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THE NATIONAL ITALIAN AMERICAN FOUNDATION
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NIAF Forum Presentation Luncheon
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| October 29
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Omni Shoreham Hotel
Washington, D.C.
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| NIAF 47th Anniversary Gala
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| October 29
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Omni Shoreham Hotel
Washington, D.C.
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NIAF 10th Annual Photo Contest
Deadline:
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| October 3
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| NIAF Sponsors Significant Position Paper at European House Ambrosetti's Forum in Italy |
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| September 2 – 4: The National Italian American Foundation will be front and center at Italy's most important annual international affairs and economics conference. The European House Ambrosetti's will present the "Intelligence on the World, Europe and Italy" Forum that takes place at the iconic Villa d'Este on Lake Como. The forum brings together important figures from around the world to discuss the geo-political economic and social challenges that impact businesses and countries. NIAF has sponsored one of the most significant position papers to be presented at the conference entitled "The Strategic Importance of the Italy-US Relationship." The position paper is scheduled to be discussed by a panel comprised of the 70th Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, Senator Lindsey Graham and former Maryland Lt. Governor of Maryland Kathleen Kennedy Townsend.
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| NIAF Announces 2022 Region of Honor: Tuscany |
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| NIAF is pleased to announce Tuscany is this year's Region of Honor. Following a successful regional visit where NIAF's Board of Directors met with the President of the Region of Tuscany and local government officials we are proud to partner with Tuscany.
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| NIAF Recognized as the Italian American Organization of the Year in Boston |
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| NIAF was honored to have been recognized as the Italian American Organization of the Year by the Madonna Del Soccorso Society, the organizers of Boston's Fisherman's Festival. The annual award is presented to an organization that demonstrates efforts to preserve and support the Italian American heritage and culture.
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| Elezioni Politiche 2022 |
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| After the sudden resignation of Prime Minister Mario Draghi, a new September 25th general election has been scheduled in Italy. If you are an Italian passport holder and registered with AIRE, you will be receiving your ballot in the mail. If you don't receive it by September 11th, contact your local Italian Consulate. All completed ballots are to be mailed back to the Consulates by September 22nd.
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| Attention College Students! |
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| The deadline is fast approaching for the NIAF on Campus program. The program empowers Italian American college students with the resources to support the success of university Italian clubs across the United States. Deadline: September 9, 11:59 p.m. EDT.
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| Anita Bevacqua McBride |
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| Congratulazioni to NIAF Board Member and Vice Chair National Anita Bevacqua McBride, former Chief of Staff for First Lady Laura Bush and currently Executive in Residence and Director of the First Ladies Initiative at American University's School of Public Affairs, who received the 2022 Lewis L. Gould Award. The annual award, presented by First Ladies Association for Research and Education (FLARE), recognizes distinguished contributions to the field of First Lady research and education, and a commitment to excellence while furthering the study of American First Ladies.
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| Roscioli Wine Club |
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| Direct from Italy, the Roscioli Italian Wine Club brings you the finest Italian wines from artisans and legendary winemakers. NIAF Members receive 10% off their wine club membership. Unlock the discount code on members only section of the NIAF website.
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| Italian American Happenings & Resources
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| La Festa Italiana in Scranton, Pa. |
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| September 2 – 5: One of Lackawanna County's most delicious traditions is La Festa Italiana, held annually on Labor Day Weekend. The four-day celebration of culture, cuisine, and music brings together people of all ethnic backgrounds from near and far. "La Festa", as the locals call it, attracts over 100,000 people annually to Courthouse Square in downtown Scranton.
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| Los Angeles Dodgers Host Italian Heritage Game |
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| September 3: Join the Italian American community in Los Angeles at Dodger Stadium for Italian Heritage Night, sponsored by the Little Italy of Los Angeles Association. Ticket holders who purchase via this special offer will receive a custom Dodgers baseball hat.
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| Festa Italia in Monterey, Calif. |
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| September 9 – 11: The 89th Festa Italia celebrates Monterey's Italian heritage and cultural traditions, especially tthe local fishermen of Monterey, both past and present. This popular family friendly free event shares the sights, sounds, food and culture that make the Italian experience so special.
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| Contessa Entellina Luncheon in New Orleans, La. |
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| September 11: The Contessa Entellina Society in New Orleans, Louisiana will celebrate its 136th Anniversary and the Feast of the Blessed Mother, their patron saint under the title "SHEN MERIA E FAVARS" with their annual banquet. The banquet will be held at the Chateau Golf & Country Club at 11 a.m.
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| Bocce Ball Tournament in San Francisco, Calif. |
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| September 18: Calling all bocce aficionados on the Bay Area! Spend a lovely September afternoon in San Rafael while enjoying a fun and festive bocce ball tournament with the Museo Italo Americano. Registration fee includes a boxed lunch and drinks. Space is limited, so RSVP today to ensure a spot for yourself or your team.
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| Festa Italiana in Raleigh, N.C. |
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| September 24: Festa Italiana Raleigh, the largest Italian festival in the southeast, celebrates Italian culture and heritage while providing financial support to local charities. Now in its fourth year, Festa Italiana Raleigh is a fun and free event for the entire family. From 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the intersection of North Boylan Avenue and Tucker Street, just west of downtown Raleigh, enjoy 2 stages for Italian entertainment, cooking demonstrations, Italian merchandise, wine, 14 food trucks, beer trucks, raffles, a large children's area, genealogists and heritage dancers.
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| Festa Italiana in Milwaukee, Wis. |
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| September 24 –25: Join the Milwaukee Italian American community for two days of good food, Italian dance groups, cooking, Italian Idol, Mass, a procession and more at Festa Italiana. This year the festivities will take place on the grounds of the Italian Community Center.
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| 11th Annual Festa & Motori D'Italia at Casa Belvedere |
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| September 24 – 25: A two-day extravaganza featuring an extraordinary showcase of Italian classic and performance vehicles including Ferrari, Maserati, Lamborghini, Testarossa, Alfa Romeo, Fiat and more! Plus, food, live music, a bocce ball tournament, art exhibit, wine, beer, a kid zone and so much more, it all takes place Casa Belvedere in Staten Island overlooking the New York Harbor.
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| First-Ever Washington Nationals Italian Heritage Game |
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| September 27: Show off your Italian pride in Washington, D.C. for Italian Heritage Celebration at Nationals Park as the Nats take on the Braves. A portion of the proceeds from each ticket will benefit the Italian American Baseball Foundation (IABF). Ticket holders who purchase via this special offer will receive a special Italian-themed t-shirt.
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| Festa Italiana in Laguna Woods, Calif. |
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| October 8: The Los Angeles Comites presents Festa Italiana at the BH Center in Orange County, for an afternoon (2 – 5 p.m.) of festivities, food, wine, music and entertainment for the whole family. Consul General of Italy in Los Angeles Silvia Chiave and Deputy Consul of Italy in Los Angeles Pietro Bellinghieri will be in attendance. Free and open to the public.
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| Italian Spotlight at Newport Beach Film Festival |
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| October 13 -20: The Newport Beach Film Festival will once again feature an Italian Spotlight. Tickets go on sale on September 12. Full lineup for Italian films will be announced soon.
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| Edited by Gabriella Mileti |
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