Roanoke Valley Sister Cities International Holiday Celebration

Roanoke Valley Sister Cities, Inc. (RVSCI) is pleased to announce the 2026 International Holiday Celebration as a fundraising event at the Shenandoah Club in downtown Roanoke on Tuesday, December 1, 2026 (5:30 pm – 8:00 pm). Featuring traditional holiday cuisine from around the world, this wonderful event supports RVSCI’s local and international projects. The Shenandoah Club’s renowned restaurant staff will prepare delicacies from the countries of our sister cities. Admission is $100 for dinner and live entertainment. A silent auction and cash bar will be available.RVSCI is a nonprofit citizen diplomacy network that creates and strengthens partnerships between the United States and international communities. Starting in 1964, the Roanoke Valley has developed partnerships with seven Sister Cities: Wonju, South Korea; Kisumu,Kenya; Pskov, Russia (this relationship is currently paused); Florianópolis, Brazil; Opole, Poland; Lijiang, China; and St.-Lô, France.Roanoke Mayor Joe Cobb says, "Roanoke is blessed with a long and rich history of sister city partnerships, building upon our diverse, inclusive and multi-cultural community. I encourage us all to support and attend the Roanoke Valley Sister Cities 2026 International Holiday Celebration, an opportunity to celebrate the power of global cooperation and friendship!"We encourage individuals and organizations to provide tax-deductible sponsorships to support the mission of RVSCI, which is committed to fostering and encouraging mutual understanding, friendship and peace through cultural, medical, economic, educational and professional exchanges among the people of the Roanoke Valley and the citizens of our sister cities on four continents.Contact RVSCI (a 501(c)(3) organization) at roanokevalleysistercities@gmail.com or call 540-798-3788 for information on tickets or sponsorship opportunities. Donations and ticket purchases for this event may also be made online on the RSVP tab by November 24 atwww.rvsci.us