Category Archives: Monthly Dinners

March-April Newsletter

The Mosaico March-April Newsletter is available. Click here to review and print the current newsletter. For past newsletters and instructions on printing the newsletter, go to the Newsletter page.  Upcoming events described in the Mosaico.

  • March 16  – Tavola di_San Giuseppe Dinner at St. Rose Parrish Hall
  • March 29  – Sunday at the Center Movie – Sunflower with Sophia Loren & Marcello Mastroianni
  • April 20 – Buona Pasqua Dinner (Post Easter) at St. Rose Parrish Hall
  • April 26 – Sunday at the Center Movie – The Talented Mr. Ripley with Gwyneth Paltrow, Jude Law, Matt Damon and Phillip Seymour Hoffman

The March 16 Dinner celebrates St. Joseph: Patron, Provider and Protector.  Janet Barocco has written an article about the history of La Festa e La Tavola di San Guiseppe. Click here for this article.  In the spirit of St. Joseph’s Day, please consider bringing a non-perishable food donation to the dinner for our donation to F.I.S.H, a local food bank. 

Carnevale Party – February 16

CARNEVALE PARTY 

Monday, February 16, 2015 – Carnevale di Venezia – Doors open 5 PM – Dinner 6 PM. 
Come to the annual Carnevale celebration at St. Rose Parish Hall, 398 10th Street, Santa Rosa. A special event with entertainment by Due Zighi Baci with special guest bassist Stephen Tamborski. Join your friends & family for an evening of great food, entertainment and dancing. For more information about the entertainment, click here.

Carnevale

Dinner menu will feature antipasti platter with bread, risotto con barolo, roast beef, broccoli, salad and dessert. Costume & mask optional. Raffle with many wonderful prizes.
$18 members, $20 guests, $8 teens 13-18, $5 children 5-12, under 5 free. See current newsletter Mosaico Culturale for dinner reservation form – prepaid reservations only … must be received by February 7, 2015.

 

January Monthly Dinner

January 19 – Board Installation Dinner at St. Rose Parish Hall 

  • Monday, January 19, 5:00 pm – Monthly Dinner at St. Rose Parish Hall Dining Room, 398 10th Street, Santa Rosa. Our January dinner is our annual Board Installation dinner. Come and meet your new Board of Directors and enjoy a hearty winter repast. 
  • The January menu highlights the region of Valle D’Aosta: antipasti, polenta with pork stufato, green salad, bread and dessert. A 50/50 raffle is planned.  Doors open at 5:00 – Dinner at 6:00. Prepaid reservations only must be received by January 15.
  • $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.

January-February Newsletter

The Mosaico January-February Newsletter is available. Click here to review and print the current newsletter. For past newsletters and instructions on printing the newsletter, go to the Newsletter page.  Upcoming events described in the Mosaico.

  • January 10  – Crab Feed at St. Rose Parrish Hall
  • January 19  – Board Installation Dinner at St. Rose Parish Hall
  • January 25  – Sunday at the Center Movie – I’m Crazy About Iris Blond
  • February 15 – Risorgimento Lecture by Douglas Kenning, Ph.D. at the Center followed by Dine & Donate Fundraiser at Mary’s Pizza Shack
  • February 16 – Carnevale Party at St. Rose Parish Hall
  • February 22 – Sunday at the Center Movie – For Roseanna

 

December Monthly Dinner

December 19 – Dinner at St. Rose Parish Hall 

  • Friday, December 19, 5:00 pm – Monthly Dinner at St. Rose Parish Hall Dining Room, 398 10th Street, Santa Rosa. Our December dinner is our Christmas cena – Festa di Natale. The menu features:  New York Strip Roast with all the trimmings.
  • Muscial entertainment, a raffle, mini mercato and a visit from the Befana. Doors open at 5:00 – Dinner at 6:00. Prepaid reservations only must be received by December 16.
  • $18 for members, $20 guests, $8 teens 13-17, $5 for children 5-12, under 5 free. See the current newsletter, Mosaico Culturale, for dinner reservation forms.

November Monthly Dinner

November 17 – Dinner at St. Rose Parish Hall

  • Monday, November 17, 5:00 pm – Monthly Dinner at St. Rose Parish Hall Dining Room, 398 10th Street, Santa Rosa. Our November dinner will observe Thanksgiving. The menu features:  garlic/lemon roasted chicken, butternut squash, salad, bread and pumpkin based dessert. 
  • Entertainment, a mini mercato and a few surprises for a lively evening. Doors open at 5:00 – Dinner at 6:00. Prepaid reservations only must be received by November 14.
  • $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.

December Monthly Dinner Date

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.

 

November-December Newsletter

The Mosaico November-December Newsletter is available. Click here to review and print the current newsletter. For past newsletters and instructions on printing the newsletter, go to the Newsletter page.  Upcoming events described in the Mosaico.

  • November 17  – Thanksgiving Dinner Meeting at St. Rose Parrish Hall
  • November 30 – Sunday at the Center Movie – Fernando and Carolina” 
  • December 19 –  Christmas Dinner Meeting at St. Rose Parrish Hall
  • December 6 – Travel Seminar at Italian Cultural Center
  • December 28 –  Sunday at the Center Movie – Roman Holiday
  • January 10 – Crab Feed at St. Rose Parish Hall
  • January 17 – Painting Italy Workshop at the Cultural Center

September Monthly Dinner

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.

June Dinner Reminder

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.