JETAA Chapter Events - June 2021

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May 11

Written By USJETAA

**Page will be updated as new events are created**

We welcome corrections or omissions! Email us at contact@usjetaa.org!Links to events in private/closed Facebook groups may not be available unless you are in the group.

JETAA PNW 2021 Walk For Rice Virtual Fundraiser:Now with recipe challenge!Hello fellow JETs, pets, friends and family!Join PNWJETAA's annual team at the virtual Asian Counseling and Referral Service(ACRS): Walk For Rice (WFR) again this year! For over a decade, our group has helped to raise funds to not only put food on the table, but healthy and culturally familiar ingredients, which will nourish the body, power the mind and comfort the soul!We welcome back the Puppy Brigade, Kitty Corps, Bird Battalion, as well as human friends and families! View the PNWJETAA Team Page: http://acrs.walkforrice.org/goto/PNWJETAA-Team2021 from now until June 19th.Because we can't walk en masse this year, PNWJETAA will be joining the recipe challenge! Registered team members are encouraged to share their favorite rice inspired recipe! Rice pudding, fried rice, rice porridge, onigiri... If it's a recipe of picnic pride or a midnight snack secret, we'd love you to share!Help PNWJETAA spread the "gohan goodness" with each other and our whole Asian community. For more information about all the great programs and services offered by ACRC visit https://acrs.org/.Yours truly,~ Yuki The Dog, 2021 Team Captain

WEEKLY VIRTUAL EVENTS

JETAANY Nihongo Dake Conversation HourDate: Every MondayTime: 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. EDTDetails: Join us virtually every Monday to keep your Japanese language skills sharp. This chat is for Japanese speakers at the intermediate level or higher. Each week is a different theme, so come join in on the fun! There’s no fee to participate.Visit JETAANY's Facebook page for upcoming events and themes: https://www.facebook.com/jetaany/events/RSVP & Questions: Contact the new language chair, Ashley, at language@jetaany.org, and read her full bio here.JETAA Southern California: Water Cooler - Every Tuesday at 12:00 PM PST via Zoom (passcode: 018586)WFH blues got you down? Not being productive anyway? Just need a place to eat lunch? Take a break at the JETAASC Water Cooler!This is a casual drop-in type hang out where you can say hi, stick around for some lunchtime conversation, or just tune in to some ambient social interaction we've all been missing away from the office. Bring your favorite drink or a full meal, pop in for a few minutes or an hour. We're continuing to make this a weekly event to start your week off right.JETAA Great Lakes Netflix Watch Party - Every Wednesday at 6:00 PM PST. Join Facebook group for details.Every Wednesday at 8 we'll be hosting a watch party! See the posts for specific details on what is currently being viewed, and how to join. We hope to see you there! We will still use teleparty due to size limitations on Hulu's watch party service. Please remember that the teleparty app will need to be installed into your browser ahead of time and can be found at netflixparty.com ! In addition, you will need an account with Hulu to be able to join. The first watch party link will be posted at 8 and the video will begin playing at 8:30. We will watch four episodes per week so if you miss this week, you can always watch them in your own time before next week!We are watching My Hero Academia on Hulu. The recurring day and time have changed to Wednesdays at 8:00 p.m. (The link will go out at 7:50.) This month we are watching episodes 65-80. 4 episodes each week. 4 episodes each week. Register by Email JETAA Radio Taiso -Every Friday morningNEW Registration linkhttps://tinyurl.com/y55o4rzlFill out this quick Zoom registration once to get access to Radio Taiso that will work for every week you are able to join. Join your fellow JET alumni for Radio Taiso every Friday morning! It’s a 3-6 min stretch followed by a quick social check-in if you have time to chat. Join the virtual stretch via zoom:11:30am EDT (New York); 10:30am CDT (Kansas City); 9:30am MDT (Denver), 8:30am PST (Los Angeles)JETAA Washington DC Japanese Script Reading Club - Every Sunday at 2:00PM to 3:00PM ET. Sign up formJoin your fellow Japanese language learners and read through a Japanese short play script! The first read-through is for language study, the second read-through is for putting emotion into your Japanese. There will be three language levels available (easy, medium, hard), and a native-speaking Japanese Pronunciation Coach in every zoom breakout room.Email jetambassador@jetaadc.org with any questions. yo sign up : https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScl3pMd4reYVdHdyo_iqkjKubOKrL2m_ejc_KEKJFjBl1lzMg/viewform

June 2, 2021 at 3 pm PT / 6 pm ET - USJETAA Event: Miso Ramen Cooking Class & Edamame ChampREGISTER

Let's learn how to make tasty miso ramen at home via zoom! You can cook along or just watch! All Kids & adults of all ages are welcome. Join with your family and friends!The event will also include a short presentation about soy, including health benefits, culinary uses, and fun chopsticks competition using edamame (or any beans)!#EdamameChamp is here! Join TABLE FOR TWO’s annual Spring campaign. Learn about cooking with soy and your participation also helps children learn to eat healthier. Their partner organizations donate, 1 participant = food education for 1 child.Event is in partnership with Table For Two. Event will not be recorded.This webinar is supported by CLAIR / Japan Local Government Center.

June 2 at 6:30 PM - JETAA Chicago Career Workshop with the Japan America Society of ChicagoDon't miss "Best Practices for Your Covid Job Search" on June 2nd from 6:30 to 8:00 pm - a workshop co-sponsored by JASC- Japanese American Service Committee, CTC - Career Transitions Center, The Japan America Society of Chicago, and JETAA Chicago. This free interactive workshop with Anita Jenke of CTC will provide tips, strategies, and real-life examples for enhancing your job search efforts during COVID.

June 5th from 7:30-9:30 pm CST - JETAA Chicago vs. PNW JETAA (Pacific Northwest) Trivia Competition!Let's kick off the 2021 trivia year with a chapter versus chapter throwdown! We’re excited to announce that the theme will be Studio Ghibli. Show off your knowledge and earn eternal bragging rights for your chapter! The trivia competition will be on June 5th from 7:30-9:30 pm CST. Click the button below for full event details and to sign up via Guestlist.

RSVP FOR TRIVIA

June 6 at 11 AM PT - JETAA Portland, JETAABC, and PNWJETAA Bento Workshop with Amanda Oumiya from K&L Bentos! RSVP: https://www.facebook.com/events/4235603716516875Join: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85434118732?pwd=T2owaTA3QW5taXl3S2xwT0ZscUx1Zz09

After last year's success, JETAA Portland, JETAABC, and PNWJETAA are excited to present a second Bento Workshop with Amanda Oumiya from K&L Bentos!

This 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.)

While this may sound daunting at first, Amanda is here to show everyone some simple tips and tricks to make your next bento that much cuter. Perhaps it will even give you the confidence to compete in the upcoming JETAA Kyaraben contest! (**Save the date: July 11 at 11am. More details to come!**)

Everyone is welcome! No registration required. Spread the word to all your JET Alumni Friends and bento enthusiasts. Post in the discussion area if you have any questions for Amanda or about the event itself! Don’t have a question? Don’t worry. We will have time for some Q&A on the day of the event as well.

June 7, 2021 - JETAA Chicago June Open Board Meeting

At our June meeting, we will be discussing plans for future events and other opportunities in the virtual space! Interested in taking part in the conversation? Join us for our June Open Board Meeting!PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS MEETING IS ONLINE ONLY!Monday, June 7, 20216:30 pm - 9 pm CSTOnline - In the Comfort of Your Own Home

RSVP FOR THE JUNE OPEN BOARD MEETING

June 8, 2021 from 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Eastern Time - USJETAA Japanese Reading Group

The goal of the USJETAA Japanese Reading Group is to help advanced beginner and intermediate level students improve their reading skills. Each month we will look at a short reading from Aozora Bunko, a repository of public domain literature. Participants should attempt to do the reading on their own and come to the meeting with any questions. We will spend the meeting each month reading the assignment sentence by sentence to understand how the Japanese is working. This event will be on the second Tuesday each month, from 7:00-8:30 pm Eastern Time and is facilitated by Daniel Morales of How to Japanese. Sessions are not recorded.

RSVP via Facebook or join by Zoom Link (no registration required)In June, we'll be reading Dazai Osamu's 春昼 (Leisurely Spring Day). Dazai Osamu (1909-1948) is one of the highest regarded Japanese authors of the 20th century. He wrote novels such as The Setting Sun and No Longer Human and is known for his semi-autobiographical style. We are reading one of his journal entries.

June 8 at 7 PM - JETAANY Book Club: The Aosawa MurdersTime: 7:00 p.m. EDTDetails: Join us in June as we discuss Riku Onda's The Aosawa Murders, named one of the "Most Notable Books of 2020" by the New York Times. ALSO: Next up in the summer we'll be reading Before the Coffee Gets Cold by Toshikazu Kawaguchi. Stay tuned!!How to join: Fill out this form to get the Zoom linkFacebook Invite: Facebook event pageQuestions: Contact Christy via email.

June 9, 2021 6:30PM-7:30PM - JETAA Hawaii Virtual Kaiwa Table

Please RSVP by June 8, 6:30PM

RSVP here: https://forms.gle/dUiDX7SGpNkaiZBi9

Zoom Meeting ID and Password to be emailed out at least 1 hour before the eventFor more information about Zoom and to download the application, please visit zoom.com

June 10 at 6:30 PM HT - JETAA Hawaii Last Virtual Kaiwa (June 2021)Aloha JETAA Hawaii~ June has crept up on us and wow it has already been half a year! Please join us at our last Virtual Kaiwa Table with Senseis Lynn and Ching

They have been amazing teachers and we want to thank them for all of their hard work! Use this google form to sign up and we will send you the zoom link before the meeting. Hope to see a lot of you there!

Thank you Lynn and Ching for stepping into this role! We wish you all the best on your new adventures

https://forms.gle/P8rgzjUjrvdKa6wn7

Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1394489927590779

June 10 at 7 PM PT - JETAA Portland June J-Kaiwa (Japanese Conversation Table)Zoom meeting link: https://zoom.us/j/92565393168...Password: JKAIWAFacebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/590124455759092For the time being, we'll be continuing our Japanese conversation table online! J-kaiwa is a monthly event open to JET alums and friends of JET. All levels of Japanese welcome — feel free to casually pop in as your schedule allows! (For the summer season, we'll be meeting on 2nd Thursdays!)

What is J-Kaiwa?J-Kaiwa stands for Japanese conversation, and it's a monthly event open to all members of the Portland community (and now beyond), whether they are a part of JET or not. All levels of Japanese are welcome!

What's JET?The Japan Exchange and Teaching Program is an employment opportunity that allows you to live and work in cities, towns, and villages throughout Japan. For more information visit: https://jetprogramusa.org/about/

June 11 at 7 PM ET - JETAADC Japan Networking Happy HourRegister: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUlduqtqD4iG9TElvgHNeLQ4kHuCLph8AxYThis event is open to the public! Come and meet people who are a part of the Japan/America community. Some zoom rooms will be Japanese language only, and some will be English. Bring a drink!

June 12 at 11 AM - JETAANY PicnicFacebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1861925853989586JETAANY is hosting its first in-person event in over a year! We're excited to meet together safely outdoors and ask everyone to please bring your own lunch (BYOL) to the picnic.

We will meet in Central Park near The Mall and Literary Walk. Here are the coordinates (40°46'16.0"N 73°58'15.6"W) and please refer to the picture for a rough location.

While planning this event, we took into consideration the following:

1. Choosing a less popular location where we are able to hang out without feeling overwhelmed with crowds

2. Close to restrooms

3. Close to subway stations

A friendly reminder that Central Park prohibits the use of smoking and consuming alcohol.

We have a rain date set for the following day, Sunday, June 13th from 11 am to 2 pm EDT. If it's looking like it'll rain on Sunday too, the event will be canceled.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact Ryan at <vicepresident@jetaany.org>.

June 12at 7 PM - JETAA Minnesota June Game Night

Come and join us for games, drinks, and chat at our virtual game night on June 12th at 7pm! Everyone is welcome. We look forward to seeing you all there!Sign up on the form and we'll send you the Zoom link ahead of the event. Check out the Facebook invite for more information.

June 12, 6:30 - 8:00 pm HST - JETAA Hawaii Welcome Pau Hana

RSVP: https://forms.gle/Uk7Z5EMnhiLavzb49Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/907608963153562** $15 rebate + postage for all JET alumni and new JETs who RSVP! **It's summer! And we have a new JETAA Hawaii board! Come and get to know your new board members! Let's reconnect with old friends and make some new ones!To thank you for joining our event, JETAA Hawaii is offering a $15 rebate to anyone ordering takeout food from a Japanese restaurant for dinner! (Alcohol, tax, and tip not included in rebate.) We will pay both the $15 rebate and any postage used to mail the original, itemized receipt. A list of approved Japanese restaurants is included here and will also be emailed to you after you RSVP. If there is a Japanese restaurant in your area that is not on our list, you can suggest it in the Google Form below. Pending approval from the JETAA Board, you may be able to receive the $15 rebate for the suggested restaurant.Click here for our list of approved Japanese restaurants: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1uehMHXeo4Z1aAnj126MsIpAWcYqPbvBnqZXkBAmv0Do/edit?usp=sharingDeadline to RSVP: Friday, June 11 at 11:59 pm HSTZoom Meeting ID & Passcode will be sent out at least 1 hour before the event.

June 15, 2021 - JETAA Chicago Japanese Language Series - Conversation/Pecha kucha Night!

Mark your calendars - the next JETAA Chicago Japanese Language Series event is tentatively scheduled for Tuesday, June 15th! Prepare for a conversation/pecha kucha night, which will be open to all levels of Japanese proficiency. Rooms will be open for different language levels.The Japanese Language Series events are intended to bring together JETAA members and supporters who want to stay engaged with Japanese language learning and use.Click the button below for full event details and to sign up via Guestlist.

June 15 at 6:30 PM CT - JETAA Heartland Montly Memeber Meeting

Tuesday, June 15th JETAA Heartland's open member meeting. We'll review our grant in-aid proposal that is due June 30th. If you have any event ideas that you want to plan and run, please be sure to attend the meeting or email Dustin at hjetaa.president@gmail.com for the access info.Looking forward to seeing you there!

Event for JETAA Heartland members only.Meeting Agenda

June 16 at 7 AM - JETAANY Scrambled Egg Curry and Ujikintoki Shaved Ice Facebook Live Cooking Lesson

Livestreamed via Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/162737245830896Join us live on Facebook to learn how to make Scrambled Egg Curry and Ujikintoki Shaved Ice! JET Alumni, Samantha Bronster (Aomori, ’18-19) will share some of her favorite traditional Japanese recipes. These delicious recipes will wow your friends!

June 16, 2021 4 pm PT / 7 pm ET (Japan Time: June 17, at 8 am) - USJETAA Event: Gaming Industry Networking Session

Interested in a job in the gaming industry? Have a job in the gaming industry and want to meet others in your field or give advice to those considering careers? Please join us at this virtual networking session. Join the session for as long or as little as you'd like. You will be able to move between breakout rooms throughout the session. Be prepared to have your camera and microphone on! 4 PM Pacific Time, 7 PM Eastern Time, 8 AM Japan Time (following day). Session will not be recorded.

June 16 at 6:30 CT - Network for Success in Life and WorkThis low-cost workshop is co-sponsored by JASC- Japanese American Service Committee, CTC - Career Transitions Center, The Japan America Society of Chicago, and JETAA Chicago

Did you know that at least 70% of jobs are not advertised?

Networking is a critical skill to develop for job search and ongoing career success - in truth, we believe it is essential for work and life! From this workshop, you will have a better understanding of why and how to network and have a complete workbook of current resources in your hands!

Tickets: $20

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/networking-for-success-in-work-and-life-tickets-156017916789

June 17 at 2 PM ET and 8 PM ET 2021 GiA Webinar for JETAA Chapters

**Chapter Officers ONLY**

CLAIR New York will explain about GiA procedures and usage for this fiscal year.Topics:1. Overview of GiA (Grant-in-Aid);2. Two Types of GiA & some notes;3. GiA Application & how to submit it;4. Q&A session

We would like to give you more information about the webinar that we recently mentioned in our email regarding the 2021 GiA application. This seems to have been very helpful last year so we’d like to do it again.

We are planning to explain the 2021 GiA schedule, application process, and information on usage through two sessions on the following date and times (you can join either one):

1) 14:00-15:00 EDThttps://zoom.us/.../tJYlfu-opzIuGN3Y7Na1X5bWbL8cW5c0OT4A

2) 20:00-21:00 EDThttps://zoom.us/.../tJMldeCqrjorGtU4lQ3hbHjCMI9FusV9gNhk

Thank you.

June 18 at 7:30 PM PT - JETAA Southern California & Arizona Game Night (Virtual)

Join us for a game night on Friday, June 18. We'll be deciding between Among Us, Gartic Phone, and All Bad Cards. If there are enough people, we can also have multiple games running at a time.

June 19 at 11 AM - JETAA Minnesota Bike Day June 19th, 11amJoin JETAAMN for a family-friendly bike day! Inexperienced bicyclists and family are all welcome!

We'll start at Cedar Lake on the South side and depart at 11am for the Walker Sculpture garden (4.3 mile trail). We'll have refreshments at Sculpture Garden, provided by JETAAMN around 11:30 am.

You can meet us at Cedar Lake, or at the Walker Sculpture Garden for a picnic. And we'll have a nijikai at a nearby brewery afterward! Visit the Facebook invite for more details.

June 19 at 12 PM ET- Clean up for Sarah with JETAANYTime: 12:00 - 2:00 p.m. (Optional picnic at 10:30 a.m., email for details)Location: Hermon A. MacNeil Park, College Point, Queens. Take the 7 Train to Main Street Flushing, then transfer to the NORTHBOUND #25 bus (the stop is on Main just south of Roosevelt Ave., east side by the Duane Reade), which will drop you by the park at its last stop. Meet at the playground where Coastal Preservation Network will be setting up.Details: Sarah Auffret was a Tokushima JET who went on to contribute to the effort to clear plastic waste from the world’s oceans, especially in the arctic. She was lost in the 2019 Ethiopian Airlines crash while on her way to a UN conference in Nairobi. Coastal Preservation Network will be hosting the cleanup and will provide gloves, bags, and tools. We will be cleaning up the shoreline, so sturdy shoes or boots are recommended. Don’t forget your sunscreen, bug spray and water/food. Learn more about this global volunteer effort in Sarah’s memory.RSVP: No formal registration required.Let others know you are going on Facebook: Event page. (Website page)Questions: Contact Matthew Gillam via email.

June 19 at 3 PM CT - JETAA Rocky Mountain Book Club - Inheritors by Asako SerizawaFacebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/823437334915010/Join us at our June book club meeting to discuss Inheritors by Asako Serizawa.

"A kaleidoscopic portrait of five generations scattered across Asia and the United States, Inheritors is a heartbreakingly beautiful and brutal exploration of a Japanese family fragmented by the Pacific side of World War II....Grappling with the legacies of loss, imperialism, and war, Inheritors offers an intricate tapestry of stories illuminating the complex ways in which we live, interpret, and pass on our tangled histories."

Born in Japan, Asako Serizawa grew up in Singapore, Jakarta, and Tokyo. She currently lives in Boston. Her first book, Inheritors is the winner of the PEN/Open Book Award and The Story Prize Spotlight Award.

We are planning to meet in person and will announce the location at a later date.

June 19 at 3 PM PT - JETAANC Film Appreciation Club Film Discussion: "Hiroshima mon amour"****REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED through the Eventbrite link: https://www.eventbrite.com/.../new-date-jetaanc-film...

Join us for a casual film discussion with JET alumni (and FOJs) from all over!

We will separately watch the film and meet to discuss it over Zoom. This works like a book club, rather than a watch party.

For May, we'll watch and discuss the French New Wave classic "Hiroshima mon amour" (1959). Directed by French film director Alain Resnais, this was a co-production between Japan and France.

"Hiroshima mon amour" is streaming on Criterion, and is available to rent on Amazon, Google Play, YouTube, Vudu, and Apple ($2.99 - $3.99).

After registering for the event, you will receive a confirmation email. Click the "Go to online event page" button in the email to access the Zoom meeting on the day of the event. If you have not created an Eventbrite account before, you will be prompted to do so before you can view the event page. The Zoom link will become active 5 minutes before the event starts. You will be able to join the meeting when you see the "Join Now" button on the event page.

Image Credit: The Criterion Collection/Chicago Tribune

June 19 at 3 PM ET - JETAA Great Lakes Cooking & CocktailsRegister: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cooking-cocktails-tickets-158039044035The welcoming of summer calls for some sweet treats and sunny drinks. Join us for a cooking lesson, a quick mixology course, and of course, time to savor all our creations together.

We’ll be making a berry jelly mousse (the easy way) and strawberry daiquiris, so register in advance via our Eventbrite link to get the recipes beforehand.

After registering with Eventbrite you will receive the Zoom link used for this event.

June 21 at 5:30 PM - JETAANY Picnic and LIVE Japanese Music ConcertFacebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/235446901300718Picnic with JETAANY in Bryant Park while enjoying a wonderful live Koto Shamisen music performance. The Japanese Consulate is proud to partner with Make Music New York to bring this fantastic performance to the park. Meet at 5:30 to picnic and catch up with friends; the concert will start at 7:00.

Information:*FREE to attend*JETAANY (Monica Yuki) will save a space for the group and send updates through the event page on where to find the group*Bring a blanket, towel or something to sit on so we can safely socially distance*Bring your own food. We suggest Sunrise Mart (41st between 5th and Madison Aves) for delicious prepared bentos and other Japanese items.

COVID-19 & Weather InformationThis event is subject to COVID-19 guidelines put in place by Bryant Park and requires masks and social distancing. The performance is subject to cancelation due to rain or poor weather.

More information on the concert from the Consulate:The unique setlist is comprised of two dynamic sections. Part I one builds on traditional Japanese melodies with ensemble music composed in Japan. Part II is a new adventure where east-meets-west with incredibly special musical guests:o Mr. Todd Isler, Percussiono Mr. Arthur Kell, Basso Ms. Mayu Saeki, Fluteo Ms. Molly Aronson, Cello

June 22 at 7:30 PM - NEJETAA Movie Night

Come join us on Tuesday, June 22 for a Netflix watch party and Zoom hangout as we watch "Little Miss Sumo" together. This award winning documentary is about Hiyori Kon, an amateur sumo wrestler working to change the rules preventing women from competing professionally in the sport.

Trailer: https://youtu.be/BiCiphrgQcw

Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81110394

Zoom Registration: https://zoom.us/.../tJEpceGqpz8vGNLLSsi5fCfNy24LXC5DmTc9

Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/323307132585308

June 23 at 8 PM - JETAANY Virtual Craft Night

Join us for another casual virtual crafting night. This is a great way to set aside some time to finish a project you started and have not finished. Past participants have worked on home repairs, embroidery, knitting, sound recording, card-making, baking, gardening, photo albums, and more.

Contact Monica Yuki or Christy Jones with questions!

June 25 at 8-10 PM ET - JETAA Great Lakes Games Night

It’s our monthly game night, and we’ll be playing Among Us and Jackbox. Grab your phones and friends and join us on Discord as we sus out suspicious suspects and query questionable quips! Family and Friends of JET welcome!We'll begin at 8:00 PM, and we will be voice chatting on Discord. Click this link to join the Discord or sign up for free.

FOJ (Friends of JETs) are welcome to attend!

June 26 at 11 AM PT - JETAA Portland Ikebana Demonstration and Workshop with Nana Goto Bellerud

Introducing the masterful Nana Goto-Bellerud. Nana has been studying at the Sogetsu School of ikebana since 2005. She has held exhibitions and demonstrations of ikebana at the Portland Art Museum, the Portland Japanese Garden, and Leach Botanical Garden. Through her demonstrations and workshops, she seeks to introduce others to the art of ikebana and to inspire more to study the art. Beyond simply producing a beautiful work of art with flowers and natural objects, she shows her audience how ikebana explores artistic concepts such as balance, contrast, and negative space. Nana currently serves as Branch Director of Sogetsu Portland and was formerly the President of Ikebana International Portland Chapter #47. Check out some of Nana's amazing work on instagram @nana_bellerud

When: June 26th from 11AM-12PMCost: Demonstration is FREE, Workshop is $5

If you want to attend this event please follow this link:

https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAqc-qrrTkuH9J7pS5a2T9qjgTJsiJrlWvU

June 26th from 12-3 PM ET - JETAADC Virginia Subchapter PicnicHey Virginia JET Alumni! A sunny weekend and the launch of our new Virginia Subchapter is the perfect excuse to grab your picnic blanket and enjoy the great outdoors with your fellow JETAADC community members. Please join us on June 26^th as we celebrate our first Virginia Subchapter event while enjoying the summer weather and delicious bento lunches from Osaka Sushi and Steak.Click here to purchase tickets. The confirmation page will lead you to the Bento Order Form.Guidelines: Please bring your own picnic blanket, chairs, and non-alcoholic drinks. We’ll provide delicious food, snacks and good company. We will be following CDC and VA Dept of Health guidance on health precautions such as masks and social distancing.Tickets must be purchased in advance. We will NOT be accepting on-site ticket purchasing so get your ticket today!Email social@jetaadc.org if you have any questions about the event.Date: June 26Time: 12-3 pmLocation: Libby Hill Park, 2801 E Franklin St, Richmond, VA 23223