December Monthly Dinner – Friday, December 19, 2014. 

The recent post describing activities in the current Mosaico newsletter showed an incorrect date for the December Monthly Dinner. The December Dinner, our Christmas celebration, is on Friday, December 19 at St. Rose Parish Hall. Details of the menu and program along with reservation forms are in the current Mosaico Culturale.

September 15 Dinner at St. Rose Parish Hall

• Monday, September 15, 5:00 pm – Monthly Dinner at St. Rose Parish Hall Dining Room, 398 10th Street, Santa Rosa. Our September dinner will be a celebration of the region of Sicily.  Bella Sicilia – land of blood oranges, lemons, and the Carretto Siciliano. When we think of Sicilian foods, we think of ricotta, almonds, olive oil, and don’t forget cannoli, the delicious Sicilian pastry. In keeping with our “Regional Dinner” menus, we will present: Antipasti, Pasta alla Puttanesca, Green salad with Fennel, Garlic bread, Gelato & Cookies for dessert. 
• Entertainment and a raffle are planned. Doors open at 5:00 – Dinner at 6:00. Prepaid reservations only must be received by September 12, 2014.
• $14 for members, $16 guests, $8 teens 13-17, $5 for children 5-12, under 5 free. See the current newsletter, Mosaico Culturale, for dinner reservation forms.

Reminder:  June 16 Dinner will be at St. Rose Parish Hall

• Monday, June 16, 5:00 pm – Post Father’s Day Dinner at St. Rose Parish Hall Dining Room, 398 10th Street, Santa Rosa. Our June dinner will be a celebration of the regions of Campania and Puglia. Naples is the capital city of Campania. The area is rich in culture, food, music, sites like Pompeii and Herculanuem. Pizza and calzone were conceived in Naples. The capital of Puglia is Bari, known for its olive oil and the Trulli houses. It is the heel of the boot of Italy and where agriculture is emphasized. In keeping with our “Regional Dinner” menus, we will present: Antipasti: Cauliflower & Celery Bruschetta, Entree: Baked Ziti & BBQ Sausages with Salad and Garlic Bread, Surprise dessert!
  
• Silent auction and a raffle are planned. Continuing our tradition, please bring photos of your father and/or grandfather. Free raffle ticket with the photo. Doors open at 5:00 – Dinner at 6:00. Prepaid reservations only must be received by June 11, 2014.
• $14 for members, $16 guests, $8 teens 13-17, $5 for children 5-12, under 5 free. See the current newsletter, Mosaico Culturale, for dinner reservation forms.

Reminder: May 19 Dinner will be at St. Rose Parish Hall

• Monday, May 19, 5:00 pm – Post Mother’s Day Dinner at St. Rose Parish Hall Dining Room, 398 10th Street, Santa Rosa. Our May dinner will be a celebration of the regions of Lazio and Abruzzo. In keeping with our “Regional Dinner” menus, we will present the following: Appetizer: Antipasti and Foccacia; Entre: Roast Pork w/fig sauce & orecchieti w/broccoli rabe, including Herb Salad w/balsamic dressing. Dessert: Abruzzo chocolate cake. 
• Entertainment and a raffle are planned. Continuing our tradition, please bring photos of your mother and/or grandmother. Free raffle ticket with the photo. Doors open at 5:00 – Dinner at 6:00. Prepaid reservations only must be received by May 15, 2014.
• $14 for members, $16 guests, $8 teens 13-17, $5 for children 5-12, under 5 free. See the current newsletter, Mosaico Culturale, for dinner reservation forms.

Reminder: April 21 Dinner will be at St. Rose Parish Hall

• Monday, April 21, 5:00 pm – Post Easter Dinner at St. Rose Parish Hall Dining Room, 398 – 10th Street, Santa Rosa. In April we will visit the region of Emilia Romagna and our menu will feature: Antipasti: Salami, Copa, Balsamic Veggies Chicken Cacciatore & Tagliatelle Pasta, Salad, Bread, Torta di Mele (apple cake). Entertainment and raffle scheduled. Doors open at 5:00 – Dinner at 6:00. Prepaid reservations only must be received by April 16, 2014.
  $14 for members, $16 guests, $8 teens 13-17, $5 for children 5-12, under 5 free.
• See the current newsletter, Mosaico Culturale, for dinner reservation forms.

Monthly Dinners – March Date Changed to March 16.  

The day and date of the March Dinner has been changed to Sunday, March 16. The NBICF office will call members who may have already sent in their reservation form to inform them of this change. The reservation form in the Mosaico now has the correct date. Call the NBICF office if you have a question about your reservation. 

• Sunday, March 16, 5:00 pm – Tavola di San Giuseppe at Santa Rosa Veterans Hall – In keeping with our “Regional Dinner” menus, we will present from the region of Tuscany and our menu will feature roasted pepper crostini & warm foccacia; Pasta with Pork Ragu; salad & bread. Assorted cookies and orange sponge cake for dessert. Doors open at 5:00 – Dinner at 6:00. Come early and enjoy music and conversazione with friends to commemorate the ancient tradition of Tavola di San Giuseppe. Prepaid reservations only must be received by March 12, 2014.
  $14 members, $16 guests, $8 teens 13-17, $5 children 5-12, under 5 free.

Monthly Dinners 

• Monday, March 17, 5:00 pm – Tavola di San Giuseppe at Santa Rosa Veterans Hall – In keeping with our “Regional Dinner” menus, we will present from the region of Tuscany and our menu will feature: Roasted pepper crostini & warm foccacia; Pasta with Pork Ragu; salad & bread. Assorted cookies and orange sponge cake for dessert. Doors open at 5:00 – Dinner at 6:00. Come early and enjoy music and conversazione with friends to commemorate the ancient tradition of Tavola di San Giuseppe. Prepaid reservations only must be received by March 12, 2014. DATE OF THIS DINNER CHANGED TO MARCH 16. 
  $14 for members, $16 guests, $8 teens 13-17, $5 for children 5-12, under 5 free.
• Due to scheduling problems, we are moving our monthly dinner meetings for the months of April, May and June to the St. Rose Parish Hall Dining Room.
• Monday, April 21, 5:00 pm – Post Easter Dinner at St. Rose Parish Hall Dining Room, 398 – 10th Street, Santa Rosa. In April we will visit the region of Emilia Romagna and our menu will feature the following: Antipasti: Salami, Copa, Balsamic Veggies Entree: Chicken Cacciatore and Tagliatelle Pasta Including Salad and Bread, Torta di Mele (apple cake). Entertainment and raffle scheduled. Doors open at 5:00 – Dinner at 6:00. Prepaid reservations only must be received by April 16, 2014.
  $14 for members, $16 guests, $8 teens 13-17, $5 for children 5-12, under 5 free.
• See the current newsletter, Mosaico Culturale, for dinner reservation forms.

Monthly Dinners

Sunday, February 16, 5:00 pm – Carnevale di Venezia
Come to the annual Carnevale celebration. This is a special event with entertainment by the Norquist Dancers and Steve Albini Dance Music. Come in costume or black & white attire. Doors open at 4:30 pm. 

Dinner Menu: spinach frittata, bay laurel roasted chicken, risotto with peas & asparagus, salad, garlic bread with tiramisu for dessert. Seating limited to 160. Prepaid reservations only must be received by February 12, 2014.

$14 for members, $16 guests, $8 teens 13-17, $5 for children 5-12, under 5 free

See the current newsletter, Mosaico Culturale, for dinner reservation forms.