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Aid from Sonoma is Getting Through!

SSCA President Stephanie Fine is please to share this photo of an aid package being opened by very grateful Ukrainians in our Sister City of Kaniv.   Thank you, Sonoma!  Your donations and hard work are making a big difference in helping people stay warm and remain positive during these difficult times.   Please click here […]

Aid from Sonoma is Getting Through!2024-03-19T20:06:18-07:00

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

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…2024-02-17T17:32:52-08:00

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

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

Join SSCA in Welcoming Denys Ardrushchenko (Cherkasy, Ukraine)/October 23rd

The Sonoma-Kaniv Sister City Committee invites to a reception welcoming Denys Ardrushchenko to our city.  Denys is a dynamic young man who is in the U.S. to attend the Young Leadership Conference in Washington DC sponsored by the U.S. State Department. Since the beginning of the war, Denys has been working with Santa Rosa Rotary […]

Join SSCA in Welcoming Denys Ardrushchenko (Cherkasy, Ukraine)/October 23rd2023-10-11T19:46:01-07:00
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