Archive for JETAA Events - All
Book Club June 2010
June Book Club
Date: Sunday, June 13
Location: Jade Teahouse & Patisserie (7912 SE 13th, Portland, OR 97203)
Time: 1:00pm
Title: Japanland The Year in Search of Wa by Karin Muller
You can check availability of the Book Club titles by visiting the following websites:
- Amazon.com: http://www.amazon.com
J-Kaiwa June 2010
WHEN: Friday, June 4th, 7-9:00 p.m.
WHERE: Hawthorne Lucky Lab (915 SE Hawthorne Blvd)
NIJIKAI: 9:30 pm – ?? at karaoke at Voicebox (2112 NW Hoyt)
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.
Pre-Departure Orientation 2010
Save the Date: Saturday, June 19
We are looking for volunteers who lived in Kyushu and Shikoku to help with our breakout sessions at lunch. Come help us answer the new JET’s questions. To volunteer or for more information, contact: president@jetaaportland.com
Portland Taiko – Ten Tiny Taiko Dances
PORTLAND TAIKO’S SUMMER CONCERT
What: Ten Tiny Taiko Dances
Where: Dolores Winningstad Theatre (1111 SW Broadway, Portland)
When: Saturday, June 19th at 3pm and 8pm
Sunday, June 20th at 2pm
Cost: Adults $20 | Youth, Students, and Seniors $18
Shokoukai Softball Tournament
Come Play Ball with the Consulate!
The Consulate General of Japan in Portland is looking for 5 volunteers to join the office team at this year’s Shokookai (Japanese Chamber of Commerce) annual softball tournament on July 11th, 2010.
Please see the details below:
What: Shokookai Annual Softball Tournament
J-Kaiwa July 2010
WHEN: Friday, July 9th, 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.
May Book Club & Author Lecture
May Book Club
Title: The Only Woman in the Room by Beate Sirota Gordon
Date: Tuesday, May 18
Time: 6:00pm
Location: Lecture by author at PSU SMSU Ball Room (355)
How an American Woman Won Equal Rights for the Women of Japan
Iron Chef 2010
JETAA Portland’s 8th Annual Iron Chef Competition
It’s time to sharpen those knives and dig up your best recipes as contestants, judges, and other hungry mouths gather for one of our most popular (and delicious) events of the year!
There are three categories for Iron Chef entries:
Tabemashou! May 2010
The Tabemashou! group gathers to explore, critique, and enjoy Japanese dining options in Portland. Through numbers we’re able to sample menus extensively and casually critique the food and experience together.
May 2010
When: Thursday, May 13th, 2010, 5:30 p.m.
Where: SushiBen, 2425 SE 26th Ave & SE Clinton
Portland Taiko 2010 Benefit Banquet
Portland Taiko’s 2010 Benefit Banquet
Wednesday, May 5th (Children’s Day!) at Wong’s King Seafood Restaurant
Doors open at 6:00pm, Dinner starts at 7:00pm
