2009 September

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English, Chinese, Korean, Spanish, Portuguese, Tagalog, Easy Japanese versions are available.
Please visit the Kawasaki International Association’s homepage:
http://www.kian.or.jp/hlkwsk.html(Information by Kawasaki City）

Issued by the Kawasaki International AssociationRegistration for 2009 Kawasaki Tama River Marathon
Date: Sunday, November 15th

Start: 9:00am

Place: Todoroki Track and Field Stadium( start point and goal)
Categories: Half Marathon, 10km course, 3km course, Parent and child Pair Running (about 1.2km)
The handbook for applicants is available at ward offices, citizens’ halls, and libraries In Kawasaki City.
Further information: Kawasaki International Tama River Marathon Entry Center TEL: 03-3714-7924
Board of Education, Physical Education Division TEL: 044-200-3756
How to deal with H1N1 Influenza
Currently, those who seem to have H1N1influenza are able to consult a doctor at any medical facility. However,people are advised to kindly refrain from going to clinics and hospitals in a blind panic. Instead, when you
encounter symptoms such as flu, sore throat, coughs, runny nose, etc., we ask that you please make a phone call to
your family doctor or Consultation Service Center first. Please also make sure to wear a mask when you go see adoctor, and please be sure to follow the doctor’s instructions.

Super Track and Field Meet in Kawasaki 2009The Super Track and Field Meet in Kawasaki 2009, an international track and field meet, will be held at theTodoroki Field on Wednesday, September 23rd, 2009 (a national holiday). There are many track and field athletes
representing Japan who had major accomplishments at the World Track and Field Meet in Berlin last August, as
well as top athletes from all over the world. Tickets are available at Tickets PIA, Lawson, and other outlets.
For further information, contact the Board of Education, Physical Education Division Tel: 044-200-3322
For further information about tickets: Super Track and Field Meet in Kawasaki Office: Tel: 03-6431-8347
Monthly Topics
Now Seeking Members for the Eighth Representative Assembly for Foreign Residents!
Term: April 1, 2010 to March 31, 2012 (two years)
Number of Members: 26
Applications will be accepted from Thursday, Oct. 1, 2009 until Friday, Jan. 15, 2010
Eligibility: (1) Individuals born before April 2, 1992 (aged 18 years old or older)(2) Individuals who have been registered as a foreign resident of Kawasaki City continuously sinceApril 1, 2009 or earlier.
(3) Individuals who can understand Japanese

Members of the 6th and 7th Representative Assemblies for Foreign Residents are not eligible to apply.
How to Select: First Selection: Paper Selection
Second Selection: Interview

Friday Jan. 29th, 2010
Sunday, Feb. 14th , 2010

How to apply: Please fill in the application form and send it to the following address by Jan. 15th, 2010.
Kawasaki City Shimin Kodomo Kyoku, Jinken /Danjo Kyoudou Sankaku shitsu〒210-8577

1 Miyamoto-cho, Kawasaki-ku, Kawasaki

(Information from KIA, Events, Classes, Q&A [Consulting])

World Music Concert- JAZZ -Akira Sakata, a saxophonist and innovator of jazz in Japan, will perform at the Kawasaki International Center.
Please come and enjoy a world-class performance!!!
Date & Time: Saturday Oct.17, 2:00pm -4:00pm
Admission Fee: 2000yen
Eligible: elementary school students and older
How to apply: Please write ① Name ② Address ③ contact number during daytime④ number of tickets you need ( 1 ticket / 2 tickets) on a reply-paid postcard mailed to Kawasaki InternationalAssociation (2-2, Kizuki Gion- cho, Nakahara-ku, Kawasaki-shi). The card must arrive by September 15th, 2009.
Performer: Akira Sakata ( Saxophone), Kyoko Kuroda (Piano), Hiroaki Mizutani (Bass)
Venue: Kawasaki International Center HallThe 20th Anniversary of Kawasaki International Association Concert
Date & Time: Saturday November 21st, 3:00pm-5:00pm
Venue: Asao Citizens’ Hall (5 minute -walk from Shinyurigaoko station on Odakyu Line)
Eligible: those who are living, working, or studying in Kawasaki City
Elementary school students and older
How to apply: Please write ① Name ② Address ③ Telephone number④ number of tickets you need ( 1 ticket / 2 tickets) on a reply-paid postcard and mail it to Kawasaki
International Association (2-2, Kizuki Gion-cho, Nakahara-ku, Kawasaki-shi). The card must arrive bySeptember 15th, 2009. One person can apply once only.

Cross-Cultural understanding in Japanese (Previous Announcement)
Date: Thursdays in November and December (10:00-12:00)
Topic: Child Rearing in a various countries (infants)

3 classes succeeding

Number of applicants: 40
Come and listen to how mothers in other countries raise their child/children from those who have had such
experiences and who are now living in Japan.
In light of Japan’s currently declining birthrate, what is the same? What is different?
These classes may become a reference how to rear a child in Japan or it may help you understand world trends inchild rearing. ( Nursery service is available for a maximum of 10 children. First come first served.)

Counseling in Foreign Languages (10:00 – 12:00, 13:00 – 16:00)

TEL: 044-435-7000

EnglishMonday - Saturday

ChineseTuesday, Wednesday, Friday

Portuguese

Tuesday, Friday

SpanishTuesday, Wednesday

KoreanTuesday, Thursday

Tagalog

Tuesday, Wednesday＊Counseling in Japanese is also available. Please feel free to come for a consultation.
＊Counseling Services for Foreigners on Visa and Others, with a lawyer who is a notary public (Gyouseishoshi)
Next Available Counseling Session with Gyouseishishi
Date & Time: Sunday, August 16, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Venue: Kawasaki International

2nd floor Conference Room

Place: Kawasaki International Center Date & Time: Sunday, May 17 from 2:00pm to 4:00pm(Ms. Kambe)