Feb 09

TIMBAH BELL: LEARNING FROM THE QUIETNESS

Peace and harmony in Shimukappu highlight the value of turning down the volume on life. Studying Japanese is easier on some days than on others. It’s been a series of language-learning stutter steps since arriving in Shimukappu. Every week or so, I get a fresh burst of energy when... read more →
Nov 29

MAKING HOME IN JAPAN

Timbah Bell, a former Aspen High School English teacher, heads to sister city of Shimukappu, Japan, to teach English. “Beauty Noted” is a new bimonthly column by Timbah, which will highlight his experiences as the newest teacher in a long line of Roaring Fork Valley locals to continue the partnership... read more →
Nov 28
Oct 26
Oct 03

TRIBUTE TO MARIO RUIZ

Cerro Catedral, Bariloche "YOU WERE, ARE AND WILL FOREVER BE THE GUARDIAN ANGEL OF THE MOUNTAIN AND THE HEART OF THE SKI PATROL" Tribute to Mario Ruiz, chief of patrol in Cerro Catedral, Bariloche, who was tragically killed by an avalanche while he was working in July 2020. Mario participated... read more →
Aug 25

COMMUNITY HEALTH PROGRAM

The Aspen Bariloche Medical Exchange Program has financed the renovation of a shipping container to become an integral part of the community health program at El Frutillar Centro de Salud in Bariloche and Fundación Nutrir Patagonia.  The construction/renovation of the 40-foot donated container was carried out in four phases conducted... read more →
Aug 25
Jul 07

SISTER CITIES INTERNATIONAL 2021 ANNUAL CONFERENCE

Sister Cities International is excited to announce our 2021 Virtual Annual Conference! This year’s theme is “Building Stronger Ties for an Interconnected World” and will take place on Thursday, July 15th and Friday, July 16th. Stay updated for more information on speakers and featured events. Go to Sister Cities International... read more →
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