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Sonoma Stands with Kaniv & Ukraine on February 24th

Imagine our delight on Saturday evening to look up at City Hall and see the colors of Ukraine shining from the city’s clock!🇺🇦Brian from the city staff was incredibly helpful. Members of the Kaniv Sister City were with us via Zoom (4 am their time in Ukraine) and remained […]

Sonoma Stands with Kaniv & Ukraine on February 24th2024-02-26T21:13:00-08:00

Sonoma/Ukraine Vigil at City Hall on February 24th

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Sonoma/Ukraine Vigil at City Hall on February 24th Will Mark Two Years Since Russia Invaded Ukraine

On Saturday, February 24, at 6:00 PM, the Sonoma Sister Cities Kaniv Committee will hold a candlelight vigil at City Hall on the Sonoma Plaza, a date that marks two years of the Russian unprovoked invasion of Ukraine […]

Sonoma/Ukraine Vigil at City Hall on February 24th2024-02-19T11:18:53-08:00

Celebrating the Year of the Dragon in 2024!

The Penglai Committee celebrated the ‘Year of the Dragon’ on Saturday, February 17, 2024, at Empress M in Napa.  Restaurant owner Margaret Wong, a new member of our committee, arranged a splendid lunar new year menu.  She, unfortunately, could not attend.

We wish everyone a happy, prosperous and peaceful New Year.

新年快乐
Celebrating the Year of the Dragon in 2024!2025-08-02T14:33:32-07:00

St. Vincent Torney Wine Competition Returns to Chambolle-Musigny in 2024

History Repeats Itself:  Thousands of visitors are expected to descend on Chambolle-Musigny for the St. Vincent Torney 2024, an historical wine competition, the first of which was held in 1938 in Chambolle-Musigny, our French Sister City.

The competition/festival was held this past weekend, and we hope to have pictures from this amazing event from some Sonomans […]

St. Vincent Torney Wine Competition Returns to Chambolle-Musigny in 20242024-01-29T19:52:38-08:00

Dragons, Dancing, and More…

The Sonoma-Penglai Sister City Committee is collaborating with the Sonoma Community Center to celebrate the 2024 Lunar New Year (Year of the Dragon) on Saturday, March 2nd.  This afternoon of celebration will feature a variety of workshops, educational presentations, and live performances.  Beginning at 3:30 p.m. Sonoma City Councilman Jack Ding will host a demonstration […]

Dragons, Dancing, and More…2025-08-02T14:26:22-07:00

Our New SSCA Presdient’s Message

新年快樂!سنة جديدة سعيدة!  Bonne année!

Boldog új évet!    Buon Anno!  ¡Feliz año nuevo!

Щасливого Нового року!

No matter how you say it, Happy New Year to all of the Members

of the Sonoma Sister Cities Association

from your Officers and Directors!

We are planning a successful 2024 with your involvement!

 

Stephanie Fine, President

Robert Demler, Vice President

 

Our New SSCA Presdient’s Message2024-01-02T20:14:16-08:00

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
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