September Book Club Meeting - Snow Country

A new twist on an old favorite! The JETAA Chicago and Japan America Society of Chicago YPC Book Club continues in 2024 with a meeting in September!

Join us for our next meeting on Thursday, Sept. 19th!

Our book club highlights voices and stories with a solid connection to Japan. For our next meeting, we have chosen Snow Country. Written by Yasunari Kawabata, the recipient of the 1968 Nobel Prize for Literature. In September's pick, a wealthy dilettante meets Komako, a lowly geisha. She gives herself to him fully and without remorse, despite knowing that their passion cannot last and that the affair can have only one outcome. In chronicling the course of this doomed romance, Kawabata has created a story for the ages, a stunning novel dense in implication and exalting in its sadness.

Be sure to pick up a copy of the book and join us for an evening of casual discussion in a virtual space via Zoom! Registrations are limited, so grab a spot while you can!

Sign up here!

If you have any questions, please reach out to info@jetaachicago.com. We look forward to seeing you there!

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!

Japanese Cooking Event

Dive into the art of Japanese cuisine at our exclusive Japanese Cooking Event on Saturday, August 17, 2024, from 1:00-3:00 pm CST. Join us for a culinary adventure where you'll master the secrets of making California Rolls and Miso Soup from scratch.

Limited to just ten participants (JET alumni and Friends of JET welcome), this hands-on experience guarantees personalized attention as you hone your sushi-rolling skills and perfect the art of making miso soup. Secure your spot today with a refundable deposit of $5.00 — a small price to pay for the unforgettable expertise you'll gain!

Sign up here!

Please contact Joe Palermo at networking@jetaachicago.com with any questions.