Volunteers needed for the Japanese Community Picnic, co-hosted by the Japanese American Service Committee

The Japanese American Service Committee is co-hosting a Japanese Community Picnic this Saturday, August 3rd and they need volunteers! They especially need help with setting up from 9-11 am. To sign up to volunteer, please use the Google Forms link below.

https://forms.gle/2MeXsXiFQ4kgtyVx9

Find the event description below. More information is also available in the attached PDF.

jpicnic 2024 flyer.pdf

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The Chicago Japanese Community and Friends are invited to share in a day of games, sports, sunshine, good times, food, and more!!

Bring a dish that's big enough for your family (plus a little more) and share with everyone at our community food table buffet. We'll supply roast pig, hotdogs, hamburgers, and other great eats. Grills, charcoal, and limited beverages provided. BYOB allowed (beer and wine, etc) but NO GLASS containers.

The non-stop fun begins at 11am and includes:

-- games for kids and adults

-- Karaoke (from 11am-4pm)

-- volleyball, softball, and tug-of-war

The event is free! Co-hosted by CJAC (Chicago Japanese American Council) organizations and Tohkon Dojo. Hope to see you there!

Volunteers needed!

Asian Improv aRts Midwest is looking for volunteers for the following events:

• Saturday - Sept 7, (at AIRMW building - 4875 N. Elston Ave. Chicago, IL ) North River Side Dance Series ( time TBD, in the afternoon) (45 min)

• Sunday - Sept. 15, (at Ruth Page Center for the Arts 1016 N. Dearborn St. Chicago, IL) (48th Annual Shubukai Recital) Starts at 3pm- (70 min)
  

Please reach out to Claudia at activities@jetaachicago.com if you are available and interested. More details will be made available later.

JETogether with us this Friday!

Don't forget to join us this Friday, May 24th from 7 - 8:30 pm CST, for the first event of JETAA Chicago's '24 Survival Series, JETogether, for outgoing '24 JETs ! Alumni are encouraged to come as well. This event will be an informal meet and greet for outgoing JETs to get the chance to learn about different areas in Japan, showcased by JET Alumni, as well as the opportunity to meet other JETs departing for the same area.

Sign up for JETogether here!

Then be sure to save the date for the next two Survival Series events:

• Diversity of Experiences Panel on Friday, June 14th from 7-8:30 pm CST, on Zoom

• Health and Wellness Panel on Friday, July 5th from 7-8:30 pm CST, on Zoom

Finally, JETAA Chicago is in need of JET alumni mentors to help educate and onboard the next generation of outgoing JETs! Interested? Fill out the Alumni Mentor In-take Form!

*Note: All alumni who register must fill out the 2024 Alumni In-take Form.

Being located in the Chicagoland area is not required to be a mentor. Any of our alumni in Illinois, Wisconsin, and Indiana are welcome and wanted!

These events are open to outgoing JETs and alumni.

Questions? Contact Constance at outreach@jetaachicago.com