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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171011T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171011T133000
DTSTAMP:20260402T154253
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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:20260402T154253
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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/
CATEGORIES:International Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170901
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170911
DTSTAMP:20260402T154253
CREATED:20171026T192619Z
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SUMMARY:Rotary Wheelchair Project in Swaziland
DESCRIPTION:Click here to download registration form
URL:https://www.fwsistercities.org/event/rotary-wheelchair-project-in-swaziland/
CATEGORIES:Upcoming Exchanges
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170725T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170725T150000
DTSTAMP:20260402T154253
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:20260402T154253
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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
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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:20170425T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170425T183000
DTSTAMP:20260402T154253
CREATED:20171026T175043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171102T221233Z
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SUMMARY:Chinese Institutions' Definitive Guide to USA Commercial Real Estate
DESCRIPTION:Robbie Briggs\, president and CEO of Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty invites you to the launch of “Chinese Institutions’ Definitive Guide to USA Commercial Real Estate”\, the essential new book for buyers in China investing in the United States. \n\nWritten by Ben Briggs\, executive vice president\, international business atBriggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty. \n\nWith co-author Catherine Hu and contributions by CEOs\, realtors\, and advisors from Sotheby’s International Realty.
URL:https://www.fwsistercities.org/event/chinese-institutions-definitive-guide-to-usa-commercial-real-estate/
LOCATION:Fort Worth Club\, 306 W 7th Street\, Fort Worth\, TX\, 76102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Members Circle Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Briggs Freeman Sotheby's International Realty":MAILTO:carnette@briggsfreeman.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170421T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170421T190000
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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
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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;VALUE=DATE:20170327
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170410
DTSTAMP:20260402T154253
CREATED:20171026T195709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180410T165145Z
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SUMMARY:Exploratory Tour of Jordan
DESCRIPTION:Fort Worth Sister Cities International will be traveling to Jordan March 27 – April 9\, 2017 to learn more about the people of Jordan\, their political\, educational\, and commercial systems.  Visit refugee settlements and connect with the people for a true learning experience.  You’ll also explore the charm and beauty of this ancient land including Petra\, the Dead Sea\, and the Bethany baptism site. Deadline to register is November 15. \nClick here to download the registration form\nClick here to pay $1\,000 deposit\nTentative Itinerary \n\n\n\nDay 1\nArrive in Amman\n\n\nDay 2\nTour Amman\, the capital of Jordan\, as well as tours of Jerash and Aljoun in the countryside\n\n\nDay 3\nLearn about  politics\, education\, tourism and business\n\n\n\nMeet the Mayor of Amman and receive briefings from city officials.\n\n\n\nDine at Kan Zaman Traditional Restaurant\n\n\nDay 4\nExperience the ancient desert castles of Jordan\n\n\n\nWitness an Azraq refugee camp and connect with the children there through specialized projects including the World Food Bank\n\n\nDay 5\nVisit the Holy Land Insitute for the Deaf\n\n\n\nTravel through the Valley of Jethro to the Dead Sea\n\n\nDay 6\nWitness the site of Jesus’ baptism at Bethany\n\n\n\nExplore the Dead Sea\n\n\nDay 7\nJourney through the Jordanian countryside to see Mount Nebo\, Madaba\, and Bani Hamida\n\n\n\nArrive in Petra\n\n\n Day 8\nEnjoy a full day of exploration in Petra as well as an evening candlelit visit to see the Treasury\n\n\n Day 9\nTravel to Wadi Rum for a fully immersive experience at a Bedouin Camp where you will spend the night in a 5-star tented hotel\n\n\n Day 10\nJourney to the coastal city of Aqaba\n\n\n Day 11\nExplore more of vibrant Aqaba life\n\n\n\nFarewell dinner on a yacht on the Red Sea\n\n\n Day 12\nDepart from Amman
URL:https://www.fwsistercities.org/event/exploratory-tour-of-jordan/
CATEGORIES:Upcoming Exchanges
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170228T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170228T130000
DTSTAMP:20260402T154253
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
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CREATED:20171026T201246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180410T165552Z
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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;VALUE=DATE:20170219
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170227
DTSTAMP:20260402T154253
CREATED:20171026T201436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180410T165914Z
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SUMMARY:Educational Tour of Cuba
DESCRIPTION:We will be traveling under the auspices of Cuba Cultural Travel\, an organization that has specialized in travel to Cuba since 1998.  In 2011\, the U.S. Government passed an executive order making it easier for Americans to visit Cuba. The federal government has issued licenses to a select number of tour companies to operate what are known as “People to People Cultural Exchanges” and Cuba Cultural Travel is one of them. \n\nOur journey will take us to Havana\, the capital of the country and its commercial and cultural center since colonial times. You will experience the wonderful rustic charm of a city that has remained largely unchanged for over 50 years. You will also visit Santa Clara and Trinidad. You will meet the Cuban people and learn about daily life in these amazing communities. \n\nThis trip will not only bring us together with the people of Cuba\, but will enable us to develop friendships and a new understanding of the rich and varied cultural fabric of this unique island nation. A true people to people exchange! \n\nA minimum of 20 delegates are required with a $1\,000 deposit by August 5\, 2016 \nClick here to download tentative itinerary & registration form
URL:https://www.fwsistercities.org/event/educational-tour-of-cuba/
CATEGORIES:Upcoming Exchanges
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170119T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170119T200000
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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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