Michelle Asakawa - today's bake sale is hosted by 5th grade; next week 4th grade class hosts bake sale.  Next week is mothers day breakfast and birthday Sunday will be celebrated.

Frank Miyazawa - reminder May 18 is the bus trip to Amache for the pilgrimage.  Some seats are still available. 

YBA - 8:30 is the start time for the Mothers Day Breakfast. Mothers eat free.

Are you a Jr YBA member interested in dancing for Cherry Blossom? There is a meeting today.

Shannon Umetani, YBA Advisor - High school seniors were announced and two seniors discussed their intentions post-high school.

Lisa, 4th grade teacher, attended the Teachers Conference last week and thanked the Temple for attending.

Donna Inouye - in two Sundays is the Gotan E and Hatsumairi Service. 

Reverend Fujii asked visitors to introduce themselves and were welcomed.

Dennis Flodeen, Dharma School Co-Superintendant

Thank you Jr YBA for chairing services this month. Good job.  Next week is 5th grade's bake sale

Luncheon Today

YBA in association with BWA presents annual Eshinni Kakushini Seminar today in the auditorium at noon.  Guest speaker is Sensei Diana Thompson.  Bake sale is in the gym today.

Amache Pilgrimage is May 8.  If interested, please see previous weeks' announcement for details or pick up the flyer in the lobby.

Joe is looking for some old historical postcards he purchased at the craft fair earlier this month.

Merilee Stewart reports that Kyle Manley, YBA member, diagnosed with leukemia. A blood drive has been organized on June 20, Thursday, from 9:00-12:45.  15 min slots are available.  If you are interested, please sign up.  Your sigining up only confirms your interest, not your time slot. There are certain restrictions in order to donate.  We will need to have enough interest in order to participate.

Diana Thompson Sensei announced her upcoming classes - see the newsletter or Facebook for dates and times.  Sensei has access to the parking information for those attending.

May 2 is the Ralph Carr Dedication.  It is going to be live streamed for those who don't have tickets to the event.

Rev Fujii starting new organizations; be on the lookout for more information.

Visitors were asked to introduce themselves and were welcomed.

Dennis Flodeen – Dharma School Co-Superintendant Parents please think about volunteering to be a teacher for Dharma school. Working with the kids is the best and most fun thing to do at the Temple. Please see Dennis or Michelle if you are interested.
Lesli Hirokawa – BWA
You are invited for the Esshini Kakushini seminar next Sunday. See the flyer in the Temple or the April newsletter for details.
Betty Inouye and Lesli are hosting a craft show in Sakura Square on the second floor next Sunday.
Joe – purchased some old Japanese postcards last Sunday but left them at the Temple. If you picked them up, please let Joe know.
Michelle Asakawa – Dharma School Co-Superintendant Have you tried out a new cushion? Thanks to the Cushion Beautification Project for their ongoing work. If you have cushion covers at home, there is still leftover foam for stuffing them.
Frank Miyazawa – Associate Minister
Janese American Association of Colorado and the Friends of Amache and the Amache Club are sponsoring the annual trip to Amache.  The pilgrimage takes place on May 18th; the cost is $25 per person.  A bus is being organized for the days' events which include a memorial ceremony, potluck lunch and tour of the museum and site.
If you are interested please contact any of the following:  Frank Miyazawa at 303-237-8641; Bob Fuchigami at 303-679-2921 or Hiroko Hung at 303-979-4127.
Chris Horiuchi – YBA
A YBA member was recently diagnosed with leukemia; June 20 YBA is hosting blood drive in support of this YBA member. Must be 17 or older and over 110 pounds in order to donate. Please leave your name if you are interested in participating.
Diana Thompson Sensei
Thank you, YBA, for your hard work with Keirokai. Lunch was delicious. Intro class today on chanting; Thursday at 6:00 pm is on Women in Buddhism.
Reverend Fujii
Diana Thompson Sensei will be officially assigned to this temple effective May.
Rev. Fujii thanks everyone for their support of Mrs. Fujii during her chemotherapy treatments.
Guests were asked to introduce themselves and were welcomed.
April birthdays were celebrated today.

Guests were asked to introduce themselves and were welcomed. 

Michelle Asakawa, Dharma School Superintendant

Today is Clean Up Sunday instead of Adult Service and Dharma School classes being held.  Assignments were read for your area to clean up.  Lunch will be served at noon.

Next Sunday is the Temple's Spring Break.  Come on the 31st for services; bake sale hosted by K-1-2 grades.

March birthdays were celebrated today.

The Cushion Beautification Project still continues. If you have time to sew today, please help out.

Diana Sensei, Education and Publications Associate

Intro to Buddhism classes still being held during the month on March 26 and 31.  See the March newsletter for details.  

Guests and visitors were asked to introduce themselves and were welcomed.

Michelle Asakawa, Dharma School Co-Superintendant

Today begins the Cushion Beautification Project.  There are 400 cushions which need to have new foam inserted by Hanamatsuri on April 7.  All hands can help before, during and after bake sale today and ensuing Sundays.

Dennis Flodeen, Dharma School Co-Superintendant

Openings for volunteers to bake treats celebrating birthday Sunday each month.  Find the signup sheet in the foyer or see one of the Dharma School Co-Superintendants.

Bake sale today is hosted by 4th grade and next week by 3rd grade.

March 17 is cleanup Sunday service.  A short service will be held but wear your cleaning clothes.  Areas will be divvied out for cleaning followed by lunch.

If you did not receive a phone call last week about cancellations due to weather, please inform Dennis so that your contact information can be kept on file.

Stacey, Bookstore

A few calendars are still in inventory and are half price.

Seeking photos from high school seniors to put up.  A senior photo and a baby photo are requested. 

Diana Thompson

In the cry room today is an introduction to the onaijin. See flyers for dates and subjects being covered.

Visitors were asked to introduce themselves and were welcomed.

Dennis, Dharma School Co-superintendant ~ next week February birthdays will be celebrated.

Jr YBA is making a care package for Larry Sampson who made Sergeant rank this week.  Donations are being accepted for Larry and his fellow troops for packing next week.

Stacy, Bookstore, reports the BCA calendar is being given away as donation.  For high school seniors graduating in the spring, please provide Stacy with a graduation and baby photo for display in the auditorium.

Glenn announced the craft and book sale will take place in the gym today.

Wayne Berve, TriState Board, reports various thefts inside the Temple.  Increased security will be put into place as soon as possible.  New procedures will be implemented regarding the handling of money.  Please be aware of your personal possession. A security guard will be on the premises in the evening and rekeying is taking place on some doors.

Visitors were asked to introduce themselves and were welcomed.

<Amber Noguchi, Dance Teacher>

Today Dance is sponsoring bake sale.  Next week, Feb 3, is a dance meeting at 9:00 am downstairs.

<Lesli Hirokawa,Temple member>

Feb 10 is the Used Book Fair and Craft Fair from 10:30 – 2:30.  Gently used books can be donated.  Those not sold will be donated to Adams County Jail.

<Cameo Hadden, Jr YBA Teacher>

Several packages have been sent to Larry Sampson in Afghanistan.  We will continue to send a package a month.  Donations are accepted.  Find the blank cards and markers in the auditorium to make a card.

<Dennis Flodeen, Dharma School co-Superintendant>

Thanks 4^th grade for chairing.  3^rd grade chairs next month.  Band is doing bake sale next week.

Feb 10 – Nirvana Day and Pet Hoji will be observed.  Please turn in your form by today to participate in the hoji service.

11:00 today Dharma school teachers meeting in the auditorium.

Visitors were asked to introduce themselves and welcomed.