essential, applicants are required to have work experience (such as company or self employment, housework, or post-graduate study). All participants attend both the English and Japanese sessions.
Number of members： Around 30 members
Requirements：
Those who can commute to Tsukuba city and who are able to engage in topics in English and Japanese, regardless of nationality.
Workshop Theme, Date, Venue
Thinking about ‘Learning’ - dialogue based activities, Sunday 1st November, Tsukuba International School
Thinking about ‘Working’- dialogue based activities, Saturday 5th December, Tsukuba Style House
Q&A about the workshops:
Q. Is it possible to participate in the workshops if I am not confident in language skills?
A. Of course! There are two language sessions so as long as you are comfortable with one of the languages, everyone is welcome. The aim of the group is not to focus on language competency.
Q. How are the workshops going to be conducted?
A. There is a facilitator who initiates the dialogues based on the set topic. Depending on the session, you will work in a pair, small groups, as a group or as individuals. Tasks centre on discussion, film, reading and so forth.
Q. What topics will you cover?
A. Topics will include theme based modules such as ‘Learning’ and ‘Working’ and activity based modules which respond to written material and/or media. The list below has more details.
Q. What if I miss a session?
A. That will be fine. Workshops are open-ended and stand-alone. What you learn in the workshops will vary from person to person and the series is not consecutive. However, a group dynamic is essential so regular attendance is recommended.
For further schedule and information, please visit the Green Grass Group blog:
http://greengrassgroup.seesaa.net/
Contact：
Satoko Okuno
TEL: 070-6511-7139,
Email: green.grass.group09[at]gmail.com
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TODAY: Showing of Hana Makhmalbaf Film
Special Showing of Hana Makhmalbaf Film,
"Buda as sharm foru rikht"
When: TODAY, Oct. 17, Saturday
Time: 14:00
Venue: Namiki Kouminkan by the Namiki Shopping Center (MAP)
Admission: FREE
Tsukuba based group called Kibou no Gakkou will hold a special showing of Hana Makhmalbaf film called "Buda as sharm foru rikht" (子供の情景/ Kodomo no Joukei) today at Namiki Kouminkan.
For more information,
please contact Kibou no Gakkou:
http://www.kibou-school.org/
Ref.:
Buda as sharm foru rikht
http://kodomo.cinemacafe.net/index_pc.html
Hana Makhmalbaf
http://www.makhmalbaf.com/
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Tsukuba Gakuen Church Bazaar 2009
Tsukuba Gakuen Church Bazaar 2009
October 17 , Saturday from 11:00 to 14:00 (rain or shine)
Tsukuba Gakuen Church:
http://www.tsukubagakuenchurch.jp/church_top_e.htm
There will be absolutely no parking spaces available (that includes on-street parking!).
Please use one of toll parking lots nearby.
Lots of inexpensive activities for kids!
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Volunteer Festa 2009 at Oho Kouminkan This Sunday
Volunteer Festa 2009
Time and Date:
October 4, Sunday, from 10:00 to 15:00
Venue:
Oho Kouminkan (community center) and Gym (MAP)
25 groups will participate to introduce their activities.
There will be stage performances, activities for children,
computer and sign language lessons for beginners,
sales of bread and dish, and more. Admission is free.
BRING:
your own slippers or indoor shoes,
and your own trash bags since there will be no trash cans at the venue.
Inquiries:
Tsukuba City Council of Social Welfare
Phone: 029-857-3639, FAX: 029-857-8011
Event details: http://www.tsukuba-swc.or.jp/e/01/festa.html
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China Week at Fureai Plaza
China Week at Tsukuba-shi Fureai Plaza in Kukizaki kicked off yesterday (Sorry for not posting this information sooner). Fureai Plaza which brought Italy to Tsukuba in June and they are celebrating the culture of China this week!
China Week
September 29 (Tue) to October 4 (Sun)
Sept. 29 to Oct.4, 9:00AM to 7:00PM (5PM on the last day)
- Exhibition of Chinese culture and 2010 Shanghai Expo, and showing of a movie on Chinese culture.
- Sales of Chinese products such as tea and liquor
Oct. 4 (Sun), from 4:30pm to 7:00pm
- Chinese Music Concert, with Chinese dance and sweets.
Tickets: 500yen per person. Tickets are on sale at Fureai Plaza.
Event details: http://www.fureai-plaza.jp/f2009-09.pdf
Venue:
Tsukuba-shi Fureai Plaza
Shimo Iwasaki 2164-1 Tsukuba City, Ibaraki 300-1273
Phone: 029-876-2311
Web: http://www.fureai-plaza.jp/
Map 1 and Map 2
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