South San Francisco, CA August 8, 2015 Submitted by Frank McAuley, President SSF Sister Cities Committee
The public is invited to join the Sister Cities Committee as they host our exchange student from our Sister City, Kishiwada Japan. This evening of dinner and entertainment will take place on Friday August 14, 2015 at the Elks Lodge located at 920 Stonegate in South City. The event will begin at 7pm with diner including Chicken, Roast Beef, Pasta, Rice, Veggies, Salad and topped off with dessert, coffee and tea.
Entertainment will include THE JAZZ COMBO, BASQUE DANCERS, and KISHIWADA STUDENT PERFORMANCE. The cost for this evenings event is $25 per adult and $15 those 18 and under.
Tickets can be purchased online CLICK HERE or by sending in your check payable to SSF Sister Cities Committee and sent to Megumi Amano 709 Larch Avenuen South San Francisco CA 94080. (Please indicate how many adults and youth will be attending)
Please share this invite and information with other neighbors that might be interested.
Kishiwada is one of five Sister Cities in our City;
- Atotonilco El Alto, Mexico
- Kishiwada, Japan
- Lucca, Italy
- Pasig City, Philippines
- Saint Jean Pied de Port
The South San Francisco Sister Cities Committee meets regularly and offers amazing opportunities of travel with an upcoming trip to Kishiwada coming up next month. For more information on the Sister Cites program please contact Frank McAuley or Elaine Garbarino . Applications can be downloaded CLICK HERE. More information can be found on the City website CLICK HERE
About Sister Cities International
The Sister City Program began in 1956 when President Dwight D. Eisenhower initiated the People-to-People Program.
Sister Cities International (SCI) is a nonprofit citizen diplomacy network creating and strengthening partnerships between the United States and international communities in an effort to:
- Increase global cooperation at the municipal and city level
- Promote cultural understanding
- Stimulate economic development
SCI leads the movement for local community development and volunteer action by motivating and empowering private citizens, municipal officials, educators, and business leaders to conduct long-term programs of mutual benefit.
