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Read more about the article Looking for Day Host Families for May 30 and 31, 2015

Looking for Day Host Families for May 30 and 31, 2015

Dear Friends of Springfield Sister Cities; The MSU 2015 English Language Institute host opportunities will be here soon, and we are in great need of more host families! Please read…

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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 2015 Cherry Blossom Kite & Piñata Festival

2015 Cherry Blossom Kite & Piñata Festival

Come fly a kite at Sister Cities' Cherry Blossom Kite and Piñata Festival on Saturday, April 11, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., in Nathanael Greene/Close Memorial Park, 2400 S. Scenic…

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Read more about the article Annual Membership Celebration 2015 Wrap-Up

Annual Membership Celebration 2015 Wrap-Up

Dear Friends of Springfield Sister Cities; Thanks to all of those who took the time to come to our SSCA Annual Membership Celebration on Friday, March 13th.  It was a…

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Read more about the article Annual Membership Celebration & Silent Auction is this Friday!

Annual Membership Celebration & Silent Auction is this Friday!

Silent auction donation of ceramic art donated by Keith Ekstam pictured above. Dear Friends, Please mark your calendars and consider inviting a few new friends to the SSCA Annual Membership Celebration,Friday, March…

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Read more about the article Annual Membership Celebration scheduled for March 13, 2015

Annual Membership Celebration scheduled for March 13, 2015

FRIDAY, MARCH 13, 2015 6:30 P.M. OLD GLASS PLACE 521 E. ST. LOUIS Free to all 2015 SSCA members. (You may pay at the door!)   SILENT ART AUCTION!! We…

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Read more about the article Upcoming 2015 Special Events and Meeting Dates
Kites!

Upcoming 2015 Special Events and Meeting Dates

Board meetings continue on 2nd Tuesday of each month at 4:30 p.m. Isesaki Committee meetings continue 2nd Monday of each month at 4:30 Tlaquepaque Committee meetings continue last Tuesday of…

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Read more about the article Tea Ceremony and Tea Café featured at Japanese Fall Festival

Tea Ceremony and Tea Café featured at Japanese Fall Festival

At the Tea Ceremony: One of the most important traditions in Japan is the tea ceremony. Because of Zen influences, what at first seems simplistic may actually be complex; the…

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Read more about the article Volunteers Needed for the 2014 Japanese Fall Festival!

Volunteers Needed for the 2014 Japanese Fall Festival!

We are still needing volunteers for the event! There are three main areas for which you can sign up… main gate, souvenir tent, and new SSCA Cultural Arts tent!  All…

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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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