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Anniversary of the Sonoma-Tokaj Sister Cities Relationship

Even though we may be physically distant from each other right now, we can still celebrate the major milestones of SSCA, and today is one of those days.  On August 31st, 2012, The City of Sonoma and the Hungarian city of Tokaj formalized their Sister City relationship with a signing ceremony at Buena Vista Vineyards.  […]

Anniversary of the Sonoma-Tokaj Sister Cities Relationship2020-08-31T21:25:08-07:00

A Wonderful Event: The Ambassador’s Zoom Presentation on 21 August 2020

Many thanks to Bill Boerum for putting together the ZOOM presentation given by His Excellency Ambassador (Ret.) Abderahman Salaheldin, who served as the Egyptian Ambassador to the U.S. from 2004 through 2010.  SSCA members may recall that Ambassador Salaheldin was instrumental in helping to set up the City of Sonoma – Aswan (Egypt) Sister City […]

A Wonderful Event: The Ambassador’s Zoom Presentation on 21 August 20202020-08-26T21:24:55-07:00

Zoom Lecture by His Excellency Ambassador (Ret.) Abderahman Salaheldin – Friday, 21 August 2020

Dear Friends & Colleagues:

It is a pleasure to invite you to a lecture by His Excellency Ambassador (Ret.) Abderahman Salaheldin. Uniquely experienced, he will speak and answer questions on the topic: Egypt’s Foreign Policy Challenges: Turkey, Libya, & Ethiopia. Included will be remarks on the relationship with the U.S. as well as an update on […]

Zoom Lecture by His Excellency Ambassador (Ret.) Abderahman Salaheldin – Friday, 21 August 20202020-08-19T19:57:04-07:00

Sonoma-Tokaj Fundraiser, March 7, 2020

The Sonoma-Tokaj Sister Cities Committee Fundraiser: “An Evening In Tokaj, Hungary.” will take place on Saturday, March 7, 2020 in Burlingame Hall. Set your calendar for this evening of an authentic Hungarian meal with wine, entertainment, dancing, raffle, and live auction. We promise an evening of fun while you support our educational and internship programs.

For […]

Sonoma-Tokaj Fundraiser, March 7, 20202020-01-27T11:30:33-08:00

French Students Tour The Plaza with SSCA President George Mckale

On an overcast Saturday in April of 2019, SSCA sponsored a lunch and historic tour of the Plaza, to 30 students and teachers visiting from Limoges, France. The students were hosted by the Sonoma Valley High School Agricultural Technology Academy for a two-week visit. SSCA provided Mary’s Pizza, quiche, cookies and drinks. The semi-rainy outdoor […]

French Students Tour The Plaza with SSCA President George Mckale2019-09-15T20:12:32-07:00

Happening September 8th: Local Fundraiser to Benefit Kaniv

Are you interested in the culture of Ukraine?  If so, consider attending “An Afternoon of Ukrainian Food and Music”, organized by Former SSCA Sonoma-Kaniv Chair, Tarney Baldinger, who is hoping to raise funds to assist various organizations in Kaniv.  While Ms. Baldinger is no longer associated with SSCA, she continues to foster goodwill between our […]

Happening September 8th: Local Fundraiser to Benefit Kaniv2022-02-27T13:49:42-08:00

Sonoma Sister Cities Association Awards Scholarships to Two Sonoma Valley High School Students

SSCA continues its tradition of awarding scholarships to interested graduating seniors who demonstrate not only academic excellence but a demonstrable interest in the mission of SSCA/SCI or similar missions of other local nonprofits.

Here are this year’s winners:

Jose Herrera – $1000.  Not only did Jose maintain a 4.0 grade average, he volunteered much of his free […]

Sonoma Sister Cities Association Awards Scholarships to Two Sonoma Valley High School Students2019-08-16T18:56:00-07:00

Letter from the President: In Memoriam – Irene Morgan

It is with great sadness that I must report the passing of long-time SSCA supporter Irene Morgan. In 2008, Irene was SSCA’s Secretary.  Over the years she was involved in both the Greve and Patzcuaro Sister Cities Committees and loved to throw a party. She believed that food was a common bond for humanity. Just […]

Letter from the President: In Memoriam – Irene Morgan2019-04-28T21:00:48-07:00

A Message from the President

I would like to wish all our members and friends in the community a wonderful holiday season. 2019 is shaping up to be an amazing year and I am asking all of you to renew your SSCA membership as soon as possible. Without your support it would be difficult for SSCA to continue promoting […]

A Message from the President2018-12-19T21:47:29-08:00
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