BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Gresham Japanese Garden - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Gresham Japanese Garden X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.greshamjapanesegarden.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Gresham Japanese Garden REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20240310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20241103T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20260308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20261101T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250311T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250311T150000 DTSTAMP:20260424T201411 CREATED:20241212T022310Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250119T231043Z UID:10000196-1741698000-1741705200@www.greshamjapanesegarden.org SUMMARY:Introduction to Ikebana - March DESCRIPTION:What to Expect in the Workshop\nIn this workshop\, instructor Nana Bellerud covers the basic concept\, techniques\, tools and equipment\, and plant care for ikebana. Participants will practice a basic style arrangement within the rules of the Sogetsu School of Ikebana. Beyond simply producing a beautiful work of art with flowers and natural objects\, instructor Nana Bellerud will show you how ikebana explores artistic concepts such as balance\, contrast\, and negative space. \nSupplies and tools are onsite to borrow for the workshop. After you’ve worked on your arrangement\, you are encouraged to take a photo and then you will dismantle your work. The plant material is yours to take. If you wish to take your creation home in one piece\, or are interested in practicing ikebana further\, please consider purchasing a kensan and container at the workshop. See below. \nClass will be held in the Gresham Japanese Garden’s Kyoudou Center\, 219A S. Main Avenue\, Gresham\, OR 97030. The building is located at the south end of Main City Park in Gresham\, OR. It is the last building closest to the Springwater Trail. There is a parking lot adjacent to the building. \n\n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Kenzan + Container\nIn ikebana\, the two accessories used is a kenzan\, or some people say pin frog\, and a container. For basic arrangements a shallow container is appropriate. Because ikebana is a practiced art\, owning these accessories is a must to further your practice. \nAlso\, if you’d like to preserve the arrangement you created at the workshop\, these accessories are available for purchase at the workshop. $25 includes both. Only cash or check. NOTE: The cost of the workshop includes the use of the instructor’s kenzan and container.  URL:https://www.greshamjapanesegarden.org/calendar/introduction-to-ikebana-march/ LOCATION:Kyoudou Center\, 219 S. Main Avenue\, Gresham\, OR\, 97080 CATEGORIES:Introduction to Ikebana,Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.greshamjapanesegarden.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/ikebana-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250315T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250315T150000 DTSTAMP:20260424T201411 CREATED:20241021T051109Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250305T184313Z UID:10000193-1742043600-1742050800@www.greshamjapanesegarden.org SUMMARY:2025 The Art of Bonsai - March Saturday DESCRIPTION:March Project: Mugo pine grove on a flat stone.\nThe Art of Bonsai embodies the Japanese spirit with philosophy and aesthetics harmonizing and complimenting each other. Bonsai is more than just an art form – it is a way of life and thinking; a way of cultivating patience\, nobility\, and sympathy – and this is the reason why bonsai is important for Japanese culture. Therefore\, to understand bonsai\, you must learn and understand each of its core values ​​in order to experience it with a calm and open mind. \nExplore Gresham Japanese Garden’s Art of Bonsai workshop. Each month will be a different project in creating your own bonsai. The $40.00 cost includes all materials. A show and tell is part of the workshop\, so feel free to bring one of your pieces from home. \nPlease bring your own pruners or snippers. \nCost: $40 per class\n2025 Dates: Third Thursday or third Saturday of the month. Project is repeated.\nTime: 1pm – 3pm\nPlace: The Gresham Japanese Garden’s Kyoudou Center\, the building at the south end of Main City Park. There is a parking lot near the building. URL:https://www.greshamjapanesegarden.org/calendar/2025-the-art-of-bonsai-march-saturday/ LOCATION:Kyoudou Center\, 219 S. Main Avenue\, Gresham\, OR\, 97080 CATEGORIES:The Art of Bonsai ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.greshamjapanesegarden.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/bonsai-header2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250320T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250320T150000 DTSTAMP:20260424T201411 CREATED:20241021T050839Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250222T235954Z UID:10000192-1742475600-1742482800@www.greshamjapanesegarden.org SUMMARY:2025 The Art of Bonsai - March Thursday DESCRIPTION:March Project: Mugo pine grove on a flat stone.\nThe Art of Bonsai embodies the Japanese spirit with philosophy and aesthetics harmonizing and complimenting each other. Bonsai is more than just an art form – it is a way of life and thinking; a way of cultivating patience\, nobility\, and sympathy – and this is the reason why bonsai is important for Japanese culture. Therefore\, to understand bonsai\, you must learn and understand each of its core values ​​in order to experience it with a calm and open mind. \nExplore Gresham Japanese Garden’s Art of Bonsai workshop. Each month will be a different project in creating your own bonsai. The $40.00 cost includes all materials. A show and tell is part of the workshop\, so feel free to bring one of your pieces from home. \nPlease bring your own pruners or snippers. \nCost: $40 per class\n2025 Dates: Third Thursday or third Saturday of the month. Project is repeated.\nTime: 1pm – 3pm\nPlace: The Gresham Japanese Garden’s Kyoudou Center\, the building at the south end of Main City Park. There is a parking lot near the building. URL:https://www.greshamjapanesegarden.org/calendar/2025-the-art-of-bonsai-march-thursday/ LOCATION:Kyoudou Center\, 219 S. Main Avenue\, Gresham\, OR\, 97080 CATEGORIES:The Art of Bonsai ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.greshamjapanesegarden.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/bonsai-header2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250325T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250325T193000 DTSTAMP:20260424T201411 CREATED:20240101T235244Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250119T233538Z UID:10000165-1742925600-1742931000@www.greshamjapanesegarden.org SUMMARY:Growing and Caring for Blueberries DESCRIPTION:The Growing and Caring for Blueberries seminar will describe the main parts of a blueberry plant\, what soil conditions the plants favor\, how and when to fertilize blueberries\, the harvest times and show-and tell for various varieties\, pruning recommendations\, and responses to a couple common diseases that may occur. Lyla Hunt\, Co-manager of Al’s Garden & Home will also be bringing her wealth of knowledge and coupons to spend on re-stocking your blueberry crop. URL:https://www.greshamjapanesegarden.org/calendar/growing-and-caring-for-blueberries/ LOCATION:Kyoudou Center\, 219 S. Main Avenue\, Gresham\, OR\, 97080 CATEGORIES:Free Seminars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.greshamjapanesegarden.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/blueberries_jim.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250408T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250408T150000 DTSTAMP:20260424T201411 CREATED:20250103T051647Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250119T231126Z UID:10000201-1744117200-1744124400@www.greshamjapanesegarden.org SUMMARY:Introduction to Ikebana - April DESCRIPTION:What to Expect in the Workshop\nIn this workshop\, instructor Nana Bellerud covers the basic concept\, techniques\, tools and equipment\, and plant care for ikebana. Participants will practice a basic style arrangement within the rules of the Sogetsu School of Ikebana. Beyond simply producing a beautiful work of art with flowers and natural objects\, instructor Nana Bellerud will show you how ikebana explores artistic concepts such as balance\, contrast\, and negative space. \nSupplies and tools are onsite to borrow for the workshop. After you’ve worked on your arrangement\, you are encouraged to take a photo and then you will dismantle your work. The plant material is yours to take. If you wish to take your creation home in one piece\, or are interested in practicing ikebana further\, please consider purchasing a kensan and container at the workshop. \nClass will be held in the Gresham Japanese Garden’s Kyoudou Center\, 219A S. Main Avenue\, Gresham\, OR 97030. The building is located at the south end of Main City Park in Gresham\, OR. It is the last building closest to the Springwater Trail. There is a parking lot adjacent to the building. \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Kenzan + Container – $25\nIn ikebana\, the two accessories used is a kenzan\, or some people say pin frog\, and a container. For basic arrangements a shallow container is appropriate. Because ikebana is a practiced art\, owning these accessories is a must to further your practice. \nAlso\, if you’d like to preserve the arrangement you created at the workshop\, these accessories are available for purchase at the workshop. $25 includes both. Only cash or check.NOTE: The cost of the workshop includes the use of the instructor’s kenzan and container.  URL:https://www.greshamjapanesegarden.org/calendar/introduction-to-ikebana-april/ LOCATION:Kyoudou Center\, 219 S. Main Avenue\, Gresham\, OR\, 97080 CATEGORIES:Introduction to Ikebana,Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.greshamjapanesegarden.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/ikebana-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250417T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250417T150000 DTSTAMP:20260424T201411 CREATED:20250114T012228Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250331T181727Z UID:10000203-1744894800-1744902000@www.greshamjapanesegarden.org SUMMARY:2025 The Art of Bonsai - Apr-Thursday DESCRIPTION:The Art of Bonsai embodies the Japanese spirit with philosophy and aesthetics harmonizing and complimenting each other. Bonsai is more than just an art form – it is a way of life and thinking; a way of cultivating patience\, nobility\, and sympathy – and this is the reason why bonsai is important for Japanese culture. Therefore\, to understand bonsai\, you must learn and understand each of its core values ​​in order to experience it with a calm and open mind. \nExplore Gresham Japanese Garden’s Art of Bonsai workshop. Each month will be a different project in creating your own bonsai. The $40.00 cost includes all materials. A show and tell is part of the workshop\, so feel free to bring one of your pieces from home. \nPlease bring your own pruners or snippers. \nCost: $40 per class\n2025 Dates: Third Thursday or third Saturday of the month. Project is repeated.\nTime: 1pm – 3pm\nPlace: The Gresham Japanese Garden’s Kyoudou Center\, the building at the south end of Main City Park. There is a parking lot near the building. URL:https://www.greshamjapanesegarden.org/calendar/2025-the-art-of-bonsai-jan-thursday-2/ LOCATION:Kyoudou Center\, 219 S. Main Avenue\, Gresham\, OR\, 97080 CATEGORIES:The Art of Bonsai ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.greshamjapanesegarden.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/bonsai-header2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250419T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250419T150000 DTSTAMP:20260424T201411 CREATED:20250114T012650Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250331T181838Z UID:10000204-1745067600-1745074800@www.greshamjapanesegarden.org SUMMARY:2025 The Art of Bonsai - Apr-Saturday DESCRIPTION:The Art of Bonsai embodies the Japanese spirit with philosophy and aesthetics harmonizing and complimenting each other. Bonsai is more than just an art form – it is a way of life and thinking; a way of cultivating patience\, nobility\, and sympathy – and this is the reason why bonsai is important for Japanese culture. Therefore\, to understand bonsai\, you must learn and understand each of its core values ​​in order to experience it with a calm and open mind. \nExplore Gresham Japanese Garden’s Art of Bonsai workshop. Each month will be a different project in creating your own bonsai. The $40.00 cost includes all materials. A show and tell is part of the workshop\, so feel free to bring one of your pieces from home. \nPlease bring your own pruners or snippers. \nCost: $40 per class\n2025 Dates: Third Thursday or third Saturday of the month. Project is repeated.\nTime: 1pm – 3pm\nPlace: The Gresham Japanese Garden’s Kyoudou Center\, the building at the south end of Main City Park. There is a parking lot near the building. URL:https://www.greshamjapanesegarden.org/calendar/2025-the-art-of-bonsai-apr-sat/ LOCATION:Kyoudou Center\, 219 S. Main Avenue\, Gresham\, OR\, 97080 CATEGORIES:The Art of Bonsai ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.greshamjapanesegarden.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/bonsai-header2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250426T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250426T140000 DTSTAMP:20260424T201411 CREATED:20250329T040957Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250415T021156Z UID:10000217-1745672400-1745676000@www.greshamjapanesegarden.org SUMMARY:Tai Chi - Balance DESCRIPTION:Based on current research for fall prevention\, this class is designed to help increase stability for standing and walking. URL:https://www.greshamjapanesegarden.org/calendar/tai-chi-balance/ LOCATION:Kyoudou Center\, 219 S. Main Avenue\, Gresham\, OR\, 97080 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.greshamjapanesegarden.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/TaiChiDay-balance.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="John Graylan":MAILTO:john.graylan@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250426T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250426T150000 DTSTAMP:20260424T201411 CREATED:20250329T042626Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250329T042626Z UID:10000218-1745676000-1745679600@www.greshamjapanesegarden.org SUMMARY:Tai Chi - Health DESCRIPTION:Traditional exercise forms\, intended those with various conditions including arthritis\, osteoporsis\, and diabetes. Experience helpful. URL:https://www.greshamjapanesegarden.org/calendar/tai-chi-health/ LOCATION:Kyoudou Center\, 219 S. Main Avenue\, Gresham\, OR\, 97080 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.greshamjapanesegarden.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/TaiChiDay-second.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250426T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250426T160000 DTSTAMP:20260424T201411 CREATED:20250329T043231Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250329T043231Z UID:10000219-1745679600-1745683200@www.greshamjapanesegarden.org SUMMARY:Tai Chi - Flow DESCRIPTION:Any easy version of the most common Tai Chi forms\, designed as a relaxed intro for anyone to begin a moving mediation. Beginner friendly. URL:https://www.greshamjapanesegarden.org/calendar/tai-chi-flow/ LOCATION:Kyoudou Center\, 219 S. Main Avenue\, Gresham\, OR\, 97080 CATEGORIES:Free Seminars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.greshamjapanesegarden.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/TaiChiDay-flow.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250426T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250426T170000 DTSTAMP:20260424T201411 CREATED:20250329T053639Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250415T021417Z UID:10000220-1745683200-1745686800@www.greshamjapanesegarden.org SUMMARY:Tai Chi - Qigong DESCRIPTION:An ancient practice intented to cultivate Qi\, life force energy\, allowing any person to find inner peace and gentle strength. URL:https://www.greshamjapanesegarden.org/calendar/tai-chi-qigong/ LOCATION:Kyoudou Center\, 219 S. Main Avenue\, Gresham\, OR\, 97080 CATEGORIES:Free Seminars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.greshamjapanesegarden.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/TaiChiDay-fourth.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR