Off-Site Division Events
The following events are organized by ATA Divisions and require a separate registration and payment. All times are Pacific Time.
Arabic Language Division: ALD's Annual Dinner
Thursday, October 31 | 7:00 pm
The Arabic Language Division (ALD) is delighted to invite you to its 2024 annual dinner at the ATA 65th Conference! Join us for a memorable night on Thursday, October 31st at Marrakesh Restaurant in Portland, OR to connect with friends and colleagues in a casual and relaxed atmosphere. Tickets are limited to 30 and reservations will be on a first-come first-served basis.
Venue: Marrakesh Restaurant ( 9-minute drive from the conference venue)
We will enjoy a sumptuous five-course meal, including traditional mint tea to conclude the evening. You can view the full menu here.
- Cost: $41 per person (includes a 20% gratuity)
- Please note that any additional refreshments will be individually billed. This will be a non-alcoholic event. Mint tea is included ONLY after the meal.
Reservation Deadline: October 21st
To reserve your spot, please sign up using [this Google sheet ALD Annual Dinner Reservation] and send payment to Faiza Sultan.
Cancelation policy: Cancellation is free until October 21st. After this date, tickets become non-refundable in accordance with the restaurant's reservation policy.
Chinese Language Division: Annual Dinner
Thursday, October 31 | 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Where: McMenamins Broadway Pub
All ATA members are welcome to join us!
Location: 1504 NE Broadway, Portland, OR 97232 (meet in the lobby of Hyatt Regency at 6:40 pm to share a Uber or walk there (20 min walk))
Menu: Click here
Join fellow CLD members to revisit the highlights of ATA65, the Annual Conference to be held in Portland from October 30 to November 2. This virtual event is open to all CLD members—even if you do not attend the Conference in Portland.
- Date: Saturday | November 16, 2024
- Time: 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Eastern Time / 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Pacific Time
- Venue: Zoom (link will be shared via email to registered attendees)
- Register here
French Language Division: FLD Happy Hour
Thursday, October 31 | 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Spend some time with your FLD colleagues at ATA65! Grab a drink, have a chat, and maybe find some dinner companions while you’re there. Don’t be shy! If you don’t know anyone when you arrive, you will by the time you leave.
When: Thursday, October 31
5:30–6:30 p.m.
Where: Spoke & Fork
This will be an informal event and there is no charge beyond what you purchase at the bar/restaurant.
However, if you are ready for the ADVANCED LEVEL…
Gather some of your new friends and head out to one of the local restaurants afterwards.
Questions?
Send email to divisionFLD@babylonpr.com
and we will do our best to get you pointed in the right direction.
Separate payment required.
German Language Division: GLD's Annual Dinner
Friday, November 1 | 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Join us for the GLD Networking Dinner at Brix Tavern: http://brixtavern.com/
Location: 1338 N. Hoyt Street, Portland, OR 97209
Located in the Pearl District, and reachable from the hotel by public transportation or Uber.
Cost: $76 per person (includes applicable fees and gratuity).
Beverages are not included but are available for individual purchase.
RSVP: Click Here
Important: You will be asked to select your entrée when you sign up for the dinner.
All ticket sales end September 30, 2024 or when tickets are sold out. Tickets are nonrefundable.
Language Technology Division: LTD's Annual Dinner
Thursday, October 31 | 7:00 pm
We're Going Mediterranean!
Please join us for an informal networking dinner during the ATA65 conference in Portland! Our dinner will take place in the private banquet room of Nicholas Restaurant, Portland’s best Mediterranean food since 1987, located in the SE Madison district. Everyone is welcome!
http://www.nicholasrestaurant.com/madison
Location:
1109 SE Madison Street, Portland, OR 97214
Cost: $65.00 per person (tax and gratuity included).
RSVP: Contact Viktoryia Baum for payment information.
Questions?
Viktoryia Baum, LTD event coordinator: vbaum00@gmail.com
Daniel Sebesta, LTD Assistant Administrator: daniel@dsebesta.com
Separate payment required.
Law Division: LawD Lunch
Thursday, October 31 | 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Please join us at the ATA65 Law Division Lunch and enjoy a break in your conference day for networking, meeting new friends and catching up with old ones. This year we are going to meet up for a casual lunch in the Exhibit Hall at the conference, which will have an area with tables and a concession station with food available for purchase. Look for the Law Division signs!
Location: Conference Exhibit Hall
Cost: Purchase your own lunch. We will not have details on the food prices and options in advance.
RSVP: There will be no registration or prepayment.
Menu: We do not have details on the menu options. You are also welcome to bring or order your own lunch from elsewhere and eat with us.
Questions? Contact LawD Administrator Elizabeth Herron-Sweet
Separate payment required.
Medical Division: MD's Annual Dinner
Friday, November 1 | 7:00 pm
Please join us at Mama Mia Trattoria for our Annual Dinner. http://mamamiatrattoria.com/
Location: 439 Southwest 2nd Avenue, Portland, OR 97204
Located in the historic Waldo Building, Mama Mia Trattoria is easily visible on one of the most traveled corners in downtown Portland at the intersection of SW Washington Street and 2nd Avenue.
Cost: $67.00 per person (includes bread, fountain drinks, coffee and tea, fees, and gratuity).
RSVP: Click Here
Menu: Click Here
Questions? Contact MD Administrator María Paula Plazas and MD Assistant Administrator Sara Greenlee at divisionMD@babylonpr.com.
Separate payment required.
Science & Technology Division:
S&TD's Annual Dinner
Friday, November 1 | 6:30 pm -9:30 pm
The Science & Technology Division dinner at McMenamins Broadway Pub. Get away from the hustle of the conference and enjoy an informal evening with colleagues and friends in a private room at McMenamins on Broadway. http://www.mcmenamins.com/broadway-pub/home/
Location: 1504 NE Broadway St., Ste. 900, Portland, OR 97232
Cost: $25 per person (gratuity included)
RSVP: http://ata-divisions.org/S_TD/2024/08/15/ata65-science-technology-division-dinner/
Menu: A variety of vegetarian and meat appetizers, including a salad, hummus with olives & pita bread, Vera Cruz tacos, hot wings and McMenamins fries. Soft drinks, iced tea and lemonade will be included. Optional alcoholic drinks or additional food items can be purchased at your own cost.
Questions? Contact ST&D Administrator, Mery Molenaar.
Separate payment required.
Slavic Language Division: SLD's Annual Dinner
Thursday, October 31 | 8:00 pm-10:30 pm
Slavic Language Division dinner at Kachka (Eastern European cuisine)
http://www.kachkapdx.com/
Location: 960 SE 11th Avenue, Portland, OR 97214
Cost: $55 per person
RSVP: Please contact the SLD administrator, Natalia Postrigan.
Menu: Assorted pickles, herring under a fur coat, bread with Baltic sprat, assorted meat & cheese appetizers, tvorog vareniki, golubtsi cabbage rolls, and assorted house cookies.
Separate payment required.
Spanish Language Division: SPD's Annual Dinner
Thursday, October 31 | 7:00 pm
The Spanish Language Division (SPD) cordially invites you to celebrate our traditional “Muchas culturas, un solo idioma” annual dinner event at Fogo de Chão. Fogo is located in the heart of Downtown Portland in the historic Public Services Building, just a short walk to Pioneer Square.
Location: 930 SW 6th. Street, Portland, OR 97204
Cost: $77 per person (tax and gratuity included).
RSVP: Click here
Questions? Contact SPD Administrator Edna Santizo.
Separate payment required.
Japanese Language Division: JLD's Annual Dinner
Friday, November 1 | 6:00 pm
The Japanese Language Division dinner will be at Serratto Restaurant. http://www.serratto.com/
Location: 2112 NW Kearney Street, Portland, OR 97210
A ten minute Uber ride from the Convention Center.
Cost: Approximately $61 for a three-course dinner. Drinks are separate.
RSVP: Registration link will be posted soon.
Menu: Italian/French/Mediterranean food.
Separate payment required.
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