BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//Shinzen Garden - ECPv6.18.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-WR-CALNAME:Shinzen Garden
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.shinzenjapanesegarden.org
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Shinzen Garden
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-Robots-Tag:noindex
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:UTC
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:+0000
TZOFFSETTO:+0000
TZNAME:UTC
DTSTART:20240101T000000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251011T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251011T130000
DTSTAMP:20250930T162228Z
CREATED:20250812T214739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T162228Z
UID:10000395-1760180400-1760187600@www.shinzenjapanesegarden.org
SUMMARY:Garden Views: Landscape Photography
DESCRIPTION:Discover the art of capturing breathtaking garden landscapes in our Garden Views: Landscape Photography workshop. Perfect for beginners to seasoned pros\, this hands-on class at Shinzen Garden will focus on capturing the expansive beauty of garden landscapes\, pathways\, bridges\, and architectural elements. Led by the pros at Horn Photo\, you’ll learn wide-angle composition\, how to create depth\, manage light\, and tell stories through scenery\, all with expert guidance to elevate your photography skills. \nMeet Your Instructor: Mr. Doug Morgan \nDoug Morgan has been photographing a variety of genres over the past 20 years. In\n2010 he opened a studio in downtown Clovis to support a growing wedding/portrait\nphotography business. \nAbout 10 years ago he transferred focus to architecture/design\nphotography. That allowed more time for landscape photography around the world. He\nhas taught classes in each of the photography genres to individuals/groups interested in\nadvancing their skills. \nFollow him on Instagram: dougmorgan7. \nView his work: morganjamesphotography.net \n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.shinzenjapanesegarden.org/event/garden-views-landscape-photography/
LOCATION:Shinzen Friendship Garden\, 114 W Audubon Drive\, Fresno\, CA\, 93720\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes,Special Programs,Workshops
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.shinzenjapanesegarden.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Into-to-Photography.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Shinzen Friendship Garden":MAILTO:info@shinzenjapanesegarden.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251018T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251018T150000
DTSTAMP:20250924T181523Z
CREATED:20250820T202513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T181523Z
UID:10000404-1760792400-1760799600@www.shinzenjapanesegarden.org
SUMMARY:Seasons of Stories Book Club October Meeting
DESCRIPTION:OCTOBER 2025 BOOK SELECTION\n\nEpitaph for a Peach\nby: David Mas Masumoto\nA lyrical\, sensuous and thoroughly engrossing memoir of one critical year in the life of an organic peach farmer\, Epitaph for a Peach is “a delightful narrative…with poetic flair and a sense of humor” (Library Journal). \nDavid Mas Masumoto is a third-generation farmer\, David Mas Masumoto grows peaches\, nectarines\, grapes and raisins on an organic 80 acre farm south of Fresno\, California. Masumoto is currently a columnist for and The Fresno Bee and a regular contributor to the Sacramento Bee. \nHe was a Kellogg Foundation Food and Society Policy Fellow from 2006-2008. His writing awards include Commonwealth Club Silver medal\, Julia Child Cookbook award\, the James Clavell Literacy Award and a finalist in the James Beard Foundation awards. He received the “Award of Distinction” from UC Davis in 2003 and the California Central Valley “Excellence in Business” Award in 2007. He has served as chair of the California Council for the Humanities. \nHe is currently a board member of the James Irvine Foundation and serves on the Statewide Leadership Council to the Public Policy Institute of California. In 2013 he also joined the National Council on the Arts through an appointment by President Obama. \nMasumoto is married to Marcy Masumoto\, Ed.d.\, and they have a daughter\, Nikiko\, and a son\, Korio. \n  \nORDER THE BOOK HERE\n  \nSeasons of Stories is a new book club at Shinzen Garden that invites readers to gather in the natural setting of the garden to explore literature inspired by Japanese culture and explore books from Japanese American authors.  We will be diving into a thoughtfully selected book each month and enjoy meaningful conversations surrounded by the beauty of the garden. All are welcome—bring your curiosity and love for stories! \nJoin our online club by scanning the QR Code
URL:https://www.shinzenjapanesegarden.org/event/seasons-of-stories-book-club-oct/
CATEGORIES:Garden Events,Special Programs
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.shinzenjapanesegarden.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Seasons-of-Stories-Bookclub-website-scaled.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251018T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251018T170000
DTSTAMP:20251014T171146Z
CREATED:20250910T175610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251014T171146Z
UID:10000407-1760799600-1760806800@www.shinzenjapanesegarden.org
SUMMARY:Seasons of Verse - October Poetry Series
DESCRIPTION:RESCHEDULED TO NOVEMBER 15\, 2025\nSeasons 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. \nIncluded with Garden Admission
URL:https://www.shinzenjapanesegarden.org/event/seasons-of-verse-october-poetry-series/
LOCATION:Shinzen Friendship Garden\, 114 W Audubon Drive\, Fresno\, CA\, 93720\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Fun,Garden Events,Special Programs
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.shinzenjapanesegarden.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Seasons-of-Verse-October-18-3.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Shinzen Friendship Garden":MAILTO:info@shinzenjapanesegarden.org
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR