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JETAA Chapter Beat 3.5.12
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Jonathan Trace (Fukuoka-ken, 2005-08) takes us on a walk around the JET Alumni community for another edition of JETAA Chapter Beat.
Remember to check out a listing of JETAA Chapter Events related to the Anniversary of the 2011 Tohoku Earthquake and Tsunami.
JETAA Philadelphia Subchapter (part of JETAANY)
- Tohoku Disaster One Year Anniversary and Film Screening – Sunday, March 11th, 2:00 to 4:30 at the Bellevue. The Japan American Society of Greater Philadelphia is screening NHK and MindTV’s short documentary “Radiation – Fighting the Invisible Enemy” as part of a fundraising and informational event. The program also includes a talk by the Honorary Consul of Japan in Philadelphia’s Dennis Morikawa, a bake sale, and reception.
- Cooking and Movie Afternoon – Sunday, March 11th, 12:00. The group in Philly is getting together to watch Japanese movies and socialize this Sunday. Bring your own dish and cook it up for a relaxing day of food, fun, and friends.
- Nihongo Dake Cooking Lesson – Saturday, March 10th, in Torrance. Learn how to cook authentic Japanese cuisine and practice your Nihongo at the same time as this month’s event.
- Career Mixer – Thursday, March 22nd, 5:00 to 8:00 at Perch. Make connections, grow your network and get together with your friends in JETAASC.
- JETAASC Charity for the 2011 Earthquake – Saturday, March 31st. More details coming soon.
- O-Shaberikai – Wednesday, March 7th, 6:00 at Coo Izakaya in Civic. Join in and meet Japanese people living in Canberra and other locals interested in Japan.
- Tohoku Earthquake Memorial Service – Sunday, March 11th, 4:00 at the Nara Peace Park. A memorial service will be held at Nara Peace Park to commemorate the 2011 Tohoku Earthquake and Tsunami and remember those who died as well as those who continue to be affected by the tragedy.
- March Monthly Meeting – Wednesday, March 7th, 6:30 at the Panama Cafe. Meet the new board members and find out about upcoming events and volunteer opportunities.
- TAO: The Way of the Drum – Monday, March 12th, 7:00, at the Nashville Schermerhorn Symphony. The TAO Taiko, martial arts, dance, and theater ensemble is coming to Nashville. Check out this amazing acrobatic and rhythmic experience.
- Nashville Cherry Blossom Festival – JETAA Music City will be giving mini-lectures at the Consulate General of Japan booth at this years festival, and is seeking speakers and volunteers. More information can be found at the festival website.
- Freelancing Career Panel – Monday, March 5th, 6:30 to 8:30 at the Japan Local Government Center. Jetwit’s own Steven Horowitz will be hosting a panel discussion on making a living through freelance work in today’s tough economic climate. It’s a great opportunity for JET Alumni to get together, share ideas and stories.
- Meishi Exchange – Thursday, March 15th, 6:30 – 9:00 at Amber Restaurant. Get together with JETAANY for its annual networking event with JET alumni and friends from other organizations around New York. Part of the funds will go towards helping the Japan Earthquake Relief Fund.
- JQ Magazine Seeking Writers for Spring 2012 – JETAANY’s magazine is seeking new writers among JET alumni from around the world to contribute. Story ideas and more information can be found here.
- Charity Screening of “Pray for Japan – Kokoro wa Hitotsu Ni” – Wednesday, March 14th, 7:00, at AMC Loews in Georgetown. A special screening of a documentary filmed by a DC local, in coordination of a national screening event in Tokyo, will be held to support the Japan Emergency NGO helping individuals who are still struggling to recover from the 2011 Tohoku Earthquake and Tsunami.
What happened at your chapter’s event? If you attend(ed) any of these exciting events, JetWit would love to hear about them. Just contact Jonathan Trace with any info, stories or comments.
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