Category Archives: Newsletters

January-February 2017 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 pageUpcoming events described in the Mosaico:

January 21 – Third Annual Crab Feed, Saturday, 5:00 pm – St. Rose Parrish Hall

            For a Crab Feed Reservation Form, click here.

January 22 – Sundays at the Center – 2:00 pm – Movie – Two Women

February 20 – Carnevale Winter Celebration – Monday, 5:00 pm – St. Rose Parrish Hall
            For a Carnevale Reservation Form, click here.

February 26 – Sundays at the Center – 2:00 pm – Movie – The Name of the Rose
March 20 – San Giuseppe  Dinner – Monday, 5:00 pm – St. Rose Parrish Hall
April 1 – Sundays at the Center – Lecture on Italian History by Douglas Kenning, PhD.

November-December 2016 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 – 7 pm – Book Group Meeting at the Center
November 21 – 5 pm – Monthly Dinner at St. Rose Parish Hall  Italian-American Heritage
November 27 – 2 pm –
 Sundays at the Center with Diane McCurdy – Movie – The Tourist

December 3 – 11 am-5 pm –
Mercatino di NataleChristmas Festival at St. Rose Parish Hall. This event is a joint fundraiser with Slow Food Sonoma County North.
Entertainment – Zighi Baci & Coro Allegro – Food & Drink, Local Crafts, Artisan Gifts, Silent Auction, Italian-Themed Books & more – 
$5 in advance, $10 at the door, under 12 free.  Click here for information on purchasing tickets.
Mercatino di Natale Sponsors: Luther Burbank Savings, Victor & Karen Trione,
Sonoma County Grange Credit Union


December 17 – 5 pm – Festa di Natale at St. Rose Parish Hall  Christmas Dinner.
Click here for dinner reservation forms for November & December Dinners

January 14 – 1-5 pm – Painting Italy Workshop at the Center
January 21 – 5 pm – 
Crab Feed Fundraiser at St. Rose Parish Hall
Click here for a flyer for this event. 

Ticket sales for the Trip to Tuscany for Two Raffle continue through November & December until 600 tickets have been sold. Tickets$20 – available at November Dinner, Mercatino di Natale & Christmas Dinner on December 17. 

This 10-day Trip includes airfare, lodging & transportation for a trip in the Fall 2017. Drawing to be held December 17, 2016 at NBICF Christmas Dinner. Details described in Newsletter.  For information on buying tickets click here.
For Terms & Conditions associated with the Raffle, click here.

Click here for directions to the NBICF Italian Cultural Center (ICC) 

September-October 2016 Newsletter

The Mosaico September-October 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.

NBICF announces a special raffle fundraiser. A portion of the proceeds will go to the Santa Rosa High School Scambio Culturale Italy Student Exchange Program.

Win a Trip to Tuscany for Two – 10-day Trip includes airfare, lodging & transportation. Drawing to be held December 17, 2016 at NBICF Christmas Dinner. Tickets $20 – Only 600 tickets will be sold. Details described in Newsletter.  For a flyer, click here.
For Terms & Conditions associated with the Raffle, click here.

Upcoming events described in the Mosaico:

September 11 – 2 pm – Sundays at the Center – Lecture by Laurence DiStasi
September 19 – 5 pm – Monthly Dinner at St. Rose Parish HallRegion of Calabria
September 25 – 2 pm – Sundays at the Center with Diane McCurdy – Movie –
 The Starmaker
October 5-26 – Beginning Italian Class at the Center – Wednesdays – 7:00-8:30 pm
October 17 – 5 pm – Monthly Dinner at St. Rose Parish Hall Region of Sardenia
October 23 – 4:30-8:30 pm –
Winemaker Dinner at Franchetti’s Wood Fire Kitchen
October 30 – 2 pm – Sundays at the Center with Diane McCurdyMovie – Miracle at St. Anna

Save the date – Saturday, December 3 – 11 am- 5 pmItalian Mercatino di Natale, an Italian Christmas Festival at St. Rose Parish Hall – Click here for a flyer for this event.

Click here for directions to the NBICF Italian Cultural Center (ICC) 

July-August 2016 Newsletter

The Mosaico July-August 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:

July 12 – 6pm – Pizza, Birra & Vino at the NBICF CenterEvent Sold Out
July 16 – 1 – 5pm – Paint Italy Workshop at the NBICF Center
July 17 – 3pm – Sundays at the Center, Regional Travel Program – Lazio
July 21 – 7pm – Book Group at NBICF Center

July 30 – 5:30-10:00pm – Pallino Casino Night at St. Rose Parish Hall
This NBICF Fundraiser is jointly sponsored with the Sonoma County Bocce Federation.
UPDATE – PALLINO CASINO EVENT CANCELED. Tickets purchased for this event will be fully refunded. Call NBICF at 707-591-9696 for more information. 

August 13 – 9am-3pm – Biggest Rummage Sale Ever at NBICF Center
August 28 – 2pm – Sundays at the Center with Diane McCurdy – Movie – The English Patient
September 11 – 2pm – Sundays at the Center – Lecture by Laurence DiStasi

Click here for directions to the NBICF Italian Cultural Center (ICC) 

May-June 2016 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 1 – 3pm – Sundays at the Center, Regional Travel Program – Liguria
May 11 – June 15 – Beginning Italian Class Series, Wednsdays, 7– 8:30pm 
May 16 – Festa della Mamma Dinner at St. Rose – doors open at 5pm, dinner at 6pm
May 22 – 2pm – Sundays at the Center with Diane McCurdy, film: Mambo Italiano

June 13-17 – Italian Summer Camp for Kids, Session One – 9am-Noon
June 20-24 – Italian Summer Camp for Kids, Session Two – 9am-Noon 
June 20 – Festa del Papà Dinner at St. Rose – doors open at 5pm, dinner at 6pm
June 26 – 2pm – Sundays at the Center with Diane McCurdy, film: I’m Not Scared

July 12 – 6-9pm – Pizza, Birra e Vino Night at the Center
July 30 – 5:30–10pm – Casino Night Fundraiser at St. Rose Parish Hall

In addition to the Newsletter, see the Language page  for information on the Beginning Italian Class & Summer Language Camp for Youth.

Click here for directions to the Italian Cultural Center (ICC) 

March-April Newsletter

January-February 2016 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 23 – Crab & Ceviche, Saturday, 5:00 pm – St. Rose Parrish Hall
January 31 – Sundays at the Center – 2:00 pm – Movie – The Night of the Shooting Stars
February 19 – Carnevale Winter Celebration – Friday, 5:00 pm – St. Rose Parrish Hall
February 28 – Sundays at the Center – 2:00 pm – Movie – My House in Umbria

March 12 – San Giuseppe  Dinner – Saturday, 5:00 pm – St. Rose Parrish Hall
March 20 – Sundays at the Center – Lecture: “Sicily—2600 years of Art and Architecture” by Douglas Kenny, PhD.

November-December Newsletter

The Mosaico November-December Newsletter is availableClick here to review and print the current newsletter. For past newsletters and instructions on printing the newsletter, go to the Newsletter page. The newsletter has a new design – read the article New Mosaico Staff for details. Upcoming events described in the Mosaico:

November 16 – November DinnerMonday, 5:00 pm, St. Rose Parrish Hall
November 29 – Sundays at the Center – 2:00 pmMovie – Ginger & Fred
December 18 – Festa di Natale DinnerFriday, 5:00 pm – St. Rose Parrish Hall
December 27 – Sundays at the Center – 2:00 pm – Movie – Ladyhawke
January 23Crab & Ceviche, Saturday, 5:00 pm – St. Rose Parrish Hall
January 30 – Painting Italy Workshop – Saturday, 10:30 am – NBICF Center
Free Travel Seminars – December 6 & 18, January 16 & 30

 

September-October Newsletter

The Mosaico September-October Newsletter is availableClick 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.

September 21 – Monthly Dinner – 5:00 pm at St. Rose Parrish Hall
October 17 – Rootstock Festival – 1:00-8:00 pm at Santa Rosa Vintners Square 
September 27 – Sundays at the Center – 2:00 pm – Movie – Tea with Mussolini
October 23 – Cena e Cinema 6:00 pm – Friday Night Dinner & Movie

 

 

July-August Newsletter

The Mosaico July-August Newsletter is availableClick 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.

  • July 11 – Painting Italy Workshop – 1 pm at the Italian Cultural Center 
  • July 15 – Pizza, Birra & Vino Party – 6:00 pm at Italian Cultural Center
  • August 17 – Winemaker Dinner – 5:30 pm at Riviera Ristorante
  • August 23 – Sundays at the Center – 2 pm – Music by Ben Slavin direct from Naples
  • August 30 – Sundays at the Center Movie – 2 pm – Bitter Rice, Riso Amaro