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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230205T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230205T123000
DTSTAMP:20260409T160824
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230108T020748Z
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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:20260409T160824
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230117T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230117T200000
DTSTAMP:20260409T160824
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:20260409T160824
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:20260409T160824
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:20260409T160824
CREATED:20221001T222456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221001T222456Z
UID:1766-1666980000-1666999800@jetaabc.ca
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221025T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221025T200000
DTSTAMP:20260409T160824
CREATED:20220903T034643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220926T044909Z
UID:1707-1666724400-1666728000@jetaabc.ca
SUMMARY:Yomi-Kai: A Conversation with Hiromi Goto
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we invite author Hiromi Goto to share insight about her anthology\, Hopeful Monsters. Please register here to attend this particular meeting.\n\nGeneral Schedule for the evening will be as follows:\n\n\n\n\n7:00 pm – 7:30 pm : Pre-discussion about Hopeful Monster as a group\n7:30 pm – 7:45 pm : Author Hiromi Goto will join us with a brief introduction and will be reading two short stories\n7:45 pm – 8:00 pm : Commentary\n8:00 pm – 8:15 pm : Q&A and Closing Remarks\n\nIf you have any questions about the evening and/or if you have any questions you would like to ask Ms. Goto\, please send them to karmila@jetaabc.ca. Depending on time\, we may be able to accept questions on the day but we cannot guarantee that your questions will be addressed.\n\n\n\n\n\nClick here for Hiromi Goto’s website to peruse to learn more about her.
URL:https://jetaabc.ca/event/yomi-kai-a-conversation-with-hiromi-goto/
LOCATION:Online (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:Community,Cultural,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221016T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221016T140000
DTSTAMP:20260409T160824
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:20260409T160824
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220830T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220830T200000
DTSTAMP:20260409T160824
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:20260409T160824
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:20260409T160824
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/
CATEGORIES:Alumni,Community,For Fun,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220806T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220806T130000
DTSTAMP:20260409T160824
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:20260409T160824
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220628T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220628T200000
DTSTAMP:20260409T160824
CREATED:20220613T045235Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220613T045235Z
UID:1595-1656442800-1656446400@jetaabc.ca
SUMMARY:June Yomi-Kai
DESCRIPTION:On Tuesday\, June 28th at 7:00pm over Zoom\, we will discuss the short story “The Cafeteria in the Evening and a Pool in the Rain” by Yoko Ogawa.
URL:https://jetaabc.ca/event/june-yomi-kai/
LOCATION:Online (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:Alumni,Cultural,For Fun,Social
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220619T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220619T123000
DTSTAMP:20260409T160824
CREATED:20220525T220030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220613T045433Z
UID:1425-1655634600-1655641800@jetaabc.ca
SUMMARY:JETAABC Origami Workshop: Kusudama
DESCRIPTION:Updated date! Come join us on June 19th from 10:30am for this family friendly event as we fold some origami and socialize! More details linked here.
URL:https://jetaabc.ca/event/jetaabc-origami-workshop-kusudama/
LOCATION:1 Kingsway in Vancouver\, B.C. V5T 3H7\, 1 Kingsway\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5T 3H7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Alumni,Cultural,For Fun,Social
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220528T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220528T140000
DTSTAMP:20260409T160824
CREATED:20220516T015003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220609T230152Z
UID:1516-1653742800-1653746400@jetaabc.ca
SUMMARY:Asian Heritage Month Event
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, May 28th at 10:30am\, join us to celebrate Asian Heritage Month at Nitobe Memorial Garden! The registration deadline is Sunday\, May 22nd. \nSign Up
URL:https://jetaabc.ca/event/asian-heritage-month-event/
LOCATION:Nitobe Memorial Garden
CATEGORIES:Alumni,Cultural,Social
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220524T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220524T200000
DTSTAMP:20260409T160824
CREATED:20220503T212440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220503T212504Z
UID:1507-1653418800-1653422400@jetaabc.ca
SUMMARY:May Yomi-Kai
DESCRIPTION:The JETAABC Yomi-Kai group will read “Scheherazade\,” one of the three Haruki Murakami short stories that inspired the movie Drive My Car. Come join us on Tuesday\, May 24th at 7:00pm over Zoom.
URL:https://jetaabc.ca/event/may-yomi-kai/
LOCATION:Online (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:Alumni,Cultural,For Fun,Social
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220520T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220522T200000
DTSTAMP:20260409T160825
CREATED:20220411T005452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220411T005517Z
UID:1479-1653044400-1653249600@jetaabc.ca
SUMMARY:JET35 Alumni Reunion
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to the JET35 Alumni Reunion\, a three-day gathering for all JET alumni and friends with exciting programming\, special events\, and plenty of time to see old friends and make new ones! \nOrganized by JETAA USA\, this reunion will take place from Friday\, May 20th – Sunday\, May 22nd at the Motif Hotel in Seattle\, Washington and nearby spots.
URL:https://jetaabc.ca/event/jet35-alumni-reunion/
LOCATION:Motif Hotel\, Seattle\, 1415 Fifth Avenue\, Seattle\, WA\, 98101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Alumni,Social
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220424T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220424T150000
DTSTAMP:20260409T160825
CREATED:20220411T004804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220411T004804Z
UID:1475-1650805200-1650812400@jetaabc.ca
SUMMARY:Cross Canada JETAA Virtual Hanami
DESCRIPTION:Come meet fellow alumni from different chapters across Canada\, while connecting over snacking\, Japan\, and Japanese snacks! \nThe Zoom will run from 1:00 – 3:00pm on Sunday\, April 24th. \nSign Up
URL:https://jetaabc.ca/event/cross-canada-jetaa-virtual-hanami/
LOCATION:Online (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:Alumni,For Fun,Social
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220419T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220419T200000
DTSTAMP:20260409T160825
CREATED:20220411T004352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220411T004422Z
UID:1468-1650394800-1650398400@jetaabc.ca
SUMMARY:April Yomi-Kai
DESCRIPTION:We really enjoyed Hiromi Goto’s writing\, so we decided to read another one! This next one is called “Stinky Girl.” Come join us on Tuesday\, April 19th at 7:00pm over Zoom. \nSign up here if you want to join only for the April Meeting. More details about Yomi-kai can be found here.
URL:https://jetaabc.ca/event/april-yomi-kai/
LOCATION:Online (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:Alumni,Cultural,For Fun,Social
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220415T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220415T133000
DTSTAMP:20260409T160825
CREATED:20220407T182625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220411T004523Z
UID:1460-1650022200-1650029400@jetaabc.ca
SUMMARY:JETAABC Hanami
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a family-friendly hanami gathering at Queen Elizabeth Park on April 15th (Good Friday) from 11:30am to 1:30pm! There will be food\, snacks\, music\, and good company. Please note lunch is $10/person. \nSign up to receive more details: \nRSVP
URL:https://jetaabc.ca/event/jetaabc-hanami/
LOCATION:Queen Elizabeth Park\, 4600 Cambie Street\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Alumni,Cultural,For Fun,Social
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220212
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220213
DTSTAMP:20260409T160825
CREATED:20220112T163806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220112T163945Z
UID:1331-1644624000-1644710399@jetaabc.ca
SUMMARY:2022 JET SKI NO HI presented by PNWJETAA\, JETAABC & JETAAPDX
DESCRIPTION:We’re happy to announce that the inter-chapter ski event will be hosted by your favorite northwest chapters again this year. We are claiming February 12th to be JET SKI の日！ \nWe’ll be hitting the slopes with your fellow JET Alumni at your home mountain! All three JET chapters will be shredding the mountains at these locations: \n\nJETAABC: Grouse Mountain | www.grousemountain.com\nPNWJETAA: Summit at Snoqualmie | www.summitatsnoqualmie.com\nJETAA Portland: Mt. Hood Skibowl | www.skibowl.com\n\nBe one of the first 10 participants from each chapter to register on or after January 12th to receive a $20 discount at your participating ski resort. Not into winter sports? No problem! Join the chapters afterwards at a local restaurant for an après ski happy hour\, or join us online for a tri-chapter Zoom hangout!
URL:https://jetaabc.ca/event/20220110-2022-jet-ski-no-hi/
CATEGORIES:Alumni,For Fun,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220204T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220204T210000
DTSTAMP:20260409T160825
CREATED:20211216T155511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220127T054516Z
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SUMMARY:2022 Annual General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:It is time for our Annual General Meeting and Shinnenkai. This year’s event will be held at the YWCA Hotel on 733 Beatty St in Vancouver (with the option to attend via Zoom) [Update 2022.01.26: Event will now be held on Zoom only] on Friday\, February 4\, 2022\, 6:00 – 9:00pm. We will begin with a meet-and-greet before proceeding into our AGM and Board of Directors election. (As health guidelines on public gatherings could change\, the meeting location may be updated. We will keep you informed.) \nYour RSVP is kindly requested by Friday\, January 28th\, 2022 Thursday\, February 3rd\, 2022 at agm@jetaabc.ca or at this RSVP form.
URL:https://jetaabc.ca/event/2022-agm/
LOCATION:Online (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:Alumni,Social,Volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20211024T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20211024T140000
DTSTAMP:20260409T160825
CREATED:20211013T034447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211013T034618Z
UID:1204-1635075000-1635084000@jetaabc.ca
SUMMARY:Imoni-kai 2021
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://jetaabc.ca/event/imoni-kai-2021/
CATEGORIES:Alumni,Cultural,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210815T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210815T130000
DTSTAMP:20260409T160825
CREATED:20210724T063554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210803T214818Z
UID:1093-1629025200-1629032400@jetaabc.ca
SUMMARY:JETAABC Sports Day in Burnaby
DESCRIPTION:Come join us for a fun\, safe\, and family-friendly outdoor gathering in August!  \nThis year’s Sports Day event will held at two locations: Victoria and Burnaby.  \nGames and activities include classics such as radio taiso\, tug-of-war\, ultimate frisbee and more. \nParticipate or come out to watch and support!  \nBurnaby | Sunday\, August 15\, 2021 \n11:00AM – 1:00PM \nCentral Park \nParticipants and attendees can register in advance here (free): https://forms.gle/PqG2CL13xrmSuCtg9 
URL:https://jetaabc.ca/event/20210815-jetaabc-sports-day-in-burnaby/
CATEGORIES:Alumni,Cultural,For Fun,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210711T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210711T140000
DTSTAMP:20260409T160825
CREATED:20210611T170013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210611T105549Z
UID:981-1626001200-1626012000@jetaabc.ca
SUMMARY:JETAA Kyara-ben Contest
DESCRIPTION:We are very excited for our second JETAA Kyara-ben Contest\, a collaboration between JETAA Portland\, JETAA BC and JETAA PNW! Join us on July 11th at 11:00 AM (PDT) via Zoom for a fun afternoon of friendly competition and getting to know people from all over the Pacific Northwest and beyond. \nThis year’s theme is Regions of Japan\, and the second most important criteria for your bento (after your character of course) is to create your design around the theme. You should choose one region or prefecture of Japan\, and highlight something special from that region in your bento. You can choose anything that represents the region\, such as mascots\, scenery\, landmarks\, regional foods\, agricultural products\, etc\, and incorporate it into your bento through either your character\, ingredients\, or design. Be prepared to describe how your interpretation relates to the theme in your paragraph description to the judges in the submission form. \nFor more information please visit: https://jetaabc.ca/20210611-kyara-ben-contest/
URL:https://jetaabc.ca/event/20210611-kyara-ben-contest/
LOCATION:Online (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:Alumni,Cultural,For Fun,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210629T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210629T210000
DTSTAMP:20260409T160825
CREATED:20210607T183724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210611T104023Z
UID:945-1624993200-1625000400@jetaabc.ca
SUMMARY:JETAABC Yomi-Kai
DESCRIPTION:JETAABC Yomi-Kai Jun 2021: What are we reading this time? \nYomi-kai’s next reading for June is from the Father of Japanese short stories himself\, Akutagawa Ryūnosuke. We will be reading Rashomon. A classic short story that has often been referenced in Japanese and even North American pop culture. Bonus points if you have seen the film adaptations of this short story! \nWe will meet on Tuesday\, June 29\, 2021 from 7pm over Zoom. Registrants will receive a Zoom link through a Google calendar invite 3 days prior the scheduled meeting. So don’t forget to sign up!
URL:https://jetaabc.ca/event/2021-06_yomi-kai/
LOCATION:Online (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:Alumni,Cultural,For Fun,Social
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ORGANIZER;CN="JETAABC Social":MAILTO:social@jetaabc.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210606T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210606T130000
DTSTAMP:20260409T160825
CREATED:20210515T075625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210515T202955Z
UID:889-1622977200-1622984400@jetaabc.ca
SUMMARY:Kyara-ben Workshop
DESCRIPTION:After last year’s success\, JETAA Portland\, JETAABC\, and JETAAPNW are excited to present a second Bento Workshop with Amanda Oumiya from K&L Bentos on Sunday\, June 6 at 11am PDT. \nThis time the theme is Kyara-ben! For those who don’t know\, Kyara-ben is short for Character Bento\, the art of making cute\, detailed box lunches that look like popular characters. This can sound daunting but Amanda is here to show us simple tips and tricks to make your next bento that much cuter. Maybe it will even give you confidence to compete in the JETAA Kyaraben contest this year! (Save the date! July 11 at 11am. More details to come!) \nEveryone is welcome! No registration is required. Find our Facebook Event Page (https://www.facebook.com/jetaabc/events/) and post in the discussion area if you have any questions for Amanda or about the event itself! We will have time for some Q&A on the day of the event as well. \nClick here for more information. We hope to see you there!
URL:https://jetaabc.ca/event/20210515-kyara-ben-workshop/
LOCATION:Online (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:Alumni,Cultural,For Fun,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210529T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210529T150000
DTSTAMP:20260409T160825
CREATED:20210503T014236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210511T155258Z
UID:846-1622296800-1622300400@jetaabc.ca
SUMMARY:JETAABC Yomi-Kai Presents: A Conversation with Author Grace Eiko Thomson
DESCRIPTION:JETAABC Yomi-Kai is excited to invite Author Grace Eiko Thomson to discuss her memoir\, Chiru Sakura — Falling Cherry Blossoms: A Mother & Daughter’s Journey through Racism\, Internment and Oppression. Join us as we learn more about the Canadian Japanese History through Grace Eiko Thomson’s powerful story of resilience in the face of racism\, sexism\, and internment.
URL:https://jetaabc.ca/event/2021-05_yomikai-chiru-sakura/
LOCATION:Online (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:Alumni,Cultural,For Fun,Social
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ORGANIZER;CN="JETAABC Social":MAILTO:social@jetaabc.ca
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