List of JETAA Past Events
Sayonara BBQ 2011 – July 9th
Let’s enjoy a nice ‘n friendly potluck style BBQ with the departing JET members of 2011!
July 9th, 2011. 12pm – 3pm.
June Book Club
Date: Sunday, June 26th
Location: Jade Teahouse & Patisserie
Time: 1:00pm
Title: The Devotion of Suspect X by Keigo Higashino
J-Kaiwa – June 3rd
The next J-Kaiwa is June 3rd at the Lucky Lab on Hawthorne.
Whether you are pera pera or your Nihongo knowledge is sukoshi dake, all are welcome.
Tabemashou! — June 14th
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.
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 [...]
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.
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.
