from 6:30-9:30pm at the Polygon (behind the Oriental Bazaar on Omotesando)
For JAMBO members, the cost is Y3,500 for men and \3,000 for women w/reservation (or plus \500 if you go directly without making a reservation). All beer, wine, cocktails, sot drinks + sushi buffet, garden salad, veggies, cheeses, breads, and pies for dessert included. Reservations can be made with David at jambodave@green.email.ne.jp or phone (03-6599-8112) by April 9.
Half of your admission fee will be donated to the African Wildlife Foundation, a group in Africa that works to protect the environment while, at the same time, promoting the development of the local people. http://www.awf.org/ is their homepage.So you can have an enjoyable evening and help a good cause at the same time.
So you can have an enjoyable evening and help a good cause at the same time.
If you’d like to go with David, please meet at Exit A1 of Omotesando Station at 6:15PM on the 10th.
Meet at 9:25AM at the front main entrance of Tama Zoo’s station (TamaDobutsukoen).
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Take the 8:40AM Keio Line express from Shinjuku to Takahatafudo (arriving at 9:13AM) and change to the Keio Dobutsu Line train, leaving Takahatafudo at 9:18 and arriving at Tama Dobutsu Koen Station at 9:22AM. If you would like to participate, please inform David by April 30 so that we can get volunteer insurance.
If you join this event, please bring the following:
Long sleeved shirt and long pants (not shorts), work gloves, towel, and appropriate shoes (trekking shoes or hiking boots) are required.
Please bring whatever you want to eat for lunch, and drinks during the work project.
Forest Restoration Project in Takao (Cutting down old trees and making hiking paths)
9:30AM – 3:30PM
This project is a 15 minute walk from Takao Station. Any interested people may contact David for more details by May 7 (since reservations are necessary).
Thanks for all you do, JAMBO Volunteers!!! People interested in volunteering (translating, data input, making JAMBO programs, etc) are also welcome (please contact David for details). The party will be at night at a Japanese Pub in Takadanobaba and should be 3000-4000 yen. Current volunteers go free.
Reservations are needed by August 17 (Please contact David)
August 28 (Saturday) – The Shinjuku International Friendship Party from 6:30-9:30pm at the Nishi Shinjuku Hotel’s Rooftop Terrace
For JAMBO members, the cost is Y3,500 for men and 3,000 for women w/reservation (or plus 500 yen if you go directly without making a reservation). All drinks, buffet with roast beef and party cake from Kyle’s Good Finds Bakery included. Reservations can be made with David by July 23.
Half of your admission fee will be donated to ASHOKA, an NGO which support poor people in developing countries who are trying to start their own businesses (www.ashoka.org). So you can have an enjoyable evening and help a good cause at the same time.
If you’d like to go with David, please meet at the Shinjuku West Exit police box at 6:15PM on the 24th.
September 19 (Sunday) – Forest Restoration Project in Okutama (Hatonosu) (Cutting down old trees and making hiking paths) Participation Fee ¥200
We will meet at the Hatonosu Station Ticket gate at 9:35AM. Take the Oume Line train from Tachikawa at 8:20AM. This arrives at Oume (the last stop) at 8:55. Cross the platform and take the 8:56 (Okutama bound) train. This arrives at Hatonosu at 9:32AM.
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David and other JAMBO members will take part in this project which is put on by the Tama Forest/”Great Nature School” (my terrible translation) Office. RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED as soon as possible and the number of people is limited. If interested, please look up the detailed information and how to reserve on their homepage(http://hatonosu.blog39.fc2.com/) (only in Japanese)
September 19 (Sunday) OKUTAMA CAMPING & RIVER FUN (Cancelled in case of rain)(Participation Fee 500 yen and camping fee 700 yen)
The Hikawa Campground is about a 10 minute walk from the station. We’ll buy food and drink at the nearby supermarket, go swimming, and enjoy the starry sky. If you have your own tent, no reservation is necessary. If you need to borrow a tent or want to stay in a bungalow there, you must contact the Okutama Hikawa Cammpground at 0428-83-2134 to reserve.
[map]奥多摩駅[/map]
David will be at the Okutama Station ticket gate at 16:23 to bring you to the supermarket and the campground. From Shinjuku, take the Special Express train going towards Takao to Kokubunji (leaving Shinjuku at 14:36 and arriving at Kokubunji at 14:56. Change here to the Chuo Line express (going towards Oome) leaving at 14:58 and arriving in Oome at 15:39. Change to the Oume Line, going towards Okutama, leaving at 15:46 and arriving at Okutama (the last stop) at 16:23. We’ll meet at the ticket gate at 16:25.
September 25 (Saturday) – The Shinjuku International Friendship Party from 6:30-9:30pm at the Nishi Shinjuku Hotel’s Rooftop Terrace
For JAMBO members, the cost is ¥3,500 for men and ¥3,000 for women w/reservation (or plus 500 yen if you go directly without making a reservation). All drinks, buffet with roast beef and party cake from Kyle’s Good Finds Bakery included. Reservations can be made with David by September 24th.
Half of your admission fee will be donated to Proliteracy(an International Literacy Organization) (Women in Literacy) (http://www.proliteracy.org/NetCommunity/Page.aspx?pid=359&srcid=191) and the Institute for Sustainable Transportation (an organization that supports sustainable transport around the world, especially in developing countries)(http://www.itdp.org/). So you can have an enjoyable evening and help a good cause at the same time.
If you’d like to go with David, please meet at the Shinjuku West Exit police box at 6:15PM on the 25th.
For JAMBO members, the cost is Y3,000 for men and 2,500 for women w/reservation (or plus 500 yen if you go directly without making a reservation). All drinks, buffet dinner, green salad, veggies and party cake from Kyle’s Good Finds Bakery included. Reservations can be made with David at jambodave@green.email.ne.jp or phone (03-6599-8112) by October 15.
Half of your admission fee will be donated to Save the Children (http://www.savechildren.org/). JAMBO sponsors two children (one from the Philippines and one from Malawi in Central Africa) through this wonderful organization. The proceeds will go towards financial support of these children. So you can have an enjoyable evening and help a good cause at the same time.
So you can have an enjoyable evening and help a good cause at the same time.
If you’d like to go with David, please meet at Roppongi Crossing’s ALMOND (above Roppongi Station) at 6:15PM on the 16th.
Meet at 9:25AM at the front main entrance of Tama Zoo’s station (TamaDobutsukoen).
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Take the 8:40AM Keio Line express from Shinjuku to Takahatafudo (arriving at 9:13AM) and change to the Keio Dobutsu Line train, leaving Takahatafudo at 9:18 and arriving at Tama Dobutsu Koen Station at 9:22AM. If you would like to participate, please inform David by February 4 so that we can get volunteer insurance.
If you join this event, please bring the following:
Long sleeved shirt and long pants (not shorts), work gloves, towel, and appropriate shoes (trekking shoes or hiking boots) are required.
Please bring whatever you want to eat for lunch, and drinks during the work project.
This project is a 15 minute walk from Takao Station. Any interested people may contact David for more details by February 3 (since reservations are necessary).
For JAMBO members, the cost is ¥3,500 for men and ¥3,000 for women w/reservation (or plus ¥500 if you go directly without making a reservation). All beer, wine, cocktails, sot drinks + sushi buffet, garden salad, veggies, cheeses, breads, and pies for dessert included. Reservations can be made with David at jambodave@green.email.ne.jp or phone (03-6599-8112) by February 11.
Half of your admission fee will be donated to AAAG (a Japanese group doing wonderful projects in Asia & Africa – Please see the HP at http://www.aaag.org/aaagorg.html). They have been kind enough to help JAMBO with shipment of clothes to Uganda for the Street Child Project there.
So you can have an enjoyable evening and help a good cause at the same time.
If you’d like to go with David, please meet at Exit A1 of Omotesando Station at 6:15PM on the 12th.
Forest Restoration Project in Takao (Cutting down old trees and making hiking paths)(Fee: 200 Yen for Insurance)
9:30AM – 3:30PM
(Bring your own beverages and lunch box)
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This project is a 15 minute walk from Takao Station. Any interested people may contact David for more details by March 3 (since reservations are necessary).
For JAMBO members, the cost is Y3,500 for men and 3,000 for women w/reservation (or plus 500 yen if you go directly without making a reservation). Large international party with bottled beer, wine, cocktails, soft drinks + a 10-turkey traditional American Christmas dinner with stuffing, yams, cranberry sauce, veggies, cheeses, breads, pumpkin pies + a large party cake from Kyle’s Good Finds Bakery. Reservations can be made with David at jambodave@green.email.ne.jp or phone (03-6599-8112) by December 15.
Half of your admission fee will be donated to the African Wildlife Foundation, a group in Africa that works to protect the environment while, at the same time, promoting the development of the local people. http://www.awf.org/ is their homepage.
So you can have an enjoyable evening and help a good cause at the same time.
If you’d like to go with David, please meet at the Hibiya Line’s Ebisu Station (Exit # 1) at 6:22PM on the 19th.
April 23 (Saturday) – The Shinjuku International Friendship Party from 6:30-9:30pm at the Nishi Shinjuku Hotel’s Rooftop Terrace
For JAMBO members, the cost is 3,500 yen for men and 3,000 yen for women w/reservation (or plus 500 yen if you go directly without making a reservation). All drinks, buffet with roast beef and party cake from Kyle’s Good Finds Bakery included. Reservations can be made with David by April 22.
Half of your admission fee will go for the earthquake relief efforts.
So you can have an enjoyable evening and help a good cause at the same time.
If you’d like to go with David, please meet at the Shinjuku West Exit police box at 6:15PM on the 23rd.
May 10 (Tuesday) – Forest Restoration Project in Takao (Cutting down old trees and making hiking paths)(Fee: 200 Yen for Insurance)
9:30AM – 3:30PM
(Bring your own beverages and lunch box)
This project is a 15 minute walk from Takao Station. Any interested people may contact David for more details by May 5 (since reservations are necessary).
For JAMBO members, the cost is Y3,500 for men and \3,000 for women w/reservation (or plus \500 if you go directly without making a reservation). All beer, wine, cocktails, sot drinks + sushi buffet, garden salad, veggies, cheeses, breads, and pies for dessert included. Reservations can be made with David at jambodave@green.email.ne.jp or phone (03-6599-8112) by May 13.
Half of your admission fee will go for the earthquake relief efforts. Please take a look at these HPs where we donate funds:
May 15 (Sunday) – Forest Restoration Project in Okutama (Hatonosu) (Cutting down old trees and making hiking paths) Participation Fee \200
We will meet at the Hatonosu Station Ticket gate at 9:35AM. Take the Oume Line train from Tachikawa at 8:20AM. This arrives at Oume (the last stop) at 8:55. Cross the platform and take the 8:56 (Okutama bound) train. This arrives at Hatonosu at 9:32AM.
David and other JAMBO members will take part in this project which is put on by the Tama Forest/”Great Nature School” (my terrible translation) Office. RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED as soon as possible (by May 3) and the number of people is limited. If interested, please look up the detailed information and how to reserve on their homepage(http://hatonosu.blog39.fc2.com/) (only in Japanese)
For JAMBO members, the cost is ¥3,500 for men and ¥3,000 for women w/reservation (or plus ¥500 if you go directly without making a reservation). All beer, wine, cocktails, sot drinks + sushi buffet, garden salad, veggies, cheeses, breads, and pies for dessert included. Reservations can be made with David at jambodave@green.email.ne.jp or phone (03-6599-8112) by June 10.
Half of your admission fee will be donated to the African Wildlife Foundation, a group in Africa that works to protect the environment while, at the same time, promoting the development of the local people. http://www.awf.org/ is their homepage.
So you can have an enjoyable evening and help a good cause at the same time.
If you’d like to go with David, please meet at Exit A1 of Omotesando Station at 6:15PM on the 11th.
This project is a 15 minute walk from Takao Station. Any interested people may contact David for more details by June 10 (since reservations are necessary).
Meet at 9:25AM at the front main entrance of Tama Zoo’s station (TamaDobutsukoen).
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Take the 8:40AM Keio Line express from Shinjuku to Takahatafudo (arriving at 9:15AM) and change to the Keio Dobutsu Koen Line train, leaving Takahatafudo at 9:18 and arriving at Tama Dobutsu Koen Station at 9:22AM. If you would like to participate, please inform David by July 1 so that we can get volunteer insurance.
If you join this event, please bring the following:
Long sleeved shirt and long pants (not shorts), work gloves, towel, and appropriate shoes (trekking shoes or hiking boots) are required.
Please bring whatever you want to eat for lunch, and drinks during the work project.
For JAMBO members, the cost is 3,500 yen for men and 3,000 yen for women w/reservation (or plus 500 yen if you go directly without making a reservation). All beer, wine, cocktails, sot drinks + sushi buffet, garden salad, veggies, cheeses, breads, and pies for dessert included. Reservations can be made with David at jambodave@green.email.ne.jp or phone (03-6599-8112) by July 8.
Half of your admission fee will be donated the Green Belt Movement (an organization in Kenya which works with reforestation and community development).. http://www.greenbeltmovement.org/ is their homepage.
So you can have an enjoyable evening and help a good cause at the same time.
If you’d like to go with David, please meet at Exit A1 of Omotesando Station at 6:15PM on the 9th.
For JAMBO members, the cost is 3,500 yen for men and 3,000 yen for women w/reservation (or plus 500 yen if you go directly without making a reservation). All beer, wine, cocktails, sot drinks + sushi buffet, garden salad, veggies, cheeses, breads, and pies for dessert included. Reservations can be made with David at jambodave@green.email.ne.jp or phone (03-6599-8112) by September 9.
Half of your admission fee will be donated to the Campfire Association (an organization in Zimbabwe which works with reforestation and community development – http://www.campfirezimbabwe.org/). So you can have an enjoyable evening and help a good cause at the same time.
If you’d like to go with David, please meet at Exit A1 of Omotesando Station at 6:15PM on the 10th.
Contents: Cutting down bamboo grass (however, there’s a possibility that other outdoor work will be done)
We will meet at the Hatonosu Station Ticket gate at 9:35AM . Take the Oume Line train from Tachikawa at 8:20AM . This arrives at Oume (the last stop) at 8:55 . Cross the platform and take the 8:56 (Okutama bound) train. This arrives at Hatonosu at 9:32AM .
David and other JAMBO members will take part in this project which is put on by the Tama Forest /” Great Nature School ” (my terrible translation) Office. RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED as soon as possible and the number of people is limited. If interested, please look up the detailed information and how to reserve on their homepage(http://hatonosu.blog39.fc2.com/ ) (only in Japanese)
OKUTAMA CAMPING & RIVER FUN (Cancelled in case of rain)(Participation Fee 500 yen and camping fee 700 yen)
The Hikawa Campground is about a 10 minute walk from the station. We’ll buy food and drink at the nearby supermarket, go swimming, and enjoy the starry sky. If you have your own tent, no reservation is necessary. If you need to borrow a tent or want to stay in a bungalow there, you must contact the Okutama Hikawa Cammpground at 0428-83-2134 to reserve.
David will be at the Okutama Station ticket gate at 16:23 to bring you to the supermarket and the campground. From Tachikawa, take the 15:05 Oume Line train (going towards Oome), arriving in Oome at 15:39 . Change to the Oume Line, going towards Okutama, leaving at 15:46 and arriving at Okutama (the last stop) at 16:23 . We’ll meet at the ticket gate at 16:25 .
(2000 yen with reservation: 2500 yen without reservation)
Limit: 30 people
People who cancel (after making a reservation) will be charged 1000 yen.
Meeting Place: Shin Kiba Station (Yurakucho Line)
Meeting Time: 11:30AM
JAMBO will provide barbecue equipment, food (fish, vegetables and snacks) and soft drinks in the park. People should bring their own alcohol (which you can buy at the convenient store near Shin Kiba Station). Benches are sparse, bring blankets. Reservations can be made to David at this address by September 24.
Schedule:
12:00 – 3:00PM – BBQ Party
3:00 – 4:00 – Salsa Dance Lesson
4:00 – 5:00PM – Do what you like (dance, eat, drink, talk, frisbee, whatever)
Should be a lot of fun!!! You can also visit the wonderful botanical garden in Yume no Shima as well.
Salsa Dance Teacher Introduction:
Armando Torres Paez has an impressive backgroundIn Cuba, Armando has been working with the professional dance group,“Tiempo Havana” as a first dancer
which performs at theaters and on TV in Cuba. His students won two gold medals at the competition in Havana . He gives classes for popular dance
incuding salsa and Folkloricos. In 2011 he came to Japan and teaches how to enjoy salsa!
Time/Place: 6:30-9:00pm at Ebisu 7 (Map is at http://www.kokusaika.org/english/ebisu.html)
For JAMBO members, the cost is 3,500 yen for men and 3,000 for women w/reservation (or plus 500 yen if you go directly without making a reservation). Large international party with buffet dinner, including honey-glazed spiral hams, baked beans, new potato salad, cheese platters, salads, veggies, a large sheet cake and pies from Kyle’s Good Find’s Bakery and homemade ice cream. Open drink bar + buffet, salads, veggies, cake, etc.
Reservations can be made with David at jambodave@green.email.ne.jp or phone (03-6599-8112) by October 14.
Half of your admission fee will be donated to Tikondane ( ZAMBIA ) http://www.tikondane.org/ – This is a place educating nurses and teaching literacy. There are also various income generating activities such as the garden and skill training initiatives, as well as important community development work. Tikondane is a gem for the tourist interested in finding the real Africa . So you can have an enjoyable evening and help a good cause at the same time.
If you’d like to go with David, please meet at the Hibiya Line’s Ebisu Station (Exit # 1) at 6:22PM on the 15th.
(Cutting down old trees and making hiking paths)(Fee: 200 Yen for Insurance)
9:30AM - 3:30
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(Bring your own beverages and lunch box)
This project is a 15 minute walk from Takao Station. Any interested people may contact David for more details
by October 18(since reservations are necessary).
Path Making at the Tama Zoo – (Cancelled in case of rain)
Meet at 9:25AM at the front main entrance of Tama Zoo’s station (TamaDobutsukoen).
Take the 8:40AM Keio Line express from Shinjuku to Takahatafudo (arriving at 9:15AM) and change to the Keio Dobutsu Koen Line train, leaving Takahatafudo at 9:18 and arriving at Tama Dobutsu Koen Station at 9:22AM.
If you would like to participate, please inform David by November 2 so that we can get volunteer insurance. If you join this event, please bring the following: Long sleeved shirt and long pants (not shorts), work gloves, towel, and appropriate shoes (trekking shoes or hiking boots) are required.
Please bring whatever you want to eat for lunch, and drinks during the work project.
For JAMBO members, the cost is 3,500 yen for men and 3,000 yen for women w/reservation (or plus 500 yen if you go directly without making a reservation). All beer, wine, cocktails, sot drinks + sushi buffet, garden salad, veggies, cheeses, breads, and pies for dessert included. Reservations can be made with David at jambodave@green.email.ne.jp or phone (03-6599-8112) by November 11. A quarter of your admission fee will be donated to Tikondane (ZAMBIA) http://www.tikondane.org/ – This is a place educating nurses and teaching literacy. There are also various income generating activities such as the garden and skill training initiatives, as well as important community development work. Tikondane is a gem for the tourist interested in finding the real Africa. Another quarter will go to Joest Mnemba(a person who has a wonderful reforestation project in Malawi, a very scenic country in Southeastern Africa).
So you can have an enjoyable evening and help a good cause at the same time. If you’d like to go with David, please meet at Exit A1 of Omotesando Station at 6:15PM on the 12th.
For JAMBO members, the cost is 3,500 yen for men and 3,000 yen for women w/reservation (or plus 500 yen if you go directly without making a reservation). All beer, wine, cocktails, sot drinks + sushi buffet, garden salad, veggies, cheeses, breads, and pies for dessert included. Reservations can be made with David at jambodave@green.email.ne.jp or phone (03-6599-8112) by December 9. Half of your admission fee will be donated to Save the Children (http://www.savechildren.org/). JAMBO sponsors two children (one from the Philippines and one from Malawi in Central Africa) through this wonderful organization. The proceeds will go towards financial support of these children.
So you can have an enjoyable evening and help a good cause at the same time. If you’d like to go with David, please meet at Exit A1 of Omotesando Station at 6:15PM on the 10th.