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Memorial Day Message from Kaniv – Part 1

(Editor’s Note:  This is  the first of two posts from our main contacts in Kaniv.  This first post presents the letter sent by Anatoly Leontyev, President of the Kaniv Friendship Association, which is the organization with whom SSCA coordinates the transfer of donations.  The second post, which will appear later this week, is from the […]

Memorial Day Message from Kaniv – Part 12023-07-13T20:21:20-07:00

Another Donation in Support of Kaniv

The Kaniv committee held a successful fundraising dinner at the Sonoma Valley Woman’s Club on May 11th featuring Bar-B-Q dinner provided by the Sonoma Valley Rotary Club, Music by Taras Lumiere, Voices in My Head and ZigZig band. Senator Bill Dodd attended and gave a short speech. Special baseball caps were designed by David Barker […]

Another Donation in Support of Kaniv2023-07-13T20:23:56-07:00

SSCA 2023 Scholarships Awarded!

Sonoma Sister Cities Association is pleased to announce the winners of the Excellence in Foreign Language Scholarships for 2023.    Both winners are Sonoma Valley High School graduating seniors, and each award is $1500.  The first recipient is Derek Hernandez-Alonso, 16, GPA 4.3 (weighted) who studied AP Spanish and Literature.   He will be […]

SSCA 2023 Scholarships Awarded!2023-06-01T20:36:49-07:00

Sonoma’s Other Seven Flags

(Editor’s Note: A Version of This Post Also Appeared in the Sonoma-Index Tribune on April 13th, 2023.)

We all have seen the flag display on the Sonoma City Hall – the seven flags of historic association with our town, but did you know that there are seven other flags associated with Sonoma?

Yes, seven more flags!  They […]

Sonoma’s Other Seven Flags2023-05-22T18:41:54-07:00

SSCA Has a New Board Member: Robert Demler

SSCA is pleased to announce that Robert Demler has joined our Board of Directors.  Robert is currently retired from a 46-year career as an International Banker, a Diplomat with the U.S. Department of the Treasury, and a Central Bank Advisor with the World Bank.

Mr. Demler’s commercial banking career spanned three continents, with three separate residential […]

SSCA Has a New Board Member: Robert Demler2023-05-14T20:39:32-07:00

The May 11th Kaniv Fundraiser: A Sold-Out Success

Thanks to Sonoma and all who helped make this event absolutely amazing. The support of Kaniv by the citizens of Sonoma has been stellar and is very much appreciated. Stay tuned to find out how much has been raised so far and when the next event will be.

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The May 11th Kaniv Fundraiser: A Sold-Out Success2023-05-13T15:18:45-07:00

Tickets on Sale Now for the Next Kaniv Event

Join us for an evening of camaraderie, fine wine, great Bar-B-Q and music to support Kaniv, our Ukrainian sister city. Enjoy the best Bar-B-Q in town prepared by the Sonoma Valley Rotary Club, music by the incredible local groups: ZigZag Band, Ukrainian Bard Taras Lumiere and vocal group Voices In My Head.

When: Thursday, May 11th, […]

Tickets on Sale Now for the Next Kaniv Event2023-04-20T21:03:26-07:00

Easter Greetings from Kaniv

Please read the Easter Greeting from Mayor Renkas.  (Note: Easter  is celebrated on Sunday, April 16th in Ukraine, according to the Eastern Orthodox calendar.)

We thank you for your generous support of Kaniv and we wish you a happy & blessed season of renewal.

The Sonoma/Kaniv Sister City Committee

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Easter Greetings from Kaniv2023-07-13T20:19:04-07:00

Application Deadline for the Tokaj Winery Internship Extended

The Sonoma-Tokaj Sister City Committee has extended the deadline for applying for the Tokaj winery internship to April 30, 2023. Please contact Victor Szendi at 415.233.2869 for more information.

Application Deadline for the Tokaj Winery Internship Extended2023-04-15T18:39:41-07:00
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