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Read more about the article Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving!

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…

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Read more about the article Japanese delegation visits Springfield

Japanese delegation visits Springfield

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.…

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Read more about the article Cindy Jobe honored with prestigious Ozzie Award

Cindy Jobe honored with prestigious Ozzie Award

Our Executive Director, Cindy Jobe, received the prestigious Individual Ozzie Award at the Flights of Fancy ceremony held at the Springfield-Branson National Airport on Saturday, October 14. The Ozzie Awards…

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Read more about the article May 5th Cinco de Mayo Party sponsored by Sister Cities and Friends of the Zoo!

May 5th Cinco de Mayo Party sponsored by Sister Cities and Friends of the Zoo!

Friends of the Zoo and Springfield Sister Cities Association have joined together to host the inaugural Cinco de Mayo party!  This event will be at Farmers Park in Springfield, MO…

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Read more about the article Ken Coopwood recognized with Diversity Visionary Award

Ken Coopwood recognized with Diversity Visionary Award

SSCA Boardmember Dr. Kenneth Coopwood, who is vice president for diversity and inclusion at Missouri State University, has been nominated and selected as a recipient of the INSIGHT Into Diversity’s…

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Read more about the article SSCA presents at MSU Statewide Collaborative Diversity Conference

SSCA presents at MSU Statewide Collaborative Diversity Conference

SSCA is partnering with Springfield Public Schools (SPS) and the English Language Institute (ELI) to present "Bringing the world’s schools to Springfield’s Schools" on Thursday, April 18, 2013 from 3:40…

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Read more about the article Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden opens for the 2013 Season

Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden opens for the 2013 Season

Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden opened for the season on Saturday, March 30. Public visiting hours for the garden located inside Nathanael Greene/Close Memorial Park, 2400 S. Scenic, are Thursday-Monday, 9…

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Read more about the article Recap of the 2013 Annual Membership Celebration

Recap of the 2013 Annual Membership Celebration

Thanks everyone who turned out for a fun evening at the Savoy Ballroom. The Annual Membership Celebration was a great mix of slide shows of past events, presentations by the…

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Read more about the article Gift of Time Awards

Gift of Time Awards

Dear Friends, So many of our members understand what “community” means, and work hard to make Springfield a better place. As a citizen of this community, thank you for all…

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Read more about the article Kellswater at Lindberg’s on January 13

Kellswater at Lindberg’s on January 13

Traditional Irish Ballads on January 13, 2012 from 6:30 - 8:30 by Kellswater

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2025 Events

2025 Japan Trip Informational Meetings
10:30 a.m., Saturday, May 3

Isesaki Student Art Exhibit
March-April
Botanical Center

Sushi and Sake
Saturday, March 29, 2025, 6-8 p.m.
Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden

Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden Opens
Tue., April 1, 10am-7pm

Kite and Pinata Festival
Sat., Apr. 5, 11am-5pm
Botanical Center Great Lawn

Gigs in the Garden
First Three Sundays in May at 2pm
Peace Through People Pavilion

Annual Celebration
Sun., May 18, 11:30am-2pm
Peace Through People Pavilion

Isesaki Global Leadership Academy
May
Missouri State University
Day Host Opportunities

Isesaki Culture Exchange
August
Missouri State University
Day Host Opportunities

29th Japanese Fall Festival
Fri., Sept. 5-Sun., Sept. 7
Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden

Trip to Isesaki for City Festival
Thu., Sept. 18-Mon., Sept. 29

Gigs in the Garden
Sundays in October at 2pm
Peace Through People Pavilion

Taste of Tlaquepaque
Friday, Oct. 10
Oasis Hotel and Convention Center

Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden Closes
Fri., Oct. 31, 10am-6pm

Gardens Aglow
Late November-December

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