The Cultural Italian American Organization will honor two local medical professionals at its seventh annual Christopher Columbus Day Recognition Dinner Monday, Oct. 9, at the Springside Inn. The dinner will honor Dr. Rama Godishala and the late Dr. Patrick Buttarazzi for "their many years of unwavering personal dedication serving the community, while caring for their many, many patients with respect and compassion," the organization said in a news release.

Past honorees at the dinner include Jack and Jerry Bisgrove, Matteo Bartolotta and Bishop Salvatore Matano. The gala event will begin with cocktails at 5 p.m. at the inn, 6141 W. Lake Road, Fleming. There will also be an Italian-style dinner, dessert and a traditional limoncello toast for the two honorees.