HomeMy WebLinkAboutMutsu Sister City VisitDear Mayor Bruch, the City Counsel, the City
On behalf of Lucy Edwards (P.A. High School coordinator) and Tad Price (President of the
Peninsula International Relations Association, PIRA) we would like to invite you to join us.
Our Sister City, Mutsu City, Japan, will basending their TmnabuHigh School English class to
Port Angeles on October 1 1th - 15th. This 23 plus year tradition has been a very rewarding
program for Port Angeles. 40 students will have the opportunity to embrace family life in our host
family homes and two teachers, the vice-principal and a travel agent will stay at the Red Lion.
Arrival will be at the Port Angeles High School 6:15 - 6:30, they will be welcomed by the Host
families, the NJROCT, Band members and cheer leaders. We would encourage you to come to
the informal greeting, there will bea group photo and the students will depart with their families
about 7:00 p.m.
Friday the group with their host students will visit Victoria B.C., upon their return many will venture
out toBequimfor the football game between our two High Schools.
Saturday there will be an "Explore downtown Bingo game" that many of the students and host
families will participate in. Saturday night there will be Halloween party and game night potluck
at the Port Angeles library beginning at 6:30. Ten to midnight there will be Cyber Bowling ($6.00)
mtLaurel Lanes.
Sunday from 5-7there will beaFarewell Dessert Gathering atthe PAHScafeteria. NJROTC
color guard will present to start; Tanabu will each share traditional Japanese games (Kendama
and Karuta) and demonstrate calligraphy. Tanabu students will share favorite memories and Port
Angeles School District, City of P.A. and Tanabu High School representatives will have the
opportunity togive ashort speech.
Monday the students will attend first and second period then QntoJefferson Elementary School
tomeet with pen pals and share Japanese culture. Students will then return tothe High School
for class and eat lunch.
Departure for Seattle will begin ot12:45with bus leaving ot1:OOp.m.
VVehope that many ofyou will beable tomake agleast one event towitness this wonderful
experience. |fyou have any questions please contact one ofthe following:
Lucy Edwards (360) 809-0856
Tad Price (36O)46O-3117
Qndy8mfie (36D)461 -5O52
Tha k
Cindy Sofie
Peninsula International Relations Association