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2010 Calendar of Coming Events

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July 4, 2010 at 9:00 AM –  Messa in Italiano la Prima Domenica di Ogni Mese
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church is continuing to have an Italian Mass on the first Sunday of each month at 9:00 AM. It is a great opportunity to practice the Italian language and a challenge to keep up with Fr. Tim's Italian. Handouts include both Italian and English prayers, so it's easy to follow. There will be a reception in the Parish Hall following the Mass. View map to Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church.


July 7, 2010 from 7:00 PM –  Denver Columbus Day Parade Comm. Meeting
The Denver Columbus Day Parade Committee will hold its monthly meeting at 7 PM at Vincenzašs in Wheat Ridge. Everyone is welcome to attend.


July 10, 2010 –  16th Annual SOIA New Generation Lodge 2702 Golf Tournament
The 16th Annual Sons of Italy New Generation Lodge 2702 Golf Tournament will be held at Willis Case Golf Course.  There will be two hole-in-one prizes this year.  At one Hole-in-One you could win a new Harley Davidson "Fatboy" motorcycle and the other Hole-in One, you could win a new Ferrari. Please contact Rob Bernhardt at 303.467.3341 for details.


July 11, 2010 at 3:00 PM –  The Road (La Strada)
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church is showing a series of five films showing a progression of history via Italian films. The film to be shown on July 11th is The Road (La Strada) [1954: Federico Fellini; Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film in 1956]. Dr. Vince Piturro, UCD English Dept, will critique the film that will be shown at the Church Hall, 3541 Navajo Street , Denver starting at 3:00 PM. There will also be a snack of Bastone al Pasquini ed Ragu al Gaetano, soft bread sticks made by Pasquini Highlands Ranch...coated with butter and Parmesan cheese...our Italian substitute for popcorn! A donation of $10 per person will be appreciated. View map to Mt. Carmel Church.


July 14, 2010 from 7:30 PM –  Tirolesi Trentini del Colorado Monthly Meeting
Tirolesi Trentini del Colorado will hold its monthly meeting at the San Marino Retirement Community; 7425 Xavier Street, 2nd floor-Social Room. For more information, visit http://www.trentini-club-colorado.com/.


July 20, 2010 at 6:00 PM –  OSIA Cabrini Lodge #2826 Meeting (Pueblo)
The OSIA Cabrini Lodge #2826 meeting will be on July 20th at Jones-Healy Realty, 119 W 6th St. in Pueblo. Please come & join us. If you would like more information, please contact Ronda at rosar20@hotmail.com.


July 21, 2010 from 5:30 - 8:00 PM –  IABA Member Meeting
The Italian American Business Association will hold its monthly member meeting starting at 5:30 PM at Mile High Marketplace at 7007 E. 88th Ave., Henderson, Colorado. Gina Molinaro-Hallisey will host. Everyone is welcome to attend. Happy Hour and music begin at 5:30, followed with a BBQ dinner at 6:30. The IABA meeting will be held from 6:45 - 8:00 PM.Download the flyer for more information.

The cost is $5 per person. Please RSVP to Gina at 303.289.4656 x.460 or send an e-mail by July 19th.


July 25, 2010 from 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM –  Red Lion Run Car Show
The Italians of America Cultural Society, North Denver is holding the 9th Annual Red Lion Run Car Show on July 25th at the Fruitdale Park located at 47th & Miller Street in Wheat Ridge, CO. The event features street rods, muscle cars, classic cars, motorcycles, and so much more. Download the flyer and the Registration Form. Vehicle entry fee is $25. Registration Form must be postmarked no later than July 1, 2010.

For more information, send an e-mail to joseph66@q.com.


July 25, 2010 from 4:00 - 8:00 PM –  Dante Alighieri Society Summer Picnic
The Dante Alighieri Society, Denver, will host their annual summer picnic on Sunday, July 25 from 4 to 8 p.m. at Prospect Park, West 44th Ave and Robb Street, Wheatridge. There will be fun and games for everyone. The Society will provide traditional sausage sandwiches, hotdogs, hamburgers, beer, pop, and coffee. Plates, napkins, cups and plastic-ware will also be provided. Attending families are asked to bring either a salad or a dessert to share with the group. Please bring utensils for these side dishes if needed. There is no cost to attend the picnic, so bring your parents, children, and grandchildren to this fun event. The park has a playground area and plenty of space for bocce, volleyball, baseball and frisbee. Please bring equipment for the games you wish to play.

We are planning for 80 people, and no RSVP is needed. We are looking forward to seeing everyone with their families and friends.


July 31, 2010 from 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM  –  Colorado Italian American Forum
Maria Scordo-Allen, the former Honorary Vice Consul of Italy for Colorado, is continuing her series of Forums for the Colorado Italian American community. For this particular Forum, topics of discussion of things Italian will be determined at a later date. All are welcome to attend. The Forum will start at 11:00 AM at Mickey's Top Sirloin on 70th and Broadway in Denver.

See Map. Lunch will be served at a cost of $12.00 per person. For more information, contact Maria by phone - 303-224-9927, fax - 303-224-9930, or e-mail at italyconsulcolo@msn.com.


August 1, 2010 at 9:00 AM –  Messa in Italiano la Prima Domenica di Ogni Mese
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church is continuing to have an Italian Mass on the first Sunday of each month at 9:00 AM. It is a great opportunity to practice the Italian language and a challenge to keep up with Fr. Tim's Italian. Handouts include both Italian and English prayers, so it's easy to follow. There will be a reception in the Parish Hall following the Mass. View map to Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church.


August 1, 2010 –  Golf Tournament
The Dante Alighieri Society, Denver, will host their annual golf tournament at the Indian Tree Golf Course on August 1, 2010. For the first time ever, they will have a shot gun start and will once again have prizes on all par 3 for hole in one. The application and sponsor forms will be mailed out shortly. As always they need golfers, helpers and sponsors. Please volunteer by calling chairman Len Guida at 303.425.6359 or Gianfranco Marcantonio at 303.494.3080.

Prestige Chrysler and Dodge of Longmont is again this year sponsoring all five par 3 with fantastic prizes for hole-in-one, including a $25,000 automobile for hole # 13. Please spread the word and invite some friends. Download the Notiziario July 2010 newsletter for more information.


August 4, 2010 from 7:00 PM –  Denver Columbus Day Parade Comm. Meeting
The Denver Columbus Day Parade Committee will hold its monthly meeting at 7 PM at Vincenzašs in Wheat Ridge. Everyone is welcome to attend.


August 7, 2010 from 8:00 AM –  2nd Annual Bocce Tournament

The Denver Columbus Day Parade Committee will hold its 2nd Annual Bocce Tournament at Mickeyšs Top Sirloin, 6950 N. Broadway. This yearšs tournament will be on Saturday August 7th, check-in at 8 AM, start time is 9 AM.

Entry fee is $25 per player with four players per team. Each team is guaranteed two games with 1st Place awarded $200 and 2nd Place $100. In addition, we will have a fifty-fifty drawing and raffle a variety of donated prizes from local restaurants and businesses.  Make sure to get your entries in early as last year we filled up quickly. Download the registration form. Make checks payable to Columbus Day Parade Committee and mail to Fred Marzano, 12381 Hickman Pl., Denver, CO 80239. Call Fred Marzano at 303.373.4132 or send an e-mail for more info.


August 8, 2010 from 1:00-4:00 PM –  Old Fashioned Italian Picnic
The Italian American Business Association is holding an "Old Fashion Italian Picnic" on August 8th from 1:00 - 4:00 PM at Prospect Park located at 11300 W. 44th Avenue, Wheat Ridge. Please bring your favorite side dish to share. Italian sausage sandwiches with buns, sauce, provolone, and peppers will be served. Sausage donated by Clyde's Sausage - Theda and Clyde Archer.

See the flyer for more details.


August 8, 2010 at 3:00 PM –  Cinema Paradiso
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church is showing a series of five films showing a progression of history via Italian films. The film to be shown on August 8th is Cinema Paradiso [1988: Giuseppe Tornatore; Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film in 1989]. Dr. Vince Piturro, UCD English Dept, will critique the film that will be shown at the Church Hall, 3541 Navajo Street , Denver starting at 3:00 PM. There will also be a snack of Bastone al Pasquini ed Ragu al Gaetano, soft bread sticks made by Pasquini Highlands Ranch...coated with butter and Parmesan cheese...our Italian substitute for popcorn! A donation of $10 per person will be appreciated. View map to Mt. Carmel Church.


August 11, 2010 from 7:30 PM –  Tirolesi Trentini del Colorado Monthly Meeting
Tirolesi Trentini del Colorado will hold its monthly meeting at the San Marino Retirement Community; 7425 Xavier Street, 2nd floor-Social Room. For more information, visit http://www.trentini-club-colorado.com/.


August 14, 2010 from 5:00 - 8:00 PM –  Circolo's Summer Picnic
Circolo is having its Summer Picnic on Saturday, August 14th, in the courtyard of 1890 Gaylord Street. Plenty of food, drinks, and desserts. Remember to wear your Circolo T-shirt!

Members $20, Guests $22. RSVP no later than Aug. 9th. Send to Joann Zamboni; 3844 Newton Street; Denver CO 80212. Call Joann for more information at 303.477.3161. Download the flyer.

Aug. 15, 2010 from 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM –  LaFesta celebration
The Louisville Society of Italian Americans is hosting their annual LaFesta celebration on Sunday, August 15, 2010 from 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM at Memory Square Park in Louisville, CO. For more information, contact Ron Buffo at ronbuffo@yahoo.com.  


August 17, 2010 at 6:00 PM –  OSIA Cabrini Lodge #2826 Meeting (Pueblo)
The OSIA Cabrini Lodge #2826 meeting will be on August 17th at Jones-Healy Realty, 119 W 6th St. in Pueblo. Please come & join us. If you would like more information, please contact Ronda at rosar20@hotmail.com.


August 18, 2010 from 5:30 - 8:00 PM –  IABA Picnic
The Italian American Business Association will hold its monthly member meeting starting at 5:30 PM at Prospect Park, Wheatridge. Everyone is welcome to attend.


August 20-22, 2010 starting at 5:00 PM –  121st annual celebration of Saint Rocco's Feast
The 121st annual celebration of Saint Rocco's Feast will be celebrated by the Potenza Lodge from August 20 - 22nd  at the Potenza Lodge Hall, 1900 W. 38th Ave. and Shoshone Street in Denver. This also is the 111th Celebration of the Societa Nativi di Potenza Basilicata. Come join us for  food, games, beverages, raffel and live music !

If you are nterested in purchasing raffle tickets, contact Theda Archer at 303.771.8602 or the Potenza Lodge at 303.477.1722. Visit the Potenza Lodge website for more information. And also note that there is a Facebook page for Societa Nativi di Potenza Basilicata.


Sept. 1, 2010 from 7:00 PM –  Denver Columbus Day Parade Comm. Meeting
The Denver Columbus Day Parade Committee will hold its monthly meeting at 7 PM at Vincenzašs in Wheat Ridge. Everyone is welcome to attend.


Sept. 5, 2010 at 9:00 AM –  Messa in Italiano la Prima Domenica di Ogni Mese
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church is continuing to have an Italian Mass on the first Sunday of each month at 9:00 AM. It is a great opportunity to practice the Italian language and a challenge to keep up with Fr. Tim's Italian. Handouts include both Italian and English prayers, so it's easy to follow. There will be a reception in the Parish Hall following the Mass. View map to Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church.


Sept. 8, 2010 from 7:30 PM –  Tirolesi Trentini del Colorado Monthly Meeting
Tirolesi Trentini del Colorado will hold its monthly meeting at the San Marino Retirement Community; 7425 Xavier Street, 2nd floor-Social Room. For more information, visit http://www.trentini-club-colorado.com/.


Sept. 11-12, 2010 –  7th Annual Festival Italiano at Belmar
The 7th Annual Festival Italiano at Belmar will be held on September 11th and 12th, 2010. The festival features 75 vendors of the finest Italian artisan food, wine and products, authentic Italian entertainment including wine tastings, cooking demonstrations, kids' activities, Italian lessons and more!


Sept. 11-12, 2010 –  8th Annual Bocce at Belmar Tournament

The 8th Annual Bocce at Belmar Tournament during the 7th annual Festival Italiano on September 11th and 12th, 2010. This year's Bocce at Belmar tournament will be held over two days as part of their weekend Italian Food and Wine Festival. This year's tournament will be a double elimination format. Colorado's Italian-American Organizations will compete in a tournament against each other on Saturday, September 11th. An Italian Lover's Tournament will take place on Sunday, September 12th, and will open to the general public to register for in advance. The winning team from the Italian-American Organization Tournament will return on Sunday afternoon to play the winner of the Italian Lover's Bocce Tournament for the grand prize of $500. For more details, download the event information.

NOTE THAT THE REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS AUGUST 1ST!!! Download the registration form.


Sept. 15, 2010 from 5:30 - 8:00 PM –  IABA Member Meeting
The Italian American Business Association will hold its monthly member meeting starting at 5:30 PM at Mrs. Condišs Salad Company at 3225 Denargo St, Denver. Gary Cucarola will host. Everyone is welcome to attend.


Sept. 21, 2010 at 6:00 PM –  OSIA Cabrini Lodge #2826 Meeting (Pueblo)
The OSIA Cabrini Lodge #2826 meeting will be on Sept. 21th at Jones-Healy Realty, 119 W 6th St. in Pueblo. Please come & join us. If you would like more information, please contact Ronda at rosar20@hotmail.com.


October 3, 2010 at 9:00 AM –  Messa in Italiano la Prima Domenica di Ogni Mese
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church is continuing to have an Italian Mass on the first Sunday of each month at 9:00 AM. It is a great opportunity to practice the Italian language and a challenge to keep up with Fr. Tim's Italian. Handouts include both Italian and English prayers, so it's easy to follow. There will be a reception in the Parish Hall following the Mass. View map to Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church.


Oct. 6, 2010 from 7:00 PM –  Denver Columbus Day Parade Comm. Meeting
The Denver Columbus Day Parade Committee will hold its monthly meeting at 7 PM at Vincenzašs in Wheat Ridge. Everyone is welcome to attend.


October 9, 2010 from 10:00 AM –  Denver Columbus Day Parade
Our 2010 Denver Columbus Day Parade this year will mark the 103rd Anniversary of the Columbus parade here in Colorado and will be held on Saturday, October 9. The parade route will remain the same as last year as well as our 10am start. Letšs hope the weather is not same too. Check our website at www.columbusdayparade.org for event schedules, current and back issues of the newsletter, photo archives, committee contact info, etc.


October 9, 2010 immediately following Parade –  Post Columbus Day Parade Party
Nativi di Potenza Lodge and its members have graciously agreed to host the post parade party again this year. Our returning party chairperson Rose Mary Puma, who did a wonderful job last year, is planning an even better event this year. The party will commence immediately following the parade. We will of course have sausage sandwiches, beer, wine, pop, bottled water. Our country store will feature a variety of meats and cheeses, fresh bread, wine cookies, Pizzelles, and other homemade goodies along with Columbus apparel and souvenirs. At 1 PM our Award Ceremony will begin with the honoring of our 2010 dignitaries. At 2 PM we will conduct our big raffle for the $1,000 Grand prize. Second place receives $500 and third place receives $500. Potenza Lodge is located at 1900 W. 38th Ave., Denver.


October 13, 2010 from 7:30 PM –  Tirolesi Trentini del Colorado Monthly Meeting
Tirolesi Trentini del Colorado will hold its monthly meeting at the San Marino Retirement Community; 7425 Xavier Street, 2nd floor-Social Room. For more information, visit http://www.trentini-club-colorado.com/.


Oct. 19, 2010 at 6:00 PM –  OSIA Cabrini Lodge #2826 Meeting (Pueblo)
The OSIA Cabrini Lodge #2826 meeting will be on Oct. 19th at Jones-Healy Realty, 119 W 6th St. in Pueblo. Please come & join us. If you would like more information, please contact Ronda at rosar20@hotmail.com.


Oct. 20, 2010 from 5:30 - 8:00 PM –  Italian American Heritage Month
The Italian American Business Association will celebrate Colorado Italian American Heritage Month at the Mt. Carmel Men's Club at 36th Ave. and Navajo Street, Denver. View map to Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church. Details to follow.


Nov. 3, 2010 from 7:00 PM –  Denver Columbus Day Parade Comm. Meeting
The Denver Columbus Day Parade Committee will hold its monthly meeting at 7 PM at Vincenzašs in Wheat Ridge. Everyone is welcome to attend.


Nov. 7, 2010 at 9:00 AM –  Messa in Italiano la Prima Domenica di Ogni Mese
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church is continuing to have an Italian Mass on the first Sunday of each month at 9:00 AM. It is a great opportunity to practice the Italian language and a challenge to keep up with Fr. Tim's Italian. Handouts include both Italian and English prayers, so it's easy to follow. There will be a reception in the Parish Hall following the Mass.View map to Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church.


Nov. 10, 2010 from 7:30 PM –  Tirolesi Trentini del Colorado Monthly Meeting
Tirolesi Trentini del Colorado will hold its monthly meeting at the San Marino Retirement Community; 7425 Xavier Street, 2nd floor-Social Room. For more information, visit http://www.trentini-club-colorado.com/.


Nov. 16, 2010 at 6:00 PM –  OSIA Cabrini Lodge #2826 Meeting (Pueblo)
The OSIA Cabrini Lodge #2826 meeting will be on Nov. 16th at Jones-Healy Realty, 119 W 6th St. in Pueblo. Please come & join us. If you would like more information, please contact Ronda at rosar20@hotmail.com.


Nov. 17, 2010 from 5:30 - 8:00 PM –  IABA Picnic
The Italian American Business Association will hold its monthly member meeting starting at 5:30 PM at Mt. Carmel Menšs Club at W. 36th Ave. & Navajo St, Denver. Mike Solma will host. Everyone is welcome to attend. View map to Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church.


Dec. 1, 2010 from 7:00 PM –  Denver Columbus Day Parade Comm. Meeting
The Denver Columbus Day Parade Committee will hold its monthly meeting at 7 PM at Vincenzašs in Wheat Ridge. Everyone is welcome to attend.


Dec. 5, 2010 at 9:00 AM –  Messa in Italiano la Prima Domenica di Ogni Mese
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church is continuing to have an Italian Mass on the first Sunday of each month at 9:00 AM. It is a great opportunity to practice the Italian language and a challenge to keep up with Fr. Tim's Italian. Handouts include both Italian and English prayers, so it's easy to follow. There will be a reception in the Parish Hall following the Mass. View map to Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church.


Dec. 8, 2010 from 5:30 - 8:00 PM –  IABA Christmas Party
The Italian American Business Association will hold its Christmas Party starting at 5:30 PM at Delmonicošs Hall. Everyone is welcome to attend.


Dec. 8, 2010 from 7:30 PM –  Tirolesi Trentini del Colorado Monthly Meeting
Tirolesi Trentini del Colorado will hold its monthly meeting at the San Marino Retirement Community; 7425 Xavier Street, 2nd floor-Social Room. For more information, visit http://www.trentini-club-colorado.com/.


Dec. 21, 2010 at 6:00 PM –  OSIA Cabrini Lodge #2826 Meeting (Pueblo)
The OSIA Cabrini Lodge #2826 meeting will be on Dec. 21th at Jones-Healy Realty, 119 W 6th St. in Pueblo. Please come & join us. If you would like more information, please contact Ronda at rosar20@hotmail.com.