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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251218T183000
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SUMMARY:Concord Ambassadors General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://norcalsistercities.org/events/concord-ambassadors-general-meeting/2025-12-18/
LOCATION:Concord City Hall – Garden Conference Room\, 1950 Parkside Drive\, Concord\, CA\, 94519\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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ORGANIZER;CN="Concord Ambassadors":MAILTO:concordambassadors@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251216T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251216T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T141642
CREATED:20230729T014437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230729T014437Z
UID:10000349-1765911600-1765918800@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/2025-12-16/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland-Fukuoka Sister City Association":MAILTO:ofsca1962@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251204T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251204T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T141642
CREATED:20230725T222122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230725T222122Z
UID:10000277-1764849600-1764853200@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/2025-12-04/
LOCATION:Valley Brew\, 157 W Adams St.\, Stockton\, CA\, 95204\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251201T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251201T190000
DTSTAMP:20260423T141642
CREATED:20241020T210718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241020T210718Z
UID:10000597-1764612000-1764615600@norcalsistercities.org
SUMMARY:Cupertino-Hsinchu Sister City Association board meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://norcalsistercities.org/events/cupertino-hsinchu-sister-city-association-board-meeting/2025-12-01/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cupertino-Hsinchu Sister City Association":MAILTO:chiachinglin6@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251127T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251127T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T141642
CREATED:20241020T220610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241020T220613Z
UID:10000658-1764270000-1764273600@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-3-2/2025-11-27/
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;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251120T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251120T193000
DTSTAMP:20260423T141642
CREATED:20230725T214258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230725T214258Z
UID:10000207-1763663400-1763667000@norcalsistercities.org
SUMMARY:Concord Ambassadors General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://norcalsistercities.org/events/concord-ambassadors-general-meeting/2025-11-20/
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251118T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251118T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T141642
CREATED:20230729T014437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230729T014437Z
UID:10000348-1763492400-1763499600@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/2025-11-18/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland-Fukuoka Sister City Association":MAILTO:ofsca1962@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251108T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251108T140000
DTSTAMP:20260423T141642
CREATED:20250726T183136Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T234351Z
UID:10000724-1762596000-1762610400@norcalsistercities.org
SUMMARY:48th NorCal Chapter Annual Conference: “Sister City Showcase!”
DESCRIPTION:48th NorCal Chapter Annual Conference: “Sister City Showcase!”\nJoin us for a dynamic gathering of sister city leaders at this year’s NorCal SCI Annual Conference\, where connection meets inspiration! This special event will showcase some of the most outstanding sister city programs from across Northern California\, highlighting best practices\, creative initiatives\, and success stories. \nCome learn about Sister Cities International’s exciting initiatives and discover new ways to strengthen your own partnerships. Engage in a small-group breakout session designed for meaningful networking and idea-sharing with fellow sister city leaders. \nThis event is open to all sister city organizations\, elected officials and stakeholders in Northern California. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to connect\, collaborate\, and grow! \nDraft Agenda\n \n\n\nTime\nDescription\n\n\n \n\n9:30 a.m.\nDoors open\n\n \n\n10 a.m.\nWelcome and Introductions\n\n \n\n10:15 a.m.\nSister Cities International Report\n\n \n\n10:45 a.m.\nSister City Showcases – Part 1\n\n \n\n11:20 a.m.\nFeatured Speaker\n\n \n\n11:50 a.m.\nLunch\, Entertainment\, Sister City exhibits\n\n \n\n12:45 p.m.\nSister City Showcases – Part 2\n\n \n\n1:20 p.m.\nBreakout Sessions\n\n \n\n2 p.m.\nClosing Remarks\n\n\n\n2:15 p.m.  Following the end of the conference\, the Northern California Chapter will host its 4th Quarter meeting and annual business meeting/elections. \nRegistration\nRegistration fee includes lunch. $50 per ticket/person. Participants from NorCal SCI member jurisdictions can save $5 with promo code NORCAL2025. \nRegister online
URL:https://norcalsistercities.org/events/conference/
LOCATION:Wilder Art & Garden Center\, 101 Wilder Rd\, Orinda\, CA\, 94563\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetings
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://norcalsistercities.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Wilder-Art-and-Garden-Center-4.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251106T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251106T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T141642
CREATED:20230725T222122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230725T222122Z
UID:10000276-1762430400-1762434000@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/2025-11-06/
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251103T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251103T190000
DTSTAMP:20260423T141642
CREATED:20241020T210718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241020T210718Z
UID:10000596-1762192800-1762196400@norcalsistercities.org
SUMMARY:Cupertino-Hsinchu Sister City Association board meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://norcalsistercities.org/events/cupertino-hsinchu-sister-city-association-board-meeting/2025-11-03/
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://norcalsistercities.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Cupertino-Hsinchu-Sister-City-Association.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Cupertino-Hsinchu Sister City Association":MAILTO:chiachinglin6@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251101T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251101T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T141642
CREATED:20241020T193646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250726T182807Z
UID:10000573-1761991200-1761998400@norcalsistercities.org
SUMMARY:2025 4th Quarter NorCal Chapter Board meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://norcalsistercities.org/events/2025-4th-quarter-norcal-chapter-board-meeting-2/
LOCATION:TBD
CATEGORIES:Meetings
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://norcalsistercities.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Sister-Cities-International-logo.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251022
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251025
DTSTAMP:20260423T141642
CREATED:20241020T195000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241020T195000Z
UID:10000576-1761091200-1761350399@norcalsistercities.org
SUMMARY:SCI's 2025 Fall Leadership Meeting
DESCRIPTION:More details to come
URL:https://norcalsistercities.org/events/scis-2025-fall-leadership-meeting/
LOCATION:Place/Time TBD
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:20251021T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251021T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T141642
CREATED:20230729T014437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230729T014437Z
UID:10000347-1761073200-1761080400@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/2025-10-21/
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251016T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251016T193000
DTSTAMP:20260423T141642
CREATED:20230725T214258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230725T214258Z
UID:10000206-1760639400-1760643000@norcalsistercities.org
SUMMARY:Concord Ambassadors General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://norcalsistercities.org/events/concord-ambassadors-general-meeting/2025-10-16/
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251014
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251015
DTSTAMP:20260423T141642
CREATED:20241020T203214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241020T203433Z
UID:10000579-1760400000-1760486399@norcalsistercities.org
SUMMARY:President Eisenhower's 135th Birthday
DESCRIPTION:In honor of President Eisenhower’s 135th Birthday on Oct. 14\, 2025\, we are kicking off the celebration with this fundraiser. We will take the week to celebrate and honor his legacy. Give a gift to a young person following in Ike’s footsteps. \nSister Cities International\, which Ike founded in 1956\, provides leadership and citizen diplomacy training to young people\, ages 14-18\, through its Youth Leadership Summit. Your “birthday” gift can help cover the cost of this once in a lifetime experience for a student wanting to learn about leadership and diplomacy. \nDonate today!
URL:https://norcalsistercities.org/events/president-eisenhowers-135th-birthday/
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://norcalsistercities.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Happy-Birthday-Ike.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Sister Cities International":MAILTO:info@sistercities.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251006T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251006T190000
DTSTAMP:20260423T141642
CREATED:20241020T210718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241020T210718Z
UID:10000595-1759773600-1759777200@norcalsistercities.org
SUMMARY:Cupertino-Hsinchu Sister City Association board meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://norcalsistercities.org/events/cupertino-hsinchu-sister-city-association-board-meeting/2025-10-06/
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://norcalsistercities.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Cupertino-Hsinchu-Sister-City-Association.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Cupertino-Hsinchu Sister City Association":MAILTO:chiachinglin6@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251005T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251005T163000
DTSTAMP:20260423T141642
CREATED:20250826T220412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T220453Z
UID:10000728-1759660200-1759681800@norcalsistercities.org
SUMMARY:20th 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 20th Annual Japanese Culture Festival will be held in Millbrae on Sunday\, October 5\, 2025. \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/20th-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/2025/08/2025_Millbrae_JCF.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251002T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251002T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T141642
CREATED:20230725T222122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230725T222122Z
UID:10000275-1759406400-1759410000@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/2025-10-02/
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:20250925T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250925T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T141642
CREATED:20241020T220610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241020T220613Z
UID:10000657-1758826800-1758830400@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-3-2/2025-09-25/
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250918T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250918T193000
DTSTAMP:20260423T141642
CREATED:20230725T214258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230725T214258Z
UID:10000205-1758220200-1758223800@norcalsistercities.org
SUMMARY:Concord Ambassadors General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://norcalsistercities.org/events/concord-ambassadors-general-meeting/2025-09-18/
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250916T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250916T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T141642
CREATED:20230729T014437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230729T014437Z
UID:10000346-1758049200-1758056400@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/2025-09-16/
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250916T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250916T193000
DTSTAMP:20260423T141642
CREATED:20250909T172127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250909T182937Z
UID:10000733-1758045600-1758051000@norcalsistercities.org
SUMMARY:Santa Cruz Sister Cities: Proposed New Sister City Conversation- Puerto Escondido\, Oaxaca\, Mexico
DESCRIPTION:This important first step toward a Sister City partnership can inspire cultural exchange\, youth initiatives\, and economic growth for Santa Cruz. Your ideas matter—come share them! \nJoin the Conversation! \nBuilding a Friendship City with Puerto Escondido\, Oaxaca\, Mexico. On September 16\, discover Puerto Escondido — our proposed friendship city. \nAgendas and minutes
URL:https://norcalsistercities.org/events/santa-cruz-sister-cities-proposed-new-sister-city-conversation-puerto-escondido-oaxaca-mexico/
LOCATION:London Nelson Community Center – Room 4\, 301 Center St\, Santa Cruz\, 95060\, United States
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250916
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250920
DTSTAMP:20260423T141642
CREATED:20241020T191418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241020T191418Z
UID:10000565-1757980800-1758326399@norcalsistercities.org
SUMMARY:U.S.-Japan Sister Cities Summit
DESCRIPTION:The year 2024 will mark the 170th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Japan and U.S.\, the 70th anniversary of Sister Cities International\, followed by the 80th anniversary of bilateral relations since the end of World War II in 2025. According to the U.S. Department of State\, the U.S.-Japan Alliance is “the cornerstone of U.S. security interests in Asia and fundamental to regional stability and prosperity.” \nTo commemorate these milestones\, Sister Cities International (SCI) will hold a U.S.-Japan Sister Cities Summit September 16-19\, 2025\, in Izumisano City\, Osaka. All 460 U.S.-Japan Sister City partners\, government entities\, NGOs\, elected officials\, and key stakeholders will be invited to: \n\nMemorialize and reaffirm the S.-Japan friendship “for the next 170 years”\nStrengthen current bilateral partnerships and develop new relationships\nRejuvenate dormant S.-Japan sister city relationships still on pause from COVID\nHonor citizen diplomats who have been key to S.-Japan relations\nCultivate the next generation of leaders and cultural bridge builders\nExplore opportunities for economic development between countries\nParticipate in programming at the Osaka World Expo\n\nTheme:\n“Celebrating Our Legacies\, Empowering Our Future レガシー、そして未来へ” \nPrograms and speakers for each day of the summit will focus on the following words/concepts: \n\nDay 1 (Tuesday 9/16) Honor 〜感謝を込めて\nDay 2 (Wednesday 9/17) Bridge 〜つなげよう\nDay 3 (Thursday 9/18) Reimagine 〜新しいビジョン\nDay 4 (Friday 9/19) Empower 〜そして未来へ\n\nTarget attendance for this summit is 800 participants primarily from the U.S. and Japan. The summit will be conducted in both English and Japanese and simultaneous interpretation will be available to all participants. \nThrough the U.S.-Japan Sister Cities Summit\, we intend to advance the shared missions of SCI\, the U.S. State Department’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs\, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan: cultivating people-to-people ties to foster mutual understanding and peace with other countries. \nMore details to come
URL:https://norcalsistercities.org/events/u-s-japan-sister-cities-summit/
LOCATION:Star Gate Hotel\, 1 Rinkuoraikita\, Izumisano\, Osaka Prefecture\, 598-8511\, Japan
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sister Cities International":MAILTO:info@sistercities.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250908T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250908T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T141642
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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-10/
LOCATION:Santa Cruz City Council Chambers\, 809 Center Street\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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ORGANIZER;CN="Santa Cruz Sister Cities Committee":MAILTO:sistercities@cityofsantacruz.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250904T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250904T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T141642
CREATED:20230725T222122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230725T222122Z
UID:10000274-1756987200-1756990800@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/2025-09-04/
LOCATION:Valley Brew\, 157 W Adams St.\, Stockton\, CA\, 95204\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250901T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250901T190000
DTSTAMP:20260423T141642
CREATED:20241020T210718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241020T210718Z
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SUMMARY:Cupertino-Hsinchu Sister City Association board meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://norcalsistercities.org/events/cupertino-hsinchu-sister-city-association-board-meeting/2025-09-01/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cupertino-Hsinchu Sister City Association":MAILTO:chiachinglin6@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250821T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250821T193000
DTSTAMP:20260423T141642
CREATED:20230725T214258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230725T214258Z
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SUMMARY:Concord Ambassadors General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://norcalsistercities.org/events/concord-ambassadors-general-meeting/2025-08-21/
LOCATION:Concord City Hall – Garden Conference Room\, 1950 Parkside Drive\, Concord\, CA\, 94519\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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ORGANIZER;CN="Concord Ambassadors":MAILTO:concordambassadors@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250819T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250819T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T141642
CREATED:20230729T014437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230729T014437Z
UID:10000345-1755630000-1755637200@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/2025-08-19/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland-Fukuoka Sister City Association":MAILTO:ofsca1962@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250817T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250817T150000
DTSTAMP:20260423T141642
CREATED:20250726T173001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250726T173001Z
UID:10000723-1755432000-1755442800@norcalsistercities.org
SUMMARY:20th 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 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 $25 for admission and lunch. Contact 510-918-7555\, 408-888-8413\, or 510-362-4862 to purchase tickets.
URL:https://norcalsistercities.org/events/20th-annual-union-city-sister-city-festival/
LOCATION:Mark Green Sports Center\, 31224 Union City Boulevard\, Union City\, CA\, 94587\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250807T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250807T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T141642
CREATED:20230725T222122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230725T222122Z
UID:10000273-1754568000-1754571600@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/2025-08-07/
LOCATION:Valley Brew\, 157 W Adams St.\, Stockton\, CA\, 95204\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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