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Obon Festival 2006
August 5, 2-9:30 pm, 3720 SE 34th Ave, Portland, 97202

Includes festive foods, Dharma talks for those interested in the main chapel (hondo) of the temple. No charge for Taiko performance, dance performances, karate demos, Ikebana flower-arrangement displays, etc.

No charge for attendance. You only pay if you want to buy some food or gift item.

Schedule of Events:
2:00 Opening ceremonies
2:15 Martial arts demonstration by Japan Karate Federation: Shito Ryu Ryobu Kai
2:45 Koto performance by Yasuko Fields
3:15 A Key Kyo Band, Japanese rock and roll band
3:45 Temple Talk by Rev. Gregory Gibbs
4:15 Lisa Fiji Chang, Hula Halau: Ohana Holo'oko'a hula
4:30 Temple Talk by Rev. Gibbs
5:00 Dr. Tracy Quyang: Portland Chinese Dance Troup
5:20 Sahomi Tachibana School: Classical Japanese dance
5:40 Mitsuki Dazai-Church Electric Koto
6:20 Portland Taiko with Portland Tanuki Junior Taiko
7:05 Service for Obon dancers
7:05 Announcements for silent auction
7:20 Obon dancing starts
9:30 Closing of festival

More info at www.pdx-obon.org

Volunteer at the Obon Spirit Festival
Wednesday, August 9th

We are looking for volunteers to help with preparations at one of the most beautiful events held at the Japanese Gardens Every year JETAA members volunteer at the Obon Ceremony at the Japanese Gardens. The ceremony is closed to the public, but it is free to JETAA that help out. The event will be next Wednesday, August 9 in the evening. It starts with Obon dancing and Taiko drumming, then all members make their way down to the lake to float candles in the water, while a Buddhist monk chants on the bridge. We need about 6 people to help out - usually we help prepare the candles and direct people - all in all it is very little work but it is a very special and beautiful ceremony.

If you are interested in volunteering, send an email to vp@jetaaportland.com

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Portland Taiko Concert
August 9, 2006 - 6pm

Washington Park Summer Series at the Washington Park Amphitheater. Check out the Portland Taiko Website for details.

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3rd Annual Masters Golf Tournament Postponed!!!

Due to lack of RSVPs, we are postponing the Golf Tournament on Saturday, August 12!

JETAA Portland's 3rd Annual Masters Golf Tournament
When: Postponed

JETAA Portland's 3rd Annual Masters Golf Tournament
When: Saturday, August 30th, meet at 9:45 am
Where: At McMenamins Edgefield's Pitch & Put
(see the website for details: www.mcmenamins.com)
Cost: Nothing!!! JETAA Portland is covering the cost of golf (lunch afterwards is betsu-bestu)

JETAA is having a golf tournament this Saturday, August 30th starting at 10:00am. The course is a simple par 3 and we are playing only 9 holes. Don't worry if you can't play golf...neither can anyone else. Besides, we will be playing a best ball tournament so only one player in your group needs to be good. :o)

If you don't have clubs, the course can rent them to you for $1 a club. You really only need a pitching wedge and a putter.

To The Winner...
Everyone will be competing for the coveted "SUGOI Green Jacket" that is our version of the Masters "green jacket".

Remember, although we are competing for the coveted SUGOI Green Jacket that is the Master's tradition, none of us will be playing GREAT golf! This is just a fun time and a great family affair (kids are welcome).

If you haven't been to a JETAA event in a while, this is a great event to attend. Besides, JETAA Portland is covering the cost of golf so what do you have to lose?

Join Us for Lunch
After golf, we will all meet afterwards for lunch at the Powerstation Pub. It will be a J-kaiwa lunch and a great chance to catch up on your Japanese. Also, the tournament winners along with the official Green Jacket ceremony will take place.

Reserve Your Spot:
To reserve your spot or if you have any questions:
mailto:sports@jetaaportland.com

Where: At McMenamins Edgefield's Pitch & Put
(see the website for details: www.mcmenamins.com)
Cost: Nothing!!! JETAA Portland is covering the cost of golf (lunch afterwards is betsu-bestu)

JETAA is having a golf tournament this Saturday, August 12th starting at 10:00am. The course is a simple par 3 and we are playing only 9 holes. Don't worry if you can't play golf...neither can anyone else. Besides, we will be playing a best ball tournament so only one player in your group needs to be good. :o)

If you don't have clubs, the course can rent them to you for $1 a club. You really only need a pitching wedge and a putter.

To The Winner...
Everyone will be competing for the coveted "SUGOI Green Jacket" that is our version of the Masters "green jacket".

Remember, although we are competing for the coveted SUGOI Green Jacket that is the Master's tradition, none of us will be playing GREAT golf! This is just a fun time and a great family affair (kids are welcome).

If you haven't been to a JETAA event in a while, this is a great event to attend. Besides, JETAA Portland is covering the cost of golf so what do you have to lose?

Join Us for Lunch
After golf, we will all meet afterwards for lunch at the Powerstation Pub. It will be a J-kaiwa lunch and a great chance to catch up on your Japanese. Also, the tournament winners along with the official Green Jacket ceremony will take place.

Reserve Your Spot:
To reserve your spot or if you have any questions:
mailto:sports@jetaaportland.com

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JETAA Soccer

For all the updates and more information about our JETAA United soccer team, check our our JETAA soccer page.

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J-Kaiwa updates

For all the updates and more information about J-Kaiwa, check our our J-Kaiwa page.

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