We led two trips to our sister city of Tlaquepaque, Mexico early this year. A citizen delegation traveled from Tuesday-Monday, January 30-February 5 and the Springfield Regional Arts Council partnered…
One of our strongest partnerships is with Friends of the Garden (FOG), the organization responsible for raising funds and volunteers for the beautiful Springfield Botanical Gardens and Center. FOG helps…
The New Year brings new opportunities for you to get involved with Sister Cities, and now you can sign up for exclusive membership and sponsorship benefits online! Annual Membership Join our…
Beatles Sing-Along Wednesday, February 7 from 6:30pm-8:00pm Lindberg's Tavern (318 W. Commercial St.) Sing along to your favorite Beatles tunes accompanied by a rowdy band of ukulele players! February 7…
January 2018 Dear SSCA Friends: Happy New Year! This time of year is always a great time to look back in reflection and to look forward in planning for the…
May all the world embrace this season of peace. Wishing you and your loved ones the gifts of love, joy, and "Peace through People." "Peace cannot be kept by force.…
Best wishes to you and your loved ones for a happy Thanksgiving full of "Peace through People." "Peace in the hearts of all men living, Peace in all the world…
A tree planting ceremony was held at the Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden on the morning of Saturday, October 28, 2017. The tree was dedicated in honor of the 30th anniversary of…
Five gardeners from Isesaki, Japan visited Springfield from Wednesday-Sunday, October 25-29, 2017 as part of the delegation to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Sister City relationship between Springfield and…
Wednesday-Sunday, October 25-29, 2017 We enjoyed a meaningful visit from friends from Isesaki, Japan who helped us celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Sister City relationship between Springfield and Isesaki.…