Xin Nian Kuai Le–Locals Celebrate the Chinese New Year
By Pat Carter, member Sonoma–Penglai Sister City Committee
The Chinese New Year, also known as the Spring Festival (Chun Jie, 春节), starts this year on Friday, February 16, 2018. It remains the most important holiday for families in China and […]
Sonoma Sister Cities Association (SSCA) will begin 2018 with new President George McKale. If that name sounds familiar, it might be because he’s also Sonoma’s City Historian. Having previously served as the SSCA Treasurer, George is familiar with SSCA and is extremely supportive of its mission. “I am a true believer in President Eisenhower’s vision, […]
This is a translation of the letter sent by the Penglai Municipal People’s Government, October 12, 2017, to Mayor Hundley in Sonoma, after they heard about the fires in our area. We thank them for their concern.
On September 14, 2017, The Sonoma Sister Cities Tokaj Committee celebrated our five-year anniversary with a wine and cheese party at Buena Vista Winery. We had a great crowd of about 80 people, and a fine time was had by all. In brief presentations we explained ALL that we have done over five amazing years! […]
Good News! Our “Evening in Tokaj” bi-annual fundraiser, originally scheduled for last November, was postponed due to the wildfires which crippled the Sonoma and Napa County areas. This event has now been rescheduled for Saturday, March 10, 2018, and we hope to see you all there! The event will be held at Burlingame Hall in […]
Buena Vista Winery and a delegation from the Sonoma-Tokaj Sister Cities committee welcomes the new ambassador from Hungary to the U.S., Dr. Laszlo Szabo, and Dr. Akos Horvath, senior advisor, Agriculture and Environment.
Sonoma Sister Cities Association (SSCA) will begin 2018 with new President George McKale. If that name sounds familiar, it might be because he’s also Sonoma’s City Historian. Having previously served as the SSCA Treasurer, George is familiar with SSCA and is extremely supportive of its mission. “I am a true believer in President Eisenhower’s vision, […]
Sonoma Sister Cities Association (SSCA) would like to thank everyone who helped, donated, or enjoyed the annual Holiday Party which was held on December1st at Vintage House. In addition to the incredible selection of ethnic holiday appetizers, which each of the seven City Committees prepared and served, this year’s event was also a fund raiser […]
