For Immediate Release                             Contact: Trina Jackson, 510-620-8581

 

The 1000-island City of Zhoushan, China and Richmond, CA have been Sister Cities since 1993. A Richmond delegation led by Richmond Councilmember Nat Bates visited Zhoushan in 2007. The Zhoushan Mayor delegation toured Richmond in 2009. Zhoushan is sending a team of university teachers and city staff to study in Richmond this summer. The next Richmond delegation will visit Zhoushan in 2011.

“Highlights of the 2007 Richmond Mayor Delegation Visit to China” will be featured at a fundraiser sponsored by the Friends of Zhoushan. The dinner will be held Thursday, April 29, 5-8 PM at the Hilltop 99 Buffet, 2960 Hilltop Mall Road. Advance price until is $25 per person. Price after April 23 or at the door is $30 per person. Checks should be written to: Friends of Zhoushan, P.O. Box 70682, Richmond, CA 94807. For further information, contact Trina Jackson, 510-620-8581, or trina_jackson@ci.richmond.ca.us