Yearly Archives: 2023

SSCA Holiday Party Recap: A Great Success!

Many thanks to everyone who helped plan, put on, and attend the 2023  Party held this past Friday at Vintage House.  We are extremely grateful to all of our donors

All seven of our sister cities were well-represented at the food tables; many thanks to the committee leadership and membership for their contributions of labor, time, […]

SSCA Holiday Party Recap: A Great Success!2023-12-03T20:45:55-08:00

Online Auction to Benefit Kaniv – Bid Now!

The SSCA/Kaniv Committee has received an amazing donation of a collection of authentic Orthodox Icons purchased in Poland and Eastern Europe during the 1960’s and 70’s. These beautiful icons range in age from the 19th century to modern times, and encompass classic to folk styles. All proceeds from this auction will benefit our Sister City […]

Online Auction to Benefit Kaniv – Bid Now!2023-12-03T20:50:37-08:00

Penglai Committee Thanks PG&E for a Grant!

Thank you, Pacific Gas & Electric Company!

Your 2023 Better Together Giving Program Grant of $4000 to our Ting Sonoma Chinese Legacy Project will move us forward in our quest to honor the Chinese laborers who, in the 1800’s, helped to build and create our now world-famous wine production industry.

Our goals:

Penglai Committee Thanks PG&E for a Grant!2023-11-14T16:00:23-08:00

The 2023 SSCA Holiday Party is on Friday, December 1st!

SSCA invites you to come and celebrate the holidays by sharing in our longstanding tradition of bringing you holiday cuisine from each of our seven sister cities.

This year the gathering returns to Vintage House (264 First Street West, Sonoma 95476) and runs from 6:00-8:00 p. m.

Admission is free for members and $25.00/person for non-members, and […]

The 2023 SSCA Holiday Party is on Friday, December 1st!2023-11-12T15:36:13-08:00

Join SSCA in Welcoming Denys Ardrushchenko (Cherkasy, Ukraine)/October 23rd

The Sonoma-Kaniv Sister City Committee invites to a reception welcoming Denys Ardrushchenko to our city.  Denys is a dynamic young man who is in the U.S. to attend the Young Leadership Conference in Washington DC sponsored by the U.S. State Department. Since the beginning of the war, Denys has been working with Santa Rosa Rotary […]

Join SSCA in Welcoming Denys Ardrushchenko (Cherkasy, Ukraine)/October 23rd2023-10-11T19:46:01-07:00

“The Musical Genius of Zoltán Kodály”, Saturday/4 November 23

The Sonoma – Tokaj Sister Cities Committee Presents a Hungarian Musical Culture Event: “The Musical Genius of Zoltán Kodály” on Saturday, 4 November 2023 from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. at Burlingame Hall (252 West Spain Street, Sonoma).  The suggested donation for this event is $20.00/person.

Background on Zoltán Kodály (1882 – 1967): He was the famous Hungarian […]

“The Musical Genius of Zoltán Kodály”, Saturday/4 November 232023-10-10T20:10:47-07:00

SIFF Passes 50% Off and 10% Goes to SSCA – Hurry!

Dear Members & Friends,

We would like to share some exciting news to share about next year’s Sonoma International Film Festival and partnership with Sonoma Sister Cities. As you may or may not be aware, Sister Cities of Sonoma has a rich history with the Sonoma Film Festival. Beginning with the first festival in 1997 where […]

SIFF Passes 50% Off and 10% Goes to SSCA – Hurry!2023-10-04T20:11:36-07:00

You’re Invited to a Reception on August 18th….

Join SSCA for a special reception honoring Anatoly Leontyev, President of the Kaniv/Ukraine Friendship Society, on Friday, August 18th from 6:00-8:00pm at the Historic Maysonnave House, located at 291 1st Street East, Sonoma. 

Due to limited space, please RSVP here by Tuesday, August 15th to […]

You’re Invited to a Reception on August 18th….2023-08-12T11:24:07-07:00

Join SSCA August 16th at the Sebastiani Theater…

The Sonoma-Kaniv Sister City Committee invites you to a special viewing of the award-winning film “20 Days in Mariupol” on Wednesday, August 16th at the Sebastiani Theater in downtown Sonoma.  Ukrainian filmmaker and Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Mstyslav Chernov offers a window into the practices of conflict-zone reporters and an unflinching account of the 20 days […]

Join SSCA August 16th at the Sebastiani Theater…2023-08-12T11:18:09-07:00

Jack Ding, Former SSCA Board Member Receives Award

On July 9th, SSCA’s beloved Jack Ding was honored as the recipient of the American Dream Award (2023) for California’s Fourth Congressional District represented by Representative Mike Thompson, D – St, Helena.

As stated by Representative Thompson: “His readiness to help others is evident in his impactful work in the district and on Capitol Hill. It […]

Jack Ding, Former SSCA Board Member Receives Award2023-07-12T20:50:30-07:00
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