We had a great work day on Saturday, April 17 in the Torii Gate Garden with volunteers of all ages.

The group was comprised primarily of a team from PG&E.

The major focus of our work was beginning a new stone beach for the pond in the garden.

Volunteers also did some excavation to install some electric conduit, and general weeding.

Everyone pitched in and got a lot accomplished.

And there was still time to take a break and check out the gardens’ newest residents– ducklings!

Sunday, October 4th, 2009 – Free + Open to the Public
Lakeside Park Garden Center
666 Bellevue Avenue
Oakland, CA
(Entrance on Grand at Fairyland)

Program
5:30 pm – bonsai Garden & Bento Dinner*
Open House by the Golden State Bonsai Collection North 5:30 – 6:30
Japanese “bento” box dinners (sushi & skewered meats/fish) created by Musashi of Berkeley. Vegetarian Bentos available upon request. Come see our magnificent Torii Gate ( Dedicated in the Memory of the late Oakland council Member Frank Ogawa 1917 – 1994).

6:30 pm – Entertainment
Oakland Kendo Dojo – Martial arts group
Enshoza – Japanese folk music & dance
Performances by the delegates from Asian Pacific Children’s Convention & High School Exchanges