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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230919T190000
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SUMMARY:Oakland-Fukuoka Sister City Association general meeting
DESCRIPTION:General meetings are typically held on the third Tuesday of the month. All are welcome to attend! \nTo receive the Zoom meeting link\, email ofsca1962@gmail.com. \nThis is an open meeting using the free Zoom video/audio meeting platform. No subscription is required\, and Zoom is free to download for your desktop or mobile device\, can be used with your device’s built-in microphone/camera\, or can be joined via telephone call (audio only).
URL:https://norcalsistercities.org/events/oakland-fukuoka-sister-city-association-general-meeting/2023-09-19/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Meetings
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://norcalsistercities.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Oakland-Fukuoka-Sister-City-Association-logo.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland-Fukuoka Sister City Association":MAILTO:ofsca1962@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230919T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230919T140000
DTSTAMP:20260425T042553
CREATED:20230725T232318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230725T232318Z
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SUMMARY:“Kindness Can Change The World....And It Costs Nothing©" Photography Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:In celebration of the 25th Anniversary of the Stockton Sister Cities Association and Parma\, Italy’s Sister City relationship we are inviting residents of Stockton\, and of Provincia di Parma to participate in the “Kindness Can Change The World….And It Costs Nothing” photography project. \nFrom May 1st-July 31st\, 2023 the Stockton Sister Cities Association accepted original digital photos taken from Stocktonian’s and from residents of our Sister City the Provincia di Parma\, Italy that they believe expresses the idea “Kindness Can Change The World….And It Costs Nothing”.  \nAll submitted photos will be exhibited digitally at a “Kindness Can Change The World….And It Costs Nothing© ” photography event during the 25th Anniversary Celebration of Parma\, Italy/Stockton\, CA. Week in September 2023\, with 20 selected photos being printed for display. \nAll photos submitted are the property of the Stockton Sister Cities Association.
URL:https://norcalsistercities.org/events/kindness-can-change-the-world-and-it-costs-nothing-photography-exhibition/
LOCATION:Stockton City Hall Lobby\, 425 N. El Dorado St.\, Stockton\, CA\, 95202\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://norcalsistercities.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Kindness-Counts.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230918T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230918T193000
DTSTAMP:20260425T042553
CREATED:20230715T220946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230715T220946Z
UID:10000067-1695060000-1695065400@norcalsistercities.org
SUMMARY:Sonoma Sister Cities Association Board of Directors Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://norcalsistercities.org/events/sonoma-sister-cities-association-board-of-directors-monthly-meeting-11/
LOCATION:TBA
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://norcalsistercities.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Sonoma-Sister-Cities-Association_logo.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Sonoma Sister Cities Association":MAILTO:info@sonomasistercitiesassociation.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230913T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230913T194500
DTSTAMP:20260425T042553
CREATED:20230715T212401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230715T212401Z
UID:10000066-1694628000-1694634300@norcalsistercities.org
SUMMARY:Sonoma-Kaniv Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://norcalsistercities.org/events/sonoma-kaniv-committee-meeting-6/
LOCATION:Sonoma Library Meeting Room\, 755 West Napa\, Sonoma\, CA\, 95476\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://norcalsistercities.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/sonoma-kaniv-committee.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Sonoma Sister Cities Association":MAILTO:info@sonomasistercitiesassociation.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230911T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230911T210000
DTSTAMP:20260425T042553
CREATED:20230720T081517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230720T081517Z
UID:10000152-1694458800-1694466000@norcalsistercities.org
SUMMARY:Santa Cruz Sister Cities Committee meeting
DESCRIPTION:The purpose of the Committee is to encourage the people of Santa Cruz and its Sister Cities to understand one another as individuals\, as members of their community\, as citizens of their country\, and as part of the family of nations. \nAgendas and minutes
URL:https://norcalsistercities.org/events/santa-cruz-sister-cities-committee-meeting/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Meetings
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://norcalsistercities.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/City-of-Santa-Cruz-Sister-Cities-Committee.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Santa Cruz Sister Cities Committee":MAILTO:sistercities@cityofsantacruz.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230911T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230911T200000
DTSTAMP:20260425T042553
CREATED:20230720T055816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230720T055816Z
UID:10000145-1694458800-1694462400@norcalsistercities.org
SUMMARY:Walnut Creek Sister Cities International Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://norcalsistercities.org/events/walnut-creek-sister-cities-international-board-meeting/
LOCATION:TBA
CATEGORIES:Meetings
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://norcalsistercities.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Walnut-Creek-Sister-Cities-sign-in-Civic-Park.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Walnut Creek Sister Cities International":MAILTO:newsletter@wcsci.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230907T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230907T130000
DTSTAMP:20260425T042553
CREATED:20230725T222122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230725T222122Z
UID:10000250-1694088000-1694091600@norcalsistercities.org
SUMMARY:Stockton Sister Cities Association Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:First Thursday of the Month
URL:https://norcalsistercities.org/events/stockton-sister-cities-association-board-meeting/2023-09-07/
LOCATION:Valley Brew\, 157 W Adams St.\, Stockton\, CA\, 95204\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230904T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230904T123000
DTSTAMP:20260425T042553
CREATED:20230715T225233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230715T225233Z
UID:10000065-1693825200-1693830600@norcalsistercities.org
SUMMARY:Sonoma-Penglai Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://norcalsistercities.org/events/sonoma-penglai-committee-meeting-15/
LOCATION:Virtual
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://norcalsistercities.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Sonoma-Penglai-Sister-City-Relationship-Symposium-banner.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Sonoma Sister Cities Association":MAILTO:info@sonomasistercitiesassociation.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230902T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230902T123000
DTSTAMP:20260425T042553
CREATED:20230725T215001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230725T215001Z
UID:10000240-1693652400-1693657800@norcalsistercities.org
SUMMARY:Origami Crane Workshop with Concord Ambassadors
DESCRIPTION:Join Concord Ambassadors friends who will teach us the basics of this Japanese paper-folding technique. Then add your creations to our collaborative origami display in the library!\nThis program is best for ages 9 and up. \nNo registration required. For accommodation\, please contact the library with 72-hour notice. \nHelp us to make 1\,000 origami paper cranes! We hope to have 1\,000 cranes displayed around the library first to celebrate Peace Day (September 21st) and then the display will be used to welcome a Japanese delegation who will arrive in October 2024 to celebrate 50 years of friendship between Concord\, California and Kitakami\, Japan. \nStop in to see our progress and grab a kit while they’re still available! This is a community project waiting for you. \nThis passive program is possible thanks to the Concord Ambassadors and our Friends of the Concord Library.
URL:https://norcalsistercities.org/events/origami-crane-workshop-with-concord-ambassadors/
LOCATION:Contra Costa County Library – Concord\, 2900 Salvio Street\, Concord\, CA\, 94519\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://norcalsistercities.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Origami-Cranes.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Concord Ambassadors":MAILTO:concordambassadors@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230902T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230902T160000
DTSTAMP:20260425T042553
CREATED:20230729T014655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230729T021221Z
UID:10000381-1693648800-1693670400@norcalsistercities.org
SUMMARY:Cleanup at Torii Gate at the Gardens at Lake Merritt
DESCRIPTION:Join the Oakland-Fukuoka Sister City Association (OFSCA) for its clean up at Torii Gate (Gardens at Lake Merritt at Lakeside Park).
URL:https://norcalsistercities.org/events/cleanup-at-torii-gate-at-the-gardens-at-lake-merritt-2/
LOCATION:Torii Gate at The Gardens at Lake Merritt\, 666 Bellevue Ave.\, Oakland\, CA\, 94610\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland-Fukuoka Sister City Association":MAILTO:ofsca1962@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230820T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230820T120000
DTSTAMP:20260425T042553
CREATED:20230716T012716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230716T013424Z
UID:10000136-1692532800-1692532800@norcalsistercities.org
SUMMARY:18th Annual Union City Sister City Festival
DESCRIPTION:Please join our local and international guests enjoy our cultural performances and foods provided by Union City’s 10 sister cities. \nPlease join us promote peace through friendship. \nAgenda: \n\nDoors open at 12:30 p.m.\nLunch at 1 p.m.\nProgram at 2 p.m.\n\nThis multicultural event includes lunch\, raffle and cultural presentations showcasing the best of each sister city’s culture. \nParticipating sister cities: \n\nPasay City\, Philippines\nSanta Rosalia\, Mexico\nChiang Rai\, Thailand\nJalandhar\, India\nLiyang\, China\nAsadabad\, Afghanistan\nBaybay City\, Philippines\nMushin Lagos\, Nigeria\nGuro\, South Korea\nKhushab\, Pakistan\n\nDon’t miss this great Union City event! \nTickets are $20 for admission and lunch. Contact a Union City Friends of Sister Cities member to purchase tickets.
URL:https://norcalsistercities.org/events/18th-annual-union-city-sister-city-festival/
LOCATION:Mark Green Sports Center\, 31224 Union City Boulevard\, Union City\, CA\, 94587\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://norcalsistercities.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Union-City-Sister-City-Festival.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230818T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230818T210000
DTSTAMP:20260425T042553
CREATED:20230720T062507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230726T012118Z
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SUMMARY:2023 San Mateo Toyonaka Team Auction and Cocktail Party
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a fun evening to support the 2023 San Mateo Toyonaka Team \nAgenda\n\n5 p.m. bar opens\n5-7 p.m. silent auction\n7:15 p.m. live auction and raffle\n\nCasual attire \nTickets\n$50/person \nIncludes light appetizers\, champagne toast and a chance to win many awesome auction items including an autographed Tom Brady jersey\, Gotham Club Giants tickets\, Warriors tickets\, a Kern’s Jewelry necklace and so much more! Cash bar will be available \nBuy your tickets by Aug. 9 at smsistercity.com \n  \nOnline auction\nAlso support the online auction between 8 a.m.\, Aug. 11\, and 8 p.m.\, Aug. 17 \n  \nAbout the San Mateo Toyonaka City Baseball Exchange Program\nThe San Mateo sister city baseball exchange program started in 1979 and every four years\, we have the privilege of sending 20 young baseball players to our Sister City in Toyonaka\, Japan for a once in a lifetime experience. The team\, consisting of twenty ball players\, ages 10-12\, chosen through a rigorous tryout process\, will get to experience many facets of Japanese culture firsthand\, play competitive baseball against our sister city’s All-Star teams\, homestay for a week with a Japanese family\, and make friends that can last a lifetime. \nThis year marks the 60th Anniversary of San Mateo’s relationship with Toyonaka\, Japan. \nWe want to provide this experience to any child who can make our team\, so we also try and raise 100% of the funds for the cost of the trip\, to not exclude those families who may not otherwise be able to send their child. \nSo\, help is needed to cover plane tickets\, train travel\, uniforms\, meals\, and other expenses that make this trip possible. \nThe San Mateo Sister City Association is a 501(c)(3) non-profit\, so your donation is tax-deductible. \nAnything helps! Please donate to keep this wonderful experience alive and strong for future generations of children. \nどもありがとうございます。
URL:https://norcalsistercities.org/events/2023-san-mateo-sister-city-baseball-exchange-team-fundraising-auction/
LOCATION:Par 3 at Poplar Creek\, 1700 Coyote Point Drive\, San Mateo\, CA\, 94401\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://norcalsistercities.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/San-Mateo-Toyonaka-Auction-2023.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="San Mateo Sister City Association":MAILTO:smsistercity@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230818T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230818T163000
DTSTAMP:20260425T042553
CREATED:20230726T014758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230726T014758Z
UID:10000319-1692363600-1692376200@norcalsistercities.org
SUMMARY:2023 San Mateo Toyonaka Team Golf Tournament
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a fun event to support the 2023 San Mateo Toyonaka Team \n1 p.m. shotgun start time at San Mateo’s Poplar Creek golf course! \nDetails: \n\nScramble/Best Ball format so golf talent is not required!\nPrizes for longest drive\, closet to pin\, best outfit\, etc. + other fun games/prizes\nNacho buffet and 2 drink tickets at Par Three Bar after golf\n\nPlease reserve your foursome now via completing the signup and payment online OR send a check made out to: \nSan Mateo Sister City Association\nAnd mailed to:\nc/o Golf Tournament\nP.O. Box 729\nSan Mateo\, California\, 94401 \nView the event flyer \nAbout the San Mateo Toyonaka City Baseball Exchange Program\nThe San Mateo sister city baseball exchange program started in 1979 and every four years\, we have the privilege of sending 20 young baseball players to our Sister City in Toyonaka\, Japan for a once in a lifetime experience. The team\, consisting of twenty ball players\, ages 10-12\, chosen through a rigorous tryout process\, will get to experience many facets of Japanese culture firsthand\, play competitive baseball against our sister city’s All-Star teams\, homestay for a week with a Japanese family\, and make friends that can last a lifetime. \nThis year marks the 60th Anniversary of San Mateo’s relationship with Toyonaka\, Japan. \nWe want to provide this experience to any child who can make our team\, so we also try and raise 100% of the funds for the cost of the trip\, to not exclude those families who may not otherwise be able to send their child. \nSo\, help is needed to cover plane tickets\, train travel\, uniforms\, meals\, and other expenses that make this trip possible. \nThe San Mateo Sister City Association is a 501(c)(3) non-profit\, so your donation is tax-deductible. \nAnything helps! Please donate to keep this wonderful experience alive and strong for future generations of children. \nどもありがとうございます。
URL:https://norcalsistercities.org/events/2023-san-mateo-toyonaka-team-golf-tournament/
LOCATION:Poplar Creek Golf Course\, 1700 Coyote Point Drive\, San Mateo\, 94401
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://norcalsistercities.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/San-Mateo-Toyonaka-Golf-Tournament.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="San Mateo Sister City Association":MAILTO:smsistercity@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230817T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230817T193000
DTSTAMP:20260425T042553
CREATED:20230725T214258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230725T214258Z
UID:10000180-1692297000-1692300600@norcalsistercities.org
SUMMARY:Concord Ambassadors General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://norcalsistercities.org/events/concord-ambassadors-general-meeting/2023-08-17/
LOCATION:Concord City Hall – Garden Conference Room\, 1950 Parkside Drive\, Concord\, CA\, 94519\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetings
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://norcalsistercities.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/ConcordAmbassadors.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Concord Ambassadors":MAILTO:concordambassadors@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230815T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230815T210000
DTSTAMP:20260425T042553
CREATED:20230729T014437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230729T014437Z
UID:10000321-1692126000-1692133200@norcalsistercities.org
SUMMARY:Oakland-Fukuoka Sister City Association general meeting
DESCRIPTION:General meetings are typically held on the third Tuesday of the month. All are welcome to attend! \nTo receive the Zoom meeting link\, email ofsca1962@gmail.com. \nThis is an open meeting using the free Zoom video/audio meeting platform. No subscription is required\, and Zoom is free to download for your desktop or mobile device\, can be used with your device’s built-in microphone/camera\, or can be joined via telephone call (audio only).
URL:https://norcalsistercities.org/events/oakland-fukuoka-sister-city-association-general-meeting/2023-08-15/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Meetings
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://norcalsistercities.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Oakland-Fukuoka-Sister-City-Association-logo.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland-Fukuoka Sister City Association":MAILTO:ofsca1962@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230814T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230814T193000
DTSTAMP:20260425T042553
CREATED:20230715T220858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230715T220858Z
UID:10000064-1692036000-1692041400@norcalsistercities.org
SUMMARY:Sonoma Sister Cities Association Board of Directors Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://norcalsistercities.org/events/sonoma-sister-cities-association-board-of-directors-monthly-meeting-10/
LOCATION:TBA
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://norcalsistercities.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Sonoma-Sister-Cities-Association_logo.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Sonoma Sister Cities Association":MAILTO:info@sonomasistercitiesassociation.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230810T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230810T090000
DTSTAMP:20260425T042553
CREATED:20230715T232033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230715T232039Z
UID:10000135-1691658000-1691658000@norcalsistercities.org
SUMMARY:SCI Youth Leadership Summit: Public Forum
DESCRIPTION:~Celebrating United Nations’ International Youth Day~\nWe are pleased to inform our global audience that we will be celebrating International Youth Day on August 10\, 2023\, at Noon ET this year! \nSister City programs worldwide play a crucial role in empowering young individuals to adopt a global perspective\, fostering a new generation of citizen diplomats and volunteers who actively contribute to promoting peace\, mutual respect\, and prosperity. The Youth Leadership Summit\, an integral part of our initiatives\, aims to involve future leaders in addressing significant global challenges. Aligned with International Youth Day\, this summit serves as a platform for our diverse global membership of all ages to engage with experts in the field\, participate in student panels\, and take part in the highly anticipated annual Young Artists and Authors Showcase. \nCheck out last year’s Youth Leadership Summit! \nMark your calendars and stay tuned for more information! \nFeel free to contact us at with any questions\, comments or concerns.
URL:https://norcalsistercities.org/events/sci-youth-leadership-summit-public-forum/
LOCATION:Virtual
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://norcalsistercities.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/2023-YLS-Youth-Chats.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Sister Cities International":MAILTO:info@sistercities.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230810
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230811
DTSTAMP:20260425T042553
CREATED:20230727T173330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230727T173330Z
UID:10000320-1691625600-1691711999@norcalsistercities.org
SUMMARY:San Mateo Sister City Association: Dine Out Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:Support the Toyonaka Baseball team on their trip to Japan this fall!\n28% of sales will be donated to the San Mateo Sister City Association \nWhen\n\nThursday\, August 10\, 2023\nPlace your order for pickup or delivery on Thursday\, August 10!\n\nWhere\n\nAvailable at Panda Express locations nationwide\nwww.pandaexpress.com\n\nHow\n\nOnline orders only\nApply code 916108 in the Fundraiser Code box during online checkout at www.pandaexpress.com or via App
URL:https://norcalsistercities.org/events/san-mateo-sister-city-association-dine-out-fundraiser/
LOCATION:Your Local Panda Express\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://norcalsistercities.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/San-Mateo-Sister-Cities-Panda-Express-fundraiser.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="San Mateo Sister City Association":MAILTO:smsistercity@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230809T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230809T194500
DTSTAMP:20260425T042553
CREATED:20230715T212149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230715T212149Z
UID:10000063-1691604000-1691610300@norcalsistercities.org
SUMMARY:Sonoma-Kaniv Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://norcalsistercities.org/events/sonoma-kaniv-committee-meeting-4/
LOCATION:Sonoma Library Meeting Room\, 755 West Napa\, Sonoma\, CA\, 95476\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://norcalsistercities.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/sonoma-kaniv-committee.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Sonoma Sister Cities Association":MAILTO:info@sonomasistercitiesassociation.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230808T190200
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230808T190200
DTSTAMP:20260425T042553
CREATED:20230718T223247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230718T223253Z
UID:10000143-1691521320-1691521320@norcalsistercities.org
SUMMARY:San Jose-Okayama Sister Cities: Bells for Peace
DESCRIPTION:In remembrance of the 78th Anniversary of the Nuclear Bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki\, and to remind us that this should never happen again\, everyone is invited to ring bells\, at home\, in your city\, whoever you are. \nOur sister cities in Japan will be ringing bells at the same moment in time\, literally creating good vibrations across the Pacific.
URL:https://norcalsistercities.org/events/san-jose-okayama-sister-cities-bells-for-peace-2/
LOCATION:CA
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://norcalsistercities.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Bells-for-Peace.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="San Jose-Okayama Sister Cities":MAILTO:sjokayama1957@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230807T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230807T123000
DTSTAMP:20260425T042553
CREATED:20230715T225343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230715T225343Z
UID:10000062-1691406000-1691411400@norcalsistercities.org
SUMMARY:Sonoma-Penglai Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://norcalsistercities.org/events/sonoma-penglai-committee-meeting-17/
LOCATION:Virtual
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sonoma Sister Cities Association":MAILTO:info@sonomasistercitiesassociation.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230806T181300
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230806T181400
DTSTAMP:20260425T042553
CREATED:20230713T003439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230715T222155Z
UID:10000057-1691345580-1691345640@norcalsistercities.org
SUMMARY:Cupertino Sister Cities: Bell Ringing for World Peace
DESCRIPTION:Cupertino-Toyokawa Sister Cities Inc. is hosting a Bell Ringing Ceremony to commemorate 78 years of peace since WWII. \nOn August 7\, 1945\, at 10:13 a.m.\, between the atomic bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki\, the Naval Armory in Toyokawa Japan was bombed. \nCupertino is sister cities with Toyokawa. \nCupertino-Toyokawa Sister Cities Inc. will hold a bell-ringing for World Peace event on August 6\, 2023\, at 6:13 p.m.\, to coincide with the time of the bombing in Japan. \nEveryone is welcomed and is encouraged to bring a bell to ring as we renew our sister city relationships and our wish for everlasting peace.
URL:https://norcalsistercities.org/events/cupertino-sister-cities-bell-ringing-for-world-peace/
LOCATION:Cupertino Memorial Park\, 21121 Stevens Creek Boulevard\, Cupertino\, CA\, 95014\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230805T161500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230805T161500
DTSTAMP:20260425T042553
CREATED:20230718T223142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230718T223150Z
UID:10000142-1691252100-1691252100@norcalsistercities.org
SUMMARY:San Jose-Okayama Sister Cities: Bells for Peace
DESCRIPTION:In remembrance of the 78th Anniversary of the Nuclear Bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki\, and to remind us that this should never happen again\, everyone is invited to ring bells\, at home\, in your city\, whoever you are. \nOur sister cities in Japan will be ringing bells at the same moment in time\, literally creating good vibrations across the Pacific.
URL:https://norcalsistercities.org/events/san-jose-okayama-sister-cities-bells-for-peace/
LOCATION:CA
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ORGANIZER;CN="San Jose-Okayama Sister Cities":MAILTO:sjokayama1957@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230803T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230803T130000
DTSTAMP:20260425T042553
CREATED:20230725T222122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230725T222122Z
UID:10000249-1691064000-1691067600@norcalsistercities.org
SUMMARY:Stockton Sister Cities Association Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:First Thursday of the Month
URL:https://norcalsistercities.org/events/stockton-sister-cities-association-board-meeting/2023-08-03/
LOCATION:Valley Brew\, 157 W Adams St.\, Stockton\, CA\, 95204\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230803T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230803T080000
DTSTAMP:20260425T042553
CREATED:20230715T231617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230715T231640Z
UID:10000134-1691049600-1691049600@norcalsistercities.org
SUMMARY:SCI Youth Leadership Summit: Youth Chats - Youth and Climate Change
DESCRIPTION:Building upon the success of last year’s Summit\, this program aims to provide a platform for students to express their ideas freely on crucial topics such as democracy and climate change. Through engaging interactive discussions and thought-provoking sessions\, the Summit will empower students to voice their opinions confidently\, fostering an environment of open dialogue and constructive exchange. \nThe first part of the Summit will consist of two “SCI Youth Chats” on July 20 and August 3\, 2023. These chats will be open to students around the world and will feature leading speakers in their fields. \nThe second part of the Summit\, “Youth Leadership Summit- Public Forum” will take place during the week of International Youth Day\, on August 10\, 2023 and will be open to participation from our global audience. During the program\, participants will have a chance to learn more about Sister Cities International\, listen to the experiences of SCI Youth Chats participants\, and view unique artwork from our Young Artists and Authors Showcase. \nSCI Youth Chats\nJuly 20 and August 3 \n\nAre you a high school student who wants to meet other people from around the world?\nAre you wondering how you can take action on global issues?\nHave you been searching for a platform where you can share your ideas freely and improve your public speaking skills?\nIf your answer to these questions is yes\, our new program “SCI Youth Chats” is perfect for you! Check out our past chats.\n\nApply now \n\nTo apply\, you should be between the ages of 14-19.\nAfter filling out the Zoom registration link\, you will be notified of your acceptance status and asked to confirm your attendance to ensure an engaging conversation.\nIf you are accepted but not able to join the program you will need to let the SCI team know ASAP to give us enough time to adjust our preparation materials.\nYou can apply to as many conversations as you want.\nYou will receive an online certificate at the end of each Youth Chat\, which is a great resume builder!\n\nMore information and applications\n\nYouth and Democracy Chat – July 20\, 2023\, 11 a.m. ET\nYouth and Climate Change Chat – August 3\, 2023\, 11 a.m. ET
URL:https://norcalsistercities.org/events/sci-youth-leadership-summit-youth-chats-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sister Cities International":MAILTO:info@sistercities.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230728T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230728T120000
DTSTAMP:20260425T042553
CREATED:20230725T202339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230725T202339Z
UID:10000178-1690538400-1690545600@norcalsistercities.org
SUMMARY:Sister Cities International: Board of Directors Meeting
DESCRIPTION:SCI Members and SCI Leadership Teams are invited to attend various scheduled meetings on July 27-28 – in person or virtually. \nBoard of Directors Meeting\nFriday\, July 28\, 2023\n1 p.m. ET / 10 a.m. PT\nZoom link
URL:https://norcalsistercities.org/events/sister-cities-international-board-of-directors-meeting/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Meetings
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://norcalsistercities.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Sister-Cities-International-logo.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Sister Cities International":MAILTO:info@sistercities.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230728T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230728T100000
DTSTAMP:20260425T042553
CREATED:20230725T201532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230726T021014Z
UID:10000175-1690527600-1690538400@norcalsistercities.org
SUMMARY:Sister Cities International Annual Business Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Be it virtually or in-person\, we are excited to invite you to the Sister Cities International Annual Business Meeting on Friday\, July 28\, 2023\, at 10 a.m. Eastern time! \nThe Annual Business Meeting is open to all SCI Members and SCI Leadership Teams. It will include reports from the Board Secretary\, Board Chair\, and President & CEO and will announce the 2023 Board of Directors election results and the 2023 Annual Awards winners. \nWe hope that you will join us for this important SCI Annual Business Meeting either in person in Durham or virtually through Zoom! \nAnnual Business Meeting Registration\n\nTo attend the Annual Business Meeting in person\, you must register. Online registration has ended for in-person attendance\, but registration will be available at our event venues in Durham.\nTo attend the Annual Business Meeting virtually\, you must register via Zoom. After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email with instructions to join the meeting at 10:00 a.m. Eastern time on Friday\, July 28\, 2023.\n\n\nOther meetings\nThe Zoom links for other meetings are shown below NOTE: the SCI Academy will only be available for in-person attendees and cannot be streamed virtually. \n  \nState Representatives and Country/Region Representatives Meeting\nThursday\, July 27\, 2023\n8 a.m. ET / 5 a.m. PT\nZoom link \n  \nBoard Meeting\nThursday\, July 27\, 2023\n1 p.m. ET / 10 a.m. PT\nZoom link \n  \nNOTE: The Zoom links for Thursday morning’s State/Region/Country Reps meeting AND the afternoon Board meeting are purposely the same link.
URL:https://norcalsistercities.org/events/sister-cities-international-annual-business-meeting/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Meetings
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://norcalsistercities.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/SCI-meeting-Durham-NC.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Sister Cities International":MAILTO:info@sistercities.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230727T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230727T200000
DTSTAMP:20260425T042553
CREATED:20241020T221218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241020T221218Z
UID:10000690-1690484400-1690488000@norcalsistercities.org
SUMMARY:Morgan Hill Sister Cities meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us anytime! Meetings always welcome the general public. \nSister Cities is an all-volunteer\, membership organization formed in 2002. \nWe currently host relationships with six international cities in Italy\, Turkey\, Mexico\, Japan and Ireland.
URL:https://norcalsistercities.org/events/morgan-hill-sister-cities-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Centennial Recreation Center – Senior Center\, 171 W Edmundson Avenue\, Morgan Hill\, CA\, 95037\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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ORGANIZER;CN="Morgan Hill Sister Cities":MAILTO:johnkelley103@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230727T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230727T190000
DTSTAMP:20260425T042553
CREATED:20230716T021527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230716T022129Z
UID:10000140-1690479000-1690484400@norcalsistercities.org
SUMMARY:Agent Orange Symposium - A Discussion Regarding Veterans' Healthcare
DESCRIPTION:Agent Orange and other toxins have been associated with many illnesses and deaths over the past years. The lingering effects have impacted military veterans\, their families\, and others. Related issues will be discussed by two eminent professional experts who dedicated much time and research to the impact of military weapons on soldiers and civilians in war zones. \nRecent legislation enacted by the US Congress and signed by the President will be discussed. Known as the PACT Act it is an extremely important piece of legislation that affects Veteran’s healthcare that not only impacts those who served in Vietnam but also\, those who served in Thailand\, Laos\, Cambodia Guam\, Samoa the Johnston Atoll\, and other places. Both speakers have a wealth of knowledge regarding the PACT ACT and will be able to answer questions after their presentations. \nSpeakers\nRobert L. Owen\, MD\nProfessor Emeritus- Medicine\, Epidemiology & Bio-statistics – U.C. San Francisco\, School of Medicine\nDr. Owen has been the Environmental Health Physician responsible for Agent Orange Database examinations at the San Francisco VA Medical Center for most of his medical career and was privileged to travel to Vietnam with the San Francisco-Ho Chi Minh City Sister City Committee in 2011 to visit residual Agent Orange contamination sites in Vietnam. Dr. Owen’s UCSF and VAMC clinical work includes gastroenterology\, general internal medicine\, intestinal infectious diseases\, HIV infection and AIDS\, travel medicine\, and especially the medical effects of military occupational environmental exposures in the Persian Gulf\, Afghanistan\, Vietnam (Agent Orange) and Ionizing Radiation exposed veterans. \nPaul Cox\nMarine Veteran\, Board Member of Veterans for Peace and Sword to Plowshares. American Legion Member.\nPaul Cox joined the Marine Corps in 1968 and served 18 months in Viet Nam He is now a retired civil engineer. He has worked for peace\, justice\, and an end to war\, with a particular emphasis on healing damage from two ongoing legacies of the Vietnam War – Agent Orange and unexploded ordnance. Presently he serves on the board of Vietnam Agent Orange Relief and Responsibility Campaign\, a national project of Veterans for Peace. He is also a board member of Swords to Plowshares Veterans Rights Organization and served as Board Chair from 2009 to 2012. \nSpace is limited\nRegistration opens at 5:30 p.m. Event begins at 6 p.m. \nPresented by The Marines’ Memorial Club and Hotel in association with the San Francisco – Ho Chi Minh City Sister City Committee. \nThe Committee is a non-political educational people to people program. It is organized under the laws of the state of California\, and is recognized as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation by the Internal Revenue Service. FEIN: 94-3198119
URL:https://norcalsistercities.org/events/agent-orange-symposium-a-discussion-regarding-veterans-healthcare/
LOCATION:Marines’ Memorial Club\, 609 Sutter Street\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94102\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="San Francisco-Ho Chi Minh City Sister City Committee":MAILTO:sfhcmcscc@aol.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230727T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230727T120000
DTSTAMP:20260425T042553
CREATED:20230725T202126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230725T202126Z
UID:10000177-1690452000-1690459200@norcalsistercities.org
SUMMARY:Sister Cities International: Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:SCI Members and SCI Leadership Teams are invited to attend various scheduled meetings on July 27-28 – in person or virtually. \nBoard Meeting\nThursday\, July 27\, 2023\n1 p.m. ET / 10 a.m. PT\nZoom link
URL:https://norcalsistercities.org/events/sister-cities-international-board-meeting/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Meetings
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://norcalsistercities.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Sister-Cities-International-logo.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Sister Cities International":MAILTO:info@sistercities.org
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