Recent Events

Sister Cities Winston-Salem Projects

 

Bringing the World to Winston-Salem

  Ungheni, Republic of Moldova

  Computers for Moldova

  Kumasi, Computers donated

  Shanghai
                                   

Marian M. Bell Appointed Sister Cities Representative
  Sister Cities supporter, Marian Bell, was appointed by Mayor Allen Joines to represent the Sister Cities program in Shanghai, China.  Marian and her husband are moving to Shanghai and will be there several years. As the special Winston-Salem Sister Cities representative to our newest Sister Cities partner Marian will be working to cement our relationship with Shanghai.  We all wish Marian good luck in her new posting.

  Sister Cities International 2008 Showcase of Young Artists 
Sister Cities Winston-Salem again participated in the Young Artist Showcase.  This year Glenn High School, Reynolds H.S., The Career Center, Paisley M.S., Northwest M.S., Hill M.S., Wiley M.S., Philo M.S., and Meadowlark M.S. participated from our local district and schools from Ungheni, Moldova and Shanghai, China our Sister Cities partners.  Art work was on display in the lobby of the Bryce A. Stuart Municipal Building from December 3 through December 10, 2007.

Ms. Holly Fulton
Ms. Holly Fulton's drawing was the top entrant in the City wide Young Artist Showcase.  Holly's work was chosen by an independent panel of three judges as the best in the show from over 100 entries from 11 Winston-Salem City schools. Art work was judged on both creative skill and representation of this year's theme, "A Reflection of Your Community". Her work will be forwarded to the 20th Anniversary Sister Cities International Showcase of Youing Artists.  All entrants from around the world will be on display at the Sister Cities International annual meeting in Kansas City in July 2008.     

Mayor Allen Joines congratulates our Young Artists at the reception.

Winston-Salem Mayor Allen Joines was on hand to present awards to the top place from each participating school.

 Take a look at some of the other art work! 

Young Artist Showcase reception    

Shanghai Economic Development Representatives Visit Winston-Salem