The North Bay Italian Cultural Foundation is the coming together of people of all ancestries who are interested in sharing and enjoying things Italian. NBICF  was founded in 1985, as a 501C Non-Profit Corporation, to celebrate Italian Culture and provide the large Italian community of Sonoma County a focal point for common interests.

CURRENT AND FUTURE EVENTS

The Board of Directors sends its best wishes to all. The last five years have been challenging for the Foundation as fundraisers and events were postponed or canceled.  See the newsletter for information on all planned activities.Festa Italiana di Santa Rosa 2025 was held at the D’Argenzio Winery on October 26. 2025. It was a rainy day but 300-400 attendees attended the event and enjoyed the music, wine tasting, children’s corner, silent auction, the Sonoma County Italian history exhibit and great Italian food. For a gallery of photos from the 2024 event, click here. 

The November-December 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 recent Board activities focused on the long term direction of the Foundation. The membership will be electing Board  members for 2026. 
  
• George thanked the committee of board members who organized the  August Pizza, Birra & Vino party which was very successful and featured in a September Press Democrat article with photos. 
• NBICF Dinner – Friday, December 12, 2025 at the Veterans Building Dining Room
  Dinner prepared by Carnevari’s Deli – Menu includes: Antipasti, Salad,  Cheese Ravioli with marinara sauce Meatballs or Tri-Tip, & Dessert with Wine at the table The full menu is included on the Reservation Page.  To make a reservation, visit the Reservation page for a mail-in flyer or to pay online by clicking here. 
• On Saturday November 1, 2025  NBICF participated in Sonoma County Finding History Day presented by the Sonoma County Historical Society at the Veterans Memorial Center. 
• NBICF Website Support – The Board is seeking an NBICF member to assist in maintaining the NBICF Website. The website is built on the WordPress platform and interfaces with PayPal payments. Members interested in this opportunity can send an email to NBICF2member@gmail.com.
• Included in the Newsletter is a complete list of our 2025 Business Members. For contact information on the business members, click here. 
• Sundays at the Center w/Diane McCurdy – Doors open 1:30pm, screening at 2:00pm.
  Sunday, November 30, 2025, 1:30pm:  Film: My Brilliant Friend
• Sunday, December 28, 2025 , 1:30pm: Film: Luca

Festa Italiana di Santa Rosa 2024 was held at the D’Argenzio Winery on October 20. 2024.

It was a festive day with music, great Italian food, twelve vendors selling their wares, dancing, a large silent auction, children getting their face painted and playing games in the Children’s corner. It was estimated that over 800 people attended La Festa, attracting people not only from Sonoma County but also from the South Bay and other parts of the state. For a gallery of photos from the day, click here. 

With the loss of revenue the past several years and the building repairs in 2023 & 2024, the Board is focused on minimizing expenditures and encouraging members to take advantage of local merchant Oliver’s Market program for donating a portion of eligible purchases to NBICF. The application required for making this donation is included in the current newsletter or click here for a printable form. 

   Italian Citizenship Assistance Customer (ICA) is a Business Member of NBICF. ICA is one of the largest Italian-American firms that provides assistance to individuals of Italian descent who are interested in obtaining dual citizenship. For information on ICA, visit their website by clicking here.

For a list of all upcoming events, visit the News & Events page. 

Click here for Membership Renewal or New Membership Application

For a master calendar of all planned activities, click here. 

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NBICF has about 250 active members and offers a variety of programs including monthly dinners for members and guests, fall festival, choral group, travel study tours, language classes, college scholarships, and much more. For important announcements about activities and events, see the News & Events page.

The panel on the right lists several News & Events Categories, e.g. Monthly Dinners. By clicking on the Category of interest, you will see all the posts in that Category. For information on membership, visit the Membership page. 

NBICF’s College Scholarship Program for students studying Italian Language is the focal point for fund raising activities such as Festa Italiana, Wine Maker Dinners where local Italian Cuisine is paired with the fine wines of Sonoma County, special holiday dinner programs, and frequent Cultural Events featuring guest speakers, Italian Movies and Operas, etc. For more information on the Scholarship Program, click here. 

In 2000, a building in downtown Santa Rosa was purchased and serves as NBICF’s permanent home, the Italian Cultural Center, providing office space, classrooms, meeting rooms and a research library. For a summary of the NBICF activities, visit the About Us page.  

To contact us via email, visit the Contact page by clicking here.

The Foundation is managed a group of volunteers elected by the membership. For information on the Board of Directors, click here. 

To view a video from a past event : the 2013 Festa Italiana, click here. 

Our Newsletter, Mosaico Culturale, is published 6 times annually. Click here to view the Mosaico. 

To support NBICF’s goal of fostering Italian Culture in the community, consider making a tax deductible donation. Donations may be made optionally to a specific fund, e.g. General Fund, Scholarship Fund, Building Fund, or In Memoriam.
Click here make a Tax Deductible Donation to NBICF.

Any offering described in this website should not be read as an endorsement or warranty by NBICF.
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