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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231108T180000
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SUMMARY:Sonoma-Kaniv Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://norcalsistercities.org/events/sonoma-kaniv-committee-meeting-5/
LOCATION:Sonoma Library Meeting Room\, 755 West Napa\, Sonoma\, CA\, 95476\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sonoma Sister Cities Association":MAILTO:info@sonomasistercitiesassociation.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231106T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231106T200000
DTSTAMP:20260425T072608
CREATED:20230720T060020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230720T060020Z
UID:10000146-1699297200-1699300800@norcalsistercities.org
SUMMARY:Walnut Creek Sister Cities International Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://norcalsistercities.org/events/walnut-creek-sister-cities-international-board-meeting-2/
LOCATION:TBA
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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ORGANIZER;CN="Walnut Creek Sister Cities International":MAILTO:newsletter@wcsci.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231106T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231106T123000
DTSTAMP:20260425T072608
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SUMMARY:Sonoma-Penglai Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://norcalsistercities.org/events/sonoma-penglai-committee-meeting-13/
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:20231104T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231104T180000
DTSTAMP:20260425T072608
CREATED:20231009T191743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231009T192743Z
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SUMMARY:Sonoma-Tokaj Sister Cities Committee presents: The Music of Zoltan Kodaly
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a celebration of the Kodaly Method of music instruction\, with performances. Teachers & students free – please register.\n\n\nSonoma-Tokaj Sister Cities Committee Presents The Music of Hungary – Zoltan Kodaly \nJoin us for an incredible afternoon of music as we celebrate the works of the legendary composer Zoltan Kodaly. \nImmerse yourself in the rich and vibrant melodies that have captivated audiences for generations. Experience the beauty and passion of Hungarian music firsthand. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to be transported to the heart of Hungary through the incredible compositions of Zoltan Kodaly. \nMark your calendars and get ready for an unforgettable musical journey! \nFeaturing: \n\nJanos Horvath\, Prof. Emeritus University of Calgary and Kodaly Foundation for Music Education\nMarni Strome\, Graduate and Teacher\nYoung Musicians Chorus\, Berkeley – conductor-teacher Betsy Martvit\nHyunjoo Chung\, pianist\n\n$20 donation. Free for students and teachers! \nWe’ll have complimentary light refreshments. $5.00 donation for local wines. \nFor tickets or more info\, please register below. For more info\, call 707-938-0224 or email sonomatokajsistercities@gmail.com
URL:https://norcalsistercities.org/events/sonoma-tokaj-sister-cities-committee-presents-the-music-of-zoltan-kodaly/
LOCATION:Burlingame Hall\, 252 West Spain St.\, Sonoma\, CA\, 95476\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sonoma-Tokaj Sister Cities Committee":MAILTO:sonomatokajsistercities@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231102T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231102T130000
DTSTAMP:20260425T072608
CREATED:20230725T222122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230725T222122Z
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SUMMARY:Stockton Sister Cities Association Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:First Thursday of the Month
URL:https://norcalsistercities.org/events/stockton-sister-cities-association-board-meeting/2023-11-02/
LOCATION:Valley Brew\, 157 W Adams St.\, Stockton\, CA\, 95204\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231028T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231028T160000
DTSTAMP:20260425T072608
CREATED:20230715T041509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231004T214511Z
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SUMMARY:2023 4th Quarter NorCal Chapter Board Meeting / Annual Business Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Northern California Chapter Sister Cities International quarterly board meeting\, annual business meeting and elections.
URL:https://norcalsistercities.org/events/2023-4th-quarter-board-meeting/
LOCATION:Lodi Japanese Community Hall\, 210 E Elm St.\, Lodi\, CA\, 95240\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://norcalsistercities.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/NorCal-Chapter-SCI-logo-on-blue-background.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231027T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231027T210000
DTSTAMP:20260425T072608
CREATED:20230823T212429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230823T212429Z
UID:10000395-1698429600-1698440400@norcalsistercities.org
SUMMARY:Neighbors Abroad 60th Anniversary Party
DESCRIPTION:Please join Neighbors Abroad to celebrate our 60th anniversary of cultivating Palo Alto’s Sister and Sibling City relationships. \nThe festive fundraising event will include a sensational silent auction\, delectable international cuisine\, and lively entertainment. \nProceeds benefit our service projects in Mexico and the Philippines\, youth exchange programs\, and other initiatives around the world and here at home. \nFor questions about the event or to donate a silent auction item\, please email Neighbors Abroad president Sarah Burgess. \n  \nAdvance tickets required: $100 per person (members) $125 per person (non-members)
URL:https://norcalsistercities.org/events/neighbors-abroad-60th-anniversary-party/
LOCATION:Lucie Stern Community Center\, 1305 Middlefield Road\, Palo Alto\, CA\, 94301\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231027
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231029
DTSTAMP:20260425T072608
CREATED:20231010T223146Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231010T223224Z
UID:10000448-1698364800-1698537599@norcalsistercities.org
SUMMARY:Fresno International Transportation Innovations Summit: PEDAL 2023
DESCRIPTION:The Fresno International Transportation Innovations Summit / PEDAL 2023 is a regional and international conference aimed at gathering transportation professionals\, policymakers\, and other active and multi-modal transportation proponents around the world to promote safe and sustainable transportation design\, planning\, and policy through urban diplomacy and continued partnership. \nPEDAL 2023 Summit is sponsored by the City of Fresno\, the Fresno State Transportation Institute\, and the Fresno Sister Cities project in collaboration with the City of Münster (the “bicycle capital” of Germany) and other local community-based organizations such as the Fresno County Bicycle Coalition and US Green Building Council. \n“PEDAL” was dubbed as this year’s focus\, representing the region and international partners’ advancement of active transportation development through Planning\, Education\, Design\, Advocacy\, and Lifestyle (P.E.D.A.L.).
URL:https://norcalsistercities.org/events/fresno-international-transportation-innovations-summit-pedal-2023/
LOCATION:The Fresno Convention & Entertainment Center\, 848 M St\, Fresno\, CA\, 93721\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://norcalsistercities.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Fresno-PEDAL-Summit-2023.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231026T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231026T203000
DTSTAMP:20260425T072608
CREATED:20231024T185155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231024T190901Z
UID:10000451-1698341400-1698352200@norcalsistercities.org
SUMMARY:Discuss US – Vietnam  Programs and Initiatives
DESCRIPTION:For almost 30 years the San Francisco – Ho Chi Minh City Sister City Committee has been engaged in programs that have bought the peoples of the United States and Vietnam closer together in an atmosphere of peace and cooperation. These programs have been responsible for improving the quality of life for ordinary citizens of the city that was once named Saigon. Some of the forums and convention/trade shows have involved healthcare\, economic and trade forums\, biotechnology art\, culture\, transportation\, urban planning and more. \nAt the present time the Committee is exploring the design\, construction and operation of facilities related to the care of senior citizens and children. Another program that is being explored with a major international “donor”\, is the examination and treatment of the vision of primary school children. \nThe Committee has been responsible for promoting the improvement of the air quality of Vietnam\, and specially in in Ho Chi Minh City\, assisting in the modernization and building the General Sciences Library in its Sister City\, in cooperation with the San Francisco public library. \nWe are thankful to the citizens of the US\, and in particular people from the San Francisco Bay Area for supporting these efforts. We are looking for more ideas as to how we can help the people of our Sister City and in general\, the people of Vietnam to improve their lives. \nBring your ideas and suggestions to the meetup and share your ideas with people of like mind. \nAfter the meeting enjoy exquisite Vietnamese cuisine prepared by Executive Chef\, Geoffrey Deetz. \nYou may win a door prize \nRSVP to sfhcmcscc@aol.com or by phone to 415-240-1551
URL:https://norcalsistercities.org/events/discuss-us-vietnam-programs-and-initiatives/
LOCATION:Le Colonial Restaurant\, 20 Cosmo Place\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94109\, 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:20231022T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231022T203000
DTSTAMP:20260425T072608
CREATED:20230729T021002Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230916T223816Z
UID:10000383-1697995800-1698006600@norcalsistercities.org
SUMMARY:54th Annual Otsukimi Moon Viewing Festival
DESCRIPTION:Join Oaklanders under the moonlight for a traditional Japanese celebration of the Harvest Moon. \nThe Harvest moon is a symbol of blessing and abundance for many cultures. Similar to tea parties\, these moon viewing parties are occasions for sharing food and stories while enjoying what is considered the most beautiful moon of the year. \nAnnually\, several hundred people gather at Lake Merritt’s Lakeside Park Garden Center for the annual Otsukimi Moon Viewing Festival. After an indoor program that typically includes martial arts demonstrations and Japanese drums\, festival-goers walk to the lake to join astronomers and observe the powerful October new moon. \nThe Oakland Fukuoka Sister City Association\, whose mission is to promote “cultural awareness\, understanding\, and friendship” between Oakland and Fukuoka\, Japan\, organizes the annual festival. \nProgram \n5:30 p.m. – Bonsai Garden & Bento Dinner* \n\nOpen House by the Golden State Bonsai Collection North 5:30-6:30 pm\nJapanese “Bento” box dinners (sushi & skewered meats/fish) created by Musashi! of Berkeley. Vegetarian Bentos available upon request*\nCome see our 60th anniversary mosaic mural (dedicated in 2022)\, the magnificent Torii Gate (dedicated in the Memory of the late Oakland Council Member Frank Ogawa 1917-1994) and 10 Japanese stone lanterns dedicated in honor of our 50th anniversary in 2012.\n\n6:30 p.m.  Entertainment \n\nDiablo Taiko (Japanese drums)\nSummer High School Exchange Ambassadors\nLas Lomas High School Japanese language class\n\n7:30 p.m. – Moon Viewing \n\nTelescopic Viewing of the Moon and other celestial points of interest provided by the Eastbay Astronomical Society\n\n  \n*Pre-order your bento dinner \nRegular (meat/fish included) or Vegetarian Bento are available. All dinners may contain or be exposed to egg\, gluten\, soy\, or other allergens. We are not able to customize dinners beyond regular (contains meat/fish) and vegetarian (no meat/fish). \nTo reserve your Japanese bento dinner\, you can pay by personal check (discounted) or PayPal (PayPal fee included in price). \n\nPay via personal check (by mail): Please send a $20 check for non-members ($17.00 for current members of OFSCA) payable to: OFSCA P.O. Box 13022\, Oakland\, CA 94661-3022.\nPay via Eventbrite (online): Pre-order your bento dinners using Eventbrite. Please note that Eventbrite charges an additional transaction fee for each order.\n\nDeadline to reserve a dinner is Monday\, October 16\, 2023. Dinners will not be available for purchase at the event – pre-orders only! \nThe pickup time for bento dinners is 5:30-6:30 p.m. at the event. If you or your designated representative do not pick up your dinner(s) by 7 p.m.\, in person at the event\, you may forfeit your meal. We are unable to offer on-site orders. \nThe deadline to order your bento dinner is October 16\, 2023.
URL:https://norcalsistercities.org/events/56th-annual-otsukimi-moon-viewing-festival/
LOCATION:Lakeside Park Garden Center\, 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:20231021T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231021T220000
DTSTAMP:20260425T072608
CREATED:20230716T032517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230914T004223Z
UID:10000141-1697911200-1697925600@norcalsistercities.org
SUMMARY:2023 Sausolito Sister Cities Fundraiser Dinner and Dance
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a fundraiser dinner and dance to benefit Sausalito Sister Cities Programs! \nPurchase your ticket by October 1 to enjoy special early pricing. \nPurchase tickets online
URL:https://norcalsistercities.org/events/2023-sausolito-sister-cities-fundraiser-dinner-and-dance/
LOCATION:Sausalito Yacht Club\, 100 Humboldt Ave.\, Sausolito\, CA\, 94965\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sausalito Sister Cities Inc.":MAILTO:info@sausalitosistercities.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231021T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231021T110000
DTSTAMP:20260425T072608
CREATED:20231004T211859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231004T211859Z
UID:10000442-1697882400-1697886000@norcalsistercities.org
SUMMARY:Info Session: Sebastopol-Takeo 2024-2025 exchange program
DESCRIPTION:After the 3-year break\, we are excited to bring our student exchange program back! \nSebastopol World Friends invites Sebastopol students and their families to learn about the 2024-2025 exchange program with our sister city\, Takeo\, Japan. \n7th and 8th grade students who are attending a middle school in Sebastopol or living in Sebastopol are eligible to apply. \nThe application process and the hosting and travel overview will be presented at the information meetings. \nStudents and parents/guardians are strongly encouraged to attend. \nFinancial assistance and a full scholarship are available. \nFor more information\, contact takeo@sebastopolwf.org.
URL:https://norcalsistercities.org/events/info-session-sebastopol-takeo-2024-2025-exchange-program-3/
LOCATION:Analy High School Library\, 6950 Analy Avenue\, Sebastopol\, CA\, 95472\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://norcalsistercities.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/sebastopol-street_SWF.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231019T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231019T193000
DTSTAMP:20260425T072608
CREATED:20230725T214258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230725T214258Z
UID:10000182-1697740200-1697743800@norcalsistercities.org
SUMMARY:Concord Ambassadors General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://norcalsistercities.org/events/concord-ambassadors-general-meeting/2023-10-19/
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:20231019T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231019T194500
DTSTAMP:20260425T072608
CREATED:20231004T200508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231004T200508Z
UID:10000402-1697738400-1697744700@norcalsistercities.org
SUMMARY:Monthly Sonoma-Tokaj Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Sonoma-Tokaj Sister City Committee was established in April of 2012 by local and Bay Area Hungarians under the sponsorship of Jean Charles Boisset\, owner of Buena Vista Winery. The cities officially became Sister Cities when the two mayors signed an agreement on August 31\, 2012 in Sonoma\, California. \nThe Sonoma-Tokaj Sister City Committee meetings are held at various homes of committee members in Sonoma\, usually the third Thursday of the month. \nEmail Sylvia or call (707) 938-0224 for time and location.
URL:https://norcalsistercities.org/events/monthly-sonoma-tokaj-committee-meeting/
LOCATION:CA\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://norcalsistercities.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Sonoma-Tokaj-holiday-party-2022.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Sonoma Sister Cities Association":MAILTO:info@sonomasistercitiesassociation.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231019T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231019T190000
DTSTAMP:20260425T072608
CREATED:20231004T211756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231004T211756Z
UID:10000441-1697738400-1697742000@norcalsistercities.org
SUMMARY:Info Session: Sebastopol-Takeo 2024-2025 exchange program
DESCRIPTION:After the 3-year break\, we are excited to bring our student exchange program back! \nSebastopol World Friends invites Sebastopol students and their families to learn about the 2024-2025 exchange program with our sister city\, Takeo\, Japan. \n7th and 8th grade students who are attending a middle school in Sebastopol or living in Sebastopol are eligible to apply. \nThe application process and the hosting and travel overview will be presented at the information meetings. \nStudents and parents/guardians are strongly encouraged to attend one of the following meetings: \n\nThursday 10/19/2023 at 6 p.m. Online (Please register to receive Zoom link)\nSaturday 10/21/2023 at 10 a.m. at Analy High School Library\n\nFinancial assistance and a full scholarship are available. \nFor more information\, contact takeo@sebastopolwf.org.
URL:https://norcalsistercities.org/events/info-session-sebastopol-takeo-2024-2025-exchange-program-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://norcalsistercities.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/sebastopol-street_SWF.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231017T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231017T210000
DTSTAMP:20260425T072608
CREATED:20230729T014437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230729T014437Z
UID:10000323-1697569200-1697576400@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/2023-10-17/
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:20231017T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231017T200000
DTSTAMP:20260425T072608
CREATED:20230720T060323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230720T060323Z
UID:10000148-1697565600-1697572800@norcalsistercities.org
SUMMARY:Walnut Creek Sister Cities International City Council Presentation and Membership Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://norcalsistercities.org/events/walnut-creek-sister-cities-international-city-council-presentation-and-membership-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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231016T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231016T193000
DTSTAMP:20260425T072608
CREATED:20230715T221023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230715T221023Z
UID:10000070-1697479200-1697484600@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-12/
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:20231016T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231016T190000
DTSTAMP:20260425T072608
CREATED:20231004T211629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231004T211629Z
UID:10000440-1697479200-1697482800@norcalsistercities.org
SUMMARY:Info Session: Sebastopol-Takeo 2024-2025 exchange program
DESCRIPTION:After the 3-year break\, we are excited to bring our student exchange program back! \nSebastopol World Friends invites Sebastopol students and their families to learn about the 2024-2025 exchange program with our sister city\, Takeo\, Japan. \n7th and 8th grade students who are attending a middle school in Sebastopol or living in Sebastopol are eligible to apply. \nThe application process and the hosting and travel overview will be presented at the information meetings. \nStudents and parents/guardians are strongly encouraged to attend one of the following meetings: \n\nMonday 10/16/2023 at 6 p.m. at Analy High School Library\nThursday 10/19/2023 at 6 p.m. Online (Please register to receive Zoom link)\nSaturday 10/21/2023 at 10 a.m. at Analy High School Library\n\nFinancial assistance and a full scholarship are available. \nFor more information\, contact takeo@sebastopolwf.org.
URL:https://norcalsistercities.org/events/info-session-sebastopol-takeo-2024-2025-exchange-program/
LOCATION:Analy High School Library\, 6950 Analy Avenue\, Sebastopol\, CA\, 95472\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://norcalsistercities.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/sebastopol-street_SWF.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231013T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231013T200000
DTSTAMP:20260425T072608
CREATED:20231004T201205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231004T201226Z
UID:10000437-1697209200-1697227200@norcalsistercities.org
SUMMARY:Ho Chi Minh City – Vietnam Tourism Roadshow
DESCRIPTION:Presented by the Department of Tourism of Ho Chi Minh City \n“The primary aim of this roadshow is to promote tourism between Ho Chi Minh City and San Francisco and to encourage tourism ties between our two vibrant cities.” \nDinner and an Art Performance information to be announced soon. \nRegister online
URL:https://norcalsistercities.org/events/ho-chi-minh-city-vietnam-tourism-roadshow/
LOCATION:Fort Mason Center for Arts and Culture Landmark Building C\, Room 260\, 2 Marina Blvd\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94123\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://norcalsistercities.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Ben-Thanh-Market-–-Ho-Chi-Minh-City.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="San Francisco-Ho Chi Minh City Sister City Committee":MAILTO:sfhcmcscc@aol.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231012T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231012T190000
DTSTAMP:20260425T072608
CREATED:20231010T221134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231010T221134Z
UID:10000446-1697131800-1697137200@norcalsistercities.org
SUMMARY:Sister Cities of Fresno General Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This is a general board meeting. Board meetings are open to the public.
URL:https://norcalsistercities.org/events/sister-cities-of-fresno-general-board-meeting/
LOCATION:Pacific Southwest Building\, 3rd Fl meeting room\, 1060 Fulton St\, Fresno\, CA\, 93721\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetings
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://norcalsistercities.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Fresno-California.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231011T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231011T194500
DTSTAMP:20260425T072608
CREATED:20230715T212452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230715T212452Z
UID:10000069-1697047200-1697053500@norcalsistercities.org
SUMMARY:Sonoma-Kaniv Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://norcalsistercities.org/events/sonoma-kaniv-committee-meeting-7/
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;VALUE=DATE:20231011
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231024
DTSTAMP:20260425T072608
CREATED:20230726T000133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230726T000133Z
UID:10000316-1696982400-1698105599@norcalsistercities.org
SUMMARY:Sunnyvale Sister Cities Association 10th Anniversary Tour of Japan
DESCRIPTION:SSCA is celebrating our 10th anniversary by inviting Sunnyvale residents or people who work in Sunnyvale on a 13-day tour of Japan\, ending with a homestay in our sister city\, Iizuka. \nDates: October 11-23\, 2023\nPrice: $3\,780 \nFor more details about the tour\, please read our Information Packet.
URL:https://norcalsistercities.org/events/sunnyvale-sister-cities-association-10th-anniversary-tour-of-japan/
LOCATION:CA
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://norcalsistercities.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/SSCA-10th-Anniversary-Tour-flyer.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Sunnyvale Sister Cities Association":MAILTO:info@sunnyvalesistercity.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231007T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231007T160000
DTSTAMP:20260425T072608
CREATED:20230729T021204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230729T021204Z
UID:10000384-1696672800-1696694400@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-3/
LOCATION:Torii Gate at The Gardens at Lake Merritt\, 666 Bellevue Ave.\, Oakland\, CA\, 94610\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://norcalsistercities.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Cleanup-at-Torii-Gate-at-the-Gardens-at-Lake-Merritt.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland-Fukuoka Sister City Association":MAILTO:ofsca1962@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231005T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231005T130000
DTSTAMP:20260425T072608
CREATED:20230725T222122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230725T222122Z
UID:10000251-1696507200-1696510800@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/2023-10-05/
LOCATION:Valley Brew\, 157 W Adams St.\, Stockton\, CA\, 95204\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetings
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://norcalsistercities.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Stockton-Sister-Cities-Association.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231002T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231002T123000
DTSTAMP:20260425T072608
CREATED:20230715T225204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230715T225204Z
UID:10000068-1696244400-1696249800@norcalsistercities.org
SUMMARY:Sonoma-Penglai Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://norcalsistercities.org/events/sonoma-penglai-committee-meeting-14/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231001T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231001T163000
DTSTAMP:20260425T072608
CREATED:20230909T184044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230909T184044Z
UID:10000397-1696156200-1696177800@norcalsistercities.org
SUMMARY:18th Annual Millbrae Japanese Culture Festival
DESCRIPTION:The City of Millbrae and its Japanese Culture Festival Committee\, together with its lead sponsor\, The Millbrae Chamber of Commerce\, is pleased to announce that the 18th Annual Japanese Culture Festival will be held in Millbrae on Sunday\, October 1\, 2023. \nThe genesis of the event stems from a desire for the Millbrae City Council to celebrate the growing diversity and unique cultures of Millbrae and its surrounding communities on the Bay Area Peninsula. \nIt is a non-profit event\, providing entertainment\, activities for children and adults and an opportunity for vendors of merchandise and food to participate. City philanthropic and community related groups are also welcome to participate.
URL:https://norcalsistercities.org/events/18th-annual-millbrae-japanese-culture-festival/
LOCATION:Millbrae Library Plaza\, 1 Library Avenue\, Millbrae\, CA\, 94030\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://norcalsistercities.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/2023-Millbrae-Japanese-Culture-Festival.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230928T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230928T200000
DTSTAMP:20260425T072608
CREATED:20241020T220610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241020T220613Z
UID:10000682-1695927600-1695931200@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-3-2/2023-09-28/
LOCATION:Centennial Recreation Center – Senior Center\, 171 W Edmundson Avenue\, Morgan Hill\, CA\, 95037\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetings
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://norcalsistercities.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Morgan-Hill-Sister-Cities.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Morgan Hill Sister Cities":MAILTO:johnkelley103@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230928
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231008
DTSTAMP:20260425T072608
CREATED:20230720T061215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230720T061215Z
UID:10000149-1695859200-1696723199@norcalsistercities.org
SUMMARY:Walnut Creek Sister Cities International Youth Ambassador Exchange to Italy
DESCRIPTION:We are look forward to re-starting the program after a 4 year hiatus due to COVID-19 and hope to send a cohort of 8th graders in the fall of 2023.\nSince 2012\, WCSCI has organized annual exchanges for 8th grade students to our two sister cities. The program is referred to Youth Ambassador Exchange or YAE!!\, the two exclamation marks representing our two sister cities. \nStudents residing in Walnut Creek travel on a 10 day home stay with a family in one of our sister cities\, Siófok\, Hungary or Noceto\, Italy. This is not a school organized program\, however we keep the schools informed of the program dates and activities\, and have been fortunate to work with supportive staff and administration. In addition to the student ambassadors\, parent chaperone(s) and a teacher chaperone accompany the kids on this adventure of a lifetime! \nThe students get an opportunity to experience life as a teenager in another country\, learn about a new culture\, and gain experience in travel and independence. The student ambassadors are matched up with a host student and family\, and become part of their family for a week. There are daily group activities organized by our hosts that provide our ambassadors with an opportunity to experience their culture. Examples of the actives include: visiting the school\, meeting with city officials\, learning about regional industries\, visiting nearby sites and cities\, and experiencing everyday life; such as bike riding with friends around town or going to the local market. \nThis is a 100% volunteer run program organized by current WCSCI members and participating students and families. All the families that participate are responsible for organizing host week for our friends that travel to Walnut Creek in the spring (typically in April). We have found that the participating families are always eager and excited to showcase our city to our friends\, and return the hospitality their child received in the host cities.
URL:https://norcalsistercities.org/events/walnut-creek-sister-cities-international-youth-ambassador-exchange-to-italy/
LOCATION:CA
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230925T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230925T190000
DTSTAMP:20260425T072608
CREATED:20230723T003311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230723T003311Z
UID:10000156-1695664800-1695668400@norcalsistercities.org
SUMMARY:Lodi Sister City Committee meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://norcalsistercities.org/events/lodi-sister-city-committee-meeting/
LOCATION:Lodi Japanese Community Hall\, 210 E Elm St.\, Lodi\, CA\, 95240\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetings
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://norcalsistercities.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Lodi-California-logo.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Lodi Sister CIty Committee":MAILTO:cityclerk@lodi.gov
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