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2024 YAAS Winners Recognized by City Council

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The Santa Clarita City Council recognized the 2024 Young Artists and Authors Showcase winners at their November 12th meeting. Also recognized was Brant Botton, an English teacher from Saugus High…

Sister Cities Welcomed Matsudo Youth Delegation

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Santa Clarita Sister Cities welcomed a youth delegation from Matsudo, Japan this past week. This visit was made possible by a collaboration between the City of Santa Clarita, Santa Clarita…

Raise your Heart Rate While Raising Funds!

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Join us for a fun 3-hour Zumba-thon to raise funds for school desks for students in Sariaya, Santa Clarita's Sister City in the Philippines. Please click flyer below for details.…

Now Accepting Entries for 2024 Young Artists and Authors Showcase

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We're now accepting entries for the 2024 Young Artists and Authors Showcase.  Students 13-18 years old from Santa Clarita and its sister cities — Sariaya, Philippines and Tena, Ecuador --…

Local Students Win International Young Artists & Authors Showcase

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Santa Clarita Sister Cities is proud to announce that two local students won Sister Cities International’s (SCI) 2023 Young Artists and Authors Showcase, held in Washington, D.C. Nicole Clarin of…

2023 Young Artists and Authors Showcase Winners and Finalists

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A big shout out and congratulations to the student winners and finalists of the 2023 Young Artists and Authors Showcase.  Once again, local students stepped up and demonstrated their literary,…

Youth Delegation from Matsudo, Japan Visited Santa Clarita

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Three high school students, chaperoned by a City of Matsudo employee, spent a week in Santa Clarita in March.  They were welcomed by Mayor Pro Tem Cameron Smyth at City…

Charity Hike was a Success!

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The Sister Cities Charity Hike, which had to be postponed due to COVID-19, was a success.  About 100 hikers enjoyed the stunning trails at Rivendale Park and Open Space while…

Applications for the 2023 Young Artists and Authors Showcase Now Open

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We are now accepting applications for the 2023 Young Artists and Authors Showcase.  This annual contest is part of Sister Cities International’s youth programming and gives students the opportunity to…

Charity Hike is Back ON!

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After having to postpone the Charity Hike due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19), the hike is now ON and scheduled for March 18, 2023.  Participants can choose to hike the challenging…

Local Students Chosen as Panelists for the California Youth Leadership Summit

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Grace Sun from West Ranch High School and Manaal Hasan from the College of the Canyons will be part of a dynamic panel that will discuss “Adapting to a New…

Young Artists & Authors Winners and Finalists 2022

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Congratulations to the winners and finalists of the 2022 Young Artists and Authors Showcase!  Three of our local students also won at the national level, hosted by Sister Cities International…

Santa Clarita Community Celebrates Sister Cities

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What a way to celebrate Santa Clarita's Sister Cities!  Hundreds of community members experienced the culture and traditions of the Philippines, Ecuador, and Japan at the City of Santa Clarita's…

Room at City Hall Dedicated to Santa Clarita Sister Cities Founder Carl Boyer

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The Santa Clarita City Council dedicated the Carl Boyer Room at City Hall in honor of Santa Clarita Sister Cities Founder Carl Boyer.  The room features winning artwork from Santa…

Help us Celebrate Santa Clarita’s Sister Cities!

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Join us and the City of Santa Clarita as we celebrate Santa Clarita’s Sister Cities  at the “Celebrate: Sister Cities” event on Friday, May 6, 6-9 p.m., at the Canyon…

40 Sariaya Schools Received Printers from Sister Cities and Partners

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As part of Santa Clarita Sister Cities’ education programs in Sariaya, Philippines, 40 schools in the area received printers to help teachers provide educational modules and printed packets for their…

Sister Cities Board Presented Year-End Report to City Manager

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At their January Board meeting, the Sister Cities Board made a presentation to City Manager Ken Striplin, highlighting their accomplishments in 2021 and outlining the upcoming programs and projects for…

Sister Cities Received Support from Other Non-Profits

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Thank you to Fil-Am Association of SCV and the Sariaya Association of California who provided monetary support for Santa Clarita Sister Cities' education programs in Sariaya, Philippines.  Your assistance will…

2022 Young Artists and Authors Showcase Application Now Open!

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Santa Clarita Sister Cities is now accepting submissions for the 2022 Young Artists and Authors Showcase.  Students 13-18 years old from Santa Clarita, Sariaya, Philippines, and Tena, Ecuador are invited to…

Sariaya Mayor and Representatives Joined Sister Cities Board on Zoom

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It was great to connect with Mayor Marcelo Gayeta and representatives from Santa Clarita's Sister City in Sariaya, Philippines through Zoom.  They gave the Board an update on the status…

Sister Cities Board Reconnects with Matsudo, Japan

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Santa Clarita Sister Cities Board members met with representatives from the City of Matsudo, Japan via Zoom to talk about a potential Friendship City relationship.  Exciting projects and exchanges between…

Santa Clarita Sister Cities Partners with Fil-Am Association of SCV

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Santa Clarita Sister Cities is partnering with the Fil-Am (Filipino-American) Association of SCV to bring a Filipino cultural festival to Santa Clarita on October 16 in celebration of Philippine Heritage…

City Council Recognizes SCI Winners

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Santa Clarita students Brandon Cho and Julios De Jesus were recognized by the Santa Clarita City Council at their September 21st meeting for placing 2nd and 3rd, respectively, in Sister…

Santa Clarita Students Won National Competition!

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Santa Clarita students did it again! Congratulations to Brandon Cho of Valencia High School and Julios De Jesus from Canyon High School who won 2nd and 3rd places, respectively, in…

New Date for the Charity Hike Coming Soon!

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Update: The new date will be announced soon!  This event was postponed due to COVID-19. Be a part of the Santa Clarita Sister Cities Charity Hike in the beautiful Santa…

Congratulations to 2021 Young Artists & Authors Showcase Winners and Finalists

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Congratulations to the winners and finalists of Santa Clarita Sister Cities' 2021 Young Artists and Authors Showcase! Their entries have been submitted to Sister Cities International in Washington, D.C. to…

Santa Clarita Students Chosen as Panelists for the California Youth Leadership Summit

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Santa Clarita students Isabela Sandoval from Valencia High School and Grace Sun from West Ranch High School were named as panelists for the California Leadership Youth Summit, an online event…

Calling All 13-18-Year Old Students

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The Santa Clarita Sister Cities is now accepting submissions for the 2021 Young Artists and Authors Showcase.  This year’s theme is “United in Hope.” Students are asked to express their…

A Helping Hand for Tena, Ecuador

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Santa Clarita Sister Cities sent funds to Tena, Ecuador, one of its Sister City, to help 30-35 families who were adversely affected not only by COVID-19 but by a recent…

Santa Clarita Students’ Works Chosen as Finalists by Sister Cities International

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  Santa Clarita Sister Cities Program is proud to announce that the work of two local students were selected as national finalists in Sister Cities International’s 2020 Young Artists and…

School Supplies for Students in Sariaya, Philippines

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Elementary students in Sariaya, Philippines have something to look forward to when they are finally able to physically go back to school  — new backpacks and school supplies.  Santa Clarita…

Young Authors and Artists Showcase 2020 Winners

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Congratulations to our student artist and authors whose works have been submitted to Sister Cities International to compete at the 2020 Young Artists and Authors Showcase for a chance to…

Santa Clarita Sister Cities Board Member Appointed to SoCal Sister Cities Board

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Santa Clarita Sister Cities Board Treasurer Elena Galvez was recently appointed to the Board of Directors of Sister Cities International Southern California Chapter.  Elena was part of the founding group…

COVID-19 Aid for Santa Clarita’s Philippine Sister City

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Santa Clarita Sister Cities sent funds to Sariaya, Philippines to help purchase rice and canned goods for those in most need due to COVID-19.

Zumba-thon for Desks

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What a fun and healthy way to raise funds! Dozens of residents and out-of-town friends “Zumba-ed” on January 12, 2020 to raise funds and support the Santa Clarita Sister Cities…

Dollars for Desks Campaign

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Make a difference in a kid’s life!  Help us provide school desks to students from Sariaya, Santa Clarita’s Sister City in the Philippines.  A desk costs about $20 but we…