Archive for JETAA Upcoming Events
Book Club August 2010
August Book Club
Date: Saturday, August 28
Location: Jade Teahouse & Patisserie (7912 SE 13th, Portland, OR 97203)
Time: 1:00pm
Title: The Scarlet Gang of Asakusa by Yasunari Kawabata
You can check availability of the Book Club titles by visiting the following websites:
- Amazon.com: http://www.amazon.com
- Powell’s Books: http://www.powells.com/
JETAA Masters Golf 2010
Reserve Your Spot for Edgefield Golf Sunday, August 22nd!
JETAA’s 6th Annual golf outing at McMenamins Edgefield is coming soon! It has always been a lot of fun for everyone, even those who don’t usually golf. Again this year JETAA members and friends will compete for the coveted SUGOI“green jacket” (see story below). The date is set for Sunday, August 22nd at 10:30am. This is a joint event with J-Kaiwa and everyone is welcome, so RSVP early since we have only 20 spots. Even if golf is not your game, everyone is meeting for lunch afterwards so join us for the fun at McMenamins Edefield!
Join us August 22nd. RSVP to sports@jetaaportland.com
JETAA Portland’s Annual Masters Golf Tournament
When: Sunday, August 22nd at 10:30am
Where: At McMenamins Edgefield’s Pub Course in Troutdale (www.mcmenamins.com)
Cost: $5 for 12-holes. JETAA Portland is covering the rest of the fees (lunch afterwards is betsu-bestu).
RSVP to sports@jetaaportland.com
Bring: Your golf clubs or $4. You really only need a wedge and a putter. If you don’t have clubs, the course can rent them to you for $4 (set of two clubs-wedge and putter). Plan on losing & finding a few golf balls in the tall grass.
What if I am not so good at golf?
The Masters Golf Tournament is a “best ball tournament” played in teams of 4, so this is for golfers of all levels. We need experienced players and rookies! All 4 players tee off, and then you go hit from the best spot. So it is a team concept. There are several convenient stops along the way where you can get a cider, beer, or other wonderful McMenamins beverage. Even if you hate golf, you can join the “peanut gallery” and have lunch afterwards.
To The Winner…
Everyone will be competing for the coveted “SUGOI Green Jacket” that has mysteriously made its way to Portland. This is now a Masters tradition. Read the history of the SUGOI Green Jacket below.
Join Us for Lunch
After golf, we will all meet for lunch & kampai at the Powerstation Pub at approximately 12:00pm. The official Green Jacket ceremony will take place at 1pm. If you are joining only lunch, and are trying to find us on the expansive Edgefield property, you can call JETAA Sports Chair Britt Sexton at 503.750.9245.
Reserve Your Spot
Spaces are limited to the first 20 people. RSVP to reserve your spot or if you have any questions: sports@jetaaportland.com
Lecture and Workshop on Furoshiki (Reservation is required)
The Japan Foundation and Consulate-General of Japan in Portland present
FUROSHIKI: Boundless curiosity from the world of square-cloth
Lecture and Workshop on Furoshiki
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.
Ofuro soak at Kennedy School
Come for a night soak in the Kennedy School soaking pool!
Bring: swimsuit, towel, padlock for locker
Don’t bring: valuables, unless you have a lock
Sign in at the front desk (33rd Ave central entrance; parking in rear). They’ll direct you to the changing room. The soaking pool is very large, co-ed, and clothing required. There are changing booths in the changing room and showers are available.
2009 Calendar of Events
JETAA Portland’s Calendar is from April to March. Below are the yearly activities:
