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Chinese Legacy Project Fundraiser Makes the I-T

From the Sonoma Index-Tribune

THE PRESS DEMOCRAT | February 18, 2019, 4:16AM

More than 150 years ago, a quarter of Sonoma’s residents were Chinese immigrants who helped form Wine Country, planting grapes and building irrigation systems and wine cellars before being pushed out by the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882.

Their labor […]

Chinese Legacy Project Fundraiser Makes the I-T2024-02-17T18:27:17-08:00

Sonoma Celebrates 40 Years of China–U.S.A. Diplomatic Relations


Sonoma Mayor Amy Harrington and Consul General Wang Donghua, at the reception on January 18, 2019, at the San Francisco Consulate General of China, celebrating the 40th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the People’s Republic of China and the United States of America.

Sonoma Celebrates 40 Years of China–U.S.A. Diplomatic Relations2019-01-20T19:45:51-08:00

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

The SSCA Holiday Party – A Great Success Thanks to YOU!

On behalf of SSCA, I’d like to extend a warm “Thank You” to everyone who planned, participated, donated, or attended our annual event.    From where I stand, all of the elements (food, wine, donations, organization) that go into creating this multi-cultural celebration seem to get better with each year.

We are honored to host this annual […]

The SSCA Holiday Party – A Great Success Thanks to YOU!2018-12-15T20:02:57-08:00

CELEBRATE CHINESE NEW YEAR – THE YEAR OF THE PIG

Event Sold Out!

The Penglai, China – Sonoma Sister City Committee and the Sonoma Sister Cities Association extend sincere apologies that our February 17th Chinese New Year celebration at Jacuzzi Winery is completely sold out.

For questions, or if you would like your name added to the […]

CELEBRATE CHINESE NEW YEAR – THE YEAR OF THE PIG2020-01-06T13:19:35-08:00

Welcome From the Patzcuaro Committee

Welcome From the Patzcuaro Committee2018-11-27T19:03:23-08:00

Welcome From the Penglai Committee

Welcome From the Penglai Committee2018-11-27T18:50:46-08:00

Sonoma Sister Cities Association Announces its Annual Holiday Party: “Holidays Around the World” on Friday, December 7 at Vintage House Senior  Center  

Sonoma Sister Cities Association will bring holiday traditions, food, wine, and fun from around the globe to Sonoma on Friday, December 7 at Vintage House, 264 1st Street East in Sonoma from 6pm to 8pm. Each of the seven cities that comprise Sonoma’s Sister Cities ( Aswan-Egypt, Chambolle-Musigny-France, Greve in Chianti–Italy, Kaniv-Ukraine, Patzcuaro-Mexico, Penglai-China, and […]

Sonoma Sister Cities Association Announces its Annual Holiday Party: “Holidays Around the World” on Friday, December 7 at Vintage House Senior  Center  2018-11-18T21:01:41-08:00

September 16th is Mexican Independence Day!

September 16th is celebrated as Independence Day in Mexico, commemorating that day in 1810 when Father Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla called upon the people of the town of Dolores to rise up in the name of freedom.

According to Wikipedia, “The Cry of Dolores[n 1] (Spanish: Grito de Dolores) is a historical event that happened in Mexico in the […]

September 16th is Mexican Independence Day!2018-09-16T09:03:29-07:00

Sonoma Sister Cities Association Sends Youth Delegate to the SCI Youth Leadership Summit

SONOMA, CA.

The Sonoma Sister Cities Association is pleased to announce that Ryan Pfleger, Sonoma Valley High School, Class of 2019, attended the Sister Cities International Youth Leadership Summit is early August.

The Summit is designed to impart leadership skill and experience to the high school participants, most of whom have expressed an interest in […]

Sonoma Sister Cities Association Sends Youth Delegate to the SCI Youth Leadership Summit2018-08-19T19:54:40-07:00
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