Under a square of blue Massachusetts sky on Friday, a little square of Italy appeared in Pittsfield — manifested by the meeting of several local Italian-American organizations, a bocce tournament and some fresh grilled polenta.

More than 50 people — many decked out in Italian World Cup jerseys or various articles of red or green clothing — came together for a meeting of two social clubs: the G. Marconi Lodge of the Order Sons and Daughters of Italy in America and the Cappuccino Club.