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The Winter Theme: Holiday Recipes You Can make at Home

(Editor’s Note:  Now that we are in the 4th Quarter of 2026, I thought it would be nice to post some holiday recipes from each of our Sister Cities.)

First Up:  An Egyptian recipe that might be served in Aswan.

Kabab Halla

This recipe can be found on the website Linsfood.com, where you can find instructions […]

The Winter Theme: Holiday Recipes You Can make at Home2026-10-22T20:31:06-07:00

The SSCA Quarterly Newsletter – Fall 2026

Dear Community – I hope you’ll take a few moments to check the new SSCA Quarterly Newsletter.  Many thanks to Teresa Tope for putting together such a lovely comprehensive and informative periodical.  Click  here to view the newsletter if you haven’t already received a copy in your email.

The SSCA Quarterly Newsletter – Fall 20262026-10-20T19:58:55-07:00

It’s Time for An Evening In Tokaj

PRESS RELEASE

September 28, 2026

Contact:

Sylvia Toth

Co-Chair Sonoma-Tokaj Sister City Committee

(707) 938-0224

tokaj2@sonomasistercitiesassocitation.org

Sonoma – Tokaj Sister City Committee Presents

Nov. 7 Fundraising Event:  “An Evening in Tokaj”

The Sonoma – Tokaj Sister City Committee has been exercising Citizen Diplomacy since it was founded in 2012 — in a successful effort to bring these two wine-centric cities together in friendship, […]

It’s Time for An Evening In Tokaj2026-10-02T17:25:39-07:00

Archeological Sites in Sonoma

The City of Sonoma is home to the Sonoma State Historic Park, right along the popular and beautiful plaza.

Excerpt from the CA State Parks website:

About Sonoma State Historic Park

Located in the heart of California’s picturesque wine country and birthplace of the California Bear Flag, this park offers the opportunity to experience […]
Archeological Sites in Sonoma2026-09-29T20:03:20-07:00

Archeological Sites at or Near Tokaj (Hungary)

Tokaj Castle Ruins (Tokaji Vár romja)

Located at the confluence of the Bodrog and Tisza rivers, this once-strategic 15th-century fortress hosted historical events like the crowning of King John Szapolyai. Though largely overgrown today, ongoing archaeological work uncovers fragments of its past.

The Tokaj Museum (Tokaji Múzeum)

From the Hello Hungary website: “The region’s millennial history […]

Archeological Sites at or Near Tokaj (Hungary)2026-09-24T21:56:19-07:00

Archeological Sites at or near Patzcuaro (Mexico)

The area surrounding Patzcuaro contains many incredible artifacts of the Purépechan Empire (circa 14th century AD), which was the indigenous civilization in what is now the state of Michoacan, Mexico.

These include

Tzintzuntzan (The Place of the Hummingbirds) -the ceremonial center of the Purépechan Empire

Ihuatzio (Place of the Coyotes) – On the southeastern shore of […]

Archeological Sites at or near Patzcuaro (Mexico)2026-08-20T20:07:58-07:00

Kaniv Is an Archeological Hub

Located in central Ukraine, our sister city Kaniv has numerous sites of archeological significance, dating from the Paleolithic period to the Kyivan era.

Here are links to a couple of sites at or near Kaniv:

Kniazha Hora – a site with artifacts dating back to at least 980 A.D.

Mezhyrich – Site of mammoth bones and […]

Kaniv Is an Archeological Hub2026-08-12T20:02:02-07:00

The SSCA 2026 SVHS Scholarship Recipient Is…

The SSCA Scholarship Award Committee (Gigi Pfleiger/Chair with committee members Andrew Sorokowski and Nora Ligotti) awarded the 2026 Scholarship in the amount of $1500 to Paloma Hernandez Bucio who will be attending Sonoma State University in the fall. Paloma is a stand out in the Graduating Class. We can be proud of this remarkable young […]

The SSCA 2026 SVHS Scholarship Recipient Is…2026-08-12T19:45:12-07:00

Archeological Sites Near Greve in Chianti, Italy

The Tuscany area is home to a variety of ancient Etruscan and Roman ruins, as well as more modern historical buildings.

If you’re interested in ancient sites, visit the Tombe de l’Archer, which is an Etruscan burial site dating back to the 7th century B.C.

Going forward in time, consider a visit to Verrazzano Castle, […]

Archeological Sites Near Greve in Chianti, Italy2026-08-06T20:36:18-07:00
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