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Bainbridge Island Japanese American Exclusion Memorial Dedication Ceremony
Time: Sat, Aug.6, 10-11:30am, Picnic from 11:30-5pm
Location: Bainbridge Island
Many of you know my Mom and Dad from class and my Mom's family lived on Bainbridge at the time of the evacuation, Dad's family were taken from their farm in the Sumner valley. Anyway these types of remembrances are really special to acknowledge our history and I think they are important reminders for us to be tolerant and compassionate. After all, when we all get around the table, our love of food, family and culture are much the same. It is truly why I have NuCulinary so that we can foster relationships across the table.
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Bainbridge Island
Exclusion Memorial
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On March 30, 1942, two hundred twenty-seven men, women and children were forcibly removed from their Bainbridge Island homes, rounded up by US Army soldiers armed with rifles fixed with bayonets and boarded a ferry to Seattle, ultimately to be imprisoned in internment camps until the end of the war. The exclusion of these Japanese Americans was a clear violation of their constitutional rights, specifically those guaranteed under the fourth, fifth, sixth and fourteenth amendments.
Nidoto Nai Yoni, translated as "Let It Not Happen Again" is the motto and mission of the Nikkei Exclusion Memorial. Located on the site of the former Eagledale ferry dock on Bainbridge Island, Washington. It commemorates and honors the strength and perseverance of the people involved - both those exiled and their island neighbors - and brings awareness of the powerful capacity of human beings and a nation to heal, forgive and care for one another.
Come join us for a celebration of the completion of the story-wall, including presentations by several guest speakers and a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
The BIJAC summer picnic follows at 11:30. BYOB (Bring Your Own Bento) results in a plethora of delicious dishes to share, so you'll find plenty beyond the treats you bring along. All are welcome. Come, bring your friends, and meet many new ones!
South Lake Union Block Party, Best Burger Grill Competition
Time: Fri. Aug.5, noon-11:00 pm FREE, Grill Contest 5:00 pm
Location: South Lake Union Discovery Center, on the corner of
Denny Way and Westlake Ave. N
A 11 hour party for the neighborhood and the public. Bring your kids, friends and neighbors and be sure to stop in and say hello at the Burger compeition. I will be jiving with the chefs as Emcee as they grill their creations to be crowned the "South Lake Union's Best Burger" at the Whole Foods Market Burger Grilling Competition. Defending champion
Seastar Restaurant & Raw Bar will compete against Brave Horse Tavern, Lunchbox Laboratory, Whole Foods Market and FareStart to grill up their best burger.
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2010's Ready, Set, Go...Cook! |
Ready, Set, Go...Cook!
Time: Sat, Aug. 13 at 10:00am
Location: U-District Farmers Market at
the corner of 50th and University Way NE.
The U-District Farmers Market's famous annual contest (this is our 15th year!!) was modeled after a British TV show of the same name, back in 1995. Each year, two local celebrity chefs race the clock and battle each other to create the most Innovative, Original, Delicious, Beautifully Presented Dishes, contrived and derived from fresh Farmers Market ingredients, and supplemented with only what is available on the shelves at the U-District Food Bank! This very popular event always draws a crowd - come early to get a good view! Event starts at 10am.
This year's contestants: Seth Caswell, Emmer & Rye vs. Dustin Ronspies, The Art of the Table. With me, Naomi, as Emcee.
National Can it Forward Day
Time: Sat, Aug 13th, 8am -4pm
Location: Pike Place Market or online
Join the first-ever National Can-It-Forward Day! The day-long event is free and open to the public and will teach the basics of water bath canning and some of the most popular summer canning recipes, including mixed berry jam, dill pickles,
canned tomatoes and pepper jelly. There will also be cooking demos, with a "use up what you put up" focus, featuring local Seattle chefs. Check out the entire day's schedule of events. You can catch me at 1:30pm giving tips on finding and using fresh local ingredients for canning.
Come down to Pike Place Market to see all the canning action live. If you can't make it in person then tune in online at FreshPreserving.com. All the demos will be streaming live and viewers will be able to ask questions and post comments in real time.
Can-A-Rama
Time: Sun, Aug 14th, noon -3pm
Location: Pike Place Market
 The preserving celebration continues with more free and open-to-the-public demos from Seattle's Canning Across America crew. Learn how to make apricot-raspberry jam and see how easy it is to pickle jalapeno chile peppers. (Note that Sunday's events take place at Pike Place Market only, not online.) | 
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