Archive for Community Events

J-Kaiwa May 2010

WHEN: Friday, May 7th, 7-9:30 p.m.

WHERE: Hawthorne Lucky Lab (915 SE Hawthorne Blvd)

NIJIKAI: 10:00 pm – ?? at Hollywood Bowl (4030NE Halsey St)

We’ve been having record numbers these days, so come on down and make some new friends–in Japanese. Whether you are pera pera or your Nihongo knowledge is sukoshi dake, all are welcome.

Spring Kura blessing at SakéOne

Please join us at your local sakéry, SakéOne, for the annual blessing of the saké brewery, presided over by Reverend Koichi Barrish of the Tsubaki Grand Shrine in Granite Falls, WA.

The International School Japanese Movie Night: Ponyo

The International School is hosting a movie night featuring the animated Japanese fim “Ponyo.”  The film will be shown in Japanese with English subtitles. For all ages of Japanese learners (children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult).

Portland Taiko performance

The Way Back Home

When: Saturday, March 27, 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.
Where: Dolores Winningstad Theatre, Portland Center for the Performing Arts, 1111 SW Broadway

Thank you for your interest in Portland Taiko’s spring concert, The Way Back Home.  Our special JETAA discount has ended, but you can still purchase tickets at the PCPA box office (1111 SW Broadway; 800-745-3000) or online at http://www.ticketmaster.com/artist/880157/?dma_id=362.

Japan Festival, Wilsonville

Please join Wood Middle School students for their Japan Festival Wood Middle School, Monday, March 15th from 6-9pm. 11055 Southwest Wilsonville Road Wilsonville, OR 97070-8594.

Mansfield Fellowship in Japan

Federal employees with a strong career interest in issues of importance to the U.S.-Japan relationship now have the opportunity to apply for a Mike Mansfield Fellowship.

On Paper Wings, a film by Ilana Sol

Presented by JETAA Portland, The International School, and the Yuuyake Shimbun

In 1945, a Japanese balloon bomb in Bly, Oregon claimed the lives of the only people killed on the continental U.S. as a result of enemy action during WWII.

International School winter events

TIS OPEN HOUSE
Parents are invited to a preschool and kindergarten open house of the Chinese, Spanish and Japanese true immersion program at The International School. The International School is Pre-K through 5th grade and accepts new students without any second language experience into preschool and kindergarten. The school was founded in 1990 and is an International Baccalaureate candidate school.
Tuesday February 23, 2010
Tours start at 6, 6:30 and 7pm
Meet teachers for 3-year-olds at 0122 SW Arthur Street, Portland 97201
Tour classes for 4-year-olds through 5th grade down the street at 2305
SW Water Avenue, Portland 97201
More information at www.intlschool.org, 503-226-2496

Mochitsuki 2010

JETAA Portland will host a booth at the 2010 Mochitsuki and we’re going to need help with our fishing game and sharing information about the JET program. If you are interested in volunteering or purchasing tickets for the event, please contact Amanda Gray or Stephanie Smith at cultural@jetaaportland.com.

Sake tasting and snacks, Jan. 17

Think the New Years festivities are done and gone? Not in Japan! Join The Woods, a great new club in SE, for its Japanese new year’s party, celebrating the beginning of a new year with friends, co-workers, or anyone who enjoys a good night of spirited drinking.

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About

JETAA Portland Chapter
JETAA (The JET Program Alumni Association) was created to serve the bonds of friendship developed by the program participants. JETAA’s purpose is to achieve, through its activities, a broader and deeper understanding between Japan the the countries participating on the program.