Seasons of Stories Book Club July Meeting
JULY BOOK SELECTION Facing the Mountain: An inspiring Story of Japanese American Patriots in World War II By Daniel James Brown In the days and months after Pearl Harbor, the […]
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Hiroshima and Nagasaki Remembrance Ceremony
Shinzen Friendship Garden 114 W Audubon Drive, Fresno, CA, United StatesJoin us at Shinzen Garden for the 80th Commemoration Ceremony of the Hiroshima and Nagasaki bombings—a solemn tribute to peace, remembrance, and resilience. Through reflection, music, and community, we honor […]
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Garden Tour for Toro Nagashi at 10:30 am
Shinzen Friendship Garden 114 W Audubon Drive, Fresno, CA, United StatesGarden Tour on Saturday, August 16 at 10:30 am. The tour is included with paid garden admission ($5 per adult | $1 per child/senior)
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Garden Tour Toro Nagashi at 5:30 pm
Shinzen Friendship Garden 114 W Audubon Drive, Fresno, CA, United StatesGarden Tour on Saturday, August 16 at 5:30 pm. The tour is included with paid garden admission ($5 per adult | $1 per child/senior)
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Toro Nagashi
Shinzen Friendship Garden 114 W Audubon Drive, Fresno, CA, United StatesIn the spirit of the Japanese ceremony Tōrō Nagashi, please join Shinzen Garden for our 40th annual floating lantern celebration on Saturday, August 16, 2025. Traditionally, this Japanese ceremony honors […]
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Seasons of Stories Book Club August 23 Meeting #3
Kuppa Joy at Cedar and Shepard 8821 N. Cedar, Fresno, United StatesAUGUST 2025 BOOK SELECTION Before the Coffee Gets Cold by: Tashikazu Kawaguchi In a small back alley of Tokyo, there is a café that has been serving carefully brewed coffee […]
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Seasons of Stories Book Club Sept 20 Meeting #4
SEPTEMBER 2025 BOOK SELECTION The Miracles of the Namiya General Store by: Keigo Higashino From exactly midnight until daybreak, the Namiya General Store advice box will be reopening for one […]
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Flowering Fins: Painting Koi in Watercolor Class
Shinzen Friendship Garden 114 W Audubon Drive, Fresno, CA, United StatesDive into the graceful beauty of koi fish with Flowering Fins: Painting Koi in Watercolor, an inspiring watercolor workshop as we explore the graceful beauty of koi fish! In this two-hour class, you’ll explore the fluid nature of watercolor as you bring these graceful fish to life. Led by talented local artist Noelle Correia, this […]
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Ink and Petals Creative Writing Workshop
Shinzen Friendship Garden 114 W Audubon Drive, Fresno, CA, United StatesOpen to writers of all levels, this workshop will encourage creative expression through short stories, personal essays, and poetic musings. Using Shinzen Garden’s natural beauty as inspiration, participants will develop […]
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Falling for Watercolor
Shinzen Friendship Garden 114 W Audubon Drive, Fresno, CA, United StatesCapture the beauty of autumn in our “Falling for Watercolor” class at Shinzen Garden on Saturday, October 18th. Surrounded by vibrant seasonal colors, you’ll learn techniques for blending warm tones […]
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Seasons of Stories Book Club October Meeting
OCTOBER 2025 BOOK SELECTION Epitaph for a Peach by: David Mas Masumoto A lyrical, sensuous and thoroughly engrossing memoir of one critical year in the life of an organic peach […]
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Seasons of Verse – October Poetry Series
Shinzen Friendship Garden 114 W Audubon Drive, Fresno, CA, United StatesRESCHEDULED TO NOVEMBER 15, 2025 Seasons of Verse is a curated poetry reading series held inside the peaceful landscape of Shinzen Garden, featuring four unique events that align with the rhythm of the seasons. The series will showcase the vibrant voices of Fresno-area poets and offer one open mic event to welcome emerging and community writers. […]
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Golden Fields and Falling Leaves Watercolor Class
Shinzen Friendship Garden 114 W Audubon Drive, Fresno, CA, United StatesImmerse yourself in the golden hues of autumn during “Golden Fields and Falling Leaves”, a watercolor class at Shinzen Garden. This workshop will guide you in capturing the warm tones, soft textures, and graceful movement of fall foliage through brush and watercolor techniques. Surrounded by the garden’s natural beauty, participants will find inspiration in the […]
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Canon Creator VIP Experience
Shinzen Friendship Garden 114 W Audubon Drive, Fresno, CA, United StatesLet’s Create with Canon! We’re so excited — Canon is bringing 80 camera and lens combos for people to use during the workshop! It’s the perfect chance to explore new gear, learn, and have fun shooting together. New to photography and content creation? Join Canon Creator Nathan Lee Allen as he shares his journey of content […]
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Autumn Hues Watercolor Class
Shinzen Friendship Garden 114 W Audubon Drive, Fresno, CA, United StatesCelebrate the colors of the season with “Autumn Hues”, a watercolor class at Shinzen Garden on Saturday, November 1, 2025. Surrounded by the rich reds, golds, and oranges of fall, you’ll explore techniques for blending seasonal shades and capturing the beauty of the garden’s autumn landscape. This workshop is perfect for both beginners and experienced […]
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Canon Creator Main Event
Shinzen Friendship Garden 114 W Audubon Drive, Fresno, CA, United StatesLet’s Create with Canon! FREE EVENT WITH PAID GARDEN ADMISSION We’re so excited — Canon is bringing 80 camera and lens combos for people to use during the workshop! It’s the perfect chance to explore new gear, learn, and have fun shooting together. New to photography and content creation? Join Canon Creator Nathan Lee Allen as […]
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Sweater Weather Watercolor Class
Shinzen Friendship Garden 114 W Audubon Drive, Fresno, CA, United StatesCozy up with creativity at “Sweater Weather”, a watercolor class at Shinzen Garden on Saturday, November 8, 2025. This workshop embraces the crisp air and warm tones of autumn, guiding you in painting seasonal scenes inspired by the garden’s natural beauty. Whether you’re a first-time painter or a seasoned artist, you’ll enjoy a relaxing afternoon […]
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Seasons of Verse – November Poetry Series
Shinzen Friendship Garden 114 W Audubon Drive, Fresno, CA, United StatesTHIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED DUE TO WEATHER. NEW DATE TO BE ANNOUNCED SOON Seasons of Verse is a curated poetry reading series held inside the peaceful landscape of Shinzen Garden, featuring four unique events that align with the rhythm of the seasons. The series will showcase the vibrant voices of Fresno-area poets and offer one […]
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Seasons of Stories Book Club January Meeting
Shinzen Friendship Garden 114 W Audubon Drive, Fresno, CA, United StatesJANUARY 2026 BOOK SELECTION The Traveling Cat Chronicles by: Hiro Arikawa We take journeys to explore exotic new places and to return to the comforts of home, to visit old […]
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Ume Bloom Viewing
Shinzen Friendship Garden 114 W Audubon Drive, Fresno, CA, United StatesUme Bloom Viewing Saturday, January 24, 2026 | 10am - 1pm Enjoy a cup of hot tea and a Japanese rice cracker while you view the beauty of the Ume […]
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Seasons of Stories Book Club Feb Meeting
Shinzen Friendship Garden 114 W Audubon Drive, Fresno, CA, United StatesFEBRUARY 2026 BOOK SELECTION The Sailor Who Fell From Grace with the Sea by: Hiro Arikawa Thirteen-year-old Noboru is a member of a gang of highly philosophical teenage boys who […]
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Japanese Tea Ceremony Demonstration
Shinzen Friendship Garden 114 W Audubon Drive, Fresno, CA, United StatesExperience a Traditional Japanese Tea Ceremony at Shinzen Garden Immerse yourself in the tranquil beauty of Shinzen Garden as we present a traditional Japanese Tea Ceremony on Sunday, March 8, 2026 […]
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Japanese Tea Ceremony Demonstration 1:30 Seating
Shinzen Friendship Garden 114 W Audubon Drive, Fresno, CA, United StatesExperience a Traditional Japanese Tea Ceremony at Shinzen Garden Immerse yourself in the tranquil beauty of Shinzen Garden as we present a traditional Japanese Tea Ceremony on Sunday, March 8, 2026 […]
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Soundbath at the Garden
Shinzen Friendship Garden 114 W Audubon Drive, Fresno, CA, United StatesUnwind beneath the open sky with a deeply restorative Sound Bath set within the tranquil beauty of Shinzen Garden. Surrounded by nature, you’ll be guided through a meditative experience using […]
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Seasons of Stories Book Club March Meeting
Shinzen Friendship Garden 114 W Audubon Drive, Fresno, CA, United StatesMARCH 2026 BOOK SELECTION Ms. Ice Sandwich by: Mieko Kawakami In her English language debut, “ceaselessly growing and evolving”novelist Mieko Kawakami renders an adolsecent voice with laser precision (Haruki […]
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