How to Create a New Account Without Getting Deleted

Hello all! This is your new webmaster, Jaime.

I know that there are many new Gunma JETs that are joining us, so I wanted to take a moment to bring attention to the issue of creating a new account -- without getting it deleted.

2010 Maebashi Gunma Kenmin Marathon

2010/11/03 - 08:00
2010/11/03 - 14:00
Event Information:

The Gunma Kenmin Marathon is a fun annnual race. A lot of people are there, and it happens when Gunma cools down. It's probably the last good race of the year until February and March when marathon season starts again. You can see the streetside around Maebashi and Takasakitonyamachi, and meet runners from all over Japan!

The main race is a half marathon, but there's also a 10k and a Riverside 4.6k race. So you can just use it if you want to do some exercise or have bigger aims.

You can register from now until 9/30. I like to use a website called http://runnet.jp, though it can be confusing to register on the website. I put a guide up here. (http://messopatsa.tumblr.com/post/1046839954/for-alts-the-quick-and-easy...)

You can also call or send in an entry in the mail.

If you're new to Gunma and interested in running or exercise, this is a great way to be introduced. The course isn't weird or screwy like some of the other races here. The temperature also isn't too cold or hot, either.

Event Location:

Maebashi Green Dome.
Registration starts from 7:00 - 8:00. Half marathon race starts at 9:00.
http://www.kenmin-m.com/ for detailed info.

Event Directions:

You can take a bus from Maebashi station that takes you to the Green Dome. Also check out the Google Maps for it...

http://maps.google.co.jp/maps?um=1&ie=UTF-8&q=%E5%89%8D%E6%A9%8B%E3%82%B...

Montly Newsletter for Foreigners, September issue

It is titled Maebashi Kawaraban. I don't know what that means, but I guess it has something to do with a place called "Kawaraban".
I also heard that it is a wonderful cure for treating insect bites.

ALT Soccer Tournament in Nagano

2010/10/02 - 07:00
2010/10/03 - 19:00
Event Information:

Come one come all!
Oct 2 – 3, Eastern Japan Tourno (Sugadaira Kogen, Nagano Pref)
SIGN UP DEADLINE: September 14th, 2010
to sign up, e-mail Brooke: brooke.bsb[at]gmail.com

Tournament players

Staying at hotel Saturday night – ¥12,000

Supporters

Staying at hotel Saturday night only – ¥10,000

Prices include full board accommodation at the hotels (breakfast & dinner), shuttle buses from hotel to grounds, lunch on Sunday, pitch fees, entrance to Saturday party, free kampai beer, beer & trophies for the winners. Also included is a 500 yen donation to the Pepy charity (optional). Please contact us if you want to bring children / infants.

Tournament will begin early on the Saturday morning, usually before 10am. Saturday’s games will be in a league format. Your team will play three, possibly four games. Sunday’s games are in cup knockout format, with seedings based on Saturday’s results. Games will finish no later than 4pm on Sunday.

Please note that the womens tournament is a 6-a-side affair, whereas the mens is full size 11-a-side.

The Grounds
In Nagano we have the full use of the wonderful Sania Park fields, situated at around 1000m altitude in the mountains of western Nagano. The October dates for our tournament are perfect, coming after the summer heat and the Autumn chill

Event Location:

Sugadaira Kogen, Nagano

2 Seat Recliner-Sofa

For Sale: 2 seat recliner sofa

Excellent condition, clean & comfortable.

This sofa easily separates into 2 parts which means that you can add a console (or 3rd section) and that it is much easier to move.

For prices and contact info: www.efn.org/~along/

Where is Freestyle now?

Where is their new location? Thanks.

Memorial for Alan Buckley

2010/08/28 - 14:00
2010/08/28 - 18:00
Event Information:

For those who would like to pay their respects to Alan and share stories/memories you have of him, there will be a memorial on Mt. Miyogi (Alan loved Miyogi).

Saturday, August 28th, 2010
From 14:00~
Meet in the parking lot at the base of Mt. Miyogi and hike to the 1st 石門 (Ishimon).
Find this guy and you'll be fine:

Together, listen to Alan's music while sharing stories and memories.

Those traveling by train and want to be picked up (there is a taxi option as well), please take the Joshin dentetsu line to its end and get off at Shimonita station.
Please contact Chuck Clenney chuck.clenney[at]gmail.com for pick up from the station.

Please bring any pictures or letters that you would like to share.

Event Location:

妙義山第一石門
Mt. Miyogi, 1st Ishimon

Event Directions:

By train (from Takasaki高崎): take the JR Shinetsu Line (信越線) for Yokokawa (横川)to Matsuida (松井田). Then take a 10 minute cab to Miyogi Shrine (妙義神社).
OR
If you would like Chuck to pick you up: Take the Joshin Dentestu (上信電鉄)to Shimonita (下仁田) the end of the line.
By car:
Take the Joshin-etsu (上信越) expressway to the Matsuida-Miyogi IC(松井田妙義). Drive 2 km to Miyogi Shrine and park in lot at the base of the mountain.
http://maps.google.co.jp/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=%E9%AB%98%E5%B4%8E%E9%A7%85&daddr=%E3%80%92379-0201+%E7%BE%A4%E9%A6%AC%E7%9C%8C%E5%AF%8C%E5%B2%A1%E5%B8%82%E5%A6%99%E7%BE%A9%E7%94%BA%E5%A6%99%E7%BE%A9%EF%BC%96+(%E5%A6%99%E7%BE%A9%E7%A5%9E%E7%A4%BE)&geocode=FTQ8KgIdwStJCClPMYKCnJIeYDFKWNXyGtFaEQ%3BFdnmKQIdilhFCCH513fh6begsA&hl=ja&mra=ls&dirflg=d&sll=36.299632,139.086914&sspn=1.626917,2.463684&brcurrent=3,0x601e86d56a893905:0xef9f5c3eb31470d2,1&ie=UTF8&ll=36.334488,138.8871&spn=0.203279,0.307961&z=12

Event Contact Information:

for more info, contact brown-b[@]pref.gunma.jp OR chuck.clenney[@]gmail.com

An Irish Wake for Alan Buckley

2010/08/28 - 20:00
2010/08/28 - 22:00
Event Information:

Patrick Lane, the owner of Freestyle Bar & Cafe, is hosting "an Irish wake" to celebrate Alan's life.

"Come join us to celebrate the life of Alan Buckley. His short time on this earth is proof of what a good guy he was. Let's raise a glass or two, tell some stories, say a word or sing a song to thank Alan for sharing his life with us." ~Patrick Lane

Event Location:

The Pool Bar
1-1-11 Joto-machi
Maebashi, Japan

Getting help when you need it the most

As you all know Alan Buckley died on Sunday. The death of a friend is never easy, and for some of us, this is the first time to experience such a loss. Being far from our support network back home and living far apart from our friends here in Gunma can make the grieving process even harder.

Grief affects us all in different ways and can be difficult to discuss with our close friends.

Make a home theater! 27" monitor and couch for sale!

Have you ever wanted a home theater, somewhere you (and your date!) could relax and watch some movies on your computer? Well, here's your chance.

I've recently upgraded my own home theater, so I'm selling my monitor and sofa, which I JUST bought in May. So they're only four months old!

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