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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. This past three 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 was held at the D’Argenzio Winery, 1301 Cleveland Avenue on Sunday, October 20. It as a festive day with music, great Italian food, several vendors selling their wares , dancing, a large silent auction, children getting their face painted and  playing games in the Children’s corner. The Foundation thanks all the many volunteers who contributed to making the Festa a successful day for one all all.

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

  • President George Golfieri thanked the family of Sharie Sbrazza for their generous donation to the Foundation. Sharie was a long time NBICF member, Board Member, Festa Italiana Chairperson and owner of Andiamo Travel offering memorable trips to Italy for many Foundation members. 
  • George also thanked the members, guests and the many volunteers who  contributed to the success of the Festa Italiana di Santa Rosa at D’Argenzio Winery.
  • November 2, 2024 – NBICF will participate in Sonoma County Finding History Day presented by the Sonoma County Historical Society.
  • November 14, 2024 – Thursday, (doors open at 5pm, meeting and
    dinner at 6pm): Meeting Dinner, Sonoma County Veterans Building. To make a reservation and pay with a credit card, visit the reservation page by clicking here. 
    Reservations for this event were closed on November 11th at 7:pm.
  • December 13, 2024 – Friday, (doors open at 5pm, meeting and dinner at 6pm): Dinner Meeting, “La Festa di Natale”, Sonoma County Veterans Building
    Click here for reservation forms for the November and December Dinners
  • Sundays at the Center w/Diane McCurdy – Doors open 1:30pm, screening at 2:00pm.
    November 24, 2024 – Christ Stopped at Eboli (1979) 2h History/Drama (NR)
    December 29, 2024 –  Avenging Angelo (2002) 1h 38m. Action/Comedy (R)
  • Interesting articles – Christmas in Italy & Panettone  and Pandoro

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 (ICA) has joined NBICF as a new business member. 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. 


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.
See NBICF.org Policies and Guidelines