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SUMMARY:Young Artists & Authors Showcase
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for a special reception celebrating the winners and participants of the 2026 Young Artists & Authors Showcase.\n\nFort Worth Sister Cities International held a local showcase interpreting the theme “Voices of Today\, Visions of Tomorrow” and chose student pieces to be submitted to the worldwide competition through Sister Cities International.\n\nMay 14\, 2026 from 5:30 p.m. -7 p.m.\n\nArtes de La Rosa Cultural Center for the Arts:\n1440 N Main St\, Fort Worth\, TX  76164\n\nParking for the event is available on the street or in the large lot off NE 14th Street.\n\nPhoto: “Green Spaces” by Celeste Jenkins-O’Reilly\, grand prize winner for 2024 international competition\n\nRegister Here by May 12!\n\nSee the 2026 Fort Worth winners.
URL:https://www.fwsistercities.org/event/young-artists-authors-showcase/
CATEGORIES:Youth Leadership Events
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SUMMARY:Global Gallery Night
DESCRIPTION:What does Francisco de Goya mean to a Spanish-language student? How does a French-language student see a painting by Claude Monet? In conjunction with the Kimbell Art Museum and Fort Worth ISD\, experience this special event connecting language\, art\, and culture featuring presentations from high school students about artworks related to their world language studies.\n\nGlobal Gallery Night affords high school students in the city of Fort Worth the opportunity to foster and enhance global competence by having an opportunity to practice research skills\, build confidence in public speaking. Students deepen appreciation for learning about world cultures and art by leading gallery tours of the Kimbell Art Museum’s international collection.
URL:https://www.fwsistercities.org/event/global-gallery-night/
LOCATION:Kimbell Art Museum\, 3333 Camp Bowie Boulevard\, Fort Worth\, TX\, 76107\, United States
CATEGORIES:Youth Leadership Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Fort Worth Youth International":MAILTO:paige@fwsistercities.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251005T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251005T160000
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SUMMARY:Global Expo
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an exciting afternoon as our youth board presents the Global Expo\, a celebration of international cultures and sister cities! Discover the unique traditions\, customs\, and histories of our sister cities around the world\, and learn how you can apply to become a Youth Ambassador to travel and represent our community globally\, or meet the world in Fort Worth through Global Leaders in Action. \n\nThis event is open to all ages! Free parking is available in Lot 6 . Enter at the doors near the flagpoles\, and take the elevators down to the first floor to access the atrium. \n\nRegister to attend.\n\nFind out more about youth programs.
URL:https://www.fwsistercities.org/event/global-expo/
LOCATION:UNT Health Science Center\, 3500 Camp Bowie Blvd.\, Fort Worth\, TX\, 76107\, United States
CATEGORIES:Youth Leadership Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Fort Worth Youth International":MAILTO:paige@fwsistercities.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250504T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250504T160000
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SUMMARY:Fort Worth Youth International Elections
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to attend the final meeting of Fort Worth Youth International for this academic year! Join us as we reflect on our accomplishments and elect next year’s board members.\n\nOur agenda includes recognition of graduating members\, board member elections for 2025-2026\, and open discussion for next year’s initiatives.\n\nOnly dues-paying members are eligible to vote\, and your participation ensures strong leadership for the coming year. This is your opportunity to shape the future of our youth organization!\n\nRegister to attend.\n\nElection info & candidate flyers.
URL:https://www.fwsistercities.org/event/fort-worth-youth-international-elections/
LOCATION:UNT Health Science Center\, 3500 Camp Bowie Blvd.\, Fort Worth\, TX\, 76107\, United States
CATEGORIES:Youth Leadership Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Fort Worth Youth International":MAILTO:paige@fwsistercities.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250303
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250405
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SUMMARY:Hygiene Drive
DESCRIPTION:Help us make a fresh start possible! Our student board\, Fort Worth Youth International\, is collecting full-size hygiene products to create care kits for refugee families through Catholic Charities. Your donation brings dignity and comfort to those starting new lives in our community.\n\nShop our wishlist.\n\nDonate here.
URL:https://www.fwsistercities.org/event/hygiene-drive/
CATEGORIES:International Events,Youth Leadership Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Fort Worth Youth International":MAILTO:paige@fwsistercities.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240521T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240521T190000
DTSTAMP:20260624T142057
CREATED:20230424T164320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240425T152326Z
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SUMMARY:Young Artists & Authors Showcase reception
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special reception celebrating the winners and participants in the Young Artists & Authors Showcase. Please confirm your attendance to by May 13.\n\nRegister to attend.\nSee the 2024 Fort Worth winners.
URL:https://www.fwsistercities.org/event/young-artists-authors-showcase-reception/
LOCATION:Kinfolk House\, 1913 Wallace St.\, Fort Worth\, 76105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Youth Leadership Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231129T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231129T210000
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CREATED:20231019T204127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231020T143353Z
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SUMMARY:Bandung-Fort Worth Youth Summit
DESCRIPTION:Join Fort Worth Youth International for a virtual summit with our sister city Bandung\, Indonesia on the theme of bullying prevention and how to be kind and inclusive to everyone. Students will share challenges\, solutions and ideas for us to all work and grow together peacefully.\n\nRegister.
URL:https://www.fwsistercities.org/event/bandung-fort-worth-youth-summit/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Youth Leadership Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Fort Worth Youth International":MAILTO:paige@fwsistercities.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231015T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231015T160000
DTSTAMP:20260624T142057
CREATED:20230912T194645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230912T194927Z
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SUMMARY:Global Extravaganza
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to Fort Worth Youth International’s Global Extravaganza! To kick off the year\, the youth board invites you to enjoy cultural presentations on our nine sister cities.\n\nEven more\, you will learn about all the ways you can be involved with sister cities throughout the school year through Youth Ambassador exchanges\, hosting\, community service projects\, and much more. Bring a friend and come join us!\n\nRegister to attend.\n\nFind out more about youth programs.
URL:https://www.fwsistercities.org/event/global-extravaganza/
LOCATION:UNT Health Science Center\, 3500 Camp Bowie Blvd.\, Fort Worth\, TX\, 76107\, United States
CATEGORIES:Youth Leadership Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Fort Worth Youth International":MAILTO:paige@fwsistercities.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230722
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230731
DTSTAMP:20260624T142057
CREATED:20171026T173042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250606T152319Z
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SUMMARY:Tricolore Games
DESCRIPTION:The Tricolore Games\, held every four years in Fort Worth’s sister city\, Reggio Emilia\, Italy\, began due to admiration for the world Olympic Games and their ability to create peace and unity among people.\n\nFort Worth Sister Cities International partners with local schools and sports teams who are responsible for preselecting team members based on their sport’s requirements and Sister Cities’ guidelines. Selected team members and coaches attend team and cultural orientations and cover all expenses pertaining to their participation.\n\n\nNearly 80 Fort Worth students attended the Tricolore Games in Reggio Emilia in 2018.
URL:https://www.fwsistercities.org/event/tricolore-youth-sports-games/
CATEGORIES:Upcoming Exchanges,Youth Leadership Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230708
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230724
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CREATED:20180122T175931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221215T190201Z
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SUMMARY:International Leadership Academy
DESCRIPTION:Join this dynamic summer leadership program bringing Fort Worth students together with high school students from around the world. This year’s theme\, “Peace Builders” will encourage students to explore how we see other cultures and understand global influences while using youth leadership skills to promote world peace through service to their communities. Through the program they will gain essential leadership and communication skills from cross-cultural activities such as art\, music\, and language studies and incorporate these into how they can make their communities a more peaceful place. \n\nFind out more and apply.\n\nPay the membership fee.\n\nMake a payment.
URL:https://www.fwsistercities.org/event/international-leadership-academy/
CATEGORIES:Youth Leadership Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230522
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230703
DTSTAMP:20260624T142057
CREATED:20201218T172150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230209T210112Z
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SUMMARY:The Experiment Digital
DESCRIPTION:Fort Worth Sister Cities International has an incredible opportunity for high school students (grades 9-12) to participate in a State Department sponsored program called the Experiment Digital. This program is scheduled for six weeks for this summer and is free of charge and 100 percent digital.\n\nStudents selected for the program will interact with high school students from Iraq\, Yemen\, Algeria\, Tunisia\, Bahrain\, Libya\, Jordan and others.\n\nApplicants must:\n\n 	be between the ages of 14-19 or currently enrolled in high school\n 	speak basic English\n 	commit to 4 hours per week for 6 weeks during the summer of 2023\n\nThe priority enrollment deadline is Feb. 15\, with a final deadline of March 27.\n\nOn the application\, students should answer “yes” to the question\, “Were you nominated to apply by your sponsoring organization?” Then choose Fort Worth Sister Cities International from the drop down list.\n\nApply now.\nFind out more.
URL:https://www.fwsistercities.org/event/the-experiment-digital/
CATEGORIES:Youth Leadership Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="World Learning":MAILTO:info@experiment.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221009T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221009T160000
DTSTAMP:20260624T142057
CREATED:20201218T191624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220825T184836Z
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SUMMARY:Taste of Sister Cities
DESCRIPTION:Come and join the Fort Worth Youth International group to enjoy the cuisine representing our nine sister cities and learn about all the youth programs and exchanges you can participate in for the upcoming year.\n\nRegister to attend.
URL:https://www.fwsistercities.org/event/taste-of-sister-cities/
LOCATION:UNT Health Science Center\, 3500 Camp Bowie Blvd.\, Fort Worth\, TX\, 76107\, United States
CATEGORIES:Youth Leadership Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Fort Worth Youth International":MAILTO:paige@fwsistercities.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220711
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220716
DTSTAMP:20260624T142057
CREATED:20180213T172808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230317T163315Z
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SUMMARY:Jr. International Leadership Academy
DESCRIPTION:Join this dynamic summer leadership program specifically designed for middle school students completing grades 6-8. The Jr. International Leadership Academy students will meet and interact with other Fort Worth middle school students as well as university students from Toluca\, Mexico while studying international cultures in a creative\, fun\, and educational environment. The program will encourage students to explore and focus on current issues as they gain essential leadership and communication skills through cross-cultural activities such as art\, music and language.
URL:https://www.fwsistercities.org/event/jr-international-leadership-academy/
CATEGORIES:Youth Leadership Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220123T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220123T150000
DTSTAMP:20260624T142057
CREATED:20171026T201956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220120T151745Z
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SUMMARY:Youth New Year Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Join us virtually as we learn about how our sister cities and other cultures celebrate the New Year (and other significant holidays). We will hear “Happy New Year” messages from our friends in our sister cities as well as record a New Year message of our own to send to our international friends. \n\nCome and also hear about the International Leadership Academies and how to get involved in sister cities for the rest of the school year and summer. \n\nRegister online.
URL:https://www.fwsistercities.org/event/youth-new-year-celebration/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Youth Leadership Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Fort Worth Youth International":MAILTO:paige@fwsistercities.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220109T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220109T150000
DTSTAMP:20260624T142057
CREATED:20211214T163431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211217T161537Z
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SUMMARY:Fort Worth Youth International Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Join the Fort Worth Youth International Book Club on Jan. 9 for a discussion on “The Strange Library” by internationally acclaimed author Haruki Murakami. “The Strange Library” is a fantastical illustrated short novel about a boy imprisoned in a nightmarish library. Opening the flaps on this unique little book\, readers will find themselves immersed in the strange world of best-selling Haruki Murakami’s wild imagination.\n\nPick up the book at your local library or bookstore and register today to receive the Zoom link.\n\nRegister online.
URL:https://www.fwsistercities.org/event/fort-worth-youth-international-book-club/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Youth Leadership Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Fort Worth Youth International":MAILTO:paige@fwsistercities.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211015
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211016
DTSTAMP:20260624T142057
CREATED:20181005T175018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210831T165452Z
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SUMMARY:Youth Ambassador Deadline
DESCRIPTION:Since 1985\, Fort Worth Sister Cities International has provided international youth trips and exchanges to help students develop deeper cross-cultural mindsets. Apply today!\n\nFind out more
URL:https://www.fwsistercities.org/event/youth-ambassador-deadline/
CATEGORIES:Youth Leadership Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211010T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211010T150000
DTSTAMP:20260624T142057
CREATED:20180820T161838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210914T202223Z
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SUMMARY:Youth Board Kickoff Meeting
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to the Fort Worth Youth International Coffeehouse! To kick off the year\, the youth board invites you to sample international coffee and tea alongside various international treats.\n\nEven more\, you will learn about all the ways you can be involved with sister cities throughout the school year through Youth Ambassador Exchanges\, the International Leadership Academy\, the Jr. International Leadership Academy\, hosting\, community service projects\, and much more. Bring a friend and come join us!\n\nRegister to attend.
URL:https://www.fwsistercities.org/event/youth-board-kick-off-meeting/
LOCATION:UNT Health Science Center\, 3500 Camp Bowie Blvd.\, Fort Worth\, TX\, 76107\, United States
CATEGORIES:Youth Leadership Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Fort Worth Youth International":MAILTO:paige@fwsistercities.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210328T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210328T140000
DTSTAMP:20260624T142057
CREATED:20210308T220004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210309T211548Z
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SUMMARY:Fort Worth Sister Cities International Alumni Panel
DESCRIPTION:Fort Worth Sister Cities International has an impressive group of alumni who participated in our programs as middle and high school students. Come and learn from a panel of accomplished professionals who had a Fort Worth Sister Cities experience and are now in successful careers and are contributing to their communities.\n\nPanelists are:\n\n 	Ana Alba\, Domestic Violence Assistance Coordinator\, Women’s Institute of the City of Toluca in Mexico\n 	Joshua Cauthen\, Deputy Director\, Strategy Planning and Management\, External Affairs at Penda Health in Nairobi\, Kenya\n 	Carlo Capua\, Co-owner of The Meeting Squad and Locavore\n 	Danielle McCown\, Exchanges & Outreach Associate at Fort Worth Sister Cities International\n 	Mary Robinson\, Doctoral Candidate in Linguistics at New York University and Research Assistant in Sociolinguistics at Glasgow University\n 	Lindsay Wilson\, Director of Meetings at Verto Solutions in Washington\, DC\n 	Kristin Vinson Wright\, Coordinator of Career Services & Campus Mentoring Program at Tarrant County College\n\nRegister online.
URL:https://www.fwsistercities.org/event/fort-worth-sister-cities-international-alumni-panel/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Youth Leadership Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210228T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210228T140000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20210211T210553Z
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SUMMARY:All About Anime
DESCRIPTION:Join the youth group as we hear from our friends at Left Field Media and learn all about this fascinating genre of animated film. Left Field Media is a marketing company who is bringing the convention Anime Frontier to Fort Worth. They will explain how you can get involved as volunteers for the event. Anime Frontier will take place at the Fort Worth Convention Center Dec. 3-5\, 2021. Find out more>\nRegister.
URL:https://www.fwsistercities.org/event/all-about-anime/
CATEGORIES:Youth Leadership Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Fort Worth Youth International":MAILTO:paige@fwsistercities.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201213T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201213T140000
DTSTAMP:20260624T142057
CREATED:20201119T000328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201130T200431Z
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SUMMARY:Holiday Traditions Around the World
DESCRIPTION:Join us to hear from the youth board as they share holiday traditions from our sister cities and around the world! Friends from Toluca and Eswatini will also be present to share their holiday cultures and traditions. They will also share special holiday recipes from Mexico and Italy\, so join us to hear from them about how they are made. If you want to challenge yourself and attempt the recipes ahead of time\, here are the recipes for Italian Christmas cookies and tamales. Make them before the meeting and tell us about how yours turned out!\n\nRegister online.
URL:https://www.fwsistercities.org/event/holidays-around-the-world/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Youth Leadership Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Fort Worth Youth International":MAILTO:paige@fwsistercities.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201025T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201025T140000
DTSTAMP:20260624T142057
CREATED:20200923T194510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201015T184156Z
UID:18029-1603630800-1603634400@www.fwsistercities.org
SUMMARY:The Evolution of Language
DESCRIPTION:Join the youth group Fort Worth Youth International and students from our sister cities for a fascinating discussion about the evolution of language and meanings of slang and informal phrases. Language is such a crucial part of culture\, and Fort Worth Youth International wants to learn more about cultures all over the world. Students from our Sister Cities will join us to discuss the idioms that are unique to their cultures and share a few specific examples of cultural sayings.\n\nRegister online.\n\n2020-21 Youth events calendar.
URL:https://www.fwsistercities.org/event/the-evolution-of-language/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Youth Leadership Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Fort Worth Youth International":MAILTO:paige@fwsistercities.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200307T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200307T180000
DTSTAMP:20260624T142057
CREATED:20180227T222344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200225T162611Z
UID:14200-1583586000-1583604000@www.fwsistercities.org
SUMMARY:Youth Community Service Project
DESCRIPTION:Join Fort Worth Youth International for a special community service project on March 7. Students will be cleaning up the Seminary area\, which is also home to many of our community’s refugees. Bring your friends and help us in making their neighborhood cleaner. Registration required at the link below.\n\nRegister online
URL:https://www.fwsistercities.org/event/youth-community-service-project/
LOCATION:OD Wyatt High School\, 2400 E Seminary Dr\, Fort Worth\, TX\, 76119\, United States
CATEGORIES:Youth Leadership Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Fort Worth Youth International":MAILTO:paige@fwsistercities.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200306
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200307
DTSTAMP:20260624T142057
CREATED:20200128T171435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200207T194457Z
UID:17752-1583452800-1583539199@www.fwsistercities.org
SUMMARY:A World of Art: Connecting Fort Worth and Guiyang
DESCRIPTION:Fort Worth is excited to partner with our sister city of Guiyang\, China for a student art contest to promote global awareness between the two cities. Artists will submit an original painting about what being from the Fort Worth community means to them. The selected paintings will be given as a gift to Guiyang in the spirit of friendship and cultural understanding.\nEligibility\n\n 	Must be original work\n 	Water color\, oils\, pastels\, pen & ink\, charcoal\, or mixed media is acceptable\n 	Nothing digitally produced and no photography\n 	No larger than 16in x 16in\n 	Artist must be high school student in Fort Worth\n\nSubmissions due March 6.\n\nDownload the application
URL:https://www.fwsistercities.org/event/a-world-of-art-connecting-fort-worth-and-guiyang/
CATEGORIES:Youth Leadership Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200301T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200301T150000
DTSTAMP:20260624T142057
CREATED:20200110T200237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200212T195312Z
UID:17725-1583069400-1583074800@www.fwsistercities.org
SUMMARY:Tricolore Youth Sports Games informational meeting
DESCRIPTION:Fort Worth youth athletes from a variety of sports have an opportunity of a lifetime to join Team U.S.A. and travel to Reggio Emilia\, Italy for the seventh edition of the Tricolore Youth Sports Games. Fort Worth is the only city invited to represent the U.S.A. and will join 3\,000 athletes from 20 other countries for this unique experience. \n\nSister Cities selects coaches from schools and sports teams who are responsible for the selection of athletes for teams based on their sport’s requirements and Sister Cities’ guidelines.  Selected athletes and coaches are required to attend team and cultural orientations and cover all expenses pertaining to their participation. \n\nIf you are interested in becoming a coach\, a youth athlete on a team or just want more information about how to get involved\, join us at this informational meeting and bring your friends.
URL:https://www.fwsistercities.org/event/tricolore-youth-sports-games-informational-meeting/
LOCATION:UNT Health Science Center\, 3500 Camp Bowie Blvd.\, Fort Worth\, TX\, 76107\, United States
CATEGORIES:Youth Leadership Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190717
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190720
DTSTAMP:20260624T142058
CREATED:20190402T134314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190402T135017Z
UID:16362-1563321600-1563580799@www.fwsistercities.org
SUMMARY:Youth Leadership Summit
DESCRIPTION:Every year\, the Youth Leadership Summit is held in concurrence with the national Sister Cities International Annual Conference. This year’s summit and conference is being held in Houston\, TX and we want a big representation from Fort Worth.\nThe Youth Leadership Summit engages students ages 14 – 18 through specialized simulations\, site visits\, speaker sessions\, and peer interactions to empower them to think globally about critical issues.\nBy interacting with other peers from around the world\, students at the summit become a new generation of volunteers who are instrumental in promoting peace\, mutual respect\, and understanding among communities locally and worldwide.\nContact beth@fwsistercities.org if you plan to represent Fort Worth Sister Cities International at the Youth Leadership Summit. Space is limited so register as soon as possible. Deadline to register is July 5.\nFind out more
URL:https://www.fwsistercities.org/event/youth-leadership-summit/
LOCATION:Rice University
CATEGORIES:Youth Leadership Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181202T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181202T200000
DTSTAMP:20260624T142058
CREATED:20181114T210340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181114T210746Z
UID:15711-1543766400-1543780800@www.fwsistercities.org
SUMMARY:Youth Fundraiser at Chipotle
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Chipotle Mexican Grill for a fundraiser to support Fort Worth Youth International. Just come in to the Chipotle at 6370 Camp Bowie Blvd. Suite 140 in Fort Worth on Sunday\, Dec. 2 from 4:00pm to 8:00pm. Bring in the flyer below\, show it on your smartphone or tell the cashier you’re supporting the cause to make sure that 33% of the proceeds will be donated to Fort Worth Sister Cities International.\n\nDownload flyer
URL:https://www.fwsistercities.org/event/youth-fundraiser-at-chipotle/
LOCATION:Chipotle Mexican Grill\, 6370 Camp Bowie Blvd. Suite 140\, Fort Worth\, TX\, 76107\, United States
CATEGORIES:Youth Leadership Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Fort Worth Youth International":MAILTO:paige@fwsistercities.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180725T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180725T200000
DTSTAMP:20260624T142058
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180128T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180128T160000
DTSTAMP:20260624T142058
CREATED:20171218T152030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171218T152030Z
UID:14063-1517148000-1517155200@www.fwsistercities.org
SUMMARY:Tricolore Youth Sports Games orientation
DESCRIPTION:Student athletes selected for international travel to the Tricolore Youth Sports Games in 2018 are required to attend orientation with at least one parent/guardian. Details regarding the travel experience will be discussed.
URL:https://www.fwsistercities.org/event/tricolore-youth-sports-games-orientation/
LOCATION:UNT Health Science Center\, 3500 Camp Bowie Blvd.\, Fort Worth\, TX\, 76107\, United States
CATEGORIES:Youth Leadership Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20171120
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20171211
DTSTAMP:20260624T142058
CREATED:20171130T153851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171205T214954Z
UID:13932-1511136000-1512950399@www.fwsistercities.org
SUMMARY:Toluca\, Mexico youth visit Fort Worth
DESCRIPTION:Twelve high school students and one teacher from Toluca\, Mexico’s Tec De Monterrey will experience Thanksgiving and Texas hospitality with host families from Trinity Valley School. Like us on Facebook to follow their activities in Fort Worth.
URL:https://www.fwsistercities.org/event/toluca-mexico-youth-visit-fort-worth/
CATEGORIES:Upcoming Exchanges,Youth Leadership Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171015T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171015T160000
DTSTAMP:20260624T142058
CREATED:20171026T191017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171102T220237Z
UID:662-1508076000-1508083200@www.fwsistercities.org
SUMMARY:Day of the Dead Around the World
DESCRIPTION:Fort Worth Youth International (FYI) invite you to their 2017-2018 school year kick off event Day of the Dead Around the World. Come and learn about significant holidays\, like Halloween and Día de los Muertos\, that deal with death and how different cultures around the world celebrate it and recognize it. \n\nYou will also learn about all the ways you can be involved with sister cities throughout the school year through Youth Ambassador Exchanges\, the International Leadership Academy (ILA)\, the Jr. International Leadership Academy (JILA)\, hosting\, community service projects\, and much more. Cultural activities and fall treats will be available. Bring a friend and come join us! \n\nEnter parking lot 6 off Clifton street and use the most southwest entrance to the building (at flag poles).
URL:https://www.fwsistercities.org/event/day-of-the-dead-around-the-world/
LOCATION:UNT Health Science Center\, 3500 Camp Bowie Blvd.\, Fort Worth\, TX\, 76107\, United States
CATEGORIES:Youth Leadership Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Fort Worth Youth International":MAILTO:paige@fwsistercities.org
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