August 20 to 21, 2016 Los Angeles, California Nan Pu Kai: 27th Annual Show during Nisei Week at Japanese American Community Cultural Center, 224 S. San Pedro Street (Little Tokyo). Show hours are 10 AM to 5 PM both days. The Nisei Week festival celebrates many Japanese Cultural Arts, including ceramics, dolls, Taiko, clothing, painting, calligraphy, Samurai arts, and Ikebana in addition to Bonsai. John Naka's club will host several special guest exhibitors from the Bay Area, Capitol Area and Central Coast of California at this year's show in addition to club members. Additional information about Nisei Week can be found at: www.niseiweek.org
September 17, 2016 Placerville, California Gold Country Bonsai Club: 2nd Annual Show at Rainbow Orchards, 2569 Larsen Drive, Camino, the lovely Apple Hill destination at El Dorado County, known for its apple cider doughnuts. Show hours are 10 AM – 4 PM with Bonsai Clinic to be held by club members. Renowned bonsai trees and suiseki by renowned member collectors will be exhibited. For more information, contact Scott Chadd at (530) 622-9681 or scottchadd@lotusbonsai.com, or check their website at www.goldcountrybonsaiclub.com.
San Pu Kai
2016 Memberships Due
Please pay at the next meeting, or mail your dues to:
Cary Valentine, SPK
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Oct 26-30 2016, in Sacramento Register online at: www.gsbfconvention.org Hotel info and reservation: The Double Tree Hotel by Hilton Convention room rate $110 plus tax 1-800-222-TREE, 916-929-8855 and ask for GSBF room rate. Headliners: Bjorn Bjorholm, Ryan Neil, Kathy Shaner, David Nguy & Peter Tea.