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SUMMARY:JETAABC Sports Day
DESCRIPTION:Register here – https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1FZvNcHxN_0X-ax1L_iCzAG0RGaQMcItyv5Ggp1KUOaI/edit
URL:https://jetaabc.ca/event/jetaabc-sports-day/
LOCATION:Central Park\, 3883 Imperial Street\, Burnaby\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Alumni,Community,For Fun,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240511T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240511T190000
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UID:2544-1715446800-1715454000@jetaabc.ca
SUMMARY:Celebrate Asian Heritage Month with JETAABC: Dinner & Karaoke Evening.
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a social evening in downtown vancouver with great company and singing to your heart’s content to your favourite jam. Sign up before May 8. More details will be shared after signing up: (https://forms.gle/2Nzdt9dS3VUgJwbKA)
URL:https://jetaabc.ca/event/celebrate-asian-heritage-month-with-jetaabc-dinner-karaoke-evening/
LOCATION:Downtown Vancouver
CATEGORIES:For Fun,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240227T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240227T200000
DTSTAMP:20260409T111748
CREATED:20240212T052451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240212T052503Z
UID:2462-1709060400-1709064000@jetaabc.ca
SUMMARY:February Yomi-Kai
DESCRIPTION:This month we will read Genji Keita’s “Mr English.” Take a snippet into the salaryman’s life back in 1950s/60s Japan through the eyes of “Mr English.” Click here to join us on Tuesday\, February 27th at 7pm over Zoom.  \nIf you wish to get monthly news and updates about our yomikai outside of our JETAABC newsletter\, please sign up here to join JETAABC Yomikai.
URL:https://jetaabc.ca/event/february-yomi-kai-2/
LOCATION:Online (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:Cultural,For Fun
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240217
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240220
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CREATED:20240119T175859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240119T183329Z
UID:2438-1708128000-1708387199@jetaabc.ca
SUMMARY:JET Ski 2024
DESCRIPTION:❄️ JET Ski 2024 ❄️\n⛷️ JETAA Portland\, PNWJETAA\, and JETAABC welcome you to our ski & snowboard day!\nWe are excited to enjoy a weekend of snow sports\, good food\, and fun in the Portland area!  \nDon’t wait\, register via the link here. \n📅Schedule Overview\nWhile our day of winter activities on Sunday\, February 18th is the main event\, we have plenty of bonus events to keep you busy all weekend! See below for our full schedule: \nSaturday\, 2/17\, afternoon (exact time TBD) – Tour of the SakeONE sake brewery in Forest Grove\, OR \nSaturday\, 2/17\, 6pm – Welcome dinner in Portland (exact location TBD) \nSunday\, 2/18\, 9am-dusk – Winter activities at Mt. Hood Skibowl \nSunday\, 2/18\, 6pm – Après Ski dinner at Takahashi in southeast Portland  \nMonday\, 2/19\, 10am – Visit to the Portland Japanese Garden \nFeel free to join as many or as few activities as you want. Continue reading for more details on each activity! \n🏨 Lodging & Places to Stay\nJET Ski organizers will not be coordinating accommodations for participants. Our hosts in Portland recommend staying on the eastside of Portland\, or east of the city between Portland and Mount Hood (Gresham\, Happy Valley\, Sandy) \nAccommodation options will be added here soon. JET Ski organizers do not endorse any hotels found by clicking the link\, nor do they have any rooms on hold at any hotels for JET Ski participants. You are responsible for your own accommodations. \n⚡️ Early Bird Deadline: January 31st\, 11:59 p.m.\nRegister before midnight on January 31st to be eligible for a USD $30.00 subsidy when purchasing any winter activities — courtesy of JETAABC\, PNWJETAA\, and JETAA Portland. This applies to lift tickets\, rentals\, lessons\, or packages. \nEarly Bird subsidy is limited to the first ten (10) participants from each chapter who register before the deadline. You will be informed after the Early Bird period has ended whether you and your group qualify. \n⭐️ Registration Deadline: February 15th\, 11:59 p.m.\nAll registrations for winter activities must be completed by February 8th. \nRegistration for the Saturday night welcome dinner\, après ski happy hour\, and Portland Japanese Garden visit close on February 15th at 11:59 p.m. \nYou can edit your registration up until posted deadlines. \n⛷️🏂  Winter Activities\nSunday\, February 18\, 2023 |  9:00am – Dusk \nLocation: Mt. Hood Skibowl (map) \nTime: Ski/snowboard (Skibowl West): 9:00am – Dusk\n           Snow Tube and Adventure Park (Skibowl East): 11am – Dusk\n\nPlease purchase your own lift ticket via the link below:\nhttps://skibowl.com/?keyword=LiftTickets\n\n*NOTE: Be sure to check the ODOT’s TripCheck website before departure for current road conditions on US HWY 26.\n\nPLEASE NOTE: \n\nLift tickets are sold on a first-come\, first-served basis by the ski resort\, and may sell out sooner than anticipated. If the tickets are sold out prior to the event date\, the JET Ski organizers DO NOT have any tickets on hold\, so please purchase your ticket as soon as possible in order to confirm your participation in the event. Thank you for your understanding!\nEarly Bird Subsidy of USD$30 for winter activities will be administered on a first-come\, first-served basis. Limited to the first 10 registered participants. Participants who register for events other than mountain resort activities are not eligible for this discount. The early bird subsidy of USD$30 cash will be handed out at the ski resort on the day of the event.\n\n🍻 Après Ski Happy Hour\nSunday\, February 18\, 2023  |  6:00 p.m.\n \nTakahashi\n10324 SE Holgate Blvd\, Portland\, OR 97266 (Map)\nMenu\nGluten-free and vegetarian options available \n🍶 SakeONE Brewery Tour\nSaturday\, February 17\, 2023 |  Afternoon\, exact time TBD \nSakeONE\n820 Elm St\, Forest Grove\, OR 97116 (map)\nhttps://www.sakeone.com/ \n🍲 Saturday Night Welcome Dinner\nSaturday\, February 17\, 2023  |  6:00 p.m.\nLocation to be confirmed\, check back soon! \n🏯 Visit to Portland Japanese Garden\nMonday\, February 19\, 2023 |  10:00 am \nLocation: Portland Japanese Garden (map)\nTime: 10:00 am\n\nPlease purchase your own ticket via the link below:\nhttps://secure.japanesegarden.org/events\n\nPLEASE NOTE: \n\nEntrance tickets are sold on a first-come\, first-served basis by the Japanese Garden\, and may sell out sooner than anticipated. If the tickets are sold out prior to the event date\, the JET Ski organizers DO NOT have any tickets on hold\, so please purchase your ticket as soon as possible in order to confirm your participation in the event. Thank you for your understanding!\n50% of the ticket cost will be reimbursed on a first-come\, first-served basis. Limited to the first 8 registered participants. Reimbursements will be handed out in USD at the garden on the day of the event.\n\n🌡️  Health & Safety Policy\nPlease refer to the following websites for health and safety information: \nOregon Health Authority \nMultnomah County Health Dept. \nMt. Hood Skibowl Safety and Responsibility Code \n🤔Questions? Concerns?\nPlease contact: danielle@jetaabc.ca \nDon’t wait\, register via the link here. \nWe look forward to seeing you soon!
URL:https://jetaabc.ca/event/2024-jet-ski/
LOCATION:Portland\, Oregon\, Portland\, OR\, United States
CATEGORIES:Alumni,Cultural,For Fun,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240203T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240203T120000
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CREATED:20240122T055109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240122T055109Z
UID:2445-1706958000-1706961600@jetaabc.ca
SUMMARY:Ninja Tag
DESCRIPTION:Come join us for a fun and friendly gamified experience at Ninja Tag in Coquitlam on Saturday\, February 3rd! All fitness levels are welcome. First 10 alumni who register get a discount. Sign up here by Thursday\, February 1st!
URL:https://jetaabc.ca/event/ninja-tag/
LOCATION:Ninja Tag Coquitlam
CATEGORIES:Alumni,For Fun,Social
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ORGANIZER;CN="JETAABC Social":MAILTO:social@jetaabc.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240130T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240130T200000
DTSTAMP:20260409T111748
CREATED:20231215T191749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231215T191800Z
UID:2401-1706641200-1706644800@jetaabc.ca
SUMMARY:January Yomi-Kai
DESCRIPTION:This month we will read Natsume Soseki’s “The Carlyle Museum.” Explore the homes of Scottish essayist\, historian and philosopher Thomas Carlyle and his wife Jane from 1834 through the eyes of Natsume Soseki. Click here to join us on Tuesday\, January 30th at 7pm over Zoom. \nIf you would like to be updated on latest literary news and access to special literary resources\, please sign up here to join JETAABC Yomikai.
URL:https://jetaabc.ca/event/january-yomi-kai-2/
LOCATION:Online (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:Alumni,Cultural,For Fun,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240128T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240128T150000
DTSTAMP:20260409T111748
CREATED:20240105T013056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240104T212323Z
UID:2412-1706446800-1706454000@jetaabc.ca
SUMMARY:4th Annual JETAA Bento Workshop
DESCRIPTION:We are excited to announce our fourth JETAA Bento Workshop co-hosted by JETAA Portland\, JETAABC and AKJETAA on January 28\, 2024 at 1pm PST/12 pm AKST. The focus of the workshop will be onigiris (japanese riceballs). The event will be hosted virtually and in-person simultaneously. \nOur trusted facilitator\, Amanda Oumiya from KL Bentos\, will guide you through 3 different methods to make yummy onigiris. Whether you are attending virtually or in-person\, we will be working together with YOU to elevate your onigiri making skills. It’s ONIGIRI time!!! \nFollow our Facebook Event Page for more details and to drop a post if you have any questions and comments about the event! \nSign up to participate in person here by Jan 27 at 5pm OR\nSign up to get a Zoom Link here. \nWe look forward to meeting you there!
URL:https://jetaabc.ca/event/jetaa-bento-workshop4/
LOCATION:1 Kingsway in Vancouver\, B.C. V5T 3H7\, 1 Kingsway\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5T 3H7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community,Cultural,For Fun,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231014T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231014T130000
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CREATED:20231004T210215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231004T210215Z
UID:2289-1697281200-1697288400@jetaabc.ca
SUMMARY:Imoni-Kai
DESCRIPTION:Our annual Imoni-Kai is a treasured tradition from Yamagata Prefecture. Enjoy hearty taro root stew in Central Park\, Burnaby from 11am\, Sunday\, October 14th\, with friends old and new! \nPlease RSVP here by Wednesday\, October 11th.
URL:https://jetaabc.ca/event/imoni-kai-2/
LOCATION:Central Park\, 3883 Imperial Street\, Burnaby\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Alumni,Community,Cultural,For Fun,Social
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ORGANIZER;CN="JETAABC Social":MAILTO:social@jetaabc.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230926T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230926T200000
DTSTAMP:20260409T111748
CREATED:20230903T025901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230916T215146Z
UID:2265-1695754800-1695758400@jetaabc.ca
SUMMARY:September Yomi-Kai
DESCRIPTION:Come join us on Tuesday\, September 26th at 7pm on Zoom as we discuss Yoko Tawada’s To Khabarovsk. Click here to join only September’s meeting.
URL:https://jetaabc.ca/event/september-yomi-kai-2/
LOCATION:Online (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:Alumni,Cultural,For Fun
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230725T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230725T200000
DTSTAMP:20260409T111748
CREATED:20230704T012650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230704T012650Z
UID:2206-1690311600-1690315200@jetaabc.ca
SUMMARY:July Yomi-Kai
DESCRIPTION:Come join us on Tuesday\, July 25th at 7pm over Zoom as we discuss Aoki Jungo’s short story “As Told by a Nocturnal Witness.” Click here to join only July’s meeting.
URL:https://jetaabc.ca/event/july-yomi-kai-2/
LOCATION:Online (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:Cultural,For Fun,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230620T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230620T200000
DTSTAMP:20260409T111748
CREATED:20230519T203343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230519T203343Z
UID:2158-1687287600-1687291200@jetaabc.ca
SUMMARY:June Yomi-Kai
DESCRIPTION:JETAABC Yomi-kai: Come join us on Tuesday\, June 20 at 7pm as we discuss Nao-Cola Yamazaki’s “Cavities and Kindness”. \nClick here to join only June’s meeting.
URL:https://jetaabc.ca/event/june-yomi-kai-2/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Cultural,For Fun,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230620T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230620T170000
DTSTAMP:20260409T111748
CREATED:20230621T161947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230620T202215Z
UID:2166-1687248000-1687280400@jetaabc.ca
SUMMARY:Victoria Meet & Greet
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Meet & Greet dinner at Yua Bistro on Tuesday\, June 20th at 6pm\, and reconnect with other Vancouver Island JET Alumni while enjoying some of the best Japanese food on this side of the Pacific! 🍣
URL:https://jetaabc.ca/event/victoria-meet-greet/
LOCATION:Yua Bistro\, 622 Fisgard St\, Victoris\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Alumni,For Fun,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230527T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230527T153000
DTSTAMP:20260409T111748
CREATED:20230501T032910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230501T032910Z
UID:2095-1685187000-1685201400@jetaabc.ca
SUMMARY:JETAABC Asian Heritage Month Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Come celebrate Asian Canadian Heritage Month with the JETAABC community! We will eat a sushi lunch and learn about Asian Canadian history\, share stories and experiences\, and enjoy some fun games and karaoke! $10 for JETAABC members $15 for non-alumni members. Sign up here.
URL:https://jetaabc.ca/event/jetaabc-asian-heritage-month-celebration/
LOCATION:BCIT Downtown Campus\, 555 Seymour Street\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6B 3H6
CATEGORIES:Alumni,Community,Cultural,For Fun,Social
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ORGANIZER;CN="JETAABC Social":MAILTO:social@jetaabc.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230425T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230425T170000
DTSTAMP:20260409T111748
CREATED:20230414T224601Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230417T210652Z
UID:2071-1682409600-1682442000@jetaabc.ca
SUMMARY:April Yomi-Kai
DESCRIPTION:JETAABC Yomi-kai: Come join us on Tuesday\, April 24 at 7pm as we discuss two of Erica H Isomura’s writings\, “Family History” and “For the Dreamers”. Click here to join only April’s meeting. \nCan’t make our April meeting? Join JETAABC Yomikai’s special hour with Erica H Isomura on Saturday\, May 13 at 10 am PDT. Sign up here to get a Zoom link! 
URL:https://jetaabc.ca/event/april-yomi-kai-2/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Cultural,For Fun,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230402T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230402T140000
DTSTAMP:20260409T111748
CREATED:20230217T191941Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230303T030434Z
UID:2039-1680436800-1680444000@jetaabc.ca
SUMMARY:JETAABC Hanami 2023
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a family-friendly Hanami gathering (cherry blossom viewing) at Garry Point Park on April 2\, 2023 from 12:00pm to 2:00pm! \nParticipants can place an order for a bento lunch box in advance for $15. \nSign up to receive more details: \nRSVP
URL:https://jetaabc.ca/event/jetaabc-hanami-2023/
LOCATION:Garry Point Park\, 12011 Seventh Avenue\, Richmond\, BC\, V7E 4X2
CATEGORIES:Alumni,For Fun,Social
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ORGANIZER;CN="JETAABC Social":MAILTO:social@jetaabc.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230328T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230328T200000
DTSTAMP:20260409T111748
CREATED:20230302T021134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230302T021145Z
UID:2049-1680030000-1680033600@jetaabc.ca
SUMMARY:March Yomi-Kai
DESCRIPTION:This month we will read Mukoda Kuniko’s “Mr Carp” and learn how a carp can help us explore the family archetypes during the Showa Period. Click here to join us on Tuesday\, March 28th at 7pm over Zoom. \nIf you wish to get monthly news and updates about our yomikai outside of our JETAABC newsletter\, please sign up here to join JETAABC Yomikai.
URL:https://jetaabc.ca/event/march-yomi-kai/
LOCATION:Online (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:Alumni,Cultural,For Fun,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230318T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230318T150000
DTSTAMP:20260409T111748
CREATED:20230217T192352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230217T192352Z
UID:2043-1679144400-1679151600@jetaabc.ca
SUMMARY:JETAA Canada Virtual Social
DESCRIPTION:The first JETAA Canada Virtual Social of 2023 will be held on Saturday\, March 18th. We invite JET alumni from all seven Canadian chapters and beyond to join us. \nRegister here!
URL:https://jetaabc.ca/event/jetaa-canada-virtual-social/
LOCATION:Online (Gather)
CATEGORIES:Alumni,For Fun,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230205T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230205T123000
DTSTAMP:20260409T111748
CREATED:20230108T020748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230108T020748Z
UID:1980-1675594800-1675600200@jetaabc.ca
SUMMARY:3rd Annual JETAA Bento Workshop
DESCRIPTION:JETAA Portland\, with JETAABC\, is excited to present a third Bento Workshop led by Amanda Oumiya from K&L Bentos on Sunday\, February 5th\, 2023 at 11:00 am over Zoom. Anyone and everyone is welcome to join and learn! Amanda has been our trusted Bento Workshop leader the past couple times and it has been such a great success. \nWe will be dropping hints on our social media for the next couple weeks. Can you guess what theme our Bento Workshop will have this year? \nSave the Date for Sunday\, February 5th\, 2023! Click here to sign up on Zoom so that you can easily add our event to your Calendar so you do not forget\, or click “Going” on our Facebook Event Page. Can’t wait to see you there!
URL:https://jetaabc.ca/event/3rd-annual-jetaa-bento-workshop/
LOCATION:Online (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:Alumni,Cultural,For Fun,Social
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230204
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230206
DTSTAMP:20260409T111748
CREATED:20221221T010003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230119T175140Z
UID:1918-1675468800-1675641599@jetaabc.ca
SUMMARY:JET Ski 2023
DESCRIPTION:JET Ski is back with our first in-person\, tri-chapter event since 2020! ☃️ Meet us February 4–5\, 2023 in Seattle as we reconnect with our friends across JETAABC\, JETAA Portland\, and PNWJETAA.  We are excited to enjoy a day of snow sports\, good food\, and fun in Seattle! \nSee this page for more information. The registration deadline is January 28th\, 2023.
URL:https://jetaabc.ca/event/jet-ski-2023/
LOCATION:Seattle\, Washington
CATEGORIES:Alumni,Community,For Fun,Social
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230117T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230117T200000
DTSTAMP:20260409T111748
CREATED:20230108T021043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230108T021043Z
UID:1982-1673982000-1673985600@jetaabc.ca
SUMMARY:January Yomi-Kai
DESCRIPTION:This month we will read Kaiji Motojiro’s “Lemon\,” and find out why people left lemons at a storefront in Kyoto. Click here to join us on Tuesday\, January 17th at 7pm over Zoom. \nIf you wish to get monthly news and updates outside of our JETAABC newsletter\, please sign up here to join JETAABC Yomi-Kai.
URL:https://jetaabc.ca/event/january-yomi-kai/
LOCATION:Online (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:Alumni,Community,Cultural,For Fun,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221218T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221218T133000
DTSTAMP:20260409T111748
CREATED:20221127T223357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221127T223357Z
UID:1861-1671363000-1671370200@jetaabc.ca
SUMMARY:JETAABC Bonenkai End-of-Year Party
DESCRIPTION:Let’s celebrate another banner year for JETAABC and all our members! \nDate: Sunday\, December 18th\, 11:30-1:30 pm\n(RSVP Deadline: Wednesday\, December 14th)\n \nLocation: Haraheri Eat Bar & Patio\n888 Nelson St\, downtown Vancouver\nLocated on the rooftop of Nelson Square Building\n\nPlease note: JETAABC will be providing some light appetizers to share\, and you are welcome to purchase your own lunch and drinks at the restaurant. Thanks!\n\nIf you have any questions\, please contact Rachel at communications@jetaabc.ca.
URL:https://jetaabc.ca/event/jetaabc-bonenkai-end-of-year-party/
LOCATION:Haraheri Eat Bar + Patio\, 888 Nelson St\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6Z 2H2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Alumni,Community,For Fun,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221122T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221122T200000
DTSTAMP:20260409T111748
CREATED:20221030T235852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221030T235852Z
UID:1832-1669143600-1669147200@jetaabc.ca
SUMMARY:November Yomi-Kai
DESCRIPTION:This month\, to extend our spooky October into November\, we will read famous mystery/thriller author Edogawa Ranpo’s “Human Chair.” A lady comes home to read a letter and is left with an ominous feeling. Come join us on Tuesday\, November 22nd at 7pm over Zoom. Click here to join only November’s meeting.
URL:https://jetaabc.ca/event/november-yomi-kai/
LOCATION:Online (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:Alumni,Cultural,For Fun,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221028T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221028T233000
DTSTAMP:20260409T111748
CREATED:20221001T222456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221001T222456Z
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SUMMARY:Welcome Back Social
DESCRIPTION:Come and meet the new JET returnees in style with our Welcome Back Social and Karaoke Nijikai! \nDate: Friday\, October 28th\n(RSVP Deadline: Monday\, October 24)\n\nDinner Time: 6:00pm\nLocation: Guu Original (838 Thurlow Street\, Vancouver)\nCost: purchase of own drinks/food (JETAABC will cover some light appetizers)\nMenu here\n\nKaraoke Nijikai: 8:30pm\nLocation: Fantacity (1133 Robson St\, Vancouver)\nCost: approx. $10 per person (subject to change based on numbers RSVP’d)\n\nIf you have any questions\, please contact Danielle.
URL:https://jetaabc.ca/event/welcome-back-social/
LOCATION:Downtown Vancouver
CATEGORIES:Alumni,Community,For Fun,Social
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221016T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221016T140000
DTSTAMP:20260409T111748
CREATED:20220919T190624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221003T235823Z
UID:1749-1665918000-1665928800@jetaabc.ca
SUMMARY:Fall Imoni-Kai
DESCRIPTION:Join us at our annual Imoni-Kai\, a treasured tradition from Yamagata Prefecture that’s enjoyed and held throughout the Tohoku region of Japan. Enjoy hearty taro root stew with friends old and new! \nSign up here! \nhttps://forms.gle/Y67EXYNq2itXCoTo8
URL:https://jetaabc.ca/event/imoni-kai/
LOCATION:Central Park\, 3883 Imperial Street\, Burnaby\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Alumni,Community,Cultural,For Fun,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220927T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220927T200000
DTSTAMP:20260409T111748
CREATED:20220905T054132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220905T054132Z
UID:1728-1664305200-1664308800@jetaabc.ca
SUMMARY:September Yomi-Kai
DESCRIPTION:This month we will read Hiromi Goto’s “Home Stay.” A divorced man living at his in-laws’ suddenly comes across dead goldfishes and starts questioning his life. Come join us on Tuesday\, September 27th at 7pm over Zoom. Click here to join only September’s meeting\, or sign up for Yomi-Kai here.
URL:https://jetaabc.ca/event/september-yomi-kai/
LOCATION:Online (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:Alumni,Cultural,For Fun,Social
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220830T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220830T200000
DTSTAMP:20260409T111748
CREATED:20220810T220722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220811T044248Z
UID:1691-1661886000-1661889600@jetaabc.ca
SUMMARY:August Yomi-Kai
DESCRIPTION:This month we will read Yukio Mishima’s “The Priest and His Love.” Through the backdrop of the Heian period\, Mishima writes about the internal struggle between worldly love and religious faith. Come join us on Tuesday\, August 30th at 7pm over Zoom. Click here to join only August’s meeting\, or sign up for Yomi-Kai here. 
URL:https://jetaabc.ca/event/august-yomi-kai/
LOCATION:Online (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:Alumni,Cultural,For Fun,Social
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220828T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220828T130000
DTSTAMP:20260409T111748
CREATED:20220812T153653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220812T153729Z
UID:1698-1661684400-1661691600@jetaabc.ca
SUMMARY:JETAABC Sports Day
DESCRIPTION:Sports Day is BACK! Come join us for a fun and family-friendly outdoor gathering at Central Park on Sunday\, August 28th from 11am-1pm! Participate or come out to watch and support! 💪🏼🎉\n\n\nRSVP Here
URL:https://jetaabc.ca/event/1698/
LOCATION:Central Park\, 3883 Imperial Street\, Burnaby\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community,For Fun,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220820T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220820T150000
DTSTAMP:20260409T111748
CREATED:20220810T220416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220810T220416Z
UID:1688-1661000400-1661007600@jetaabc.ca
SUMMARY:JETAA Canada Virtual Beach Party
DESCRIPTION:Yukata\, hanami and matsuri… what do you miss or not miss about summer in Japan? \n\n\nLet’s enjoy meeting JET alumni from across Canada and possibly beyond at the Virtual Beach Party. There will be a “Nihongo Dake” area for those interested in practicing their speaking. \nEvent Date: Saturday\, August 20th\nEvent Time: 1:00 – 3:00 pm  PDT / 2:00 – 4:00 pm  MDT\, CST/3:00 – 5:00 pm  CDT/ 4:00 – 6:00 pm EDT/ 5:00 – 7:00 pm ADT.\nPlease sign up to receive the link by Thursday\, August 18.\n\n\n\n\nIf you have any questions\, please don’t hesitate to reach out at jetaa.canada@gmail.com.
URL:https://jetaabc.ca/event/jetaa-canada-virtual-beach-party/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Alumni,Community,For Fun,Social
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220806T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220806T130000
DTSTAMP:20260409T111748
CREATED:20220528T220730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220712T145932Z
UID:1573-1659783600-1659790800@jetaabc.ca
SUMMARY:Sports Day
DESCRIPTION:Come join us for a fun and family-friendly outdoor gathering at Central Park on Saturday\, July 16th from 11:00am – 1:00pm! Activities include radio taiso\, tug-of-war\, spikeball\, ultimate frisbee and more. Participate or come out to watch and support! The registration deadline is Friday\, June 17th. \nSign Up
URL:https://jetaabc.ca/event/sports-day/
LOCATION:Central Park\, 3883 Imperial Street\, Burnaby\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Alumni,Community,For Fun,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220726T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220726T200000
DTSTAMP:20260409T111748
CREATED:20220705T004635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220705T004635Z
UID:1643-1658862000-1658865600@jetaabc.ca
SUMMARY:July Yomi-Kai
DESCRIPTION:Akutagawa Prize winner Hitomi Kanehara often writes about asserting personal choice with consequences of being ostracised from “normal” society to be themselves. Find out how this plays out in her short story\, “Mambo\,” on July 26th at 7pm over Zoom. \nClick here to join only July’s meeting.
URL:https://jetaabc.ca/event/july-yomi-kai/
LOCATION:Online (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:Alumni,Cultural,For Fun,Social
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