BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Fort Worth Sister Cities - ECPv6.7.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Fort Worth Sister Cities X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.fwsistercities.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Fort Worth Sister Cities REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20200308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20201101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200929T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200929T213000 DTSTAMP:20260403T115534 CREATED:20200914T215947Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200921T162552Z UID:17999-1601411400-1601415000@www.fwsistercities.org SUMMARY:Bandung-Fort Worth Summit DESCRIPTION:We are delighted to announce a planned connection between the Fort Worth and Bandung Sister Cities supporters. We have contacted Bandung officials to discuss COVID-19 status and recovery\, education challenges at all levels\, plans for student programs\, and future visit ideas. Join us for a fun and informative evening with our friends from Indonesia.\n\nRegister online. URL:https://www.fwsistercities.org/event/bandung-fort-worth-summit/ LOCATION:TX CATEGORIES:City Committee Meetings,International Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.fwsistercities.org/wp-content/uploads/1585544097772_us-embassy-960x391-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201013T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201013T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T115534 CREATED:20200922T200135Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201006T163349Z UID:18010-1602590400-1602594000@www.fwsistercities.org SUMMARY:The Amazing Art and Culture of Eswatini DESCRIPTION:We are so excited to invite you to join us for a lovely virtual afternoon of culture from our African sister city of Mbabane\, Eswatini. Our friend and artist Honest Mhlanga will be joining us and will share his art and talk about his recent projects. Our students and some alumni from Mbabane (known as the Spearheaders) will also be attending and will share their culture with us.\n \nWe are meeting at lunch time\, so try one of these recipes and join us:\nSlaai (avocado salad)\nSidvudvu (pumpkin porridge) \n\nRegister online. URL:https://www.fwsistercities.org/event/mbabane-cultural-event/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:City Committee Meetings,International Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.fwsistercities.org/wp-content/uploads/IMG_20200227_142405-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201019 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201024 DTSTAMP:20260403T115534 CREATED:20200923T193223Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200923T213526Z UID:18023-1603065600-1603497599@www.fwsistercities.org SUMMARY:Hidden Gems: Fort Worth & Budapest DESCRIPTION:In honor of Republic Day in Hungary on Oct. 23\, we are inviting you all to participate in a fascinating and eye-opening social media challenge. Starting Oct. 19\, the Budapest Committee will start sharing their favorite hidden gems about Fort Worth and Budapest on Facebook and Instagram.\n\nWe want you to post your favorite image of something off the beaten path in your city\, e.g. an architectural gem or sculpture not normally seen by tourists or even generally known to residents. So\, think unusual\, interesting places and people in your city that not everyone may have heard of\, but has a special meaning to you.\n\nPeople from Fort Worth are encouraged to share their favorite photos from Fort Worth\, and our Budapest friends are encouraged to share photos from Budapest. However\, if you have visited either city and have interesting photos from there\, please share\, and share your story.\n\nTo participate make sure you:\n\n Use the hashtag #hiddengems\n Make your post public so we can share it\n Tag @fortworthsistercities\n Nominate three friends to do the same\n\nJoin the Budapest Facebook group. URL:https://www.fwsistercities.org/event/hidden-gems-fort-worth-budapest/ LOCATION:TX CATEGORIES:International Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.fwsistercities.org/wp-content/uploads/budapest.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201025T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201025T140000 DTSTAMP:20260403T115534 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.fwsistercities.org/wp-content/uploads/language.png ORGANIZER;CN="Fort Worth Youth International":MAILTO:paige@fwsistercities.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201029T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201029T220000 DTSTAMP:20260403T115534 CREATED:20200923T195654Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201207T172544Z UID:18031-1603994400-1604008800@www.fwsistercities.org SUMMARY:Reggio Emilia 35th Anniversary Celebration DESCRIPTION:To commemorate the 35th anniversary of the original signing of sister city agreements between Reggio Emilia\, Italy and Fort Worth\, Texas\, USA on Oct. 29\, 1985\, join us at the Coyote Drive-In for a special viewing of the Italian Job (2003). Before the movie starts\, hear from Mayor Betsy Price and Mayor Luca Vecchi as they salute this exciting milestone.\n\nGates open at 6 p.m. and the show starts at 7:30 p.m. It is recommended to arrive at least 60 minutes early to avoid lines\, get a good spot\, relax with some food and a drink before the shows\, and watch the sunset.\n\nAnd\, in celebration of our 35th anniversary with Reggio Emilia\, the 35th car to arrive and check in will receive a special gift all the way from Italy! URL:https://www.fwsistercities.org/event/reggio-emilia-35th-anniversary/ LOCATION:Coyote Drive-In\, 223 NE 4th St.\, Fort Worth\, TX\, 76164\, United States CATEGORIES:International Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.fwsistercities.org/wp-content/uploads/italy.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201117T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201117T150000 DTSTAMP:20260403T115534 CREATED:20201028T194846Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201117T203329Z UID:18078-1605621600-1605625200@www.fwsistercities.org SUMMARY:Cultural Competency Training Workshop DESCRIPTION:IT’S NOT ALL ABOUT YOU: Cultural Competency Here and Abroad\n\nYou will learn about:\n\n Other cultures\, how they communicate\, and how they operate\n The difference between protocol and diplomacy\n Improving and expanding international business relations\n Persevering in difficult situations\n Getting the most value out of your travels\n Creating a welcoming experience for people of other cultures\n Becoming more culturally competent and appreciative of other cultures\n\n\nWant to attend? Cultural competency training is free to those who belong to the Members Circle of Giving. Not yet a member? Join today! Eligible members\, please RSVP here. Non-members can register at the link below.\n\nRegister online. URL:https://www.fwsistercities.org/event/cultural-competency-training-workshop/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:International Events,Members Circle Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.fwsistercities.org/wp-content/uploads/global-leaders.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201208T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201208T150000 DTSTAMP:20260403T115534 CREATED:20201028T190518Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201117T203248Z UID:18071-1607436000-1607439600@www.fwsistercities.org SUMMARY:The Return of the Dragon DESCRIPTION:CHINA’S CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES POST-COVID\n\nIn partnership with\n\n\nJoin us to hear Dr. Carrie Liu Currier\, Associate Professor and Chair of the Political Science Department at Texas Christian University\, speak from an expert’s perspective on politics in China. \n\nDr. Currier teaches courses in Asian politics\, comparative politics\, feminist international relations theory\, international relations\, and global political economy. Her research has generally focused on: 1) economic reform in China\, to understand how developing countries are adapting to the demands of globalization\, 2) China’s Foreign Policy with the Middle East\, examining both arms transfers and the pursuit of energy\, 3) China’s energy policy and pursuit of resources\, 4) China’s one child policy and its social implications\, and 5) the politics of entrepreneurship in Taiwan and China. \n\nRegister online. URL:https://www.fwsistercities.org/event/return-of-the-dragon/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:International Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.fwsistercities.org/wp-content/uploads/china-today.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201213T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201213T140000 DTSTAMP:20260403T115534 CREATED:20201119T000328Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201130T200431Z UID:18123-1607864400-1607868000@www.fwsistercities.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.fwsistercities.org/wp-content/uploads/christmas-around-the-world.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Fort Worth Youth International":MAILTO:paige@fwsistercities.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210226T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210226T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T115534 CREATED:20210210T162346Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210215T195504Z UID:18240-1614362400-1614369600@www.fwsistercities.org SUMMARY:Chinese Dumpling Virtual Cooking Demo DESCRIPTION:In collaboration with Hao & Dixya\, we are celebrating the Lunar New Year\, Year of the Ox\, and making jiaozi (Chinese dumplings). It is a virtual\, live\, and interactive class where we will make jiaozi with pork (vegetarian option) and chili oil. The registration includes a live demonstration with instructions\, a recipe packet\, and ingredients to make 4-5 dozen dumplings.\n\nRegister. URL:https://www.fwsistercities.org/event/chinese-dumpling-virtual-cooking-demo/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:International Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.fwsistercities.org/wp-content/uploads/dumplings.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210227 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210701 DTSTAMP:20260403T115534 CREATED:20210126T200908Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210330T143852Z UID:18194-1614384000-1625097599@www.fwsistercities.org SUMMARY:Virtual Cowtown Marathon DESCRIPTION:In partnership with the Cowtown Marathon we want to make this year’s events truly international. All races can be run virtually anytime between Feb. 27 – June 30 so join a team! \n\nTeams are being formed here in Fort Worth and in each of our nine sister cities. Win prizes for awards like Team with the Most Participants\, Team with the Most Miles\, and more.\n\nIt’s easy so join the fun! \n\nSister Cities Discount Prices\n\n Ultra – $90\n Marathon – $85\n Half Marathon – $75\n 10K – $35\n 5K – $25\n Relay – $200 per team (teams of 4)\n\n\nEmail beth@fwsistercities.org for Sister Cities discount codes.\n\nAll registrants receive a bib number\, t-shirt\, and instructions for how to ensure your race is captured virtually via running app.\n\nWhen registering\, choose you team by clicking “Yes” under “Team Association.” Then\, choose “Open” as the “Team Category.” Each team is listed as “Sister Cities – [city name].”\n\nRegister online. URL:https://www.fwsistercities.org/event/cowtown-marathon/ LOCATION:TX ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.fwsistercities.org/wp-content/uploads/running.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210228T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210228T140000 DTSTAMP:20260403T115534 CREATED:20210201T190747Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210211T210553Z UID:18209-1614517200-1614520800@www.fwsistercities.org 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/ LOCATION:TX CATEGORIES:Youth Leadership Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.fwsistercities.org/wp-content/uploads/anime.png ORGANIZER;CN="Fort Worth Youth International":MAILTO:paige@fwsistercities.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210316T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210316T150000 DTSTAMP:20260403T115534 CREATED:20210122T222012Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210520T203621Z UID:18183-1615903200-1615906800@www.fwsistercities.org SUMMARY:International Speakers Series: Japan's Global Moment DESCRIPTION:Join us as we launch the Fort Worth Sister Cities International Speakers Series featuring our special guest\, Joshua Walker\, Ph.D.\, President & CEO of Japan Society of New York City. Walker brings a breadth of knowledge to Fort Worth having grown up in Japan with over two decades of experience in international business and diplomacy. He has also worked with clients worldwide focusing on Japan to evaluate global geopolitical risks.\n\nWatch here. URL:https://www.fwsistercities.org/event/japans-global-moment/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:International Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.fwsistercities.org/wp-content/uploads/japan-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210323T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210323T190000 DTSTAMP:20260403T115534 CREATED:20200828T191454Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210317T223329Z UID:17966-1616522400-1616526000@www.fwsistercities.org SUMMARY:International Trivia Night DESCRIPTION:Want to see how much you really know about the world? Join this virtual party and test your skills at international trivia!\nThere will be three rounds and each round has a theme:\n\n Round 1: Languages of the World\n Round 2: Culinary Delights\n Round 3: General Geography\n\nTeams can be fun so recruit others to join in the competition. Teams can consist of people in your household or you can connect and play with folks outside of your house using a meeting app like FaceTime\, text\, Google Hangouts\, or an old fashioned phone call.\nRegister today and we’ll send you all you need to know about how to play!\nRegister online. URL:https://www.fwsistercities.org/event/international-trivia-night/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:International Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.fwsistercities.org/wp-content/uploads/trivia-night.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210328T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210328T140000 DTSTAMP:20260403T115534 CREATED:20210308T220004Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210309T211548Z UID:18272-1616936400-1616940000@www.fwsistercities.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.fwsistercities.org/wp-content/uploads/ashley-danielle-and-amy-hiking.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210429T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210429T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T115534 CREATED:20210329T212851Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210407T171705Z UID:18304-1619715600-1619726400@www.fwsistercities.org SUMMARY:Trier Night at Rahr DESCRIPTION:Raise a glass with us on April 29 at Rahr & Sons Brewing Company to celebrate Fort Worth’s partnership with Trier\, Germany.\n\nNick Ballarini\, accordionist will be playing some German polka favorites and The Doghouse Food Truck will be on hand serving a variety of hot dogs including their famous “Schaunzer” with spicy brown mustard and sauerkraut.\n\n20% of all taproom sales will go directly to Fort Worth Sister Cities International\, so join us and have a “bier”!\n\nRSVP to beth@fwsistercities.org to let us know you’re coming! URL:https://www.fwsistercities.org/event/trier-night-at-rahr/ LOCATION:Rahr & Sons Brewing Company\, 701 Galveston Ave.\, Fort Worth\, TX\, 76104\, United States CATEGORIES:International Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.fwsistercities.org/wp-content/uploads/beer-stein.png ORGANIZER;CN="Trier Committee":MAILTO:beth@fwsistercities.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210518T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210518T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T115534 CREATED:20210426T184753Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210506T222527Z UID:18342-1621353600-1621357200@www.fwsistercities.org SUMMARY:Intercultural Etiquette & Protocol Training DESCRIPTION:Want to learn more about other cultures and how they communicate? Join us for intercultural etiquette and protocol training led by Fort Worth Sister Cities President/CEO Mae Ferguson.\n\nYou will learn about:\n\n Becoming more culturally competent and appreciative of other cultures \nImproving and expanding international business relations\n Persevering in difficult situations\n Getting the most value out of your travels\n Creating a welcoming experience for people of other cultures\n\nRegister online. URL:https://www.fwsistercities.org/event/intercultural-etiquette-protocol-training/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:International Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.fwsistercities.org/wp-content/uploads/experiencing-local-culture.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210608T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210608T150000 DTSTAMP:20260403T115534 CREATED:20210520T203525Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210609T144426Z UID:18393-1623160800-1623164400@www.fwsistercities.org SUMMARY:Citizen Diplomacy & Human Rights DESCRIPTION:HOW DOES AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL FIT IN?\nJoin us for another International Speakers Series featuring our special guest\, Roger-Mark de Souza\, Chief Movement Building Officer of Amnesty International. De Souza oversees research and programs designed to document human rights abuses and directs Amnesty International USA’s work to grow\, diversify\, train\, and deepen the engagement of its membership base in order to leverage the organization’s grassroots activism from the local to the global level.\n\nWatch the livestream. URL:https://www.fwsistercities.org/event/amnesty-international/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:International Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.fwsistercities.org/wp-content/uploads/action-amnesty.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210826T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210826T193000 DTSTAMP:20260403T115534 CREATED:20210602T165922Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210812T145957Z UID:18444-1629999000-1630006200@www.fwsistercities.org SUMMARY:Saké Sampling DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening of saké and sushi with the Nagaoka Committee. Sample saké all the way from the Asahi Shuzo Sake Brewing Co. in Japan while learning about the brewing process and the history of the famous Japanese beverage from the creators themselves who will join us virtually. A sushi demonstration will also be provided by the Culinary School of Fort Worth. Buy tickets today!\n\nBuy tickets. URL:https://www.fwsistercities.org/event/sake-sampling/ LOCATION:Sanders Travel\, 3550 Hulen St Ste A\, Fort Worth\, TX\, 76107\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.fwsistercities.org/wp-content/uploads/sake-and-sushi.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210923 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210924 DTSTAMP:20260403T115534 CREATED:20200915T213716Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210913T192159Z UID:18003-1632355200-1632441599@www.fwsistercities.org SUMMARY:North Texas Giving Day DESCRIPTION:On Sept. 23\, 2021\, Fort Worth Sister Cities is participating in Communities Foundation of Texas’ North Texas Giving Day\, a one-day online giving extravaganza for our whole region.\n\nLast year\, Communities Foundation of Texas brought together nearly 3\,000 organizations to raise $50 million\, and we are excited to be a part of the movement this year!\n\nJoin with others and help us reach our goal of $5\,000. Here’s how you can help:\n\n1. Get up and give on Sept. 23!\nDonate here. Not available on Sept. 23? No worries! Make your gift early between Sept. 1 and Sept. 22.\n\n2. Spread the word!\nSpread the word to your friends and loved ones about Fort Worth Sister Cities and North Texas Giving Day. Don’t forget to tag @fortworthsistercities and #NTxGivingDay if you’re posting online. Encourage your friends and family to get up and give as well. Communities Foundation of Texas is even offering a prize for the social media post that’s shared the most.\n\n3. Follow us!\nFollow us on Facebook and Instagram to stay up to date on North Texas Giving Day.\n\nDonate online. URL:https://www.fwsistercities.org/event/north-texas-giving-day/ LOCATION:TX CATEGORIES:Community Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.fwsistercities.org/wp-content/uploads/GRAD-TO-INDONESIA-615-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211004T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211004T183000 DTSTAMP:20260403T115534 CREATED:20210913T142736Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210929T173337Z UID:18537-1633366800-1633372200@www.fwsistercities.org SUMMARY:POSTPONED - Taking Control of Your Security With Confidence DESCRIPTION:THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTONED. STAY TUNED FOR NEW DATE.\n\nJoin us for our latest International Speaker Series on “Taking Control of Your Security with Confidence.” \n\nToday\, no one can be absolutely secure online. There is always a way to break through your defenses to seize your data or influence you toward an outcome you would not ordinarily follow. The only way you can gain confidence in your own security is by taking an active role in understanding this challenging cybersecurity and digital influence realm. Chris Dufour\, a noted expert in digital security and nefarious influence\, will offer a few time-tested best practices to get you on your path to taking control of your own security with confidence.\n\nRegister online.\n\nFind out more about the speaker. URL:https://www.fwsistercities.org/event/cyber-security/ LOCATION:UNT Health Science Center MET Building\, 1000 Montgomery Street\, Fort Worth\, TX\, 76107\, United States CATEGORIES:International Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.fwsistercities.org/wp-content/uploads/cyber-security.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211010T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211010T150000 DTSTAMP:20260403T115534 CREATED:20180820T161838Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210914T202223Z UID:15246-1633874400-1633878000@www.fwsistercities.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.fwsistercities.org/wp-content/uploads/FYI-coffee-and-tea.png ORGANIZER;CN="Fort Worth Youth International":MAILTO:paige@fwsistercities.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211014T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211014T203000 DTSTAMP:20260403T115534 CREATED:20210913T144336Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210913T192124Z UID:18540-1634236200-1634243400@www.fwsistercities.org SUMMARY:Mangia Italia DESCRIPTION:Join the Reggio Emilia Committee Oct. 14 to celebrate all things Italian culture and to learn more about an opportunity to travel to Reggio Emilia in April of 2022.\n\nAs a party goer you will get to:\n\n Sample Italian cuisine and wine\n Experience live Italian opera\n Learn how to speak Italian\n\nBuy tickets. URL:https://www.fwsistercities.org/event/mangia-italia/ LOCATION:Locavore\, 715 Hawthorne Ave.\, Fort Worth\, TX\, 76110\, United States CATEGORIES:International Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.fwsistercities.org/wp-content/uploads/mangia-italia.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211015 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211016 DTSTAMP:20260403T115534 CREATED:20181005T175018Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210831T165452Z UID:15466-1634256000-1634342399@www.fwsistercities.org 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/ LOCATION:TX CATEGORIES:Youth Leadership Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.fwsistercities.org/wp-content/uploads/youthAmbassadorsBlog.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220109T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220109T150000 DTSTAMP:20260403T115534 CREATED:20211214T163431Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211217T161537Z UID:18634-1641736800-1641740400@www.fwsistercities.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.fwsistercities.org/wp-content/uploads/book-club.png ORGANIZER;CN="Fort Worth Youth International":MAILTO:paige@fwsistercities.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220123T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220123T150000 DTSTAMP:20260403T115534 CREATED:20171026T201956Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220120T151745Z UID:717-1642946400-1642950000@www.fwsistercities.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.fwsistercities.org/wp-content/uploads/newyears.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Fort Worth Youth International":MAILTO:paige@fwsistercities.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220125T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220125T100000 DTSTAMP:20260403T115534 CREATED:20210423T181344Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211217T161620Z UID:18329-1643101200-1643104800@www.fwsistercities.org SUMMARY:Know Before You Go: Europe Edition DESCRIPTION:Join us Jan. 25 at 9 a.m. CST for a real time live presentation on the state of Fort Worth’s European sister cities in France\, Germany\, Hungary and Italy. Hear from government officials\, medical experts\, business representatives\, travel professionals\, and our sister city colleagues on:\n\n the status of the pandemic in Europe\n how it has affected their economies\n when they see a return to normalcy\n what restrictions are in place currently or in the foreseeable future\n\n\nRegister. URL:https://www.fwsistercities.org/event/know-before-you-go-europe-edition/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:International Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.fwsistercities.org/wp-content/uploads/europe-panel.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220205T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220205T183000 DTSTAMP:20260403T115534 CREATED:20220113T153533Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220114T153243Z UID:18667-1644082200-1644085800@www.fwsistercities.org SUMMARY:Lunar New Year: Bao Making Class DESCRIPTION:Get the Lunar New Year off to a tasty start with a classic Chinese street food\, 包子 – “baozi or the bao bun. In collaboration with Hao & Dixya\, we are welcoming the Year of the Tiger with a virtual “baozi” making class. Registration for the live demonstration is $25 and includes instructions and a recipe packet. An optional ingredient kit is available for an additional $30 and includes ingredients to make 12-16 bao.\n\nRegister today. URL:https://www.fwsistercities.org/event/lunar-new-year-bao-making-class/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:International Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.fwsistercities.org/wp-content/uploads/BVTQCQ5IBEUPAYETNTLSLPTZBY-1024x768-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220207 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220213 DTSTAMP:20260403T115534 CREATED:20210316T205149Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210602T164032Z UID:18285-1644192000-1644710399@www.fwsistercities.org SUMMARY:Monarchs in Mexico DESCRIPTION:TRIP IS FULL. EMAIL US TO JOIN WAITLIST.\n\nWitness the amazing migration of millions of monarch butterflies and experience the traditional\, modern and historical wonders of Toluca\, Mexico on this once in a lifetime trip. While there you will:\n\n Visit El Rosario Monarch Butterfly Preserve\, the largest sanctuary in the state of Michoacán\n See the beautiful botanical gardens of the area including the Cosmovitral\, a botanical garden decorated by colossal works of stained glass art that tell the story of creation\n Explore Valle de Bravo\, a small town with cobblestone streets and plazas giving it a European charm\n Get to know Mexico as a local with our friends as tour guides during the entire stay URL:https://www.fwsistercities.org/event/monarchs-in-mexico/ LOCATION:TX CATEGORIES:Upcoming Exchanges ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.fwsistercities.org/wp-content/uploads/monarch.png ORGANIZER;CN="Toluca Committee":MAILTO:beth@fwsistercities.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220224T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220224T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T115534 CREATED:20220127T191248Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220225T161316Z UID:18682-1645729200-1645732800@www.fwsistercities.org SUMMARY:DeNîmes Blues DESCRIPTION:Join us as we kick off the Fort Worth Sister Cities International Roadshow featuring our newest sister city\, Nîmes\, France. Fort Worth’s musical muse\, Ginny Mac will showcase the influence of French blues and jazz on country and western swing.\n\nEvery month this year\, we are featuring the culture\, history and customs one of our sister cities in the form of a virtual roadshow. Stay tuned each month for more cultural highlights! URL:https://www.fwsistercities.org/event/denimes-blues/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:International Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.fwsistercities.org/wp-content/uploads/piano-france.png ORGANIZER;CN="N%C3%AEmes Committee":MAILTO:beth@fwsistercities.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220315T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220315T190000 DTSTAMP:20260403T115534 CREATED:20220223T153944Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220225T160645Z UID:18705-1647367200-1647370800@www.fwsistercities.org SUMMARY:Italian 101 DESCRIPTION:Join us for an Italian roadshow featuring our first sister city\, Reggio Emilia. Reggio Emilia native\, Dr. Monica Marchi will teach basic Italian words and phrases while incorporating trivia about her hometown. \n\nEvery month this year\, we will feature the culture\, history or customs of one of our sister cities in the form of a virtual roadshow. Stay tuned each month for more cultural highlights!\n\nRegister online. URL:https://www.fwsistercities.org/event/italian-101/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:International Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.fwsistercities.org/wp-content/uploads/italian-101.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR