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JETAA Chapter Beat 7.8.09

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Freelance writer/editor Jonathan Trace (Fukuoka-ken, 2005-08) takes us on a walk around the JET Alumni community for another edition of JETAA Chapter Beat.tanabata-at-night

JETAA Southern California

  • Wilson Park BBQ – Saturday, July 11th, 12:00 at Wilson Park in Torrance. Spend a day of sun and fun with friends, family and the new JETs.

JETAA New York

  • Studio Square Beer Garden – Saturday, July 11th, 1:00 at the new Studio Square Beer Garden in Long Island City. Have a drink or indulge in one of the many tasty offerings with friends and JETAANY.

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  • Movie Night: Tampopo – Friday, July 31st, 7:00 at Narrabundah. JETAA Canberra will be screening Itami Juzo’s classic film “Tampopo” with pizza and popcorn.
  • Japanese Film Noir – July 16th through August 13th at the Arc Cinema at the National Film and Sound Archive.

JETAA Florida

  • Tampa Natsu Matsuri – Saturday, July 11th, 9:00 to 11:00. Celebrate the summer Japan-style with Japanese food, games and even a yukata/jinbei clothing contest.
  • Karaoke Night – Saturday, July 18th, 7:30 at Muse Cafe.  Asian style karaoke for JET alumni and new JETs alike, so come out and show off those singing skills for all to see.

JETAA D.C.

  • J-Dinner – Tuesday, July 14th, 5:30 Happy Hour, 7:30 Dinner at Asia Nine. This month’s event includes a happy hour and the normal dinner, so drop by and have a laugh with old friends.
  • July Happy Hour – Wednesday, July 15th, 5:30 in the courtyard of Hotel Monaco/Poste. Relax after a hot day with a cool drink and JETAADC.

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  • July Happy Hour – Friday, July 10th, 6:00 at Wann Izakaya in Belltown. Start the weekend right with good friends and a cold drink.
  • Seattle Bon Odori – July 18th and 19th, 4:00 to 10:00(Sunday 3:00 – 9:00) at the Seattle Betsuin Buddhist Temple. Dancing, martial arts, crafts, food and more. Don’t miss it.

What happened at your chapter’s event? If you attend(ed) any of these exciting events, JetWit would love to hear about them. Just email Jonathan Trace with any info, stories or comments.


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