List of All JETAA Events
JETAA Onsen Trip – June 4th
Are you natsukashii for onsen? Not for long! Come join the JET Alumni Association on a fun-filled day trip to McCredie Hot Springs. Soak with JETs from Portland, Salem, and Eugene. The weather will be great for a quick trip to the cool Cascade Mountains.
Saturday, June 4 – meet at 11:00 in Springfield
Seven Virtues Fundraiser – May 12th
On Thursday May 12th from 6pm to 9pm Seven Virtues, in care of Mercy Corps, will hold an event with live music, drinks, lite fare, and a silent auction.
Wine for Japan Event – May 13th
An exclusive wine themed fund-raising event to provide relief for Japan. Eight outstanding wine makers will be on hand pouring their wines. Hors d’oeuvres from the Red Star Tavern will be served throughout the tasting. We’re featuring musical stylings by John Wayland Harr. Biggio Hamina Cellars Denison Cellars Dion Vineyard Ghost Hill Cellars Grochau Cellars [...]
May Book Club
Date: Sunday, May 22nd
Location: Jade Teahouse & Patisserie
Time: 1:00pm
Title: Woman on the Other Shore by Mitsuyo Kakuta
Tabemashou! — May 10th
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.
Making a difference ….
There is a well known proverb that says, “Desperate times call for desperate measures,” and undoubtedly…these are desperate times for Japan. However, in the face of adversity and hardship stands the true test of a nation and it’s people. It is in times like these where the unsung hero can shine. Around the world people [...]
J-Kaiwa – May 6th
The next J-Kaiwa is May 6th at the Lucky Lab on Hawthorne.
Whether you are pera pera or your Nihongo knowledge is sukoshi dake, all are welcome.
Iron Chef 2011
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!
POSTPONED. New date to be announced soon. Please check back.
JETAA Portland 2011 Election Results
The online voting polls are now closed! Thanks to everyone who voted online and helped out.
We are pleased to announce the winners, your 2011 JETAA Portland Officers.
New JETAA Portland Career Event: Ronin Club
Date: Wednesday, April 13th
The Ronin Club is an informal opportunity for JETAA members to ask each other about job search tips, share networking ideas, or just swap career horror stories.
The Portland Chapter of 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 and the other countries participating in the program.
