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 Sister Cities, College of the Canyons, Academy of the Canyons (AOC) and the William S. Hart Union High School District. By promoting cultural and student exchange, this helps strengthen the relationship between the City of Matsudo and the City of Santa Clarita, through Santa Clarita Sister Cities. Read press release here ..read more

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. Saturday, April 13 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. The Centre 20880 Centre Pointe Parkway, Santa Clarita Your Venmo payment is your registration ..read more

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 — are invited to showcase their artistic and literary talents through art, essay, poetry, photography, or music.  This year’s theme, “CLIMATESCAPE: Resilient Cities for Tomorrow’s Climate,”  focuses on the challenges of climate change and its impact on communities. Click here for details, guidelines, and to submit an entry ..read more

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 the Academy of the Canyons was selected as the international Grand Prize winner in the Essay category for her entry, “Have you Eaten,”  while Grace Lee of West Ranch High School placed third in the Digital Arts category for her artwork, “Holding On.”  Their work competed with entries from other Sister Cities organizations around the globe.  The international winners were announced durin ..read more

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, artistic and musical talents to address this year’s theme, “Peace by Piece: Food Security in My Community.”  The students were recognized by the Santa Clarita City Council at their meeting on June 27. To view the winning entries and finalists, visit our virtual gallery.  These entries were submitted to Sister Cities International in Washington, DC to compete with entries from other Sister ..read more

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 Hall  after which Santa Clarita Sister Cities hosted a welcome reception for the delegation and their host families.  The students attended classes and various activities at Academy of the Canyons where they were welc0med warmly by the student body.  They also participated in the Sister Cities Charity Hike and enjoyed the City’s beautiful trails and open space.  It was a successful exchange and, based o ..read more

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 making a difference and supporting Sister Cities.  Thank you to all who participated, especially our generous sponsors ..read more

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 express their ideas on global citizenship and universal issues through essay, poetry, art and music. The 2023 theme, “Peace by Piece: Food Security in My Community,” addresses food security, including the impact of climate change on food production and food consumption in the student’s community. Click here for details, guidelines, and to submit an entry ..read more

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 5.1-mile Towsley Canyon Loop Trail with its panoramic views of the Santa Clarita Valley or the scenic, rolling hills of the 1.6-mile Elder Loop Trail.  Visit our Events page for more information and to register.     ..read more

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 Normal” at the California Youth Leadership this Saturday, November 5. Join Grace and Manaal, along with other youth and young professionals from California and international cities, at this free online event. Visit www.californiasummit.org for more information and to register.     ..read more