Osechi Ryori Prep: Volunteers Needed. Dec 30 & 31

It is almost New Year’s and this is a friendly reminder of the traditional Japanese New Year’s food box – Osechi Ryori.

We are looking for volunteers to help us prepare our New Year’s jubako, the three layered box of special foods. The boxes are a fundraiser that keeps our New Year’s food traditions alive, with delicious seasonal dishes in the Northwest style.

Volunteers are needed at Oregon Buddhist Temple at: 3720 SE 34th Ave, Portland 97202
Friday, December  30
10 am – 12:30 pm
Tasks: Washing boxes,  food preparation

Saturday, December 31
10 am – 3 pm
Tasks: Making sushi, portioning and arranging food into the boxes, wrapping boxes for pick up.

Join us for a great time while we maintain this wonderful tradition. All skill levels are welcome.

Please contact Valerie Otani, otani@easystreet.net or 503-307-8140 if you have questions.

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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.