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This week in Santa Clara County, the Arts & Culture sector saw ongoing engagement through several upcoming sister-county commission meetings focused on international cultural exchange, including multiple sessions of the Hsinchu, Taiwan Sister-County Commission and the Metropolitan City of Florence, Italy, Sister-County Commission. The Fairgrounds Management Corporation Board of Directors also has scheduled meetings addressing cultural event management at county facilities. Notably, local arts leadership was highlighted by the recognition of Ariam Weldeab Araya, an Eritrean immigrant and storyteller who was named one of eight 2026 Arts Leaders, underscoring the county’s diverse cultural contributions. Key upcoming meetings to watch: - Hsinchu, Taiwan Sister-County Commission (October 28, November 4, 7, 18) - Fairgrounds Management Corporation Board of Directors (October 28, November 18) - Metropolitan City of Florence, Italy, Sister-County Commission (November 5)

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