Current Kaniv Committee Events and Meetings

Lets visitors see the most recent event or meeting for the Kaniv Committee and what is coming up in the future

Free Concert by Ukrainian Musicians – November 16/2:00PM

Sonoma Fire Department Chief Steve Acre is inviting you, the Sonoma Community, to a free concert performed by Ukraine’s Cultural Forces musicians, professional artists before the war, now serving as frontline soldiers.  This performance is part of the gratitude tour of Ukraine to the United States to express thanks for all the support provided to […]

Free Concert by Ukrainian Musicians – November 16/2:00PM2024-11-14T18:57:56-08:00

The Ambulance Has Arrived!

THANK YOU!

Your generosity has given this ambulance wings! Our ambulance arrived in Kaniv on November 1st after traveling 6,145 miles by truck, train and ship across countless borders to finally arrive in Kaniv.  (Watch the You-Tube Video here.)

The Ambulance With Wings is a perfect example of why Sister Cities International was established in the 1950’s by […]

The Ambulance Has Arrived!2024-11-11T18:40:10-08:00

The Ambulance Is on Its Way!

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 […]

The Ambulance Is on Its Way!2024-07-16T21:11:47-07:00

Sonoma Welcomes The Ukrainian Consul General with the Gift of an Ambulance

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 […]

Sonoma Welcomes The Ukrainian Consul General with the Gift of an Ambulance2024-06-06T22:40:55-07:00

City of Sonoma to Host Press Conference about the Kaniv Ambulance Project

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 […]

City of Sonoma to Host Press Conference about the Kaniv Ambulance Project2024-06-03T21:07:25-07:00

City of Sonoma Donates Ambulance to Kaniv!

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 […]

City of Sonoma Donates Ambulance to Kaniv!2024-05-13T20:15:41-07:00

“Save the Cat” – A Ukrainian Story Screening Saturday, March 23rd

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 […]

“Save the Cat” – A Ukrainian Story Screening Saturday, March 23rd2024-03-19T20:31:05-07:00

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

IMMEDIATE PRESS RELEASE

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
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