Amigos by the Magic of Music
It was a special night for the 2025 Taste of Tlaquepaque when musicians with Tierra Mojada visited Springfield for a final reunion with longtime friends from The M-Dock Band, which…
A Journey. In Springfield, Missouri
When people move to a new place, whether it's in the same town, state, country, or even a completely different part of the world, they likely conduct extensive research and…
Fundraiser set for 2025 Isesaki music ambassador
SSCA will host an evening of music on Thursday, Aug. 21 to support fundraising efforts by singer-songwriter Joe Dillstrom, selected as the 2025 musician ambassador for this fall’s citizen trip…
Springfield and Isesaki launch student penpal project
Stories of family members and photos or drawings of family pets. Favorite characters from Japanese anime shows. Familiarity with sushi and ramen.
Those are some of the themes running through the first set of letters heading from Springfield Public School middle schoolers to Isesaki, Japan, junior high students participating in a new penpal project.
Yes, penpals – a nostalgic throwback to earlier times, even though these letters are typed in a mutually agreed font (Comic Sans) for easier understanding by English-language learners.
The project is the brainchild of Lorena Costa Pinheiro, an assistant language teacher at Isesaki Uehasu Junior High School, and her supervising English teacher. They wanted new ways to enhance English language grammar and textbook lessons. Lorena reached out to SSCA Executive Director Lisa Bakerink, who connected her with SSCA board member Rachel Love-Jones, SPS Opportunity & Access Curriculum Coordinator.
Joe Dillstrom selected to perform at Isesaki festival
Springfield, MO – The Springfield Sister Cities Association has selected musician Joe Dillstrom to represent Springfield with his American-inspired musical influences in country and western, blues, jazz and roots at…
Spring 2025 Gigs in the Garden concert lineup
Gigs in the Garden, a free outdoor concert series, returns for three Sundays in May with a varied lineup of Ozarks performers in the beautiful setting of the Springfield Botanical…
Learn about traveling to Japan with SSCA in fall 2025
SSCA will host three informational meetings for travelers interested in participating as cultural ambassadors for this year’s trip to sister city Isesaki, Japan, and several other cities. The meetings will…
Learn Japanese for Travelers in 8-week MSU course
We are delighted to share that Yudai Sanada, who works with the SSCA on all aspects of our long-standing relationship with Isesaki, Japan, will teach an eight-week course at Missouri…
Meet New Board President Tim Robbins
Hello, ¡Hola!, Kon'nichiwa: As the new president of Springfield Sister Cities Association, I want to take a minute to share why this is such a special organization. Being an educator…
The Tlaquepaque Chamber of Commerce hosted an official welcome for the Springfield delegation, including the traditional exchange of gifts and goodwill.
Springfield ambassadors enjoy visit to Tlaquepaque
The 15 citizens caught up with longtime friends and shared meals and music, including a special concert at Quinta Don Jose with Paco Padilla, Sheila Rios, Fernando Quintana and Grupo…
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