2012 Calendar of Events
3rd Jan., Tue., 6:30pm -- Monthly Men's Club Meeting
The Men's Club of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, 3459 Navajo Street, Denver (map) will hold its monthly meeting in the Parish Hall on Tuesday, January 3rd, at 6:30pm. Learn more about the Men's Club.
8th Jan. (Sun.), 9:00 a.m. — Messa in Italiano la Prima Domenica di Ogni Mese
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church (3549 Navajo Street, Denver) is continuing to have a Mass in Italian on the first Sunday of each month at 9:00 a.m. It is a great opportunity to practice the Italian language. 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.
14th Jan., Sat., 9:30–11:30am — Italian Cooking Class
The Italian Institute is dishing up a delicious recipe to add to your repertoire this week. Come prepared to enhance your skills and have fun. The date is Saturday, January 14th, from 9:30–11:30am. We'll be making Salmon al Bersagliere & Risotto with Trout at Deli Italia, 20th & Wadsworth in Lakewood (map). Our instructor will be David Solomon. The price for this class is $39.00/person. For more information contact the Italian Institute at 303-733-4335 or by email at info@italianinstitute.com.
16th Jan., Mon., 6:30–8:30pm — Italian Cooking Class
The Italian Institute is dishing up another delicious recipe this week to add to your repertoire. Come prepared to enhance your skills and have fun. The date is Monday, January 16th, from 6:30–8:30pm. We'll be cooking up Fusilli con Zucchini in a Creamy Pancetta Sauce at The Seasons of Cherry Creek, 3498 E. Ellsworth Ave. - Leasing Office Bldg. (map). Our instructor will be Michele Dicanio. The price is $49/person and includes a glass of wine! For more information contact the Italian Institute at 303-733-4335 or by email at info@italianinstitute.com.
18th Jan., Wed.,5:30pm -- IABA Member's Meeting
The Italian American Business Association (IABA) will meet on Wednesday, January 18th, at 5:30pm. The meeting will be held at the Tempo Building, 1601 Reed Street, Lakewood (map).
18th Jan., Wed., 6:30pm — General Meeting, Sons of Italy Lodge 2075
The Sons of Italy Lodge 2075 will hold their General Meeting on Wednesday, January 18th, beginning at 6:30pm. The meeting will be held in the SOIA Lodge 2075 Building at 5925 W. 32nd Ave., Wheatridge (map).
21st Jan., Sat., 9 – 11am — Community Pancake Breakfast
The Sons of Italy of America New Generation Lodge 2702 invite you to their Community Pancake Breakfast being held on Saturday, January 21st, from 9:00am to 11:00am. The breakfast will be at their lodge at 5800 W. 38th Avenue, Wheat Ridge (38th and Fenton - map). They'll be serving up homemade pancakes, breakfast sausage, scrambled eggs, orange juice, and coffee all the price o $7.00/person for adults and children 6-12, $3.00/each. Children under 6 are free. You may RSVP by calling 303-403-0333.
29th Jan., Sun., 11:30a–2:30p — DSCI Annual Meeting
Denver Sister Cities International will hold their Annual Meeting on Sunday, January 29th, from 11:30am to 2:30pm, at the University Club, 1673 Sherman Street, Denver (map). There will be a cash bar at 11:30am with the lunch beginning at 12:00pm. Ambassador Christopher R. Hill, Dean of the Josep Korbel School of International Studies, will be the guest speaker. The cost of the luncheon is $25 in advance, $20 for 35 and under, and $30 at the door. Make your reservations today by either sending your check to the DSCI office, 2480 W. 26th Ave., Suite 20B, Denver, CO 80211, call the DSCI office at 303-832-1336 M-F from 8:ooam–noon to use your credit card, or make a reservation online and pay via PayPal. The deadline for reservations is Wednesday, January 25, 2012. For more information contact Pat Shields at 303-832-1336 or at info@denversistercities.org
4th Feb., Sat., 10:30am — Genneral Meeting, Fiori D’Italia
Fiori D’Italia will have their regular monthly meeting on Saturday, February 4th, beginning at 10:30am. Members are requested to be there ten or fifteen minutes before meeting starts so that we may begin on time. Pot luck food is also shared before the meeting. The meeting location is at the Mountain Vista Senior Community, 4800 Tabor St., Arvada. The actual address is 11800 W. 49th Ave. (go north on Tabor Ave. off of I70 frontage road north to 49th Ave turn right - map).
5th Feb. (Sun.), 9:00 a.m. — Messa in Italiano la Prima Domenica di Ogni Mese
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church (3549 Navajo Street, Denver) is continuing to have a Mass in Italian on the first Sunday of each month at 9:00 a.m. It is a great opportunity to practice the Italian language. 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.
5th Feb., Sun., 2:00pm — Super Bowl Party
The Sons of Italy New Generation Lodge 2702 is having a Super Bowl Party at their lodge building, 38th and Fenton St., Wheat Ridge (map), on Sunday, February 5th, from 2:00pm until after the game. The cost of our party is $20.00/person which includes the game and lots of food and snacks. We will also have other things going on for those people that are not football fans. This event will help support our scholarship fund. For more information or to RSVP please leave a message on the lodge phone at 303-403-0333.
8th Feb., Wed., 5:30pm -- IABA General Meeting
The Italian American Business Association (IABA) will meet on Wednesday, February 8th, at 5:30pm. The meeting will be held at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, 3459 Navajo Street, Denver (map), in the Parish Hall. Note that this is a new date for IABA General Meetings. At the January meeting it was voted to change the General Meetings to the second Wednesday of the month.
10th Feb., Fri., 7:30pm -- "Tales of Two Scholarship Recipients"
The Dante Alighieri Society of Denver will hold their February cultural meeting on Friday, February 10th, at 7:30pm. The theme of this month's meeting will be "Tales of Two Scholarhip Recipients". Scholarship winners Judy McDonald and Kiandra Foster are back from Italy and will relate to our members their cultural and academic experiences in Venice and Mola di Bari accompanied by photos. Our new meeting location is at the Mount Carmel Parish Hall, 3549 Navajo St.,Denver (map). In case of inclement weather, please call our President, Carol Marsala at 303-237-0688 or Giulio Marcantonio at
303-466-0460. Members with an e-mail address will be notified as well.
11th Feb., Sat., 6:00 pm — La Festa d’Amore: Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church is holding it's La Festa d’Amore on Saturday, February 11, 2012. Cocktails will be available from 6:oo pm with dinner at 7:00 pm and dancing to follow. This gala event will be held at the Lakewood Country Club, 6800 W. 10th Avenue, Lakewood, CO (map). Tickets for this romantic evening are $50 per person. Jacket for men is recommended. Please contact the following individuals to purchase tickets: Phyllis Martin (303-431-8858), Rosemary Peltier (303-428-2274), Gloria Volpe (303-455-1641), Nikki Rossi (303-463-0793), Danielle Case (720-524-6185), or Dominique Lillo (303-386-3115).
15th Feb., Wed., 6:30 pm — General Meeting, Sons of Italy Lodge 2075
The Sons of Italy Lodge 2075 will hold their General Meeting on Wednesday, February 15th, beginning at 6:30pm. The meeting will be held in the SOIA Lodge 2075 Building at 5925 W. 32nd Ave., Wheatridge (map).
18th Feb., Sat., 6:30pm — Carnivale Party
Potenza Lodge will be throwing a Carnivale Party for the entire family, on Saturday, February 18th, a last hurrah before Lent. The evening will begin with cocktails at 6:30pm followed by dinner and the play. Tickets are $20 for adults, $10 for children from 6 to 12 years, and children 5 and under are free. Included in the price of the tickets are cocktails, dinner and the Carnivale Play. For tickets contact Ralph Acierno at 303-451-1404 or 720-635-1703 or Frank Percey at 303-428-5723. This will be taking place at the Potenza Lodge Hall, 1900 W. 38th Ave., Denver (38th Aven. at Shoshone - map) The Canivale is a traditional play that was started in Roman Times and was brought to Colorado by Italian immigrants from Potenza. Potenza Lodge members play the characters. It is a fun-filled adventure for the whole family. If you like to have fun and to laugh, this is a must.
25th Feb., Sat., 5:00pm — "Glo by Night" Bocce Tournament
Fiori D’Italia is having a “Glo by Night” Bocce Tournament on Saturday, February 25th, beginning at 5:00pm. It will be held at the IOA Club House in the Arvada Plaza Center, 9540 w. 58th Ave, Arvada (map). This is a benefit for Chris "Poncho" Sierra who recently experienced a tragic accident on October 29th, 2011, when he was paralyzed from the waist down after falling about 15 feet from a tree. He was helping his mother-in-law clean up the fallen and broken branches after the two snow storms in October. With many medical expenses and home modifications, the bills are constantly accumulating. All proceeds will go towards these issues. The cost will be $20.00 per person. It will be a night of fun, food, and prizes...and a new way to "see" bocce! We will have 16 team so please RSVP as soon as possible since registration is filling up quickly. For more information and to RSVP email Sandra Ginther at nardo2@msn.com, or call Sandra at 303-940-7455. Make checks payable to "Fiori D’Italia" and mail to: Fiori D’Italia, 9000 Iris Ct, Westminster, CO 80021.
4th Mar. (Sun.), 9:00 a.m. — Messa in Italiano la Prima Domenica di Ogni Mese
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church (3549 Navajo Street, Denver - map - website) has a Mass in Italian on the first Sunday of each month at 9:00 a.m. It is a great opportunity to practice the Italian language . 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.
7th Mar., Wed., 5:30pm -- IABA General Meeting
The Italian American Business Association (IABA) will meet on Wednesday, March 7th, at 5:30pm. Location TBD.
10th Mar. (Sat.) — Colorado Italian American Forum
The continuing series of Forums for the Italian American AND "Italian" communities hosted by Maria Scordo Allen's office is scheduled for Saturday, March 10th, 2012, 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM at Our Ladly of Mount Carmel Church Parish Hall. All are most welcome and encouraged to attend. Lunch will be served at a cost of $12:00 per person. RSVP by March 2nd, 2012. Please call or email. All are most welcome!!
Siete pregati di partecipare al nostro Forum Italiano; abbiamo bisogno delle vostre idee!!
Maria E. Scordo Allen
Italian Visas, Citizenships and More
P: 303-224-9927
F: 303-224-9930
italyconsulcolo@msn.com
21st Mar., Wed., 6:30 pm — General Meeting, Sons of Italy Lodge 2075
The Sons of Italy Lodge 2075 will hold their General Meeting on Wednesday, March 21st, beginning at 6:30pm. The meeting will be held in the SOIA Lodge 2075 Building at 5925 W. 32nd Ave., Wheatridge (map).
24th Mar., Sat., 6:30 – 10:30pm — An Evening with Sinatra and His Music
Join the Potenza Lodge members for an evening with Frank Sinatra and his music. The evening will start with cocktails at 6:30 p.m. followed by dinner at 7pm and then entertainment from 8:30pm to 10:30pm. Tickets for this relaxing and enjoyable evening are $30 per person. The ticket price includes cocktails and wine, dinner, and the entertainment. The evening is being planned and organized by Bill Pietrafeso, Chairman (303-358-5708) and Al Santangelo, Co-Chairman (720-314-5075). For tickets call either Al or Barb Pietrafeso at 303-358-5708. This evening with Sinatra will be held at the Potenza Hall Supper Club, 1900 W. 38th Ave., Denver (38th Aven. at Shoshone - map). This will be a return to the nostalgic supper club days when everyone enjoyed cocktails, dinner and entertainment. Well-known Sinatra performer, Derek Evilsizor will be entertaining you with all your Sinatra favorites. You’ll think that Frank came back for this special performance.
25th Mar., Sun., 12:00-5:00pm — Spaghetti Dinner
The Sons of Italy Lodge 2075 will host a Spaghetti Dinner on Sunday, March 25th, from noon to 5:00 pm. More details to come.
1st Apr. (Sun.), 9:00 a.m. — Messa in Italiano la Prima Domenica di Ogni Mese
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church (3549 Navajo Street, Denver - map - website) has a Mass in Italian on the first Sunday of each month at 9:00 a.m. It is a great opportunity to practice the Italian language . 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.
11th Apr., Wed., 5:30pm -- IABA General Meeting
The Italian American Business Association (IABA) will meet on Wednesday, April 11th, at 5:30pm. Location TBD.
15th Apr., Sun., 2:00–4:00pm — Pavarotti's Table
Il Circolo Italiano di Denver and the singers of the Opera Colorado Ensemble will provide an afternoon of music and fun — Pavarotti's Table — on Sunday, April 15th, 2012, 2–4pm. This event will take place in the recital room at Onofrio Piano, 1331 S. Broadway Blvd., Denver (map). More details to come.
22nd Apr., Sun., 1:00pm — Special General Meeting, Sons of Italy Lodge 2075
The Sons of Italy Lodge 2075 will hold their General Meeting on Sunday, April 22nd, beginning at 1:00pm. This will also be a Special Anniversary Celebration. The meeting will be held in the SOIA Lodge 2075 Building at 5925 W. 32nd Ave., Wheatridge (map).
5th May, Sat., 5:00 – 11:00pm — Rodder's Ball
The Italians of America are holding their 10th Annual Rodder's Ball on Saturday, May 5th. The festivities begin at 5:00pm with the car show. Then at 6:00pm dinner will be served followed by dancing from 7:00-11:00pm. Music will be provided by Da Boogie Man. All of this takes place at the Potenza Hall, 1900 W. 38th Ave., Denver (map). Tickets are $20/person which includes dinner, prizes, and one drink. For more information contact Dick Weatherford at 720-951-0008 or visit the IOA website .
6th May (Sun.), 9:00 a.m. — Messa in Italiano la Prima Domenica di Ogni Mese
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church (3549 Navajo Street, Denver - map - website) has a Mass in Italian on the first Sunday of each month at 9:00 a.m. It is a great opportunity to practice the Italian language . 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.
9th May., Wed., 5:30pm -- IABA General Meeting
The Italian American Business Association (IABA) will meet on Wednesday, May 9th, at 5:30pm. Location TBD.
12th May, Sat., 8:30pm — Annual Bocce Tournament
The Sons of Italy Lodge 2075 will hold their Annual Bocce Tournament to benefit the Scholarship Fund. Registration will be on Saturday, May 12th, at 8:30pm. More details to come.
16th May, Wed., 6:30 pm — General Meeting, Sons of Italy Lodge 2075
The Sons of Italy Lodge 2075 will hold their General Meeting on Wednesday, May 16th, beginning at 6:30pm. The meeting will be held in the SOIA Lodge 2075 Building at 5925 W. 32nd Ave., Wheatridge (map).
3rd Jun. (Sun.), 9:00 a.m. — Messa in Italiano la Prima Domenica di Ogni Mese
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church (3549 Navajo Street, Denver - map - website) has a Mass in Italian on the first Sunday of each month at 9:00 a.m. It is a great opportunity to practice the Italian language . 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.
3rd Jun., Sun., 7:00am – 4:00pm — Red Lion Swap Meet
Sell new and used items! Auto parts, household items, tools, clothes....anything....at the Red Lion Swap Meet sponsored by the Italians of America on Sunday, June 3rd, from 7:00am to 4:00pm. The Swap Meet will be held at the IOA Event Hall, 9540 W. 58th Ave., Arvada (map). Seller's spots cost $25. For more informaton contact Tom Ligrani at 720-299-8325 or visit the IOA website.
13th Jun., Wed., 5:30pm -- IABA General Meeting
The Italian American Business Association (IABA) will meet on Wednesday, June 13th, at 5:30pm. Location TBD.
20th Jun., Wed., 6:30 pm — Special General Meeting, Sons of Italy Lodge 2075
The Sons of Italy Lodge 2075 will hold their General Meeting on Wednesday, March 21st, beginning at 6:30pm. This will also be the Special Scholarship Meeting. The meeting will be held in the SOIA Lodge 2075 Building at 5925 W. 32nd Ave., Wheatridge (map).
1st Jul. (Sun.), 9:00 a.m. — Messa in Italiano la Prima Domenica di Ogni Mese
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church (3549 Navajo Street, Denver - map - website) has a Mass in Italian on the first Sunday of each month at 9:00 a.m. It is a great opportunity to practice the Italian language . 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.
15th Jul., Sun., 8:00am – 4:00pm — Red Lion Run
The Italians of America will hold their Red Lion Run, a charity car and bike show, on Sunday, July 15th, from 8:00am to 4:00pm. This is event will benefit the Tennyson Center for Children at Colorado Christian Home in Denver. The Red Lion Run will take place at Anderson Park, 9190 W. 44th Ave., Wheat Ridge (44th and Field Street - map). Vehicle entry fee is $25. There will be dash plaques and goodie bags for the first 500 entries. Public admission is free and there will be food and beverages vendors plus a raffle. For more information visit the IOA website.
5th Aug. (Sun.), 9:00 a.m. — Messa in Italiano la Prima Domenica di Ogni Mese
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church (3549 Navajo Street, Denver - map - website) has a Mass in Italian on the first Sunday of each month at 9:00 a.m. It is a great opportunity to practice the Italian language . 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.
17–26 Aug. — Zoppè Italian Family Circus
The Wheat Ridge Carnation Festival is proud to sponsor the Zoppè Italian Family Circus this summer. Since 1842 the Zoppè family has been entertaining families in an authentic European theatrical circus. "The Zoppè Circus is unapologetically authentic, from its intimate 600-seat tent with wood-plank bleachers to a performance that includes small-animal acts, trapeze acrobatics and the kind of grand-gestre, silent comedy perfected by Charlie Chaplin." The Zoppè Circus will come to Wheat Ridge August 17th through 26th at Anderson Park, W. 44th Avenue and Field Street (map). At this time the show schedule is tentative but check back in the spring for details.
2nd Sep. (Sun.), 9:00 a.m. — Messa in Italiano la Prima Domenica di Ogni Mese
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church (3549 Navajo Street, Denver - map - website) has a Mass in Italian on the first Sunday of each month at 9:00 a.m. It is a great opportunity to practice the Italian language . 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.
Italian Heritage Month
7th Oct. (Sun.), 9:00 a.m. — Messa in Italiano la Prima Domenica di Ogni Mese
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church (3549 Navajo Street, Denver - map - website) has a Mass in Italian on the first Sunday of each month at 9:00 a.m. It is a great opportunity to practice the Italian language . 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.
4th Nov. (Sun.), 9:00 a.m. — Messa in Italiano la Prima Domenica di Ogni Mese
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church (3549 Navajo Street, Denver - map - website) has a Mass in Italian on the first Sunday of each month at 9:00 a.m. It is a great opportunity to practice the Italian language . 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.
2nd Dec. (Sun.), 9:00 a.m. — Messa in Italiano la Prima Domenica di Ogni Mese
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church (3549 Navajo Street, Denver - map - website) has a Mass in Italian on the first Sunday of each month at 9:00 a.m. It is a great opportunity to practice the Italian language . 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.
