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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190206T180000
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SUMMARY:Chinese New Year Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Gong Xi Fa Cai! Celebrate the Year of the Pig with the Guiyang Committee at Cannon Chinese Kitchen on Feb. 6. Cost includes dinner\, a signature cocktail and gratuity. Space is limited. Buy your tickets today!\nPurchase tickets\nSee the menu
URL:https://www.fwsistercities.org/event/chinese-new-year-dinner/
LOCATION:Cannon Chinese Kitchen\, 304 West Cannon St.\, Fort Worth\, TX\, 76104\, United States
CATEGORIES:International Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190109T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190109T190000
DTSTAMP:20260627T115006
CREATED:20181220T152505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190102T220652Z
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SUMMARY:South America informational meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join Fort Worth Sister Cities International as we explore South America! First stops are Buenos Aires\, capital of Argentina\, and Montevideo\, capital of Uruguay. Discover beaches\, beef\, gauchos\, wine – and amazingly generous and hospitable people. You are invited to join us for a planning meeting on Jan. 9\, 2019 at Harris\, Finley & Bogle\, P.C. We will provide you an update on travel plans and itinerary\, hear your suggestions\, answer questions and continue planning. Please RSVP to Danielle at danielle@fwsistercities.org.\n\nFind out more\nPay the deposit
URL:https://www.fwsistercities.org/event/south-america-informational-meeting/
LOCATION:Harris\, Finley & Bogle\, P.C.\, 777 Main Street\, Suite 1800\, Fort Worth\, TX\, 76102\, United States
CATEGORIES:International Events,Upcoming Exchanges
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181217T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181217T190000
DTSTAMP:20260627T115006
CREATED:20181116T172319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230111T171411Z
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SUMMARY:The Art of Chinese Calligraphy
DESCRIPTION:Join the Guiyang Committee on Dec. 17 in Luibel Hall at the UNT Health Science Center for a delightful demonstration of Chinese calligraphy from Ruby Wang\, Professor of Chinese language and culture at Texas Christian University. Calligraphy is the artistic expression of human language in a tangible form and Professor Wang will lead the group in creating their own calligraphy pieces. Light refreshments will be provided. RSVP to danielle@fwsistercities.org by Dec. 14.
URL:https://www.fwsistercities.org/event/the-art-of-chinese-calligraphy/
LOCATION:UNT Health Science Center\, 3500 Camp Bowie Blvd.\, Fort Worth\, TX\, 76107\, United States
CATEGORIES:International Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181215T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181215T213000
DTSTAMP:20260627T115006
CREATED:20181126T212529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181206T154028Z
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SUMMARY:A Mariachi Christmas
DESCRIPTION:Get into the spirit of the holiday season this year with A Mariachi Christmas presented by Artes de la Rosa at the historic Rose Marine Theater as we celebrate this rich traditional Mexican music genre featuring performances by Espuelas de Plata Mariachi from North Side High School\, Mariachi Rosas Divinas\, Mariachi de Oro and special guest performers Ballet Folklorico de Fort Worth.\n\nThe group will meet at El Rancho Grande for dinner\, just down the street\, at 1400 N. Main St at 5:30 p.m. and walk over to the theater for the show at 7:00 p.m. Artes de la Rosa has reserved 15 tickets for Fort Worth Sister Cities so make sure to buy your tickets as soon as possible. \n\nRSVP to danielle@fwsistercities.org by Dec. 14.\n\nBuy tickets
URL:https://www.fwsistercities.org/event/a-mariachi-christmas/
LOCATION:Rose Marine Theater\, 1440 N. Main St.\, Fort Worth\, TX\, 76164\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,International Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181210T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181210T190000
DTSTAMP:20260627T115006
CREATED:20181113T183204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181113T184514Z
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SUMMARY:Gauchos & Wine
DESCRIPTION:Join Fort Worth Sister Cities International as we discuss the possibility of exploring South America with special guest Dr. Steven Sloan\, Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Spanish and Hispanic Studies at Texas Christian University.\n\nLearn more about the exploratory exchange planned for May 3-11\, 2019. First stops are Buenos Aires\, capital of Argentina\, and Montevideo\, capital of Uruguay. Discover beaches\, beef\, gauchos\, wine – and amazingly generous and hospitable people.\n\nWine rules in both Argentina and Uruguay and will be a delightful part of our evening\, along with delicious appetizers with a Latin flair.\n\nRSVP to danielle@fwsistercities.org by Dec. 7.
URL:https://www.fwsistercities.org/event/gauchos-wine/
LOCATION:Classic Wine Storage\, 2915 Riverglen Dr.\, Fort Worth\, TX\, 76109\, United States
CATEGORIES:International Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180918T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180918T190000
DTSTAMP:20260627T115006
CREATED:20171026T192721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180914T164442Z
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SUMMARY:Protocol Training Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Learn all about:\n\n 	Why knowing international protocol is important\n 	How using proper protocol can help improve and expand business relations\n 	Everything you need to know before visiting a new country\n\nWant to attend? Protocol training is open to those who belong to the Members Circle at Partner level and above. Not yet a member? Join today!\nBuy tickets
URL:https://www.fwsistercities.org/event/protocol-training-workshop/
LOCATION:Classic Wine Storage\, 2915 Riverglen Dr.\, Fort Worth\, TX\, 76109\, United States
CATEGORIES:International Events,Members Circle Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180725T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180725T200000
DTSTAMP:20260627T115006
CREATED:20180627T182319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180627T182439Z
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SUMMARY:International Leadership Academy Closing Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy presentations by students from Fort Worth and our sister cities of Bandung\, Budapest\, Mbabane\, Nagaoka\, Reggio Emilia\, Toluca\, and Trier. Celebrate these students’ commitment to citizen diplomacy and learn how they are building a culture of tolerance and understanding.
URL:https://www.fwsistercities.org/event/international-leadership-academy-closing-ceremony/
LOCATION:TCU BLUU Auditorium\, 2901 Stadium Drive\, Fort Worth\, TX\, 76129\, United States
CATEGORIES:International Events,Youth Leadership Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180613T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180613T183000
DTSTAMP:20260627T115006
CREATED:20180531T161118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180606T204918Z
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SUMMARY:The Craft of Preparing Neapolitan Pizza
DESCRIPTION:Join the Reggio Emilia committee at the new MidiCi restaurant on June 13 to experience the craft of preparing authentic Italian Neapolitan pizza — a favorite among pizza connoisseurs — with Certified Pizzaiolos and owners Joanna and Michael Crain. Our guest will be Ms. Aleesia Paolicchi\, the President of the Italy-America Chamber of Commerce of Texas. Fort Worth Sister Cities members and guests are welcome and encouraged to attend!\n\nBuy tickets
URL:https://www.fwsistercities.org/event/reggio-emilia-committee-gathering/
LOCATION:MidiCi\, 629 Stayton Street\, Fort Worth\, TX\, 76107\, United States
CATEGORIES:City Committee Meetings,International Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180320T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180320T193000
DTSTAMP:20260627T115006
CREATED:20171205T220805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180222T220536Z
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SUMMARY:Travel Talks: What to Know Before You Go
DESCRIPTION:Join us and the Fort Worth Public Library Foundation for a free Travel Talk in the Tandy Lecture Hall at the Central Library.\n\nPresident/CEO Mae Ferguson will tell us the ins and outs of travel etiquette and tips for packing the perfect suitcase. Let this be motivation to plan your next trip! No one wants to look like a tourist so come learn how to fit in internationally.\n\nHors-d’oeuvres will be provided. Validated parking in Sundance garage at 3rd & Taylor.
URL:https://www.fwsistercities.org/event/travel-talks-protocol/
LOCATION:Fort Worth Central Library\, 500 W. 3rd Street\, Fort Worth\, TX\, 76102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,International Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180222T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180222T193000
DTSTAMP:20260627T115006
CREATED:20171206T192506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180122T224624Z
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SUMMARY:Travel Talks: Budapest
DESCRIPTION:Be transported to the lovely Budapest! Join us and the Fort Worth Public Library Foundation for a free Travel Talk in the Tandy Lecture Hall at the Central Library. ​President/CEO Mae Ferguson will captivate us with her knowledge of Budapest\, Hungary and provide travel tips.\n\n​Budapest themed hors d’oeuvres will be provided. Validated parking in Sundance garage at 3rd & Taylor.\n\nRSVP here and you will be entered into a drawing!
URL:https://www.fwsistercities.org/event/travel-talks-budapest/
LOCATION:Fort Worth Central Library\, 500 W. 3rd Street\, Fort Worth\, TX\, 76102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,International Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180124T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180124T200000
DTSTAMP:20260627T115006
CREATED:20171218T151417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180119T210612Z
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SUMMARY:Oshogatsu: Year of the Dog
DESCRIPTION:Help us welcome the Japanese New Year\, Oshogatsu and celebrate the Year of the Dog. The event includes a delicious Japanese dinner\, entertainment\, and a raffle full of unique prizes. Purchase your tickets below and bring your friends and family!\n\nBuy tickets.
URL:https://www.fwsistercities.org/event/oshogatsu-year-of-the-dog/
LOCATION:UNT Health Science Center MET Building\, 1000 Montgomery Street\, Fort Worth\, TX\, 76107\, United States
CATEGORIES:International Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171028T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171028T210000
DTSTAMP:20260627T115006
CREATED:20171026T190854Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180410T164641Z
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SUMMARY:Nagaoka 30th Anniversary
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Billy Bob’s Texas to celebrate 30 years of partnership with the city of Nagaoka\, Japan with Mayor Isoda and distinguished guests from Japan. Tickets to the celebration include dinner and admission to the Trace Adkins concert that evening.
URL:https://www.fwsistercities.org/event/nagaoka-30th-anniversary/
LOCATION:Billy Bob’s Texas\, 2520 Rodeo Plaza\, Fort Worth\, TX\, 76164\, United States
CATEGORIES:International Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171011T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171011T133000
DTSTAMP:20260627T115006
CREATED:20171026T191128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180410T164813Z
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SUMMARY:US-Russia Relations
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this luncheon on October 11 as we learn about the political dynamics affecting the United State’s relationship with Russia. Sharon Tennison\, President of the Center for Citizen Initiatives (CCI)\, will give an insider’s look at the former Soviet nation. CCI’s mission is to conduct a series of Citizen-to-Citizen initiatives and exchanges\, buttressed by official media PR and social media networks across America and across Russia. They wish to bring the two peoples together\, including those in leadership to listen and learn and hammer out ways to cooperate rather than plot war against the other.\n$35 – Members Circle Tickets\n$45 – Non-Members Tickets\nJoin the Members Circle online and receive the member discounted price.
URL:https://www.fwsistercities.org/event/us-russia-relations/
LOCATION:TCU Kelly Alumni Center\, 2820 Stadium Drive\, Fort Worth\, TX\, 76109\, United States
CATEGORIES:International Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170930
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20171005
DTSTAMP:20260627T115006
CREATED:20171026T191335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171102T221315Z
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SUMMARY:Trier 30th Anniversary
DESCRIPTION:Click here to buy tickets to the welcome dinner\nClick here to buy tickets to the 30th anniversary dinner
URL:https://www.fwsistercities.org/event/trier-30th-anniversary/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:International Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170725T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170725T150000
DTSTAMP:20260627T115007
CREATED:20171026T194310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180410T164833Z
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SUMMARY:Global Educators Workshop
DESCRIPTION:The Art of Diplomacy in the Classroom\nFort Worth Sister Cities International & Texas Wesleyan University invite you to join educators from Germany\, Hungary\, Italy\, Japan\, Mexico\, Swaziland\, and the U.S. to share diplomatic solutions on promoting peace and collaboration within the classroom and to instill the importance of building relationships based on mutual respect and understanding among students. \nTuesday\, July 25\, 2017\nTexas Wesleyan University\nLou Baker Pavilion\n1112 Wesleyan Street\nFort Worth\, TX 76105 \nWorkshop participation includes 6 hours of Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credits\, lunch\, resources\, and the opportunity to network with educators from around the world. \n\n\n 	Engage in interactive breakout sessions\n 	Hear from teachers with success stories\n 	Learn how educators connect in other cultures\n 	Network and plan with educators from around the world\n 	Make new and lasting professional friendships\n\n \nClick here to register
URL:https://www.fwsistercities.org/event/global-educators-workshop/
LOCATION:Texas Wesleyan University\, 1112 Wesleyan Street\, Fort Worth\, TX\, 76105\, United States
CATEGORIES:International Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170530T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170530T203000
DTSTAMP:20260627T115007
CREATED:20171026T194658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180410T165036Z
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SUMMARY:Welcome Deputy Mayor Gábor Bagdy of Budapest
DESCRIPTION:Join us in welcoming Deputy Mayor Gábor Bagdy from Budapest\, Hungary with a fiesta dinner in the garden at Joe T. Garcia’s. Space is limited so please pay in advance to confirm your spot. \nClick here to buy tickets
URL:https://www.fwsistercities.org/event/welcome-deputy-mayor-gabor-bagdy-of-budapest/
LOCATION:Joe T. Garcia’s\, 2201 N Commerce Street\, Fort Worth\, TX\, 76164\, United States
CATEGORIES:City Committee Meetings,International Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170429T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170429T150000
DTSTAMP:20260627T115007
CREATED:20171026T194959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171102T221301Z
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SUMMARY:Elephants of Swaziland
DESCRIPTION:The Mbabane Committee is organizing a special outing to visit the elephants from Swaziland at the Dallas Zoo. First\, we will visit the Fort Worth Zoo (the nation’s 4th best zoo) to see our own elephants\, and then head to Dallas. \n\nDetails on the day’s itinerary and costs will be coming soon so stay tuned.  We will meet at the Fort Worth Zoo. Transportation from Fort Worth to Dallas is included in the cost. Please email beth@fwsistercities.org to let us know if you are planning to come.
URL:https://www.fwsistercities.org/event/elephants-of-swaziland/
LOCATION:Fort Worth Zoo\, 1989 Colonial Parkway\, Fort Worth\, TX\, 76110\, United States
CATEGORIES:City Committee Meetings,International Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170421T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170421T190000
DTSTAMP:20260627T115007
CREATED:20171026T195357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171102T221202Z
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SUMMARY:Asian Art 101
DESCRIPTION:The Guiyang\, Nagaoka\, and Bandung Committees of Fort Worth Sister Cities invite you to join them for an evening at the Kimbell Art Museum. Jennifer Casler Price\, the Curator for Asian Art\, will speak to us about special features of the museum – from their permanent collection to special exhibits. Ms. Casler Price has been a curator at the Kimbell for 23 years\, and she was previously the Curatorial Assistant for the Asian Art Department at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. Enjoy some light hors d’oeuvres and some wine in the café following her presentation. \n\nSpace is limited to the first 20 people to sign up – first come\, first served. RSVP by Thursday\, April 13. \nClick here to buy tickets
URL:https://www.fwsistercities.org/event/asian-art-101/
LOCATION:Kimbell Art Museum\, 3333 Camp Bowie Boulevard\, Fort Worth\, TX\, 76107\, United States
CATEGORIES:International Events,Members Circle Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170411
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170414
DTSTAMP:20260627T115007
CREATED:20171026T195551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171026T205116Z
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SUMMARY:Women: Engine of Change
DESCRIPTION:A three-day conference bringing together women from Toluca\, Mexico and Tarrant County.\nThree days of presentations\, conversations and sharing hosted by Women’s Policy Forum\, Hispanic Women’s Network and Fort Worth Sister Cities in April reunited Fort Worth\, Texas and Toluca\, Mexico women leaders who met initially in October 2015 in Toluca\, Mexico. A dozen women from Toluca traveled to Fort Worth for the reunion. \nEmpowerment\, Domestic Violence and Immigration were the designated topics for each of the three half-day sessions. Members and attendees with full registration lunched together each day to network and collaborate on mutual challenges. Guests from Toluca toured the Young Women’s Leadership Academy and SafeHaven in the afternoons.
URL:https://www.fwsistercities.org/event/women-engine-of-change/
LOCATION:Fort Worth Botanic Garden\, 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd.\, Fort Worth\, TX\, 76107\, United States
CATEGORIES:International Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Women's Policy Forum":MAILTO:womenspolicyforum@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170228T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170228T130000
DTSTAMP:20260627T115007
CREATED:20171026T200748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180410T165451Z
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SUMMARY:US-Japan Security Alliance
DESCRIPTION:Join Fort Worth Sister Cities International and the Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce Feb. 28 to welcome retired Marine Colonel Grant Newsham\, Senior Research Fellow at the Japan Forum for Strategic Studies.  His remarks will be focused on the U.S.-Japan Security Alliance and what we can expect from this changing relationship. \nClick here to purchase tickets\nPurchase tickets by February 24\, 2017 \n\nGrant Newsham is a Senior Research Fellow at the Japan Forum for Strategic Studies with a particular focus on Asia/Pacific defense and political and economic matters. He is a retired US Marine Colonel and was the first US Marine Liaison Officer to the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force. In that role he was instrumental in developing Japan’s nascent amphibious capability. Mr. Newsham previously served as the reserve G2 (intelligence) and G5 (plans and policy) at Marine Forces Pacific Headquarters in Honolulu\, and also served on two occasions as the US Marine Attaché\, US Embassy Tokyo. \n\nMr. Newsham lived in Tokyo for twenty years and worked for over a decade as an executive director at a Western investment bank and for a major American high-tech firm. He is also a former US Foreign Service Officer – with work covering a number of regions – including East and South Asia\, and specializing in insurgency\, counter-insurgency\, and commercial matters. \n\nMr. Newsham speaks regularly at a variety of forums on Asian defense\, economic\, and political matters\, and has published articles on these topics in a range of periodicals such as USNI Proceedings\, The Diplomat\, Christian Science Monitor\, and Sankei Shimbun. Mr. Newsham is also an attorney with experience in international trade and public international law. He was selected to join the World Economic Forum’s Global Agenda Council on Organized Crime in 2011-2012\, and was once the co-chair of the District of Columbia Bar’s International Trade Committee.
URL:https://www.fwsistercities.org/event/us-japan-security-alliance/
LOCATION:Fort Worth Club\, 306 W 7th Street\, Fort Worth\, TX\, 76102\, United States
CATEGORIES:International Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170223T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170223T130000
DTSTAMP:20260627T115007
CREATED:20171026T201246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180410T165552Z
UID:709-1487851200-1487854800@www.fwsistercities.org
SUMMARY:New Sister City Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Join the Members Circle online and receive the member discounted price. \nEvent is sold out\nPurchase tickets by February 17\, 2017
URL:https://www.fwsistercities.org/event/new-sister-city-discussion/
LOCATION:TCU Kelly Alumni Center\, 2820 Stadium Drive\, Fort Worth\, TX\, 76109\, United States
CATEGORIES:International Events,Members Circle Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170119T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170119T200000
DTSTAMP:20260627T115007
CREATED:20171026T201725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171102T220832Z
UID:714-1484848800-1484856000@www.fwsistercities.org
SUMMARY:Oshogatsu: Year of the Rooster
DESCRIPTION:Help us welcome the Japanese New Year\, Oshogatsu and celebrate the Year of the Rooster on January 19\, 2017. The event includes a delicious Japanese dinner\, entertainment\, and a raffle full of unique prizes. Purchase your tickets below and bring your friends and family! \n\n2017 Members Circle donors at the Ambassador level and above are invited to attend free of charge. To find out if you are eligible or to join\, contact Katie Wharry at katie@fwsistercities.org or 817-632-7101. \n$35 – Oshogatsu Tickets\nJoin the Members Circle online and receive other Members Circle benefits throughout the year.
URL:https://www.fwsistercities.org/event/oshogatsu-year-of-the-rooster/
LOCATION:Botanical Research Institute of Texas\, 1700 University Drive\, Fort Worth\, TX\, 76107\, United States
CATEGORIES:International Events,Members Circle Events
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