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Unite People’s Holiday Wreath Sale Deadline to order

12:00 AM – 1:00 AM
November 23, 2024

Deadline to order: November 23, 2024

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@nationalveteransnetwork is developing the Nisei Soldier Traveling Exhibit and they’re seeking photos of Nisei soldiers with families in the WRA camps.

If you have a photo, please send it to the email in the image. The link in our bio provides more information on the exhibit and how to submit it.

“I AM AN AMERICAN: The Nisei Soldier Experience” is a traveling exhibit that will educate the public about the extraordinary heroism of Japanese American World War II Nisei Soldiers.

The National Museum of the United States Army is working in collaboration with the National Veterans Network to create the traveling exhibit that will present six thematic areas: I Am An American, life in Hawaii, life in the Camps, Two Front War, Price of War and Legacy.

The traveling exhibit is scheduled to be hosted in Portland, OR in 2026.

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This year's election is right around the corner! Register by October 15th to make sure that you can vote.

Learn more about registering and view upcoming important voting deadlines here. For additional information, including links to register online or via mail, please see the link in our bio.

Join the Chinese American Citizens Alliance, Portl

Join the Chinese American Citizens Alliance, Portland JACL, and Epworth United Methodist Church for an afternoon of non-partisan discussion on ballot measures this coming election.

Date: October 19th, 2024
Time: 1 - 3 PM
Location: Epworth United Methodist Church, 1333 S.E. 28th

Please let us know if you are coming. We will be serving refreshments.

RSVP by October 14 to Marleen Wallingford at marleen@pdxjacl.org or by calling 503-927-2766

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We had a great time last Friday at the opening of @jamopdx's exhibition celebrating 45 years of @ikoinokai.

Made with Love: 45 Years of Ikoi no Kai will be on display at the Japanese American Museum of Oregon until January 5th. Be sure to check it out!

Learn more at jamo.org/ikoi-no-kai

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We support the @allsoulsmovement and their call for President Biden to sign an executive order establishing a commission to study reparations for African Americans before leaving office. This action will also honor the legacy of the late Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, who passionately advocated for HR 40 and its pursuit of justice and equality.

Please see the link in our bio to sign

We look forward to seeing you all next Sunday, Aug

We look forward to seeing you all next Sunday, August 18th, for our annual Nikkei Community Picnic. We'll have food, fun, rides for kids, prizes, and surprises!

Here are some pics from last year's picnic taken by Rich Iwasaki.

Date: Sunday, August 18th, 2024
Time: Noon to 5pm
Location: Oaks Amusement Park, Area 11-13

We will provide the following at no cost:

Main Dish: Fried chicken and vegetarian entrée
Water
Eating utensils; plates and napkins
Watermelon
Shave Ice
Games and prizes
*Ride bracelets for kids high school and younger if you call/email to reserve them before August 12, otherwise they can be purchased for $30 day of.

**There is a $5 fee for parking: payable on site 88

Please bring your favorite dish to share or make a monetary donation to help defray the costs.

If you'd like to volunteer to help run the event, please reach out to us at contact@pdxjacl.org or call us at 1.877.843.6914 and leave a voice mail.

RSVP and reserve ride bracelets at youth@pdxjacl.org or call Connie at 1.877.843.6914 and leave a voice mail.

Still thinking about last weeks Obonfest. 💕As a

Still thinking about last weeks Obonfest. 💕As always thank you to @oregonbuddhisttemple for a great time!

Get your tickets before it’s too late! Register

Get your tickets before it’s too late! Register at
jamo.org/electrica

Tea Tasting and Discussion
Friday, August 16, 4-6pm
At Electrica Coffee
2181 NW Nicolai St, Portland
$25 general admission / $15 Friends of JAMO and students
Includes tasting plus a beverage
Parking available on-site

Join the Japanese American Museum of Oregon and Electrica Coffee PDX for an exciting tea tasting experience and discussion hosted by owner, Seiji Nanbu. Electrica is an effort to highlight two important aspects of Seiji’s heritage by featuring Mexican coffee alongside Japanese Tea.
Seiji curates the selection of Japanese teas available at Electrica, which currently carries Yugen from Kyoto and Mizuba Tea from Portland. During this Friday afternoon event, Seiji will present a sampling of his curated tea selection and give a short talk about them, as well as his experience as an entrepreneur in Portland’s food scene. Ticket purchase includes tasting plus a regular-sized hot or cold tea.

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