BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Tampa Sister Cities - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://tampasistercities.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Tampa 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:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20230101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231028T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231028T233000 DTSTAMP:20260404T065847 CREATED:20230918T162939Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230918T165416Z UID:10000029-1698519600-1698535800@tampasistercities.org SUMMARY:Celebrate Türkiye's Centennial DESCRIPTION:Dear members and esteemed guests of Tampa Sister Cities\, \nTACAF\, Turkish American Cultural Association of Florida\, is pleased to invite Tampa Sister Cities to the Republic Day Ball to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the Foundation of the Republic of Türkiye. The reception will be held in the Embassy Suites Tampa Brandon 10220 Palm River Road\, Tampa\, FL 33619 on Saturday\, October 28\, 2023\, starting at 7:00 pm. The dinner will end at 11:45 pm. The dress code for the event is formal attire (black-tie optional). \nDinner Options \n\nFive Cheese Stuffed Chicken and Soft Drink $75.00\nLamb Chop and Soft Drink $75.00\nKids Meal/Chicken Fingers\, French Fries and Soft Drink $25.00\n\nPlease purchase your tickets via the following link. There will not be any ticket sales at the door. \nhttp://tacaftampa.ticketleap.com/turkiye-cumhuriyeti-100y/ \nWe are looking forward to seeing you at the 2023 Republic Day Ball\, be as one and united in our shared love of the country and the people that makes Turkish culture a real treasure to enjoy during the 100th anniversary of the Republic of Türkiye. \nSincerely\, \nKamil Koc\, Hilmi Ozturk\nTampa-Izmir Sister Cities Committee\n Saturday\, October 28\, 2023\n7:00 PM – 12:00 AM URL:https://tampasistercities.org/event/celebrate-turkiyes-centennial/ LOCATION:Embassy Suites Tampa\, 10220 Palm River Road\, Tampa\, FL\, 33619\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tampasistercities.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Square-Event-Image.png ORGANIZER;CN="Tampa-Izmir Sister Cities":MAILTO:agoldberg@absolutemarketingsolutions.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231103T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231104T220000 DTSTAMP:20260404T065847 CREATED:20231102T234510Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231102T235109Z UID:10000032-1699027200-1699135200@tampasistercities.org SUMMARY:Tampa Greek Festival 2023 DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the Tampa Greek Festival\nNovember 3\, 2023 4PM-10PM\nNovember 4\, 2023 11AM-10PM\n \n Visit Event Website URL:https://tampasistercities.org/event/tampa-greek-festival-2023/ LOCATION:St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church\, 2418 W. Swann Ave.\, Tampa\, 33609\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tampasistercities.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/dancing-women-300x200-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231115T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231115T210000 DTSTAMP:20260404T065847 CREATED:20231030T230159Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231115T164931Z UID:10000031-1700071200-1700082000@tampasistercities.org SUMMARY:Tampa-Porto Alegre 10th Anniversary Dinner DESCRIPTION:Tampa-Porto Alegre 10th Anniversary Dinner\n \n\n Tampa Sister Cities Committee\, Inc. is affiliated with Sister Cities International \n \n \n Tampa Sister Cities and the Tampa-Porto Alegre Sister Cities Committee Invites You to Celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the Signing of the Tampa-Porto Alegre Sister City Agreement.\nThe event is scheduled to be held at \nTerra Gaucho Brazilian Steakhouse | 1108 S Dale Mabry Hwy\, Tampa\, FL 33629 \non \nWednesday\, November 15\, 2023\nDoors open at 6:00 PM | Dinner begins at 7:00 PM\nMeal Details \nThe Ultimate Churrasco Experience \nIncludes access to our Gourmet Hot and Cold table featuring over 50 hot and cold items with unlimited visits. \nTable-side service of our Ultimate Churrasco Experience. Cuts of beef\, lamb\, pork\, chicken and seafood prepared and served by our Gaucho trained chefs. Warm pao de queijo\, crispy polenta and caramelized bananas are also served at your table. URL:https://tampasistercities.org/event/tampa-porto-alegre-10th-anniversary-dinner/ LOCATION:Terra Gaucho Brazilian Steakhouse\, 1108 S Dale Mabry Hwy\, Tampa\, FL\, 33629\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tampasistercities.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Terra-Gaucho.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240221T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240221T220000 DTSTAMP:20260404T065847 CREATED:20240128T193242Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240213T172522Z UID:10000400-1708540200-1708552800@tampasistercities.org SUMMARY:2024 Annual Dinner - Oviedo DESCRIPTION:2024 Annual Dinner: Oviedo\n \n\n Tampa Sister Cities Committee\, Inc. is affiliated with Sister Cities International \n \n Tampa Sister Cities and the Tampa-Oviedo Sister Cities Committee Invites You to Attend our Annual Dinner\nThe event is scheduled to be held at \nColumbia Restaurant (Ybor) | 2117 E. 7th Ave.\, Tampa\, FL 33605 \non \nWednesday\, February 21\, 2024\nDoors open at 6:30 PM\nMeal Details\n Pollo Manchego \nBoneless chicken breast\, breaded with seasoned Cuban bread crumbs and grated Spanish manchego cheese\, cooked on a flat-top griddle. Topped with citrus sauce\, sun-dried tomatoes\, and fresh basil. Served with yellow rice. \n Flan \nOur recipe dates to 1935 when the Columbia opened Tampa’s first “Conditioned Air” dining room\, the Don Quixote. Our grandmother and great-grandmother\, Carmen Hernandez\, helped the Columbia gain national fame with her great recipes\, especially her flan. Spanish caramel egg custard\, prepared the old-fashioned way\, using only the best natural ingredients. \n Event Program\n\nIntroduction of the 2024 Board of Directors of Tampa Sister Cities.\nA recap of 2023 events and news.\nSonny Palomino\, Committee Chair\, will recap the 2022 trip to Oviedo to celebrate the 30th annvierssary of the sister city relationship. URL:https://tampasistercities.org/event/2024-annual-dinner-oviedo/ LOCATION:Columbia Restaurant\, 2117 E. 7th Ave.\, Tampa\, FL\, 33605\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tampasistercities.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/alfredgoldberg_create_a_painting_of_a_flamenco_dancer_performin_65ce9606-62b3-472e-98d0-f9adbb4d12f8.png ORGANIZER;CN="Tampa-Oviedo Sister Cities Committee":MAILTO:oviedo@tampasistercities.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240313T180000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240313T220000 DTSTAMP:20260404T065847 CREATED:20240223T170216Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240223T172730Z UID:10000401-1710352800-1710367200@tampasistercities.org SUMMARY:2024 Tampa-South Dublin St Patrick's Celebration DESCRIPTION:Join us for our annual Pre-St. Patricks Day Celebration of South Dublin\n \n\n Tampa Sister Cities Committee\, Inc. is affiliated with Sister Cities International \n \n \n The Tampa-South Dublin Sister Cities Committee\ninvites you to our March event\nat \nFour Green Fields 🍀 802 N 12th St Suite A  🍀 Tampa \nWednesday\, March 13\, 2024 \nJoin us for an Irish celebration\nwith entertainment by Irish dancers from the Gilleoghan Irish dance company and Irish music from Sean Doyle.\nA heavy appetizer buffet will be provided. \nThe event begins at 6:00 pm. URL:https://tampasistercities.org/event/2024-tampa-south-dublin-st-patricks-celebration/ LOCATION:Four Green Fields Channelside\, 802 N 12th St Suite A\, Tampa\, 33602\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tampasistercities.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/alfredgoldberg_a_realistic_photograph_of_a_beautiful_young_iris_853cda90-fdf0-480c-a2e4-b9a5aa88d0c9.png ORGANIZER;CN="Tampa-South Dublin Sister Cities Committee":MAILTO:colleeng627@cs.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240316T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240316T180000 DTSTAMP:20260404T065847 CREATED:20240311T224906Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240311T225125Z UID:10000402-1710583200-1710612000@tampasistercities.org SUMMARY:2024 River O'Green Festival DESCRIPTION:Join Us at the River O’Green Festival\n \n\n Tampa Sister Cities Committee\, Inc. is affiliated with Sister Cities International \n \n The Tampa-South Dublin Sister Cities Committee\ninvites you to the River O’Green Festival\nat \nCurtis Hixon Park 🍀 600 N Ashley Dr.  🍀 Tampa \n11:00 AM – 6:00 PM \nSaturday\, March 16\, 2024 \nJoin us for an Irish celebration \nFree to the Public\nRiver O’ Green\nRiver O’ Green\, presented by Grow Financial\, is set to return to Tampa’s Downtown on March 16th from 11am – 6pm! River O’ Green is an annual\, free event to kick off the St. Patrick’s Day holiday\, as the Hillsborough River is transformed into a bright shade of green. This day of festive fun at Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park will feature live music\, kids activities\, food trucks\, and of course\, beer. \n Performance Schedule: \n\n11:15am – 12:45pm: Paddy O’Furniture Performance (Main Stage)\n11:30am: TBD (Terrace Stage)\n1:00pm: Finnegan Irish Dance Academy Performance (Terrace Stage)\n1:15pm – 2:45pm: TBD (Main Stage)\n2:30pm: TBD (Terrace Stage)\n3:00pm: Finnegan Irish Dance Academy Performance (Terrace Stage)\n3:30pm: Pet Costume Contest Sponsored by Barrymore Hotel (Terrace Stage)\n4:00pm – 5:00pm: Phoenix Five Performance (Main Stage)\n\n Event Sponsors \n\nGrow Financial\nTECO\nFreedom Boat Club\nBarrymore Hotel\nBusch Gardens\nKuducom\n\n\n Volunteers Needed\n \n I hope this message finds you well and ready for some fun and camaraderie! As you may know\, the River O’Green Festival is happening this Saturday\, and we are thrilled to announce that Tampa Sister Cities will have a tent at the event! This is a fantastic opportunity for us to showcase the spirit of international friendship and community that lies at the heart of our organization. \nHowever\, to make our presence as impactful as possible\, we need your help. We are looking for volunteers to help manage our tent throughout the festival\, which runs from 11 AM to 6 PM. Whether you’re an experienced volunteer or looking to lend a hand for the first time\, we would love to have you join us! \nWe understand that everyone has busy schedules\, so we are looking for volunteers to fill in as many 1-hour gaps as possible. This flexible approach allows you to enjoy the festival and contribute at a time that is most convenient for you. If you are interested in volunteering\, please complete the form below to select your preferred hour(s). Your time and enthusiasm will greatly contribute to the success of our tent and the festival as a whole. \nThis is a wonderful opportunity to engage with the community\, meet new people\, and enjoy the festivities. Plus\, volunteering with Tampa Sister Cities is always a fun and rewarding experience. Don’t miss out on being part of something special this weekend! \nThank you for considering this opportunity to volunteer and support Tampa Sister Cities. If you have any questions or need further information\, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. Let’s make the River O’Green Festival a memorable event for our community and visitors alike! \n \n Name\n \n First\n \n Last\n Email\n \n PhoneHours\n \n 10AM – 11AM\n \n 11AM – 12PM\n \n 12PM – 1PM\n \n 1PM – 2PM\n \n 2PM – 3PM\n \n 3PM – 4PM\n \n 4PM – 5PM\n \n 5PM – 6PM URL:https://tampasistercities.org/event/2024-river-ogreen-festival/ LOCATION:Curtis Hixon Park\, 600 N Ashley Dr\, Tampa\, FL\, 33602\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tampasistercities.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/AdobeStock_255836490-scaled.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Tampa-South Dublin Sister Cities Committee":MAILTO:colleeng627@cs.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240518T120000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240518T230000 DTSTAMP:20260404T065847 CREATED:20240405T144111Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240416T152112Z UID:10000403-1716033600-1716073200@tampasistercities.org SUMMARY:13th Annual Brazilian Festival DESCRIPTION:Since its start in 2012\, the Annual Brazilian Festival® in Florida has become the state’s largest community event\, symbolizing Brazil’s vibrant culture and musical diversity. It features famous Brazilian artists\, promotes unity\, and raises environmental awareness. The festival offers a deep dive into Brazilian arts\, culture\, and traditions with international acts\, samba dancers\, children’s rides\, exhibitors\, and Brazilian food from Broward vendors\, creating a taste of Brazil. It grows yearly\, significantly impacting local music and culture. The Heartbeat Foundation Corp organizes the festival. \nFor more information\, visit the event website at https://www.brazilianfestival.org/tampa/ \n Date and Time\nMay 18\, 2024\, 12:00 PM – 11:00 PM\nAddress\n1701 N Highland Ave\, Tampa\, FL 33602\, USA\nTickets\n$30-$40\n \n Purchase Tickets Here\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Purchase Tickets Here URL:https://tampasistercities.org/event/13th-annual-brazilian-festival/ LOCATION:Water Works Park\, 1710 N. Highland Ave.\, Tampa\, 33602\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tampasistercities.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/13thEdition-Featured.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240619T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240619T200000 DTSTAMP:20260404T065847 CREATED:20240520T144044Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T175720Z UID:10000404-1718820000-1718827200@tampasistercities.org SUMMARY:Tampa Sister Cities Board of Directors Meeting DESCRIPTION: URL:https://tampasistercities.org/event/tampa-sister-cities-board-of-directors-meeting/2024-06-19/ LOCATION:Shanna & Bryan Glazer JCC\, 522 N. Howard Ave.\, Tampa\, FL\, 33606\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tampasistercities.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/TSC-Board-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240717T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240717T200000 DTSTAMP:20260404T065847 CREATED:20240520T144044Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T175720Z UID:10000460-1721239200-1721246400@tampasistercities.org SUMMARY:Tampa Sister Cities Board of Directors Meeting DESCRIPTION: URL:https://tampasistercities.org/event/tampa-sister-cities-board-of-directors-meeting/2024-07-17/ LOCATION:Shanna & Bryan Glazer JCC\, 522 N. Howard Ave.\, Tampa\, FL\, 33606\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tampasistercities.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/TSC-Board-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240821T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240821T200000 DTSTAMP:20260404T065847 CREATED:20240520T144044Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T175720Z UID:10000406-1724263200-1724270400@tampasistercities.org SUMMARY:Tampa Sister Cities Board of Directors Meeting DESCRIPTION: URL:https://tampasistercities.org/event/tampa-sister-cities-board-of-directors-meeting/2024-08-21/ LOCATION:Shanna & Bryan Glazer JCC\, 522 N. Howard Ave.\, Tampa\, FL\, 33606\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tampasistercities.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/TSC-Board-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240918T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240918T200000 DTSTAMP:20260404T065847 CREATED:20240520T144044Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T175720Z UID:10000407-1726682400-1726689600@tampasistercities.org SUMMARY:Tampa Sister Cities Board of Directors Meeting DESCRIPTION: URL:https://tampasistercities.org/event/tampa-sister-cities-board-of-directors-meeting/2024-09-18/ LOCATION:Shanna & Bryan Glazer JCC\, 522 N. Howard Ave.\, Tampa\, FL\, 33606\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tampasistercities.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/TSC-Board-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241016T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241016T200000 DTSTAMP:20260404T065847 CREATED:20240520T144044Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T175720Z UID:10000408-1729101600-1729108800@tampasistercities.org SUMMARY:Tampa Sister Cities Board of Directors Meeting DESCRIPTION: URL:https://tampasistercities.org/event/tampa-sister-cities-board-of-directors-meeting/2024-10-16/ LOCATION:Shanna & Bryan Glazer JCC\, 522 N. Howard Ave.\, Tampa\, FL\, 33606\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tampasistercities.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/TSC-Board-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241030T180000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241030T210000 DTSTAMP:20260404T065847 CREATED:20241003T210056Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241006T214433Z UID:10000467-1730311200-1730322000@tampasistercities.org SUMMARY:Le Havre Reunion DESCRIPTION:Retrouvons-Nous au Havre\nTampa Sister Cities Committee\, Inc. is affiliated with Sister Cities International\nThe Tampa-Le Havre Sister Cities Committeeinvites you to a French reunion\nat \nBoulon Brasserie1001 Water St.Tampa\, FL 33602 Tampa \nWednesday\, October 30\, 2024 \nExperience an unforgettable evening of French cuisine as we celebrate the anniversary of our 2023 journey to Le Havre! Whether you joined us on the trip or are eager to get involved in future exchanges\, this is the perfect opportunity to connect\, learn more about our growing activities with Le Havre\, and enjoy a preview of what’s to come. Reconnect with old friends\, meet new ones\, and relive the memories through captivating trip photos. Don’t miss out on this special celebration! \nHors D’oeuvresServed family styleSalmon Rillettes\, Creme Fraiche\, Brioche\, Toast\, Caviar MainsChoice ofSteak Frites\, Hangar\, MAitre D’hotel ButterorBoursin Rigatoni\, Mushrooms\, Blistered Tomatoes\, Spinach\, Toasted Panko DessertServed family styleProfitéroles \nThe event begins at 6:00 pm. URL:https://tampasistercities.org/event/lehavrereunion/ LOCATION:Boulon\, 1001 Water St.\, Tampa\, 33602\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tampasistercities.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/2024-10-French-Event-1080-x-1350-px-823-x-536-px.png ORGANIZER;CN="Tampa-Le Havre Sister Cities Affiliate Committee":MAILTO:president@tampasistercities.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241120T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241120T200000 DTSTAMP:20260404T065847 CREATED:20240520T144044Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T175720Z UID:10000409-1732125600-1732132800@tampasistercities.org SUMMARY:Tampa Sister Cities Board of Directors Meeting DESCRIPTION: URL:https://tampasistercities.org/event/tampa-sister-cities-board-of-directors-meeting/2024-11-20/ LOCATION:Shanna & Bryan Glazer JCC\, 522 N. Howard Ave.\, Tampa\, FL\, 33606\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tampasistercities.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/TSC-Board-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241218T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241218T200000 DTSTAMP:20260404T065847 CREATED:20240520T144044Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T175720Z UID:10000410-1734544800-1734552000@tampasistercities.org SUMMARY:Tampa Sister Cities Board of Directors Meeting DESCRIPTION: URL:https://tampasistercities.org/event/tampa-sister-cities-board-of-directors-meeting/2024-12-18/ LOCATION:Shanna & Bryan Glazer JCC\, 522 N. Howard Ave.\, Tampa\, FL\, 33606\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tampasistercities.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/TSC-Board-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250122T180000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250122T200000 DTSTAMP:20260404T065847 CREATED:20250106T222706Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250121T151319Z UID:10000468-1737568800-1737576000@tampasistercities.org SUMMARY:2025 TSC Annual Dinner - Barranquilla Hosts DESCRIPTION:2025 Annual Membership Dinner and Elections\n \n\n Tampa Sister Cities Committee\, Inc. is affiliated with Sister Cities International \n \n Tampa Sister Cities\, Inc \ncordially invites you to its  \nAnnual Membership Dinner and Elections\nHosted by \nThe Barranquilla Sister Cities Committee\nat\nLa Pequena Colombia Restaurant\n6312 N Armenia Ave 33604\nTampa\, Florida\nWednesday\, January 22\, 2025\n6:00 pm: Cash Bar\n6:30 pm:  Dinner and Elections\nThe event begins at 6:00 pm. \n\n Live Music\n \n \n Paula Sofia is a Latin singer originally from Barranquilla\, Colombia\, now based in Tampa\, Florida. She discovered her passion for music at the age of three and began performing at local festivals and events during her teenage years. In 2023\, Paula moved to Miami to pursue her professional and music career\, quickly gaining attention for her powerful voice and dynamic stage presence. After relocating to Tampa in 2017\, she has become known for her captivating performances\, blending Latin rhythms and rock music. \nWith her infectious energy and heartfelt performances\, Paula has built a loyal and growing fan base. As a rising star\, she is poised to make a significant impact on the music industry. \n\n Meet the 2025 Tampa Queen of Carnaval URL:https://tampasistercities.org/event/2025-tsc-annual-dinner-barranquilla-hosts/ LOCATION:La Pequeña Colombia\, 6312 N. Armenia Ave.\, Tampa\, 33604 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tampasistercities.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Barranquilla-000009.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250202T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250202T170000 DTSTAMP:20260404T065847 CREATED:20250126T233952Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250128T134606Z UID:10000476-1738497600-1738515600@tampasistercities.org SUMMARY:Italian Heritage Celebration DESCRIPTION:COME CELEBRATE OUR ROOTS\n \n\n with the Italian Community of Tampa Bay\n \n Sunday\, February 2\, 2025\nFebruary 2\, 2025 | 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm\nIn celebration of Agrigento’s nomination as the Cultural Capital of Italy for 2025\, and in honor of the enduring 30-year sister city relationship between Agrigento and Tampa\, we invite you to join us in commemorating the rich heritage and deep connections between the Italian community in the Tampa Bay area and the people of Agrigento. \nThe event will feature traditional Italian cuisine from local restaurants\, vibrant folkloric dances and music\, demonstrations of wine and olive oil production\, and much more! \nPurchase your tickets now! Don’t forget the TSC promo code to save $5.00: Code is italylove \n \n Purchase Your Tickets\n \n \nCELEBRATING AGRIGENTO\nCULTURAL CAPITAL OF ITALY for 2025\nThe beautiful Sicilian city of Agrigento\, one of Tampa’s 11 Sister Cities\, has been awarded the title of Italian Capital of Culture for the year 2025. Special events and celebrations\, together with enhanced tourist attractions\, will highlight the city’s historic values and natural beauty. As many Tampa natives and longtime residents trace their roots in the Agrigento province\, we are honored to join in the festivities and showcase the rich array of activities that the year-long program will offer \nCELEBRATING ANCESTRAL TOWNS\nFRIENDSHIP CITY AFFILIATION\nApproximately 90% of Tampa’s Italian American community traces its ancestry to towns in the Province of Agrigento\, like Bivona\, Cianciana\, Alessandria della Rocca\, and Santo Stefano Quisquina. In order to preserve the special friendship that unites the Tampa Bay area with these towns\, a new agreement is about to be signed to formalize relations between Tampa and our ancestral Sicilian towns. The official affiliation agreement will be formally signed in Tampa during this event. The aim is to foment tourism\, educational and cultural exchange programs\, and trade \n \n \nAUGMENTED REALITY\nTRAVEL BACK IN TIME\nThanks to the extraordinary work of faculty and students of the USF Institute of Digital Exploration\, time travel is never been closer. Employing cutting-edge technology\, IDEx teams have spent countless hours 3D mapping monuments\, objects\, and archaeological sites to let “digital explorers” experience a full immersion in our history. Don’t miss this opportunity to visit the past\, listen to scholars sharing stories about their findings\, and watch ancient jewelry and everyday objects being 3D-printed back to life under your very eyes! \nTASTE OF ITALY\nIN FOOD WE TRUST\nThe Italian heritage we all know and love is the taste of timeless Italian culinary specialties! Several renowned local restaurants will bring their most cherished dishes to delight us with their cuisine. Delicious samplings of Italian antipasto items and sips of wine\, also available for purchase through donations to the Sons of Italy Lodge\, will be offered in our tasting areas \n \n \n TRADITIONAL DANCE PERFORMANCES\nSicily is a magical place\, rich in history and filled with colors\, fragrances\, silences\, and sounds. Travel with us into the sound of this region with traditional Sicilian dances to be performed by the students of ON THE EDGE @FRANKREYDANCE STUDIO \nMILLENARY WELLNESS: OLIVE OIL\nOlive oil has been around at least since 4000 BC\, and it is considered a staple ingredient of the Mediterranean diet. Learn with us how pure Extra Virgin Olive Oil is made in Italy to this day\, and taste its flavors with COSTIERA Extra Virgin Olive Oil \n \n \nIN VINO VERITAS\nWINE TRADITIONS\nHow is sweet or dry wine made? Why does it turn into vinegar if not carefully produced? PARDO WINE GRAPES will display and share wine-making tools and methods and the folk science behind its thousand-year old history \nLANDSCAPES AND FLAVORS\nA MAGICAL TRIP  \nDistinguished USF Professor Santo V. Nicosia\, author of “Travels and Food for Body and Soul” will join us to sign his book and tell us about his long journeys throughout Southern Italy and his explorations of the Mediterranean diet \n \n \nITALIAN STUDIES AND ENVIRONMENTAL HUMANITIES \nItalian Studies at USF\, singlehandedly founded by Prof. LaTrecchia in 2004\, allows students to gain proficiency in Italian language and acquire a thorough knowledge of Italian cultural history in a transnational perspective. The courses provide a multidisciplinary approach to the study of food culture as well as environmental issues. The program prepares students to become receptive to the global concerns of our society increasing their capabilities in writing\, speaking\, intercultural literacy\, and effective citizenship\, all skills that are useful in a variety of professions. \n Purchase your tickets now! Don’t forget the TSC promo code to save $5.00: Code is italylove \n \n Purchase Your Tickets\n \n\n Sponsors URL:https://tampasistercities.org/event/italian-heritage-celebration/ LOCATION:Sons and Daughters of Italy Lodge\, 3315 W. Lemon St.\, Tampa\, FL\, 33609\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tampasistercities.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Untitled-design-3.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250219T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250219T200000 DTSTAMP:20260404T065847 CREATED:20240520T144044Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T175720Z UID:10000412-1739988000-1739995200@tampasistercities.org SUMMARY:Tampa Sister Cities Board of Directors Meeting DESCRIPTION: URL:https://tampasistercities.org/event/tampa-sister-cities-board-of-directors-meeting/2025-02-19/ LOCATION:Shanna & Bryan Glazer JCC\, 522 N. Howard Ave.\, Tampa\, FL\, 33606\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tampasistercities.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/TSC-Board-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250315T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250315T180000 DTSTAMP:20260404T065847 CREATED:20250304T222759Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250304T222759Z UID:10000477-1742032800-1742061600@tampasistercities.org SUMMARY:2025 River O'Green Festival DESCRIPTION:Join Us at the River O’Green Festival\n \n\n Tampa Sister Cities Committee\, Inc. is affiliated with Sister Cities International \n \n The Tampa-South Dublin Sister Cities Committee\ninvites you to the River O’Green Festival\nat \nCurtis Hixon Park 🍀 600 N Ashley Dr.  🍀 Tampa \n11:00 AM – 6:00 PM \nSaturday\, March 15\, 2025 \nJoin us for an Irish celebration \nFree to the Public\nRiver O’ Green\nRiver O’ Green\, presented by Grow Financial\, is set to return to Tampa’s Downtown on March 16th from 11am – 6pm! River O’ Green is an annual\, free event to kick off the St. Patrick’s Day holiday\, as the Hillsborough River is transformed into a bright shade of green. This day of festive fun at Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park will feature live music\, kids activities\, food trucks\, and of course\, beer. \n Performance Schedule: \n\n11:00AM – Event & River Coloring Begins\nMain Stage: \n11:15AM-12:45PM – Irish Buskers (Live Music) \n1:15-2:45PM – Paddy O’Furniture (Live Music) \n3:30PM – Pet Costume Contest – sponsored by Barrymore Hotel \n4:00PM-5:45PM – George Pennington & The Odyssey (Live Music) \nTerrace Stage: \n11:30AM – GrowHouse Tampa Poet Performance \n1:00PM – Finnegan Irish Dance Academy Performance \n2:30PM – GrowHouse Tampa Poet Performance \n3:00PM – Finnegan Irish Dance Academy Performance \n6:00PM – Event Concludes\n\n Event Sponsors \n\nPresenting Sponsor – Grow Financial\nTECO\nPirate Water Taxi\nThe Lost Pearl\nCraft Tampa\nFreedom Boat Club\nBarrymore Hotel\niHeart Radio\nBusch Gardens\nKuducom\n\n\n Volunteers Needed\n \n I hope this message finds you well and ready for some fun and camaraderie! As you may know\, the River O’Green Festival is happening this Saturday\, and we are thrilled to announce that Tampa Sister Cities will have a tent at the event! This is a fantastic opportunity for us to showcase the spirit of international friendship and community that lies at the heart of our organization. \nHowever\, to make our presence as impactful as possible\, we need your help. We are looking for volunteers to help manage our tent throughout the festival\, which runs from 11 AM to 6 PM. Whether you’re an experienced volunteer or looking to lend a hand for the first time\, we would love to have you join us! \nWe understand that everyone has busy schedules\, so we are looking for volunteers to fill in as many 1-hour gaps as possible. This flexible approach allows you to enjoy the festival and contribute at a time that is most convenient for you. If you are interested in volunteering\, please complete the form below to select your preferred hour(s). Your time and enthusiasm will greatly contribute to the success of our tent and the festival as a whole. \nThis is a wonderful opportunity to engage with the community\, meet new people\, and enjoy the festivities. Plus\, volunteering with Tampa Sister Cities is always a fun and rewarding experience. Don’t miss out on being part of something special this weekend! \nThank you for considering this opportunity to volunteer and support Tampa Sister Cities. If you have any questions or need further information\, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. Let’s make the River O’Green Festival a memorable event for our community and visitors alike! \n \n Name\n \n First\n \n Last\n Email\n \n PhoneHours\n \n 11AM – 12PM [Unavailable]\n \n 12PM – 1PM [Unavailable]\n \n 1PM – 2PM [Unavailable]\n \n 2PM – 3PM [Unavailable]\n \n 3PM – 4PM [Unavailable]\n \n 4PM – 5PM [Unavailable]\n \n 5PM – 6PM [Unavailable] URL:https://tampasistercities.org/event/2025-river-ogreen-festival/ LOCATION:Curtis Hixon Park\, 600 N Ashley Dr\, Tampa\, FL\, 33602\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tampasistercities.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/AdobeStock_255836490-scaled.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Tampa-South Dublin Sister Cities Committee":MAILTO:colleeng627@cs.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250319T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250319T200000 DTSTAMP:20260404T065847 CREATED:20240520T144044Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T175720Z UID:10000413-1742407200-1742414400@tampasistercities.org SUMMARY:Tampa Sister Cities Board of Directors Meeting DESCRIPTION: URL:https://tampasistercities.org/event/tampa-sister-cities-board-of-directors-meeting/2025-03-19/ LOCATION:Shanna & Bryan Glazer JCC\, 522 N. Howard Ave.\, Tampa\, FL\, 33606\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tampasistercities.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/TSC-Board-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250416T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250416T200000 DTSTAMP:20260404T065847 CREATED:20240520T144044Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T175720Z UID:10000414-1744826400-1744833600@tampasistercities.org SUMMARY:Tampa Sister Cities Board of Directors Meeting DESCRIPTION: URL:https://tampasistercities.org/event/tampa-sister-cities-board-of-directors-meeting/2025-04-16/ LOCATION:Shanna & Bryan Glazer JCC\, 522 N. Howard Ave.\, Tampa\, FL\, 33606\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tampasistercities.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/TSC-Board-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250521T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250521T200000 DTSTAMP:20260404T065847 CREATED:20240520T144044Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T175720Z UID:10000415-1747850400-1747857600@tampasistercities.org SUMMARY:Tampa Sister Cities Board of Directors Meeting DESCRIPTION: URL:https://tampasistercities.org/event/tampa-sister-cities-board-of-directors-meeting/2025-05-21/ LOCATION:Shanna & Bryan Glazer JCC\, 522 N. Howard Ave.\, Tampa\, FL\, 33606\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tampasistercities.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/TSC-Board-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250618T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250618T200000 DTSTAMP:20260404T065847 CREATED:20240520T144044Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T175720Z UID:10000416-1750269600-1750276800@tampasistercities.org SUMMARY:Tampa Sister Cities Board of Directors Meeting DESCRIPTION: URL:https://tampasistercities.org/event/tampa-sister-cities-board-of-directors-meeting/2025-06-18/ LOCATION:Shanna & Bryan Glazer JCC\, 522 N. Howard Ave.\, Tampa\, FL\, 33606\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tampasistercities.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/TSC-Board-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250716T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250716T200000 DTSTAMP:20260404T065847 CREATED:20240520T144044Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T175720Z UID:10000461-1752688800-1752696000@tampasistercities.org SUMMARY:Tampa Sister Cities Board of Directors Meeting DESCRIPTION: URL:https://tampasistercities.org/event/tampa-sister-cities-board-of-directors-meeting/2025-07-16/ LOCATION:Shanna & Bryan Glazer JCC\, 522 N. Howard Ave.\, Tampa\, FL\, 33606\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tampasistercities.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/TSC-Board-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250820T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250820T200000 DTSTAMP:20260404T065847 CREATED:20240520T144044Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T175720Z UID:10000417-1755712800-1755720000@tampasistercities.org SUMMARY:Tampa Sister Cities Board of Directors Meeting DESCRIPTION: URL:https://tampasistercities.org/event/tampa-sister-cities-board-of-directors-meeting/2025-08-20/ LOCATION:Shanna & Bryan Glazer JCC\, 522 N. Howard Ave.\, Tampa\, FL\, 33606\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tampasistercities.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/TSC-Board-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250916 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250920 DTSTAMP:20260404T065847 CREATED:20250730T235531Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250730T235531Z UID:10000478-1757980800-1758326399@tampasistercities.org SUMMARY:2025 U.S.-Japan Sister Cities Summit DESCRIPTION: URL:https://tampasistercities.org/event/2025-u-s-japan-sister-cities-summit/ LOCATION:Izumisano City\, Japan\, Izumisano\, Japan ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tampasistercities.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Izumisano-City-Japan-scaled.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250917T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250917T200000 DTSTAMP:20260404T065847 CREATED:20240520T144044Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T175720Z UID:10000418-1758132000-1758139200@tampasistercities.org SUMMARY:Tampa Sister Cities Board of Directors Meeting DESCRIPTION: URL:https://tampasistercities.org/event/tampa-sister-cities-board-of-directors-meeting/2025-09-17/ LOCATION:Shanna & Bryan Glazer JCC\, 522 N. Howard Ave.\, Tampa\, FL\, 33606\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tampasistercities.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/TSC-Board-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251015T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251015T200000 DTSTAMP:20260404T065847 CREATED:20240520T144044Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T175720Z UID:10000419-1760551200-1760558400@tampasistercities.org SUMMARY:Tampa Sister Cities Board of Directors Meeting DESCRIPTION: URL:https://tampasistercities.org/event/tampa-sister-cities-board-of-directors-meeting/2025-10-15/ LOCATION:Shanna & Bryan Glazer JCC\, 522 N. Howard Ave.\, Tampa\, FL\, 33606\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tampasistercities.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/TSC-Board-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251112T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251112T210000 DTSTAMP:20260404T065847 CREATED:20251024T123951Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T215504Z UID:10000479-1762974000-1762981200@tampasistercities.org SUMMARY:Sip\, Celebrate and Support DESCRIPTION:Sip the Future: An Evening with Shira Granot and the Israel Wine Collection\nJoin Shira Granot\, founder of the Israel Wine Collection\, for an immersive journey into the heart of Israel’s thriving wine culture. This experience celebrates the country’s pioneering spirit-where ancient winemaking traditions meet modern innovation and sustainability.\nLocated in one of the most arid regions on Earth\, Israel’s vineyards-especially those flourishing in the Negev Desert-are rewriting the narrative of climate adaptation. Through cutting-edge techniques like drip irrigation and climate monitoring\, paired with a rediscovery of ancient grape cultivars and traditional farming methods\, Israeli winemakers are transforming challenges into opportunities.\nDiscover how Israel’s wine industry has become a living example of resilience and creativity\, offering valuable insights for sustainable agriculture worldwide. This “wine diplomacy” event pairs exquisite tastings with stories that connect people\, cultures\, and ideas-one glass at a time.\nThis event is brought to you through a partnership between Connecting Cultures for Peace and the Tampa-Ashdod Sister Cities Committee.\n Wednesday\, November 12\, 2025\n7:00 PM – 9:00 PM\n$35 Per person\n$75 VIP Experience\n \n Get Tickets URL:https://tampasistercities.org/event/sip-celebrate-and-support/ LOCATION:Shanna and Bryan Glazer JCC\, 522 N. Howard Ave.\, Tampa\, FL\, 33606\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tampasistercities.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/AdobeStock_244828277.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251119T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251119T200000 DTSTAMP:20260404T065847 CREATED:20240520T144044Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T175720Z UID:10000420-1763575200-1763582400@tampasistercities.org SUMMARY:Tampa Sister Cities Board of Directors Meeting DESCRIPTION: URL:https://tampasistercities.org/event/tampa-sister-cities-board-of-directors-meeting/2025-11-19/ LOCATION:Shanna & Bryan Glazer JCC\, 522 N. Howard Ave.\, Tampa\, FL\, 33606\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tampasistercities.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/TSC-Board-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR