The Redlands Sister Cities Association is now accepting applications from students who are currently attending high school in Redlands, or who are between the ages of 14 through 19, to visit Redlands’ sister city of Hino, Japan.
The home stay/visitation will be for approximately 12 days, leaving around March 16, 2019 and returning around March 30, depending on airline reservations. During this time, students will be staying with host families, participating in the city’s cultural activities, and traveling to some historic sites in the country.
Along with the application, students must submit an essay of 500 words or more and interview about why they would like to visit Japan. The tentative cost per student will be approximately $1800-$2400, which will cover airfare, railway transportation, and other expenses. The student and his or her family are responsible for the cost; however the Redlands Sister Cities Association will assist students in organizing fundraisers to help defer some of the costs. Students who are accepted into the program will need to join sister cities (a two year membership) and participate in activities before and after the trip.
The students selected will be required to attend orientation meetings and participate in fundraising activities prior to the departure date. The application deadline is Friday, December 7, 2018. Students will be notified of their selection shortly thereafter. Students will also need a valid passport (with no expiration date within 6 months of departure).

Redlands Sister Cities
Student Exchange Program
March 2017
Description
The Redlands Sister Cities Association is now accepting applications from students who are currently attending high school in Redlands, or who are between the ages of 14 through 19, to visit Redlands’ sister city of Hino, Japan.
The home stay/visitation will be for approximately14 days, leaving around March 11, 2017 and returning around March 25, depending on airline reservations. During this time, students will be staying with host families, participating in the city’s cultural activities, and traveling to some historic sites in the country.
Along with the application, students must submit an essay of 500 words or more about why they would like to visit Japan. The tentative cost per student is approximately $2400, which will cover airfare, railway transportation, and other expenses. The student and his or her family are responsible for the cost; however the Redlands Sister Cities Association will assist students in organizing fundraisers and applying for scholarship funds to help defer some of the costs. Students who are accepted into the program will need to join sister cities (a two year membership of $25 per year) and participate in orientation activities before the trip and “a sharing of your experience” presentation after the trip.
The students selected will be required to attend orientation meetings and participate in fundraising activities prior to the departure date. The application deadline is Friday, December 2, 2016 with interviews scheduled for the first two weeks in December. Students will then be notified of their selection shortly thereafter. Applications will be available on line at: www.redlandssistercities.com or at the counselors’ offices at each of the Redlands’ high schools.
For further information or questions about the program, you may call Roy Cencirulo, Redlands Sister Cities President at 909-798-0939, or email at [email protected]

This Chit Chat newsletter was huge this image above is only of the first page.
On behalf of the Redlands Sister Cities Association’s Board members, I would like to express our appreciation and gratitude to you for hosting our exchange students and chaperones from Hino. Your kindness and generosity made this visit a lasting memory for everyone involved. It was evident throughout the two weeks and at the farewell party, and then again at the next day’s bus departure, the emotional impact their stay with you meant. I don’t think there was a dry eye anywhere!
The Hino students thoroughly enjoyed this experience, as I hope you and your family did. It is through exchanges like this that form bonds of goodwill and friendship that last a lifetime. I hope the connections you made during these two weeks will be everlasting and you will continue to be involved with sister cities.

“REDLANDS SISTER CITIES ASSOCIATION”
ANNUAL GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
And
WELCOMING HINO, JAPAN STUDENTS AND CHAPERONES
MON EVENING
25 JUL 2016
6:30 P. M.
REDLANDS SMILEY LIBRARY ASSEMBLY ROOM
ELECTION OF OFFICERS AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR 2016-2017
INTRODUCING THE HINO, JAPAN STUDENTS AND CHAPERONES
13 STUDENTS — 11 GIRLS AND 2 BOYS
3 CHAPERONES
Everyone is welcome, so let’s give the students and chaperones a warm Southern California Redlands welcome.
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“REDLANDS DOWNTOWN SCULPTURE”
A sculpture with a trio of clocks representing Redlands and our sister cities, Hino, Japan, and San Miguel de Allende, Mexico has been selected by the Cultural Arts Commission. It will be installed in Ed Hales Park facing State Street.
If approved by the Redlands City Council, one clock on the left, will have Japanese numbers representing Hino, the center clock will represent Redlands, and the clock on the right will have Roman numerals representing San Miguel.
Redlands Sister Cities Association is proud of our outstanding relationship and support from the City of Redlands.

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Redlands Sister Cities Association is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that cooperates with the City of Redlands to foster increased international understanding and friendships around the world.

Join Redlands Sister Cities on May 16th, 2015 at our upcoming Garage/ Yard sale completely open to the public and also a bonus pancake breakfast.
This is a great place to find hidden treasures, furniture, knick knacks, and more.
Gerrards Market
705 W Cypress Ave
Redlands, CA