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SUMMARY:Mayor of Nîmes visits Fort Worth
DESCRIPTION:Mayor Jean Paul Fournier of Nîmes\, France and a small delegation will visit Fort Worth to continue discussions regarding a possible Sister City relationship. If you would like to assist with the planning and participate in the visit while our guests are here\, please email Danielle at danielle@fwsistercities.org.
URL:https://www.fwsistercities.org/event/mayor-of-nimes-visits-fort-worth/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Upcoming Exchanges
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180222T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180222T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142638
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:20180320T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180320T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142638
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;VALUE=DATE:20180527
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180609
DTSTAMP:20260403T142638
CREATED:20171026T182727Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180327T200341Z
UID:624-1527379200-1528502399@www.fwsistercities.org
SUMMARY:Diplomatic Mission to Russia
DESCRIPTION:Over the last two years relations between the US and Russia have deteriorated badly.  Fort Worth Sister Cities feels the time is ripe for citizen diplomats from both countries to step in and help reduce this non-tenable situation. Many Americans and Russians genuinely yearn for good relations between our two nations. There are no problems between the peoples of Russia and the USA. We only need to overcome our distrust and fears\, and build cultural understanding and respect of each other to guarantee friendly relations. Fort Worth Sister Cities International is traveling to Russia in 2018 for that very reason.\n\nSee the tentative itinerary\nDownload the registration form.
URL:https://www.fwsistercities.org/event/educational-mission-to-russia/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Upcoming Exchanges
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180613T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180613T183000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142638
CREATED:20180531T161118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180606T204918Z
UID:14883-1528909200-1528914600@www.fwsistercities.org
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:20180725T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180725T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142638
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;VALUE=DATE:20180822
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180901
DTSTAMP:20260403T142638
CREATED:20171026T163817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180608T205450Z
UID:536-1534896000-1535759999@www.fwsistercities.org
SUMMARY:Explore Budapest & Prague
DESCRIPTION:Join Councilwoman Ann Zadeh as she leads a delegation to Fort Worth’s 4th sister city of Budapest\, Hungary\, and then on to Prague\, Czech Republic. Relax on a luxurious evening cruise on the Danube\, step back in time as you step across the famous Szechenyi Chain Bridge\, and experience the life and culture of these beautiful cities.\n\nSome activities include:\n\n 	Special meeting with the U.S. Embassy in Budapest\n 	Official welcome and reception from Mayor Tarlos of Budapest\n 	Home hosted dinners with Hungarian friends\n 	Tours of Parliament\, the Buda Castle\, Heroes’ Square\, and a picturesque evening cruise on the Danube\n 	Historical walking tours in Prague of old town\, Prague castle\, and the historic Jewish quarter\n\n\nReserve your spot.\nDownload the registration form.\nSee the tentative itinerary.
URL:https://www.fwsistercities.org/event/explore-budapest/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Upcoming Exchanges
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180918T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180918T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142638
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:20181101T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181101T183000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142638
CREATED:20181023T195647Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181023T202803Z
UID:15570-1541091600-1541097000@www.fwsistercities.org
SUMMARY:Members Circle Art Reception
DESCRIPTION:On Nov. 1\, Fort Worth Sister Cities International will be hosting a private art reception featuring Japanese artist Hiroko Tanaka. Hiroko-san is known for the “Friendship Paintings” which are featured in the Fort Worth Central Library. She will be exhibiting her latest collection at the Fort Worth Community Arts Center Nov. 2-25.\n\nWant to attend? Members Circle events are only open to those who belong to the Members Circle of Giving at Ambassador level and above. Not yet a member? Join today!
URL:https://www.fwsistercities.org/event/members-circle-art-reception/
LOCATION:Fort Worth Community Arts Center\, 1300 Gendy St.\, Fort Worth\, TX\, 76107\, United States
CATEGORIES:Members Circle Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181102
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181126
DTSTAMP:20260403T142638
CREATED:20181026T180108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181116T153921Z
UID:15593-1541116800-1543190399@www.fwsistercities.org
SUMMARY:Hiroko Tanaka Art Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Hiroko Tanaka is from Yokohama-city\, Kanagawa\, Japan and will be featuring her latest works at the Fort Worth Community Arts Center. Tanaka is an executive committee member of the Ohgenkai Art League and a member of the Japanese Artist Association.\nWhen she was a teenager\, she was chosen to be a model for the Girl Scouts Friendship statue in Yokohama along with Nagaoka Chair and Fort Worthian Libby Watson. Half a century later\, she has had a reunion with Libby and has visited Fort Worth\, Texas twice. She created this new series of paintings titled “Five V” as an expression of how she was moved by the bond of friendship. Five main women are represented throughout the paintings\, each with her own color and key word. Their characters and colors\, their passage through the past\, the present\, and the future creates a tapestry of the humor\, closeness\, and elegance that is their friendship with one another.
URL:https://www.fwsistercities.org/event/hiroko-tanaka-art-exhibition/
LOCATION:Fort Worth Community Arts Center\, 1300 Gendy St.\, Fort Worth\, TX\, 76107\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181202T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181202T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142638
CREATED:20181114T210340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181114T210746Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181210T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181210T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142638
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:20181215T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181215T213000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142638
CREATED:20181126T212529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181206T154028Z
UID:15807-1544895000-1544909400@www.fwsistercities.org
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:20181217T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181217T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142638
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:20190108T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190108T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142639
CREATED:20181213T201223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181213T201223Z
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SUMMARY:Nagaoka Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.fwsistercities.org/event/nagaoka-committee-meeting/
LOCATION:Classic Wine Storage\, 2915 Riverglen Dr.\, Fort Worth\, TX\, 76109\, United States
CATEGORIES:City Committee Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190109T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190109T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142639
CREATED:20181220T152505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190102T220652Z
UID:15980-1547056800-1547060400@www.fwsistercities.org
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:20190206T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190206T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142639
CREATED:20190107T214039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190325T201130Z
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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:20190213T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190213T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142639
CREATED:20181029T183835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190122T174913Z
UID:15608-1550080800-1550086200@www.fwsistercities.org
SUMMARY:Official Nîmes Signing
DESCRIPTION:The public is invited to the official signing ceremony of Fort Worth’s ninth sister city\, Nîmes\, France on Feb. 13 at the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth beginning at 6:00 p.m. Mayor Betsy Price and Jean-Paul Fournier\, Mayor of Nîmes\, will sign the official documents to become sister cities. The signing will take place in the Modern’s auditorium and is free and open to the public. A celebratory reception will be held afterwards at the Cafe Modern requiring tickets in advance.\nThank you to our partner\n\nBuy tickets for the reception
URL:https://www.fwsistercities.org/event/official-nimes-signing/
LOCATION:Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth\, 3200 Darnell Street\, Fort Worth\, TX\, 76107\, United States
CATEGORIES:International Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190303T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190303T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142639
CREATED:20190123T185915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190225T151858Z
UID:16153-1551639600-1551645000@www.fwsistercities.org
SUMMARY:Concert by Organist Martin Bambauer
DESCRIPTION:A special performance by Martin Bambauer\, concert organist and Director of Music at the Basilica of Constantine in Trier\, Germany\, Fort Worth’s sister city since 1987\, is planned for March 3 and is free and open to the public.\n\nThe concert is the result of a collaboration between Fort Worth Sister Cities International\, The Fort Worth Chapter of American Guild of Organists and Fort Worth Alumnae Chapter of Sigma Alpha Iota International Music Fraternity for Women.\n\n \n\nHelp us raise funds for Mr. Bambauer’s honorarium by donating in memory of cherished Trier Committee member\, Jean Frick. Jean began playing the violin at the age of 6 and this was a lifelong love of hers. Jean played with the Fort Worth Opera Orchestra\, which later became the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra. She was the music director for the Fort Worth ISD\, traveling and teaching at multiple schools. She took great pride in later teaching orchestra at Southwest High School\, winning many state awards and directing many musicals. In her retirement\, Jean became active in the Symphony League of Fort Worth\, serving as president and chair of the annual Oktoberfest. Jean was a very active citizen diplomat\, traveling to seven sister cities and took a very active role during her tenure as a member of the Board of Directors for Fort Worth Sister Cities International. \n\nDonate in memory of Jean Frick
URL:https://www.fwsistercities.org/event/bambauer/
LOCATION:Broadway Baptist Church\, 305 W. Broadway\, Fort Worth\, TX\, 76104\, United States
CATEGORIES:International Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Trier Committee":MAILTO:beth@fwsistercities.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190325T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190325T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142639
CREATED:20190221T181213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190319T210038Z
UID:16293-1553535000-1553542200@www.fwsistercities.org
SUMMARY:Indonesia Today
DESCRIPTION:Hear the Honorable Nana Yuliana\, Ph.D.\, Consul General of the Consulate General of the Republic of Indonesia in Houston\, TX\, speak about Indonesia Today. The Consul General will be joined by a panel of Indonesian experts who will discuss current events and politics. This cultural and educational panel will take place in the Murphy Conference Room.\n\nThe panel is the result of a collaboration between the Bandung\, Indonesia Committee and the Texas Christian University International Studies Office.
URL:https://www.fwsistercities.org/event/indonesia-today/
LOCATION:TCU Dee J. Kelly Alumni & Visitors Center\, 2820 Stadium Dr.\, Fort Worth\, TX\, 76129\, United States
CATEGORIES:International Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bandung Committee":MAILTO:beth@fwsistercities.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190402T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190402T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142639
CREATED:20190322T162941Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190402T135121Z
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SUMMARY:Kazakhstan informational meeting
DESCRIPTION:Want to learn more about the nation of Kazakhstan? Do you speak Russian? Join Fort Worth Sister Cities International for an informational meeting about an upcoming inbound exchange with a delegation from this country. Fort Worth Sister Cities has partnered with the Open World Leadership Center and will accept a delegation of seven young professionals from Kazakhstan June 14-22. The focus of their exchange is to learn about libraries and community centers and how public policy affects them. We need a task force to plan their professional visit and to assist in home hosting them. Please join us as we create this exciting global connection for Fort Worth and learn how you can get involved.\nRSVP to beth@fwsistercities.org by March 29.\nLearn more about the Open World Leadership Center>>
URL:https://www.fwsistercities.org/event/kazakhstan-informational-meeting/
LOCATION:Classic Wine Storage\, 2915 Riverglen Dr.\, Fort Worth\, TX\, 76109\, United States
CATEGORIES:International Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190503
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190513
DTSTAMP:20260403T142639
CREATED:20181113T182057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190205T150408Z
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SUMMARY:Exploratory Mission to Argentina & Uruguay
DESCRIPTION:Join Fort Worth Sister Cities International as we explore South America!\n\nFirst stops are Buenos Aires\, capital of Argentina\, and Montevideo\, capital of Uruguay. Discover beaches\, beef\, gauchos\, wine – and amazingly generous and hospitable people.\n\nITINERARY ACTIVITIES:\n\n 	Eat at a famed “parilla\,” a South American grill\n 	Explore the colorful and vibrant Caminito street\n 	Discover handmade artisan wares in the bustling San Telmo Market\n 	Get lost in the Recoleta Cemetery and visit the tombs of its famous inhabitants\n 	Explore the cobblestone town of Colonia del Sacramento\, a UNESCO World Heritage site\n 	Step back in time into Montevideo’s Old City filled with street musicians and vendors\n 	Sip Uruguayan tannats and albariños on a wine tasting excursion\n 	Learn about the way of the South American cowboy at the Gaucho Museum\n\n$1\,000 deposit due Jan. 18. All costs are approximate.\n\nMake a payment\nSee the tentative itinerary
URL:https://www.fwsistercities.org/event/exploratory-mission-to-argentina-uruguay/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Upcoming Exchanges
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190515T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190515T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142639
CREATED:20190507T171645Z
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SUMMARY:The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1939)
DESCRIPTION:The Nîmes Committee and the TCU Office of International Services invite you to a free showing of William Dieterle’s 1939 film\, The Hunchback of Notre Dame. See how 2019 Paris differs immensely from 1939 Paris and commemorate the historic monument 80 years after Dieterle’s iconic film shocked the world.\n\nParking is located on West Bowie across the street from the building in the open lot.\n\nA very special thank you to John Singleton and the Kinomonda Global Cinema Project for organizing!\nMORE ABOUT THE FILM\n80 years after Dieterle’s iconic film\, cell phones\, televisions and digital media ignited in an incendiary silence as one of the world’s most famous structures smoldered\, burned\, collapsed and smoldered again. Parisians\, tourists\, art students and virtually everyone familiar with the iconographic church watched in sadness and awe as something seemingly impossible happened—a monument to human history was reduced to ashes. Like the ancient libraries of Alexandria\, something immeasurable and unattainable again was lost.\n\nThe Hunchback of Notre Dame takes us backward in time\, to a moment in history when not only the Pope but anything affiliated with the church was infallible. Victor Hugo’s story is amazing in his ability to write in such a way that a story relevant at the turn of the 19th century would also be relevant 100 years earlier\, or unfortunately\, 100 years later.\n\nThe new Notre Dame will undoubtedly be shiny and beautiful. May the stories of the new Notre Dame resonate with beauty and hope.
URL:https://www.fwsistercities.org/event/the-hunchback-of-notre-dame-1939/
LOCATION:TCU Sid Richardson Lecture Hall\, 2955 South University Drive\, Fort Worth\, TX\, 76109\, United States
CATEGORIES:International Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190717
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190720
DTSTAMP:20260403T142639
CREATED:20190402T134314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190402T135017Z
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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;VALUE=DATE:20190925
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191005
DTSTAMP:20260403T142639
CREATED:20190214T161304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190927T192613Z
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SUMMARY:Official Signing in Nîmes\, France
DESCRIPTION:Fort Worth Sister Cities is heading to France to sign the reciprocal agreement solidifying the official partnership between Fort Worth and Nîmes. While there delegates will visit famous Roman sites such as the Pont du Gard aqueduct\, the Nîmes Arena and the Maison Carrée (Square House). There are also planned side trips to Paris\, Giverny\, Normandy and Mont-Saint-Michel.\n\nFollow us Facebook for updates!
URL:https://www.fwsistercities.org/event/official-signing-in-nimes-france/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Upcoming Exchanges
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191022T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191022T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142639
CREATED:20191011T154946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191011T155215Z
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SUMMARY:Trier Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to join us for dinner so we can collectively honor our dear friend and Trier sister city relationship “mother\,” Hilde Horchler. Hilde was recently honored by the city of Trier with the special citizen’s award. It was presented by Lord Mayor Leibe and given to her by the city of Trier. Please join us to celebrate our dear friend and to celebrate German culture.\n\nMake sure to RSVP to beth@fwsistercities.org before Oct. 18 so we can plan accordingly for table size.
URL:https://www.fwsistercities.org/event/trier-committee-meeting/
LOCATION:Greenwood’s German Restaurant\, 3522 Blue Bonnet Circle\, Fort Worth\, TX\, 76109\, United States
CATEGORIES:City Committee Meetings
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ORGANIZER;CN="Trier Committee":MAILTO:beth@fwsistercities.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191031
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191105
DTSTAMP:20260403T142639
CREATED:20190604T134556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191028T144737Z
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SUMMARY:Celebrate Dia de los Muertos
DESCRIPTION:TRIP IS CLOSED.\nTravel with Fort Worth Sister Cities International and experience the traditional\, modern and historical wonders of Mexico. This is a unique and exclusive trip where you will get to know Mexico as a local.\n\nTravel as an ambassador of Fort Worth along with city leaders while fulfilling our goal to strengthen this relationship between the peoples of these two great cities. We’ll be greeted as guests when we arrive in Toluca\, Fort Worth’s Sister City of 20+ years.\n\nCheck out the tentative itinerary
URL:https://www.fwsistercities.org/event/dia-de-los-muertos/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Upcoming Exchanges
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191118
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191120
DTSTAMP:20260403T142639
CREATED:20190923T203513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191025T183044Z
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SUMMARY:Extraordinary Italian Taste
DESCRIPTION:Brand ambassadors from Italy’s top culinary institutions will be visiting Fort Worth to showcase authentic Italian products\, offering master classes and tastings for culinary professionals and food enthusiasts.\nSCHEDULE\nNov. 18\, Professional Master Class\, 9 am-12 pm\nDo you work in the culinary industry? Are you interested in learning more about what makes Italian products extraordinary? Come learn best practices for working with authentic Italian ingredients. Seating is limited.\n\nRegister for Professional Master Class.\nNov. 18\, General Public Master Class\, 1 pm-4 pm\nAre you a food enthusiast? Do you love Italian food? Join us for a cooking class and tasting showcasing the top Italian products.\n\nRegister for General Public Master Class.\nNov. 19\, Buyer Breakfast\, 8 am-10 am\nDo you help connect restaurants and chefs with the products they need? Come learn more about the distinctive characteristics of traditional Italian products and hear about unique opportunities to add to your product lines.\n\nRegister for Buyer Breakfast.\nNov. 19\, Wine Tasting\, 11pm-1pm\nAre you involved in the selection of wines for a business\, group\, or company? Do you want to know more about Italian wines? Join us for a guided tasting geared for wine enthusiasts and professionals.\n\nRegister for Wine Tasting.\nNov. 19\, Reggio Children Food Workshop\, 4pm-6pm\nAre you interested in early childhood education as it relates to nutrition? Learn about Reggio Children’s ‘Pause’ program which supports children’s research and promotes people to pause and appreciate not only the taste of food but where food comes from\, how it brings us together\, and can connects us across cultures.\n\nNote: this workshop will take place at Locavore\, 715 Hawthorne Ave.\n\nRegister for Reggio Children workshop.\n\n 
URL:https://www.fwsistercities.org/event/extraordinary-italian-taste/
LOCATION:Tarrant Area Food Bank\, 2600 Cullen St.\, Fort Worth\, TX\, 76107\, United States
CATEGORIES:International Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191203T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191203T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142639
CREATED:20191125T221202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191126T204409Z
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SUMMARY:Guiyang Committee meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a get acquainted dinner to talk about Fort Worth’s Chinese sister city\, Guiyang. Whether you are familiar with the culture or not\, or you just want to see what it’s all about\, come for some great Chinese food and learn about this unique partnership. Food and drink are on your own. Please RSVP to beth@fwsistercities.org.
URL:https://www.fwsistercities.org/event/guiyang-committee-meeting/
LOCATION:Cannon Chinese Kitchen\, 304 West Cannon St.\, Fort Worth\, TX\, 76104\, United States
CATEGORIES:City Committee Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191205T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191205T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142639
CREATED:20181126T154335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191202T222840Z
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SUMMARY:Bandung Committee meeting
DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendars and plan to attend an important meeting of the Bandung Committee. We will be getting acquainted and reacquainted and making plans to engage our community with those in Bandung. We will also be talking about our upcoming trip to Indonesia in the spring of 2020. Food and drink are on your own. Please RSVP to beth@fwsistercities.org.
URL:https://www.fwsistercities.org/event/bandung-committee-meeting/
LOCATION:Malai Kitchen\, 5289 Monahans Ave.\, Fort Worth\, TX\, 76109\, United States
CATEGORIES:City Committee Meetings
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