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 […]
“A Night in Tokaj” Fundraiser a Big Success!
On March 10, 2018, Burlingame Hall in Sonoma was transformed into A Night in Tokaj, as the Tokaj Committee hosted our bi-annual fundraiser. The evening featured a full Hungarian dinner (prepared by Committee members), including fine Hungarian pastries for dessert. A team of Hungarian Hussars (light cavalry unit) made their entrance to start off the […]
Sonoma Wine Intern’s Internship in Tokaj – Fall, 2018
Here is the latest chapter in our ongoing Wine Internship Program! Thanks to our generous Tokaj Sister City supporters, we were able to send Kevin Valencia, a Santa Rosa Junior College student, to Tokaj Hungary for the crush. Kevin displayed such enthusiasm for Hungarian wines and an opportunity to work in Hungary that we […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
Sonoma Sister Cities Association Announces its Annual Holiday Party: “Holidays Around the World” on Friday, December 7 at Vintage House Senior Center GallerySonoma 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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]