Join Alaska Japanese Club Homer for a karaoke fundraiser, 3-5 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 17 at the Homer United Methodist Church.

Food and mocktails will be available, and activities will include face painting and Kendama.

All proceeds from the event will fund AKJC’s 2027 student ambassadors’ trip to Homer’s sister city, Teshio, in Hokkaido, Japan.

Japanese JUKU Program

AKJC’s Japanese JUKU program has begun for the season at the Homer United Methodist Church. The program offers participants from kindergarten through adulthood the opportunity to learn Japanese language, arts, and music.

– Kindergarten – 2nd Grade: Mondays, 3-4 p.m.

– 3rd Grade – 6th Grade: Thursdays, 3-4 p.m.

– 7th Grade – 12th Grade: Thursdays, 4-5 p.m.

– Adults: Thursdays, 5-6 p.m.

Upcoming Events & Lessons (at Homer United Methodist Church)

– Japanese Taiko Drumming Group Lesson: Friday, Oct. 16, noon to 1 p.m.

– Japanese Cultural Studies / Cooking Class: Friday, Oct. 16, 1-3 p.m.

For more details, contact the Alaska Japanese Club Homer at 907-308-1861.