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Did you know that March is Women's History Month? In honor of all the Italian-American women that have shaped the people we've become, whether it be mothers, grandmothers, aunts, sisters or friends, we're dedicating this blog to the matriarchs that have continued to push our families forward and make the world a better place.   To add to the...

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Three local students will have some extra money in the bank for college this fall after a recent announcement. Last week, the Enrico Caruso Lodge #1463, the Visalia chapter of the Sons of Italy in America, announced two Exeter Union High School students will be receiving scholarships, including Kason Clark and Garrett Giovani for Andrew Rizzo....

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The Grand Lodge of Illinois/Wisconsin, Order Sons of Italy in America, celebrated its 91st annual Columbus Banquet on Oct. 10 at the White Eagle in Niles. Richard R. Della Croce, Columbus Banquet Chair and Master of Ceremonies for the evening, welcomed the guests and introduced the Grand Lodge Officers, honored award recipients and the Columbu...

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Camelia-Colombo Lodge No.1294, Order of the Sons of Italy, will host its semi-annual fundraising pasta feed from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Saturday, in the parish hall at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 815 High St., according to a news release.Cost is $15 for adults, $3.50 for children 5 to 12 years old and free for children 4 years old and younger. Included...

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Brava! Sons of Italy member Maria Fassio Pignati sang the U.S. National Anthem at the San Francisco Giants game against the San Diego Padres last month for ‪#‎ItalianHeritage‬ Night! Maria is the former state president of the Order Sons of Italy - Grand Lodge of California, and she currently serves on the board of several Italian and Italian Ameri...

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Little Italy Bocce League donated $1,500 to Saint Leo's Church during the November 17 Bocce Banquet held at the Little Italy Lodge. Pictured: Sal Spinnato, Sal Petti, Bob Zelkoski, Father Bernie Carman (pastor), Fran Blattermann, Giovanna Blattermann.   Food from these Little Italy restaurants (and others) was donated: Amiccis, Chiapparelli'...

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The Order Sons of Italy in America (OSIA) is urging its members to support the Advanced Placement Examination in Italian, using a strategic plan outlined by Claudio Bisogniero, Italy's ambassador to the U.S., in his recent letter to Italian American organizations.   "In 2013, about 2,000 students took the exam, but an additional 500 are need...

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Order Sons of Italy in America's Richard A. Capozzola Lodge 2865 presents a family pasta night Jan. 17. Pasta with meatballs or sausage, salad, bread, tea and dessert will be served 5-8 p.m. Jan. 17 at Foxwood Country Club, 4927 Antioch Road.   Adults pay $7 per plate; children 11 and under pay $3.50 per dish. Take-outs are available.&n...

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Luciano Pavarotti was born on October 12, 1935 near Modena, Italy. His father was a baker and an amateur singer while his mother worked in a cigar factory. As a child, he wanted to play soccer, but he was also drawn to singing. He would spend his days listening to his father's recordings – his favorite quickly became the great operatic tenor Gius...

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Joseph Barbera was born March 24, 1911, in the Little Italy neighborhood of New York City. He was the son of Vincente and Francesca, both immigrants from Sicily. He grew up in Brooklyn and had many interests in high school. Joseph tried his hand at theater, drawing, and boxing.   He even won the lightweight championship at his high school an...

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