Archive for JETAA Past Events
Obon at the Portland Japanese Garden – Volunteers Needed
No more volunteers needed.
Wednesday, August 11, 7:30-9:30pm
O-Bon is the name of the Buddhist memorial festival that dates back more than a thousand years. Over a three-day period in mid-August in Japan, families gather to pray for the spirits of their ancestors. The Garden celebrates this festival with obon dancing and later Reverend Kodachi chants prayers on the Moon Bridge, as members light the tōrō nagashi lanterns and think of their loved ones as they watch the lanterns drift across the Upper Pond.
Tabemashou! July 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.
July 2010
When: Tuesday, July 13th, 2010, 6 p.m.
Where: Kale (1628 SW Jefferson, Portland)
Book Club July 2010
July Book Club
Note date change!
Date: Wednesday, July 21
Location: Jade Teahouse & Patisserie (7912 SE 13th, Portland, OR 97203)
Time: 1:00pm
Title: Tokyo Vice
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/
- Multnomah County Library: http://www.multcolib.org/
Sayonara BBQ 2010
When: Saturday, July 17th, 2010 from 1-5pm
Where: Stephanie and Scott Smith’s house
RSVP: Stephanie (location sent at time of RSVP)
Please bring a side dish, dessert or snack. JETAA will provide the main dishes for meat lovers and vegetarians alike.
Parents, family and friends of JETs are welcome.
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
JET Program Farewell Reception – Volunteers Needed
When: Friday, July 30th, 10:30am-5:30pm
Volunteers needed to help with parking control and reception duties at the Consul-General’s residence for the JET Program farewell reception and final orientation. Lunch at the residence is included.
RSVP: For more information and to volunteer, please contact Kim.
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:
