Monthly Archives: February 2025

March-April 2025 Newletter

The March-April 2025 Newsletter includes information about activities and events. Click here to review the current newsletter. The following is a summary of articles and activities described in the newsletter. 

  • President George Golfieri reviewed the 2024 Foundation Financial results for 2024 and discussed the need for members to renew their membership for2025. The majority of the income to support ongoing expenses comes from the January-March Annual Membership Drive. Visit the Membership page to renew your membership or become an NBICF member. Renewal is required by March 31.
  • George also announced the recipients of The Sharie Sbrazza NBICF Florence Study Abroad Scholarship for the 2025 spring semester. Each recipient receives a $1,500 scholarship. He also reviewed the Marianne Pedroncelli Scholarship and the Bill and Jeanette Mitchell Scholarship. Since its inception, the Foundation has awarded over $136,500 in scholarships for Italian studies at SRJC.
  • Article on International Women’s Day on March 8th when Italy celebrates La Festa della Donna, Italy first celebrated Women’s Day in 1922.
  • Article on La Festa di San Giuseppe – celebrated on March 19th in Italy. This holiday is celebrated with elaborate feasts and donations of food to the less fortunate. 
  • Sundays at the Center w/Diane McCurdy – Doors open 1:30pm, screening at 2:00pm.
    March 30, 2025 – Made in Italy (2020) 1h 34m. Comedy/Romance (R)
    April 27, 2025 –  Gladiator (2000) 2h 35m Action/Adventure (R
  • Article about Quaresima (Lent) corresponds to the 40 days of fasting. It is celebrated in special ways, especially with food. The article describes the traditional foods in the various regions on Italy. 
  • Italian cultural experience for children this spring break, including culinary arts, bocce ball, Italian story time, arts and crafts, music and dancing, and more. Includes a snack and gelato each day. April 7th-10th, 10am-2pm each day. Ages 5-11. Limited to 24 children. Details and Registration at  https://www.dargenziowinery.com/kids-spring-break-italian-camp
  • April Meeting and Dinner – Friday, April 11, 2025 – Sonoma County Veterans Memorial Hall  – Polenta Dinner – Detailed menu to be available in March. Reservation form included in Newsletter. 
  • Business Member D’Argenzio Winery is starting a Bocce League. They are inviting
    NBICF members and their family and friends to sign up to play. Detailed information and application is available at: www.dargenziowinery.com/bocce-league
  • May 18, 2025 – Save the date – Lecture by Dr. Douglas Kenning on the
    80th anniversary of World War II in Italy at the NBICF Center.
  • La Festa Italiana di Santa Rosa returns in 2025 at D’Argenzio Winery, Sunday, September 28, 2025.

January-February, 2025 Newsletter

The January-February 2025 Newsletter includes information about activities and events. Click here to review the current newsletter. 

Subsequent to the publishing of the Newsletter, the Board announced the following event. Carnevale 2025 – Wednesday, February 26, 2025  at the Sonoma County Veterans Memorial Dining Room – Doors open at 5:00pm, Dinner at 6:00pm. 1351 Maple Ave. Santa Rosa. Celebrate Carnevale with family and friends. Visit the home page for information about this event with links to online and mail-in reservation forms. Prepaid reservations must be made by Tuesday February 18, 2025. Click here for a flyer with more information. Visit the Reservation page to make a reservation and pay online.

The following is a summary of articles and activities described in the newsletter.  

  • President George Golfieri reviewed the 2024 Foundation events and activities and announced the results of the 2024 Board of Directors election welcoming the newest Board members: Breanna D’ArgenzioTamburin, Sofia LoRe’ and Don Malvestiti. 
  • George also described the participation of the Foundation in Sonoma County Finding History Day held on November 2 at the Veterans Memorial Center. 
  • Article about the arrival of La Befana on January 5 when the residents of Urbania host a celebration that attracts thousands of people.
  • Article on Carnevale di Venezia 2025 to be held February 22 – March 4 in Venice. 
  • Sundays at the Center w/Diane McCurdy – Doors open 1:30pm, screening at 2:00pm.
    January 26, 2025 –POMPEII (2014) 1h 45m Action/Adventure (PG-13)
    February 23, 2025 -The Orange Thief (2007) 1h 24m Comedy
  • Interesting article about Lidia Giuliana Matticchio Bastianich – An Italian-American celebrity chef, television host, author and restaurateur.