Mark your calendars Nakayoshiies!! The Annual Mountain View Obon Festival and Bazaar is only a month away happening on Sunday, July 21st. For those unfamiliar with Obon, this is a Japanese Buddhist cultural custom for honoring one’s ancestors. In the midst of volunteering, you’ll have opportunities to eat delicious foods, enjoy the entertainment, and participate in the bon-odori later that evening.
Please sign up for shifts in the links ahead and let us know via postings on this Facebook invitation page or e-mail (eks003@msn.com) whether or not you are able to give rides or need a ride.
MAIN EVENT: Sunday, July 21st from noon to 8:30 p.m.
Located at 575 N. Shoreline Blvd., Mountain View, CA 94043
1) Strawberry Shortcake Booth- http://vols.pt/ByWdoC
2) Udon Concession- www.mysignup.com/udon
3) Tempura Booth –http://www2.mysignup.com/4_tempura_booth
*Volunteers should bring the following:
-apron
-gloves
-hat, and tie back long hair
-closed-toed shoes
Alternatives if you’re unavailable on the 21st:
1) Pre-bazaar preparations: July 9th-19th
a)Pre-construction staging and booth set-up (no sandals and bring gloves)
http://www2.mysignup.com/1_preconstruction_staging_and_booth_assembly
b) Manju-making
http://www2.mysignup.com/2_manju_making
c) Vegetable and beef preparations
http://www2.mysignup.com/3_vegetable_and_beef_preparation
2) Bazaar Weekend: July 20th
a) Strawberry Shortcake Booth, Udon Concession, and Tempura Booth (see links above)
3) Post-bazaar disassembly and cleanup: July 22nd-24th
a) Disassembly and cleanup
http://www2.mysignup.com/5_post_bazaar_de-construction
For more information, contact Erika Shimizu at eks003@msn.com. Don’t miss out on this volunteer event jam-packed full of excitement, thanks!