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“Finding Her Beat” Portland Taiko

2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
September 30, 2023

Sept 30
“Finding Her Beat” Portland Taiko
Hollywood theater
2pm - 4pm

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Read Portland JACL's latest newsletter at the link

Read Portland JACL's latest newsletter at the link in our bio.

In this month's issue:
❤The Gift of a Small Community - Marleen Wallingford
❤Changing the Future of Dementia Prevention and Care
❤Support Japanese American Museum of Oregon
❤A special invitation for Luncheon to celebrate the life of Centenarians
❤No-No Boy: Empire Electric Album Release
❤Kishi Bashi Presents His Song Film: Omoiyari
❤Oregon Buddhist Temple Fall Bento order form

And more!

JACL National condemns the attack on Seattle's Win

JACL National condemns the attack on Seattle's Wing Luke Museum and the inadequate law enforcement response.

To read more, please click the following the link in our bio.

We had a great time yesterday at the Ridgefield Mu

We had a great time yesterday at the Ridgefield Multicultural Fair. The event has grown and we had lots of visitors.

Are you a Portland JACL member? Learn more about the benefits of becoming a member and join today at: https://www.pdxjacl.org/

Image Description: Setsy and Connie, Portland JACL board members, and Jeff, Portland JACL president, stand behind the Portland JACL table at the Ridgefield Multicultural Fair. They are smiling. There are lots of items on the table- candy, Kendama, pamphlets, and a spin-the-wheel game.

Check out what's happening in our community! Read

Check out what's happening in our community! Read the Portland JACL's latest newsletter at the link in our bio.

In this issue:

❤ 2023 National Convention Demonstrates ‘Rooted in Community’ - Jillian Toda-Currie

❤ They Never Asked, Senryu Poetry from the WWII

❤ A Sense of Place: The Art of George Tsutakawa Exhibit Opening Soon

❤ Finding Her Beat Taiko Documentary & Live Performance at Hollywood Theatre

❤ Chris Lee: Portrait of a Portland JACL Board Member

❤ Children's Choirs of Three Nations

❤ Nichiren Buddhist Temple Fall Bento order form

And more!

We'll be tabling again this year at the Ridgefield

We'll be tabling again this year at the Ridgefield Multicultural Fest. Stop by and say hello and stay for the festivities!

Are you ready to say “oishii”? Join the Portla

Are you ready to say “oishii”? Join the Portland JACL at Oaks Amusement Park, Area 4 for our annual Nikkei Community Picnic! This year’s picnic will take place on August 20th from 12-5pm, and is open to all in the Japanese American community.

If you haven’t pre-ordered, ride bracelets can be purchased on site ($25 for kids under 4ft tall, $49 for all others). If you’re able, please bring a side dish to share or make a monetary donation to help defray the cost of the rides for kids.

See you soon!

Image Description: The background is yellow with white polka dots in a grid pattern in the style of a bullet journal. In the center are two photos of past Nikkei Community Picnics with washi tape at the top and bottom of the pictures. Pic art of dango, taiyaki, onigiri, cherry blossoms, and a girl saying “oishii!” frame the photos. In the top right corner on a piece of white washi tape reads “Nikkei Community Picnic” in black text, with “August 20th. 12-5pm @ Oaks Park” in black text below.

10 days till the Nikkei Community Picnic – not tha

10 days till the Nikkei Community Picnic - not that we’re counting! Join us on Sunday, August 20th, at Oaks Park Area 4, from 12-5pm to eat some delicious food and meet other folks in the Japanese American community.

Ride bracelets are free for 18 and under, $30 for adults. Make sure to order your ride bracelets by TODAY by contacting youth@pdxjacl.org or calling 503-243-3291. If you don’t pre-order, ride bracelets can be purchased on site ($25 for kids under 4ft tall, $49 for all others). If you’re able, please bring a side dish to share or make a monetary donation to help defray the cost of the rides for kids.

See you there!

Image description: Background is light peach, with pink, blue, and orange rings in the top right and lower left corners. In the bottom right corner is a yellow smiley face, and 2 yellow stars are dispersed on the left and right sides. In the middle reads “Nikkei Community Picnic” in orange text and below, “Free Ride Bracelets for 18 and Under!” in teal. A pink rectangle is at the bottom, with “august 20th, 12-5pm. Oaks Amusement Park. area 4, next to dance pavilion” written in white.

Itadakimasu! Join us on August 20th for the annual

Itadakimasu! Join us on August 20th for the annual Nikkei Community Picnic 🍱open to all in the Japanese American community. This year we’ll be hosting our picnic from 12-5pm at Oaks Amusement Park, Area 4 (middle of the park, next to the dance pavilion).

Ride bracelets are free for 18 and under, $30 for adults. Make sure to order your ride bracelets by August 10th by contacting youth@pdxjacl.org or calling 503-243-3291. If you don’t pre-order, ride bracelets can be purchased on site ($25 for kids under 4ft tall, $49 for all others). If you’re able, please bring a side dish to share or make a monetary donation to help defray the cost of the rides for kids.

See you there!

Image Description:
Background photo is of Japanese American community members choosing food from a table of various dishes. A green see-through box overlays the photo, with white text reading “Nikkei Community Picnic. August 20th, 12-5pm, at Oaks Amusement Park.”

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11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, October 8, 2023 – Cultural Celebration Epworth United Methodist Church
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM, October 13, 2023 – Nobi’s Night Out JAMO Fundraiser
6:30 PM – 8:30 PM, October 19, 2023 – Portland JACL Board meeting on Zoom
6:30 PM – 8:30 PM, October 20, 2023 – Unite People's Mochi Party
October 22, 2023 – Oregon Buddhist Temple Fall Food Fundraiser
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM, October 22, 2023 – Portland Premiere of George Takei’s inspiring Musical Allegiance