Monthly Archives: August 2025

Kaniv History: The Film Festival

Like Sonoma, our sister city Kaniv held an international film festival from 2016 through 2021.  We look forward to the day it returns and perhaps Sonoma and Kaniv can work on a film project together.

For more information about the festival, click here.

For a full list of past winners, click here here.

Kaniv History: The Film Festival2025-08-27T20:36:05-07:00

Is it Greve or Greve in Chianti?

Actually, both terms refer to the same city.  Located on the Greve river, the city of Greve in Tuscany amended its name to Greve in Chianti in 1972 to enhance its association an importance

in the wine-producing region of Chianti, within the larger region of Tuscany in Italy.  You still see both names used.

Is it Greve or Greve in Chianti?2025-08-21T20:09:11-07:00

A Message from Cirque De Boheme

Our friends at Cirque De Boheme are hoping to put on another holiday show for 2025.  Read on to find out how you can help.

Dear friends and supporters of the circus arts, we would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to all who have generously contributed to our crowdfunding campaign. However, we must […]

A Message from Cirque De Boheme2025-08-12T20:12:41-07:00

Getting to Know Your Sister City: Tokaj (Hungary)

Interested in learning more about the bond between Sonoma and Tokaj (Hungary)? The Sonoma-Tokaj Committee is hosting a lively informative event that will explore all aspects of this unique cultural partnership on Saturday/September 13th from 4:00-5:30pm at the Sonoma Community Center.    Suggested donation is $20/person (plus a $3.18 processing fee per ticket) and […]

Getting to Know Your Sister City: Tokaj (Hungary)2025-09-01T18:40:41-07:00

LIVE SCIENCE Reports about Ancient Rock Near Aswan (Egypt)

On July 12/2025, Live Science reported on findings concerning the date and other information about rock art that was found along the Nile near our sister city of Aswan (Egypt).  The art is believed to date back to at least the First Dynasty (3100-2890 B.C.E.) ( Read the whole story here.) […]

LIVE SCIENCE Reports about Ancient Rock Near Aswan (Egypt)2025-08-12T20:15:01-07:00

SSCA Board Vacancy: Secretary

Sonoma Sister Cities Association is actively seeking candidates to fill the position of Secretary.  This position is vital for keeping the association running smoothly so that it can provide the administrative support to each of our sister city committees and local programs.  The complete job description is available on our website (ssscsonoma.org).  Please contact

SSCA Board Vacancy: Secretary2025-08-05T19:47:11-07:00
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