Runners from some of our Sister Cities will be participating in the Chattanooga Marathon on March 3. Stay tuned for a list of participating cities—-and plan to come out and cheer on our International friends!
Please join the Chattanooga Persian Community for Persian Nowruz Celebration.
Even will be held at the Bessie Smith Cultural Center, 200 E. MLK Blvd.
Enjoy a Persian dinner, dancing, and culture. This is a celebration—-so cocktail attire suggested (but be sure to wear your comfy dancing shoes—-you will need them!)
Seating is limited. Tickets can be purchased here: https://2019persiannowruz.eventbrite.com
While this is not an event organized by Sister Cities—-it’s a great opportunity to learn about anther culture and have some fantastic food in the process.
Our longest sister city relationship is with Hamm, Germany (over 40 years!). Over the years, we have taken several trips to Germany, with our friends in Hamm visiting Chattanooga in alternating years.
This year, it’s our turn to visit Hamm. SCA President Karen Claypool lived in Germany for 8 years and speaks German fluently, will lead this year’s delegation in mid-May. The trip will begin with our Sister City of Hamm, then travel down the Rhine and the Romantic Road. There are two possible itineraries:
Option 1: May 13 – 18, 2019
Monday, May 13
Flight from Atlanta via Amsterdam to Duesseldorf.
Tuesday, May 14
Travel by train from Duesseldorf to Hamm, enjoying dinner with host families.
Wednesday, May 15 – Saturday, May 18
Site-seeing in Hamm
Day trips to Muenster and Colgone. Return flight to ATL on Saturday.
Most Breakfasts and Dinners provided
Option 2: May 13 – 23, 2019
Saturday, May 18
Travel down the Rhine: towns of Koblenz, Ruedesheim, and Bacharach.
Sunday, May 19
Explore more of the Drosselgasse, then hike or take a cable car to the Niederwald Monument. Four course dinner at Bruehl’s Hotel Trapp.
Monday, May 20 and Tuesday, May 21
Travel by bus along the scenic Romantic Road to Rothenburg ob der Tauber, one of Germany’s most beloved cities. We’ll stay the next two nights within its medieval city wall at Hotel Gerberhaus.
Tuesday, May 22
Scenic bus ride through Lower Bavaria to the small town of Fuessen near the Austrian border to tour one of Europe’s most popular tourist destinations: built by “Mad” King Ludwig II of Bavaria, the spectacular fairy tale Palace Neuschwanstein is a bucket list item for sure! Dinner in Munich.
Wednesday, May 23
Return via direct flight from Munich to Atlanta. Meals in flight.
Please contact Karen at kclaypool@chattanoogasistercities.org for more information. Prices are subject to change as airfares change, so you are encouraged to sign up soon.
Option I: *$1495 includes
Round-trip air fare Atlanta to Duesseldorf
Four nights with specially-chosen host families
All breakfasts and dinners (no alcohol)
Ground transportation
Day trips to Muenster and Cologne
Admissions to historical and tourist sites
Karen’s services as guide and translator
Option II: *2450 includes everything from Option I plus:
Return flight Munich to Atlanta
Five nights in hotels mentioned (double occupancy)
Travel to Ruedesheim, Rothenburg,
Fuessen and Munich
Entry fees to all sites listed
Chinese New Year Luncheon
Celebrating the Year of the Pig
The SCA will be hosting a luncheon at P.F. Chang's on February 3 at 1:00 p.m. to usher in the Year of the Pig and honor Chinese New Year.
If you would like to check out the menu and pricing for lunch, please visit P.F. Chang's website. A portion of the proceeds will go to fund SCA, so please "pig out" (Year of the Pig... get it?) :)
Details:
RSVP Required by February 1 - email jckhanum@comcast.net
Know some German but feeling rusty? Need to practice?
Stammtisch is a casual gathering of German speakers of all levels who are interested in speaking German in a relaxed, friendly environment.
Our monthly gatherings are a great way to meet other German speakers in the area and enjoy our shared language.
June 19, 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. EST
Heaven and Ale - Ooltewah location
9431 Bradmore Ln #101
Ooltewah, TN 37363
Contact: Mary Lay
lay_mary@hcde.org
People will make the kite using Washi paper and Bamboo plus acrylic paints. While they visit with friends and work, they can sip Beer or hard cider. Water and snacks are also available at The Casual Pint.
Call 423-902-1959 to RSVP or come with out registering.
$15 Materials and workshop fee.
Learn and experience a traditional Japanese Tea Ceremony
Traditional matcha and a Japanese sweet will be served
$6 Donation
A benefit for the Chattanooga Tono Friendship Committee of the Sister City Association of Chattanooga
Hosted by
Japanese Tea Masters Taichi and Yuko Hikita, Hokkaido, Japan
And the Lammon Family, Chattanooga
Please purchase tickets by April 8 via evite online
Date: Wednesday 4/11/18
Time Start at 6:00 dinner at 6:30
One event that we all look forward to each year is our annual Flavors of the World Membership Dinner.
We will be featuring cuisine from many of our favorite local restaurants and even some homemade dishes, too! Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Asian, Latin and American flavors will all be represented, so there's something for everyone!
There is no cost for this event, since it is included as part of your membership, however YOU MUST RSVP. Not a member? Don't worry. Simply go to our website and click on the Join Us tab to purchase through PayPal or mail a check to:
Chattanooga Sister City Association, Inc.
PO Box 734
Chattanooga, TN 37401-0734
(if you are paying by check, please allow enough time for it to be received/processed prior to the event date)
We would like to know how many are coming, so if you are planning to attend, please click on here to RSVP. A single membership is one ticket to the dinner and a family membership is two tickets.
We can't wait to see you there!
(bring a little cash for tipping the bartender)
Dress to impress!
Stammtisch is a casual gathering of German speakers of all levels who are interested in speaking German in a relaxed, friendly environment.
Our monthly gatherings are a great way to meet other German speakers in the area and enjoy our shared language.
Tuesday, March 20, 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. EST
Heaven and Ale Brewing Co.
300 Cherokee Blvd Ste 101
Chattanooga, TN 37405
(White building behind the older taproom)
Contact: Mary Lay
lay_mary@hcde.org
This is a part of our regular Meet & Greet series. Come, enjoy a drink or some food, mingle with people and enjoy the company of friends new and old. There will be a special event where you can win a nice price. Don't miss it.
Be sure to RSVP and bring a friend!
We have a reserved area for seating but will need a final count no later than March 12.
This is a part of our monthly Meet & Greet series where we gather around the dinner table to enjoy the company of friends new and old. This Month, Toto Sushi & Grill will be donating 15% of your checks total amount to Sister Cities Programming budget.
Be sure to RSVP and Bring a friend!
We have a reserved area for seating but will need a final count no later than Feb. 6.
Parking: 5th Street Garage at UTC or on street parking.
Would you like to learn more about life in Russia? Then, join us for a conversation with members of Political Science Club, members of the Chattanooga Sister City Association, and citizens of Chattanooga about Russia. This event will go beyond the news headlines to discuss life in Russia and their views on issues such as nationalism, education, relations with the United States, health care, culture, and many others.
Tennessee Room, University Center (UC) at UTC.
615 McCallie Ave ·
Chattanooga, TN
Dinner this week, Thursday the 18th, at Bela Lisboa beginning at 6 PM
https://www.google.com/maps?q=Bela+Lisboa&um=1&ie=UTF-8&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwix6eC1gdvYAhUBxYMKHe99D68Q_AUICigB
The Chattanooga Tono Friendship Committee cordially invites you to the
Tono Delegation Send-off Party
Please join us for a night of music and performances
To send-off the 2018 Tono Delegation
Led by Toshiaki Honda, Mayor of Tono City
Friday, January 12, 2017, 7:00 pm EST
The Edney Innovation Center, 1100 Market St, Chattanooga, TN 37402
Please RSVP by January 10 FINAL
$25 per person, includes a full buffet, live performances, and 2 drink tickets
*while all accommodations will be made to provide enough for everyone. An RSVP is essential as is showing up on time! Thank you.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2018-tono-delegation-send-off-party-jan-12-tickets-41553611972
Please join us for a delicious Cuban lunch at Embargo 62. We will be doing it this Thursday at 12:30 a.m. We hope you can join us!
RSVP to Joyce by emailing jckhanum@comcast.net or calling 423-622-1546.
We need to give numbers to the restaurant by Tuesday, so go ahead and RSVP right now!
Embargo 62
301 Cherokee Blvd
Chattanooga, TN 37405
We hope to see you there!
We will be welcoming a delegation of 14 visitors from our first sister city, Hamm, Germany. They will be doing homestays and there will be activities planned. Stay tuned for more about their itineraries as the committee finalizes plans.
If you would like to be a part of the committee to plan activities for their time here, please call or email Andrew (andrewscottchase@gmail.com or 253.571.8156) or Karen (fraufrizz@aol.com or 423.653.8666). We would love to have your help!
The following folks will be visiting from Hamm in October:
Stefan Johnen
Ursula & Ulrich Kemper
Gabriele König
Irmgard & Arno Meyer
Petra Henke-Möller & Amelie Möller
Ilona & Norbert Schaeg
Wolfgang Schriek & Uta Mai-Schriek
tourist guides: Farina Pander & Ruth Künzel
One event that we all look forward to each year is our annual Flavors of the World Membership Dinner. This year we will be having it on Thursday, April 13, at the Privateer Yacht Club in the Hixson area.
We will be featuring cuisine from many of our favorite local restaurants and even some homemade dishes, too! Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Asian, Latin and American flavors will all be represented, so there's something for everyone!
There is no cost for this event, since it is included as part of your membership. Not a member? Don't worry. Simply go to our website and click on the Join Us tab to purchase through PayPal or mail a check to:
Chattanooga Sister City Association, Inc.
PO Box 734
Chattanooga, TN 37401-0734
(if you are paying by check, please allow enough time for it to be received/processed prior to the event date)
We would like to know how many are coming, so if you are planning to attend, please click on the button below to RSVP. A single membership is one ticket to the dinner and a family membership is two tickets.
We can't wait to see you there!
The Details
Thursday, April 13th
6:00 p.m. - 8:30ish p.m.
Privateer Yacht Club - 4713 Privateer Rd, Hixson, TN 37343
Your membership is your ticket
(bring a little cash for tipping the bartender)
Dress to impress!
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For over 26 years Chattanooga, Tennessee and Tono, Japan have been friends participating in student exchanges. Over 1200 students and families have participated at CSAS and CSLA with families and students from Tono Koko and Ryoukoho. Come and meet our Japanese Sister City friends from Tono Japan January 9th!
