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MSC Partners with AZ Aviation Historical Group
Recently Mesa Sister Cities partnered with the AZ Aviation Historical Group to welcome the Falcon Field Association from the UK to join in the Royal Air Force Cadet Memorial weekend. Honoring 23 courageous men who…
MSC was honored to speak to the AZ Aviation Historical Group dinner hosting the visiting British descendants of Falcon Field The No.4 British Training School & Falcon Field Association from the UK.
Mesa Sister Cities was honored to join and speak to the AZ Aviation Historical Group dinner hosting the visiting British descendants of Falcon Field The No.4 British Training School & Falcon Field Association from the…
Come visit MSC at the East Valley Veterans Parade: Ready Then, Ready Now – 250 Years of Military Service-November 11 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Downtown Mesa
________________________________________ East Valley Veterans Parade: Ready Then, Ready Now – 250 Years of Military Service November 11 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Downtown Mesa In 2025, our nation marks a historic milestone—250 years since the…
Sponsorship and partnership opportunities available
We are providing many exciting partnership opportunities that will promote your generous commitment to the City of Mesa, its youth, and the programs we provide. Your sponsorship will qualify as a tax-deductible contribution. Our tax…
18TH ANNUAL MILT LAFLEN MEMORIAL INTERNATIONAL-FRIDAY April 17th, 2026
18TH ANNUAL MILT LAFLEN MEMORIAL INTERNATIONAL Includes: green fees, cart, range balls, lunch and outstanding prizes Individual Player: $150 Foursome: $500 GOLF April 17th, 2026 FRIDAY TOURNAMENT
Please join us in welcoming Sister City new Upper Hutt , New Zealand- Mayor Peri Zee!
Please join us in welcoming our new Sister City Mayor Peri Zee and Deputy Mayor Corey White of Upper Hutt, New Zealand. Cheers to the new Upper Hutt City Council.
Youth Ambassador Exchange Program Caraz, Peru 2026
It is that time of year to start thinking INTERNTIONAL EXCHANGE EXPERIENCE!! Mesa Sister Cities is exchanging Mesa Students to Caraz, Peru in June 2026. Applications available TODAY on our website www.mesasistercities.org Deadline Jan 15…
The City of Mesa and Mesa Sister Cities commemorated the city’s partnership with Guaymas, Mexico at at Mesa’s Northeast Public Safety Facility off Power Road in East Mesa.
Pictured from left -President Mesa Sister Cities- Christine Selman, Mesa Councilmember- Jenn Duff, Mesa Mayor- Mark Freeman, Mesa Fire Chief for Mesa -Mary Cameli, Mesa Councilmember- Alicia Goforth, Mayor Guaymas, Mexico – Dra. Karla Córdova…
Birdies for Charity, every dollar you give is amplified!
Share in creating a global impact for Mesa’s future leaders. Mesa Sister Cities (MSC) believes in the power of person-to-person diplomacy. When you support our Student Ambassador Program, you’re not just donating—you’re investing in the…
Mesa Sister Cities at the Sister Cities International 2025 Fall Leadership Meetings in Tempe, AZ
Mesa Sister Cities joined Sister Cities International for the Fall Leadership Meetings in Tempe, Arizona! October 8-11, 2025.Great connections were made with our local Sister Cities. Scottsdale, Tempe, Mesa and Chandler. All the international staff…
Peru 2025 Update
We had an excellent time spending time with our Sister Cities in Caraz, Peru. Meeting Caraz Peru Mayor Ing. Jose Felipe Espinoza Caballero, Alcalde, Municipalidad Provincial de Huaylas has been an anticipated visit for many…
PERU 2025!
July 15-19th Caraz Peru 2025 We have a group of 10 MSC committee members traveling to visit our Sister City of Caraz, Peru in July. Please contact us if you are interested in joining us…
Uijeongbu, South Korea visit
Hon. Kyle Jones an wife Amy visited Mayor DongKeun Kim in Uijeongbu, South Korea this month to promote international friendships and long standing relationships with our South Korea community.
Election results of Executive Board Members and new Directors for a team of Mesa Community leaders.
Mesa Sister Cities is excited to share the election results of Executive Board Members and new Directors for a team of Mesa Community leaders. Please welcome Christine Selman -President , Hon. Kyle Jones – Vice…
ANZAC DAY EVENT – SATURDAY ,APRIL 26th Come support our New Zealand friends!
ANZAC DAY EVENT – SATURDAY ,APRIL 26th Come support our New Zealand friends at Kiwanis Park in Tempe Ramadas 6 & 7 11am-5pm. Service at 12pm Event by AZ Pie Guys Kiwanis Park, Tempe RSVP…
POSTPONED GOLF TOURNAMENT
!!DOBSON RANCH GOLF TOURNAMENT POSTPONED!! STAY TUNED FOR NEW DETAILS!
Golf Tournament Sponsorship Information
Course Presenting Sponsor – $5,000 Your company logo featured prominently across all promotional materials and on the event website Company logo displayed on a product giveaway of your choice Recognition as the Presenting Sponsor at…
Patriot Skies-AZ Aviation Historical Group
MSC is in support of the AZ Aviation Historical Group and its documentary, Patriot Skies. We are proud to share in this event with the RAF cadet families and Mesa descendants who worked at Falcon…
MESA ASIAN FESTIVAL March 29 & 30th
We are excited to present the fourth annual event, which will take place at Mesa Community College on Saturday, March 29, from 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM and Sunday, March 30, from 11:00 AM to…
Meeting our new Mayor Mark Freeman
Meet and greet with new Mayor Mark Freeman at our new and improved City of Mesa Council Chambers. Great start to a new beginning! Thank you Mayor Mark Freeman and City Councilmember and new City…
Sister Cities International Support
Another great year ahead with Mesa Sister Cities International leading the way!
February Member Social
Join us for our February member social ! Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. Nando’s Mexican Cafe 6715 E. McDowell Road (Southwest area of McDowell and Power Roads) Mesa The restaurant specializes…
Arizona Sister Cities State Conference 2024- Sedona, AZ
Arizona Sister Cities State Conference 2024 “Finding common ground the heart of creating ,revitalizing and growing Sister Cities.” 36 annual state conference Sedona, Arizona November 15 and 16th.
Dia De Los Muertos Sat, Oct 19 10AM-6 PM & Sunday Oct 20 10AM-5PM
Come see our Mesa Sister Cities Alter at Mesa Arts Center in downtown Mesa.
Mesa Celebrates First Anniversary as an International City of Peace; Peace Pole Rededication Sept. 21 at Mesa Community College
MESA, Arizona – Sept. 19, 2023 – In recognition of International Peace Day and in celebration of the first anniversary of the City of Mesa becoming an International City of Peace, a Peace Pole Rededication…
The East Valley Veterans Parade
Monday, November 11, 2024 11 A.M. – 1 P.M. The East Valley Veterans Parade provides an opportunity for the community to gather in honoring, thanking and celebrating local Veterans, active Military, and their families. The…
Arizona Sister Cities Annual Conference
Arizona Sister Cities Annual Conference Nov. 10 & 11, 2023 Friday, November 10, 2023 5:30-7:30 PM at NAU International Student Pavilion Saturday, November 11, 2023 9:00 AM Little America Hotel Breakfast, break, and lunch provided…
Día De Los Muertos Cultural Event
Mesa Arts Center is pleased to celebrate Día de los Muertos with an annual event created in collaboration with the community. Día de los Muertos is a celebration of Latin American art and culture related…
Family Day at Commemorative Air Force Museum
Family Day at Commemorative Air Force Museum 08/10/2024 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Commemorative Air Force Museum 2017 N. Greenfield Road Mesa, Arizona 85215 Don’t miss Family Fun Day at Mesa’s Commemorative Air Force Museum…
Aug 13th – Member Social Dinner 6PM
Come one come all! Aug 13, 2024 Pizzicato Pizzeria Restaurante 6210 E McKellips Road , Mesa at Painted Mountain Golf Course Pls RSVP to Patsy Fimbres- Pfimbres@cox.net
MSC Youth Ambassadors arrive in Caraz , Peru
MSC Youth Ambassador arrived in Caraz Peru this month to have their 3 1/2 week full Immersion experience of life with our Sister City, Caraz Peru!
Mesa students land in Upper Hutt New Zealand !
Mesa Youth Ambassadors arrived in Upper Hutt New Zealand this month!
YEAP 2024
The 2024 Youth Ambassador Exchange is in full effect. Ambassador Students on a trip to Northern Arizona to see Tonto Natural Bridge and Montazuma Castle.
Welcome 2024 Youth Ambassadors
Welcome to the 2024 Mesa Sister Cities Youth Ambassador Exchange students and families, we are excited to have you join the Mesa Sister Cities community and family. Four of our students will exchange with Caraz…
Youth Ambassador Information Session 2024
Information session January 10th, 2024 6:00 pm-8:00 pmlocated at the Mesa Fire Station 201- 360 E 1st Street in the Community Room.Learn more about the exciting opportunity of becoming a Mesa Sister Cities Youth Ambassador…
Día de los Muertos- 2023 Mesa, AZ
OCT. 21 – 22, 2023 Mesa Arts Center is pleased to celebrate Día de los Muertos with an annual event created in collaboration with the community. Día de los Muertos is a celebration of Latin…
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration
Join us in paying tribute to the leadership and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on Monday, January 16. Parade begins at 11 a.m. at MLK Way and Center Street, followed by a community…
Youth Ambassador Program Application Deadline
MSC Youth Ambassador Exchange Program Application deadline is December 22, 2022. If you need to submit a late application, please contact Christineselman@hotmail.com for further instructions.
Birdies for Charity-Donate Now
Birdies for Charity is a program of the Thunderbird Charities during the 2023 WM Phoenix Open. Simply pledge one cent or more for every birdie that will be made by the PGA TOUR players, Thursday…
Mesa Dia De Los Muertos Event
Come visit our Mesa Sister Cities Alter this year that is featured in the Lobby! You can view all the altars during the festival hours in our Farnsworth Theater. OCT. 22 – 23, 2022 SAT…
Youth Ambassador Exchange info Session Oct 19th 6-8pm
Please join us for the 2022-23 Youth Ambassador Exchange Program information session Date: October 19thTime: 6-8pm.Location: Mesa Fire Station 201, 360 East 1st street in downtown Mesa
40th Anniversary Celebration
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DIA DE LOS MUERTOS FESTIVAL
OCTOBER 23, 2021 SATURDAY 10AM-5PM & OCTOBER 24, SUNDAY 12PM-5PM Mesa Arts Center is pleased to celebrate Día de los Muertos with an annual event created in collaboration with the community. Día de los Muertos…
40th Anniversary
Join us for a celebration of the 40th Anniversary of the Mesa Sister Cities Association. A reception will be held at the AZ Museum of Natural History on Thursday, October 21 from 6:00 to 8:30…
Guitarras Latinas LIVE March 26 5-8pm@ El Autentico1010 -Peru Fundraiser
Guitarras Latinas, or “Latin Guitars” in English, is a lively, 5 man band, which highlights the beautiful music of Latin America. We take folks on a musical “tour” of Latin America. We play a rhythmic…
17th Annual Milt Laflen Memorial International Open Golf Tournament Saturday April 25,2020
Saturday, April 25, 2020 ViewPoint Golf Course located at 650 N. Hawes Road. Mesa, Arizona 85207 The course is located 1/4 mile West of the intersection of the 202 East loop and the University Road…
Peru Fundraiser-March 26, 2020 5-8pm $25.00 El Autentico 1010 – Latin American Food – 5609 E McKellips Rd~Mesa, AZ 85215
Peru Fundraiser Autentico 1010 – Latin American Food – 5609 E McKellips Rd~Mesa, AZ 85215 Mesa Sister Cities Youth Ambassadors Program March 26, 2020 5-8pm $25.00 Each order comes with Papa a la Huancaina appetizer…
Mesa Arts Center -Young Artist Exhibit 2020 3/3 6pm-8pm
Come see the beautiful talent of the Sister Cities International -Young Artists Exhibit Our very own Mesa Sister Cities Youth Ambassador applicants for the Summer 2020 Exchange have all entered an artistic piece to be…
Kaiping Sister City- Ong Ko Met Association 2020 Chinese New Year Celebration
Mesa Sister Cities was honored to be invited to the Kaiping Sister City- Ong Ko Met Association 2020 Chinese New Year Celebration- Year of the Rat The Great Wall Restaurant -Phoenix , AZ
Midwest Food Bank packing day 2/22 9:00am -12:00pm
YAEP2020 future Ambassador students – Scheduled Event We will be packing food for our community on 2/22 from 9:00am-12:00pm Address is : 725 E Baseline Rd Gilbert -Please RSVP for the event. I have numbered…
Extended Application Deadline 1/30!!
We have officially extended the application deadline to 1/30!! GET IN THOSE APPLICATIONS!! We will updating info and sending out the updated times/dates for the Group interview and individual interviews as soon as possible. This…
Information Session January 10th, Friday 6-8pm
*Reminder *MSC 2020 student Exchange at the Mesa Firehouse meeting on Jan 10th 6-8pm !! Fire Station 201, 360 E 1st Street Mesa Please be there! We will be talking to new applicants and their…
Information Session January 10th, Friday 6-8pm
The time is now to think about SUMMER 2020- APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE ONLINE HERE! Information session January 10th, Friday 6-8pm Mesa @ Fire Station 201, 360 E 1st Street Mesa Application Deadline is Jan 15, 2020…
Dia de los Muertos Festival
Mesa sister cities took second place in the Day of the Dead altar contest at the festival ghis weekend. Our altar this year was in recognition of Mike Whalen who passed away a few months…
Youth Ambassadors Meet with Mayor
Mesa Sister Cities Youth Ambassadors met with Mayor John Giles and Council Member Jen Duff at the Mayors office in downtown Mesa. Gifts were exchanged between the international cities solidifying our partnerships as sister cities.
2019 Youth Ambassador Welcome Dinner
Our ten Mesa Sister Cities Youth ambassadors celebrated at a Welcome dinner hosted by Red Mountain Community College. Immediate Past-President, Dennis Kavanaugh welcomed all in attendance and Council member David Luna extended an official welcome…
Summer 2019 Member Update
MEMBERS & FRIENDS UPDATE Upcoming Member Meetings & Activities: This is an open invitation to expand your world; all current and past members, supporters, friends, and prospective members are welcome. Find out about the exciting…
Summer 2019 Member Update
MEMBERS & FRIENDS UPDATE Upcoming Member Meetings & Activities: This is an open invitation to expand your world; all current and past members, supporters, friends, and prospective members are welcome. Find out about the exciting…
2019 International Ambassadors Have Arrived
The last of the international ambassadors arrived late Saturday evening, July 29th after a 30+ hour trip from Upper Hutt, New Zealand. Our Canadian ambassador arrived on Friday, July 28th joining the Peru ambassadors who…
Canada Ambassador Departs
The final Mesa Sister Cities Youth Ambassador departed for Burnaby Canada today where she will stay for 3 weeks with her Canadian Ambassador in Burnaby, Canada. Burnaby is in the greater Vancouver area.
Peru and New Zealand Students Depart
Four Youth Ambassadors departed today on a trip that they will likely not repeat in their lifetime. Two of our Mesa Sister Cities joined with Tempe Sister Cities to travel to New Zealand. The Mesa…













































