2025 JACL DC Chapter Presents: Mochitsuki: A Hands-On Celebration of Culture and CommunityNEW

All are welcome! The JACL DC Chapter is hosting our annual New Year's tradition, Mochitsuki on Sunday, December 8 at Tilden Middle School, 6300 Tilden Ln, Rockville, MD 20852 starting at 12:00 PM. Come join us for a fun-filled, Japanese American community event where people of all ages can take part in pounding rice, purchasing handmade holiday crafts and the recently published graphic novel, But, Where Are You REALLY From?

Kick off the holiday season by seeing old friends and making new ones! Funds raised from this event help to sustain JACL DC Chapter activities throughout the year. Thank you for your support and generosity. We look forward to welcoming you to this annual family tradition.

Bentos
Bento Options: Chicken Teriyaki, Salmon Teriyaki, and Vegetarian, and comes with a dessert, sides, and hot and cold non-alcoholic drinks.

Pre-order Prices: JACL Members: $23; Non-Members: $30; Walk-in Price: $35 (Please note there will be a limited number of extra bentos available to walk-ins. Please pre-order by December 4 to reserve your bentos and mochi.)

Mochi: Komochi (plain white mochi) and Daifuku (soft mochigashi with anko/sweet bean inside)

Pre-order Prices
• Komochi: JACL Members: $7 per 1/2 pound bag; Non-Members: $10 per 1/2 pound bag
• Daifuku: JACL Members: $10 per 1/2 pound bag; Non-Members: $12 per 1/2 pound bag
• Walk-in Prices for both Members and Non-Members: Komochi ~ $15 per 1/2 pound bag; Daifuku ~ $15 per 1/2 pound bag

Crafty Ladies
The talented Crafty Ladies group will once again be selling their unique handcrafted gifts. Be ready to do some holiday shopping!

Friendly Reminder: Purchases are either by cash or check!

Raffle
It is not a Mochitsuki without the famous Raffle! Support the DC Chapter while winning the chance to take home fabulous items.

Donation to the Chapter
If you would like to donate to the DC Chapter, please click on "Tickets" and scroll down to support to our small but mighty community organization! Your generous donation will allow us to continue organizing community events throughout the year.

Bentos often sell out, so please pre-order to ensure that you will have one to enjoy. There will be a limited number of bentos and mochi packages available for sale on the day of Mochitsuki.

For additional information, send an email to: jaclwdc@gmail.com

We welcome volunteers! We need help with set up, clean up, servers, greeters, etc...If you can lend a hand on the day, please send us an email: jaclwdc@gmail.com

Location
Tilden Middle School, 6300 Tilden Lane, Rockville, DC 20852

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