The air is cool and crisp, the leaves are colorful, and you can get pumpkin-spice everything. But that’s not why we are excited for October. It is because October is Italian Heritage Month – a time for Italian Americans to embrace traditions, family memories, and yes, foods!

Speaking of food, we enjoyed preparing a pasta dinner for members of the local Boys’ and Girls’ Club this month. It looked like the boys and girls who came out to the Civic Center had a fun night. The homemade chocolate chip cookies and brownies were a huge hit also! We don’t know who had a better time – the Lodge members who cooked and served or the kids who ate.