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Read more about the article Join us at our 2018 Annual Celebration!

Join us at our 2018 Annual Celebration!

Friday, March 23 at 6:30pm The Gallery at The Gillioz (325 Park Central East) Complimentary Valet Parking "Music transcends all boundaries." Performances by The DUkes and The Creek Rocks. Join us…

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Read more about the article Memories and friendships made on recent trips to Tlaquepaque

Memories and friendships made on recent trips to Tlaquepaque

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…

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Read more about the article Join us at our partner FOG’s annual meeting on Thurs., Feb. 8

Join us at our partner FOG’s annual meeting on Thurs., Feb. 8

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…

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Read more about the article 2018 memberships and sponsorships available online!

2018 memberships and sponsorships available online!

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…

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Read more about the article Beatles Sing-Along to benefit our traveling musicians fund

Beatles Sing-Along to benefit our traveling musicians fund

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…

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Read more about the article A note from our President

A note from our President

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…

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Read more about the article Happy Holidays!

Happy Holidays!

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.…

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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 Tree planting honors 30 years of friendship with Isesaki

Tree planting honors 30 years of friendship with Isesaki

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…

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Read more about the article Isesaki gardeners bring skills to Springfield

Isesaki gardeners bring skills to Springfield

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…

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2026 Events

Sushi and Sake
Saturday, March 28, 6-8 p.m.
Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden

Isesaki Student Art Exhibit
March-April
Botanical Center

Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden Opens
Wednesday, April 1, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. daily

Cherry Blossom Kite & Piñata Festival
Saturday April 11, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Botanical Center Great Lawn

Spring Gigs in the Garden
Sundays, May 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31 at 2 p.m.
Peace Through People Pavilion

Annual Celebration
Sunday, May 17, 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
Peace Through People Pavilion

30th annual Japanese Fall Festival
Friday, Sept. 11-Sunday, Sept. 13
Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden

Trip to Isesaki for City Festival
TBD

Fall Gigs in the Garden
Sundays, Oct. 4, 11, 18 and 25 at 2 p.m.
Peace Through People Pavilion

Taste of Tlaquepaque
Friday, Oct. 16

Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden Closes
Saturday, Oct. 31

Gardens Aglow
Late November-December

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