List of JETAA Past Events
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.
JETAA Portland Elections Platforms 2011
JETAA Officer Elections – Vote Online
Hear ye, hear ye! The online voting polls are now open! Polls are open from March 16th to March 31st. Online voting is ready for you to cast your vote for this year’s JETAA officers.
Hanamikai @ Sakura Sunday
This year we will hold our annual Hanamikai in conjunction with the first annual Sakura Sunday presented by JASO and co-sponsored by the Consulate General of Japan in Portland.
Date: Sunday, April 3
Benefit for Japan
Join JETAA Portland for a fundraiser to benefit the victims of the 2011 earthquake and tsunami in northern Japan. All net proceeds go to the Oregon Japan Relief Fund. When: Saturday, March 26, 7pm – 11pm Where: Bush Garden, 900 SW Morrison Street Cost: $20 per person (includes 2 drinks) There will be networking and [...]
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.
