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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230807T110000
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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:20260425T080741
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230805T161500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230805T161500
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CREATED:20230718T223142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230718T223150Z
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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/
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ORGANIZER;CN="San Jose-Okayama Sister Cities":MAILTO:sjokayama1957@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230803T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230803T130000
DTSTAMP:20260425T080741
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:20260425T080741
CREATED:20230715T231617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230715T231640Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230728T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230728T120000
DTSTAMP:20260425T080741
CREATED:20230725T202339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230725T202339Z
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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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sister Cities International":MAILTO:info@sistercities.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230728T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230728T100000
DTSTAMP:20260425T080741
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:20260425T080741
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:20260425T080741
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:20260425T080741
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230727T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230727T070000
DTSTAMP:20260425T080741
CREATED:20230725T201951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230725T201951Z
UID:10000176-1690434000-1690441200@norcalsistercities.org
SUMMARY:Sister Cities International: State Representatives and Country/Region Representatives Meeting
DESCRIPTION:SCI Members and SCI Leadership Teams are invited to attend various scheduled meetings on July 27-28 – in person or virtually. \nState Representatives and Country/Region Representatives Meeting\nThursday\, July 27\, 2023\n8 a.m. ET / 5 a.m. PT\nZoom link
URL:https://norcalsistercities.org/events/sister-cities-international-state-representatives-and-country-region-representatives-meeting/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sister Cities International":MAILTO:info@sistercities.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230727
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230728
DTSTAMP:20260425T080741
CREATED:20230716T015850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230716T015850Z
UID:10000139-1690416000-1690502399@norcalsistercities.org
SUMMARY:Sausolito Sister Cities welcomes delegation from Sakaide\, Japan
DESCRIPTION:Welcome eight Japanese Youth visitors on July 27th from Sakaide\, Japan. \nTheir theme will be “Green Future” for green energy and ways to increase sustainability awareness.
URL:https://norcalsistercities.org/events/sausolito-sister-cities-welcomes-delegation-from-sakaide-japan/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sausalito Sister Cities Inc.":MAILTO:info@sausalitosistercities.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230722T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230722T150000
DTSTAMP:20260425T080741
CREATED:20230725T230321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230725T230321Z
UID:10000311-1690029000-1690038000@norcalsistercities.org
SUMMARY:A Bonhams Antique Valuation Event
DESCRIPTION:The Haggin Museum and Stockton Sister Cities present: \nA Bonhams Antique Valuation Event\nCost: $50.00 for up to three items \nHosted by the Junior Women’s Group and Stockton Sister Cities Association \nValuation categories (subject to change): \n\nBooks and manuscripts\nNative American art\nFine art\nJewelry\nAsian art\nFurniture and decorative arts\n\nTickets are available at the door. Cash and check only (checks payable to Haggin Museum). All proceeds will benefit the Haggin Museum Junior Women’s Group and Stockton Sister Cities Association. \nItem restrictions apply. For oversized items\, please bring a photograph with dimensions and pertinent information. No assistance will be available to lift heavy/large items.
URL:https://norcalsistercities.org/events/a-bonhams-antique-valuation-event-2/
LOCATION:The Haggin Museum\, 1201 N Pershing Ave.\, Stockton\, CA\, 95201\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://norcalsistercities.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Stockton-bonhams-day-2013.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230722T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230722T113000
DTSTAMP:20260425T080741
CREATED:20230713T002332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230720T170215Z
UID:10000056-1690020000-1690025400@norcalsistercities.org
SUMMARY:2023 3rd Quarter NorCal Chapter Board meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://norcalsistercities.org/events/2023-3rd-quarter-board-meeting/
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/2022/03/Sister-Cities-International-logo.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230722T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230722T120000
DTSTAMP:20260425T080741
CREATED:20230725T230236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230725T230250Z
UID:10000310-1690016400-1690027200@norcalsistercities.org
SUMMARY:A Bonhams Antique Valuation Event
DESCRIPTION:The Haggin Museum and Stockton Sister Cities present: \nA Bonhams Antique Valuation Event\nCost: $50.00 for up to three items \nHosted by the Junior Women’s Group and Stockton Sister Cities Association \nValuation categories (subject to change): \n\nBooks and manuscripts\nNative American art\nFine art\nJewelry\nAsian art\nFurniture and decorative arts\n\nTickets are available at the door. Cash and check only (checks payable to Haggin Museum). All proceeds will benefit the Haggin Museum Junior Women’s Group and Stockton Sister Cities Association. \nItem restrictions apply. For oversized items\, please bring a photograph with dimensions and pertinent information. No assistance will be available to lift heavy/large items.
URL:https://norcalsistercities.org/events/a-bonhams-antique-valuation-event/
LOCATION:The Haggin Museum\, 1201 N Pershing Ave.\, Stockton\, CA\, 95201\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://norcalsistercities.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Stockton-bonhams-day-2013.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230720T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230720T193000
DTSTAMP:20260425T080741
CREATED:20230725T214258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230725T214258Z
UID:10000179-1689877800-1689881400@norcalsistercities.org
SUMMARY:Concord Ambassadors General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://norcalsistercities.org/events/concord-ambassadors-general-meeting/2023-07-20/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230720T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230720T080000
DTSTAMP:20260425T080741
CREATED:20230715T231427Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230715T231701Z
UID:10000133-1689840000-1689840000@norcalsistercities.org
SUMMARY:SCI Youth Leadership Summit: Youth Chats - Youth and Democracy
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/
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:20230708T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230708T123000
DTSTAMP:20260425T080741
CREATED:20230725T215030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230725T215030Z
UID:10000241-1688814000-1688819400@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-2/
LOCATION:Contra Costa County Library – Concord\, 2900 Salvio Street\, Concord\, CA\, 94519\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Concord Ambassadors":MAILTO:concordambassadors@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230706T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230706T130000
DTSTAMP:20260425T080741
CREATED:20230725T222122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230725T222122Z
UID:10000248-1688644800-1688648400@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/2023-07-06/
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:20230622T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230622T200000
DTSTAMP:20260425T080741
CREATED:20230716T015046Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230716T015108Z
UID:10000138-1687460400-1687464000@norcalsistercities.org
SUMMARY:Santa Clara Sister Cities Association Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The SCSCA board meeting over Zoom. Email the board president if you are interested in attending.
URL:https://norcalsistercities.org/events/santa-clara-sister-cities-board-meeting/
LOCATION:Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="Santa Clara Sister Cities Association":MAILTO:president@santaclarasistercities.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230613
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230623
DTSTAMP:20260425T080741
CREATED:20230725T235139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230725T235139Z
UID:10000315-1686614400-1687478399@norcalsistercities.org
SUMMARY:Sunnyvale students visit Iizuka\, Japan
DESCRIPTION:Student Exchange\nStarting in 2014\, SSCA has worked with the Iizuka Friendship Network to facilitate two student exchange programs for middle (7th-8th) and and high school students: Sunnyvale to Iizuka (S2I) in which Sunnyvale students stay with host families in Iizuka\, and Iizuka to Sunnyvale (I2S) in which the S2I students (as well as other Sunnyvale families) host visiting Iizuka students. \nIf you have any additional questions\, please email s2i@sunnyvalesistercity.org. \nFor information on the 2023 Sunnyvale to Iizuka Student Exchange Program\, please see the information packet. \nThe application period is now closed.
URL:https://norcalsistercities.org/events/sunnyvale-students-visit-iizuka-japan/
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://norcalsistercities.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Sunnyvale-Sister-City-Association-student-exchange.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Sunnyvale Sister Cities Association":MAILTO:info@sunnyvalesistercity.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230609
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230619
DTSTAMP:20260425T080741
CREATED:20230716T014611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230716T014615Z
UID:10000137-1686268800-1687132799@norcalsistercities.org
SUMMARY:Santa Clara Youth exchange to Izumo\, Japan
DESCRIPTION:Four high school students from Santa Clara\, California will travel to their sister city in Izumo\, Japan. \n 
URL:https://norcalsistercities.org/events/santa-clara-youth-exchange-to-izumo-japan/
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://norcalsistercities.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Izumo-taisha_Shrine_Izumo_City_Shimane_Prefecture.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Santa Clara Sister Cities Association":MAILTO:president@santaclarasistercities.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230601T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230601T130000
DTSTAMP:20260425T080741
CREATED:20230725T222122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230725T222122Z
UID:10000247-1685620800-1685624400@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/2023-06-01/
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230504T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230504T130000
DTSTAMP:20260425T080741
CREATED:20230725T222122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230725T222122Z
UID:10000246-1683201600-1683205200@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/2023-05-04/
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230501T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230731T170000
DTSTAMP:20260425T080741
CREATED:20230725T231748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230725T231748Z
UID:10000312-1682928000-1690822800@norcalsistercities.org
SUMMARY:“Kindness Can Change The World....And It Costs Nothing©" Photography Project
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. \nBeginning May 1st-July 31st\, 2023 the Stockton Sister Cities Association will be accepting 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”.  \n\nNo words are allowed to explain or comment about the photo. The photo should express everything without words or caption.\nIf you are submitting a photo which includes people\, please indicate you have permission to use their image.\nAll photos submitted to the Stockton Sister Cities Association for this 25th Anniversary Celebration must be provided digitally.\nOnly a JPG photo with 300 DPI resolution will be accepted. \nMaximum submissions are limited to 3 photos per person please.\n\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 become the property of the Stockton Sister Cities Association. \nSubmission deadline: July 31\, 2023 \nSubmit your photo entry \n\n“Kindness Can Change The World….And It Costs Nothing© ” photography exhibition event\nLocation: Stockton City Hall Lobby\nDate: September 19\, 2023\nTime: Noon-2 p.m.\nCost: Free
URL:https://norcalsistercities.org/events/kindness-can-change-the-world-and-it-costs-nothing-photography-project/
LOCATION:Virtual
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://norcalsistercities.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Kindness-Counts.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230429T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230430T173000
DTSTAMP:20260425T080741
CREATED:20220418T033529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230712T233313Z
UID:10000003-1682762400-1682875800@norcalsistercities.org
SUMMARY:Cupertino Cherry Blossom Festival
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://norcalsistercities.org/events/cupertino-cherry-blossom-festival/
LOCATION:Cupertino Memorial Park\, 21121 Stevens Creek Boulevard\, Cupertino\, CA\, 95014\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cupertino-Toyokawa Sister Cities":MAILTO:Info@CupertinoToyokawa.org
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