Karpenisi, Evrytania, located in the foothills of the Velouchi Mountains in central Greece, partnered with Asheville in 2004.

Fast Facts

• Population 10,100
• Beautiful towering mountains, heavenly rivers, and fresh sycamore trees

Past Projects

• Participated in activities for the organization and execution of the World Congress in July. Members hosted delegates from Greece and Mexico.
• Planned and executed a fund raising “Greek Dinner” at the Mediterranean Restaurant ( thanks Pete and Paula Apostolopoulos for your donation of space, time and misc. food items). The event raised $2,030.00 and portion of that ($1,400.00) was used to assist delegates from Karpenisi with travel expenses to attend the World Congress.
• Participated in youth fund raising effort (pastry sale) at Haywood Park Hotel.
• Worked with our representative in Karpenisi, Leonidas Papadopoulos, to establish goals and objectives for 2006-2007.

Future Projects

• Work through Sister Cities International to supply five wheel chairs to Karpenisi residents in need.
• Establish a formal Sister Cities organization in Karpenisi (adapt by-laws, elect officers etc.)
• Plan and execute another fundraiser (most likely a “Greek Night”) with benefits going toward paying travel expenses for two teenagers from Karpenisi to attend the International Conference in Washington, D.C. or visit Asheville.
• Identify up to ten teenagers in Karpenisi that are interested in being involved in Sister Cities activities. Exchange E-mail addresses with teenagers in Asheville, Vladikavkaz, San Cristobal, and Saumur.
• Meet with the Mayor of Karpenisi and/or our representative in Karpenisi during their visit to Charlotte, NC in June. Invite them for a visit to Asheville. If time permits.

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The ASCI Karpenisi Committee can be reached by email at: rlutovsky(at)gmail.com

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