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Italian Language Camp for Youth

Summer Language Camp for Youth – VIVA L’ITALIANO!

SummerCampKidsDr. Joli Love, Associate Professor of Italian at Harding University offers two one week language camps for children. This camp is an immersion language experience for youth ages 7-17 years.

JUNE 8 ~ JUNE 12, 2015 ~ 9:00AM to Noon – (recommended for ages 7 to 12)
JUNE 15 ~ JUNE 219, 2015 ~ 9:00AM to Noon – (recommended for ages 13 to 17)

All ages are accepted, however, the second week of Camp is recommended for ages 13-17 years. Exceptions will be made for Campers younger than 13 years ONLY if they have participated during the first week of camp and ONLY under teacher’s advisement.

Youth will be at all times supervised by two adults and a camp counselor. Awards and surprise prizes will be conferred during Friday’s Final show presentation and potluck lunch hour.

Fee schedule: $55 for one week, $100 for two weeks. Additional discounts are available for multiple siblings. For a Registration Form and a detailed curriculum schedule click on this link –  Italian_Language Camp_2015

May Monthly Dinner

May 18 – Post Mother’s Day Dinner at St. Rose Parish Hall 

  • Monday, May 18, 5:00 pm – Monthly Dinner at St. Rose Parish Hall Dining Room, 398 10th Street, Santa Rosa. Our May dinner is a post Mother’s Day celebration with a menu highlighting the Region of Umbria. 
  • Come for a wonderful meal of antipasti, Caesar salad, Chicken Cacciatore, mashed potatoes, Italian beans and dessert.  Doors open at 5:00 – Dinner at 6:00. 
  • Members are asked to bring a a photo of their mother or grandmother to be displayed. Everyone who brings a photo will receive one free raffle ticket. In addition, there will be entertainment by Carlo Solivan.
  • $14 for members, $16 guests, $8 teens 13-18, $5 for children 5-12, under 5 free. See the current newsletter, Mosaico Culturale, for dinner reservation forms.

May-June 2015 Newsletter

The Mosaico May-June 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.

  • May 18  – Post Mother’s Day Dinner at St. Rose Parrish Hall
  • May 24  – Painting Italy Workshop
  • May 31 – Sundays at the Center Movie – Golden Door
  • Summer Language Camp for Youth (age 7-17), June 8-12 & June 15-19
  • June 15 – Father’s Day Dinner at St. Rose Parrish Hall
  • June 26 – Movie e Cena at Italian Cultural Center
  • July 15 – Pizza & Birra Party at Italian Cultural Center
  • August 17 – Winemaker Dinner at Riviera Ristorante 

Italian Language Summer Camp for Youth

Summer Language Camp for Youth – VIVA L’ITALIANO!

SummerCampKids

Dr. Joli Love, Associate Professor of Italian at Harding University offers two one week language camps for children – June 8-12 (ages 7-12) and June 15-19 (ages 13-17), 2015 ~ 9:00AM to Noon. For detailed information and registration form, visit the Language page.

April Monthly Dinner

April 20 – Buona Pasqua e Primavera Dinner at St. Rose Parish Hall 

  • Monday, April 20, 5:00 pm – Monthly Dinner at St. Rose Parish Hall Dining Room, 398 10th Street, Santa Rosa. Our April dinner is a post Easter celebration with a menu highlighting the Region of Trentino in the northern mountainous area of Italy. 
  • Come for a wonderful meal of antipasti, salad, garlic bread, gnocchi with mushroom sauce, roasted asparagus and apple pie for dessert.  Doors open at 5:00 – Dinner at 6:00. Prepaid reservations only must be received by April 15.
  • $14 for members, $16 guests, $8 teens 13-18, $5 for children 5-12, under 5 free. See the current newsletter, Mosaico Culturale, for dinner reservation forms.

 

Human Capital – NBICF Film Fundraiser – April 2

HUMAN CAPITAL – NBICF FILM FUNDRAISER – APRIL 2nd  

A special filming of the award-winning Italian film HUMAN CAPITAL (original title Il capitale umano), April 2nd, 6:45 pm, Summerfield Theater, reception / light refreshments 6:00-6:45 pm sponsored by NBICF – tickets $10. Call NBICF (707-591-9696) to reserve will-call tickets or check for times to purchase or pick up tickets at the Center. NBICF host available at theater at 6:00 pm for will-call and, if movie not sold out, tickets for purchase by cash or check.  Human Capital will be showing at the Summerfield through April 9. 

Winner not only of the prestigious Donatello award, Italy’s equivalent to the Oscar, but also of many other international awards. Human Capital delineates the modern rush to attain happiness through money and power. This electrifying murder mystery intertwines the destinies of several characters. It is a sharp socioeconomic critique but does not neglect to epitomize the humanity of the participants involved. Movie Rating: R

On April 2 Mary’s Pizza Shack, 535 Summerfield Road, Santa Rosa, has generously provided a Dine & Donate Fundraiser in conjunction with this event – 20% of dine-in & takeout purchases all day donated to NBICF.  Click on this link to print a Mary’s Dine & Donate Coupon MarysDineDonateCouponApril2.

Note: The tickets purchased from NBICF may be used for any showing of Human Captial at  Summerfield or any movie shown at theaters operated by Santa Rosa Entertainment (excluding 3D or Sony/Columbia films).

March Monthly Dinner

March 16 – Tavola di San Giuseppe Dinner at St. Rose Parish Hall 

  • Monday, March 16, 5:00 pm – Monthly Dinner at St. Rose Parish Hall Dining Room, 398 10th Street, Santa Rosa. Our March dinner celebrates St. Joseph’s Day with our annual Tavola di San Giuseppe Dinner. In the spirit of giving, NBICF will make a donation from the 50/50 raffle to CASA, a local charity for abused children. 
  • Guests are invited to donate sweets for the tavola to be shared as dessert and non-perishable food items to be donated to F.I.S.H., a local food bank. 
  • The March menu highlights the Region of Friuli in the northeast corner of Italy: antipasti, salad, pesce fritto, fettuccini alio olio and dessert from tavola di San Giuseppe. Doors open at 5:00 – Dinner at 6:00. Prepaid reservations only must be received by March 11.
  • $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.

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. 

NBICF Spring 2015 Scholarships

NBICF Santa Rosa Junior College Spring Semester Scholarship Program

Since the NBICF Scholarship Program was established in 1986, more than $100,000 has been awarded. For the 2015 Spring Semester, we are pleased to offer eight scholarships to qualified students at Santa Rosa Junior College:

  • Marianne Pedroncelli Scholarship to a student whose academic pursuits have a direct link to Italy or the Italo-American experience, either past or present.
  • Jeannette Mancini Mitchell Scholarship to a future educator with a course in Italian or an Italy Study Abroad experience. 
  • Five NBICF Scholarships to students enrolled in Italian language classes.
    Consideration will be given to current NBICF members and members of their immediate family.
  • Italy Study Abroad Scholarship to a student furthering their education through study in Italy.

For information & applications for these scholarships, see the Scholarship page. 

Risorgimento Lecture at ICC – February 15, 2:00 PM

February 15 – “RISORGIMENTO” presented by Douglas Kenning, Ph.D.

This is a special Sundays at the Center Event at the Italian Cultural Center – Doors open at 2:00 PM – presentation at 2:30 PM. Come learn about the “RISORGIMENTO” (Rising again), the 19th century movement for Italian unification that culminated in the establishment of the kingdom of Italy in 1861. Dr. Kenning received his doctorate from the University of Edinburgh, Scotland and has taught at universities in the U.S., Tunisia, Japan, and Italy. He is also the author of books, articles, and stage plays. 

Seating is be limited to 50. Use the reservation form in the current Mosaico Culturale. A suggested donation of $5.00 is appreciated. Refreshments will be available for purchase.

Mary’s Pizza Shack at 535 Summerfield Road in Santa Rosa has generously provided NBICF with a Dine Donate Fundraiser in conjunction with this event. 20% of food purchased before or after the lecture at this location will be donated to NBICF. Obtain a Dine & Donate Coupon at the event.