The Sonoma/Chambolle-Musigny Sister City Committee welcomed visitors from France in mid-July. Renowned Vintner Francois Millet and his wife Michelle enjoyed games of Petanque and a tour/tasting at VJB Winery, courtesy of Committee C0-Chair Vic Aul. Francois and Michelle are visiting with producers of pinot noir throughout California, Oregon, and Washington during their six week visit […]
SSCA President Stephanie Fine and Sonoma-Kaniv Committee Chair Kaeti Bailie announced that the Ambulance gifted to the people of Kaniv from the City of Sonoma left for Ukraine at 1:00 p.m. on July 27th. Before leaving, the Sonoma Fire Department expertly packed it full of medical supplies (in 19 minutes flat!) thanks to the donations […]
SSCA is pleased to announce this year’s recipient of the foreign language scholarship award is Sonoma Valley High School senior Celine King, Class of 2024. Celine will receive $1000 to assist in her study of both Spanish literature and French political philosophy as she begins her education toward a degree in International Relations at UC […]
This afternoon Sonoma City Mayor John Gurney, along with other City Council members, County Supervisors, representatives from various state congressional offices, and SSCA Board members welcomed His Excellency Dmytro Kushneruk back to Sonoma to view the ambulance that will be sent to Ukraine as part of the relief effort the Sonoma-Kaniv Sister City Committee has […]
The City of Sonoma will host a press conference on June 6, 2024, to honor the donation of an ambulance filled with vital medical supplies to Ukraine. This humanitarian effort supports Sonoma’s Sister City, Kaniv, and the broader Ukrainian community amidst the ongoing war with Russia.
The press conference will take place at Sonoma City Hall […]
The city of Sonoma has generously given the Sonoma Sister Cities Association/Kaniv committee a surplus ambulance to send to Sonoma’s sister city Kaniv in Ukraine and the committee is now raising money to fill it with lifesaving medical supplies and send it to Ukraine. The Ambulance will be on view tomorrow, 14 May 2024 at […]
Drop by the the fountain courtyard at Buena Vista Winery from noon to 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 12th for an enchanting afternoon of Hungarian folk music performed by Zagyva Banda. Immerse yourself in the melodious sounds of traditional music in this picturesque setting, perfect for a relaxing day out. There’s no need to make […]
As part of a selection of short film documentaries (Reality Bites) the Sonoma Valley Film Festival will screen “Save the Cat” on Saturday, March 23rd at the Sonoma Valley Woman’s Club, located at 574 1st Street East in Sonoma. The screening begins at noon. Advance tickets are not currently available, but could be released on […]
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 […]
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 […]
