L'Italo-Americano

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2012 L'Italo-Americano PAGE 15 Italian Heritage Month is gone but Italian culture will not have to wait long to be showcased again Year of Italian Culture in the United States has created a gol- den opportunity to showcase Italian cultural and scientific legacies and promote the cultu- ral and production components of the Country Development Plan. "The Year of Italian Culture is over but the chance to sponsor and highlight Italian culture will not need to wait too much. In fact, 2013 will be the Year of Italian Culture. The decision to make 2013 the ROME - Italian heritage month Nov. 15, Thurs.- Federated Italo-Americans of Southern California Dinner Meeting; 7:00 Dinner ($15pp); 8:00 Meeting; Casa Italiana (1039 N. Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90012). Please RSVP to: Maria Borgese (818) 846-5764, Palmie Crispi (818) 246-5749 or AnnPotenza@aol.com Nov. 17, Sat.- Orange County American Italian Women (OCAIW)-11:00am at Trozzi Pizza (3244 West Lincoln, Anaheim). Program: Italian Proverbs. Cost $25.00. For infor- mation call Linda (714) 812-4410. 2013," a program based on many events around the United States will be officially launched — and fully announced — in December. As part of the initiative, Italy I taly' s Foreign Mini s ter Giulio Terzi shows all over the country, focus on science, technology and cul- ture, "with a concentration on innovation - I taly, leader in organic food industry will send Caravaggio's "Raising of Lazarus," the "Codex on the Flight of Birds" by Leonardo, and a work by Michelangelo, as yet to be named, to the United States. Also some Roman sculp- ture will be on display. There will be festivals and from the Development (Fondazione per lo Sviluppo Sostenibile) in partner- ship with Italian research institute Enea, Italy has some 48,509 orga- nic producers along the entire supply chain, more than any other European country. According to the report's findings, presented at a conference on the top spot in Europe, according to a new report published Wednesday. According to the report, by the Foundation for Sustainable RIMINI - When it comes to the organic foods industry, Italy takes zed by the DOP, IGP and STG origin-guarantee labels as well as 4,600 regional specialties and 521 wines which also qualify for the DOC, DOCG and IGT origin-guarantee labels. In terms of land under organic cultivation, Italy has some 1.1 mil- lion hectares, almost 20% of total agricultural land use, coming second only to Spain in Europe. Since 2000, the use of some organic food is compulsory in Italian 'green economy' in Rimini, 'Italian agriculture has managed to orient production choices towards quality as characterized by strong ties to the single entities operating on the territory, so following a path along the road to sustainability'. In numerical terms, Italy hosts some 243 food products characteri- schools and hospitals. A 2002 law of the Emilia Romagna region implemented in 2005, explicitly requires that the food in nursery and primary schools (from 3 months to 10 years) must be 100% organic, and the food in meals at schools, universities and hospitals must be at least 35% organic. December 12 and on that occa- sion I will certainly have the chance to make direct contact with the incoming administra- tion," with which Terzi has already been in touch telephoni- cally, he said. Italian Culture" in December will also be the first direct con- tact between Italian Foreign Minister Giulio Terzi and the new Obama administration, the FM told parliament. "I'll be in Washington on to present Italy as a country that is forward-looking and forward- thinking, whose excellence is deeply rooted in a time-honored past of success in the research, discovery, and innovation that repeats in this year's theme, with a vision and perspective together with the experience and experti- se to meet the challenges of today and tomorrow. The launch of "The Year of strengthen links between Italy and the United States with research grants, symposiums, prizes and tourism initiatives as well as shows. Private sponsors will fund 90 percent of the pro- gram. The goal of the Year's theme is the calendar will be organized in collaboration with the Embassy of Italy in Washington DC and the Consulates General and Italian Cultural Institutes located across America, including New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Houston, Chicago, Philadelphia, Boston, Detroit, Miami. The initiative seeks to important element of Italian foreign policy," Terzi said on Friday, adding, "Italy is a cultu- ral superpower… When you look at Italy as a geographical expression, an ethnic expression, what comes to your mind is immediately culture. That's why culture must be a fundamental pillar of Italian foreign policy. It is with this intent that we are here to develop a program that gives visibility to culture." Some of the events already on Renaissance to today" Italy's Foreign Minister and former Ambassador for Italy to the US, Giulio Terzi, said while promo- ting the project. "Culture is by far the most Nov. 17, Sat.- Famiglia Sacro Cuore di Gesu' Twelfth Annual Christmas Party at Casa Italiana. Time: 6:00pm. (Mass at 5pm, Followed by Reception). Cost: $35.00 Adults, Children 8-14 years $15.00, children under 8yrs free. Seating is limited so please make your reservations as soon as possible. Reservations must be received not later than Nov. 8. For infor- mation please call: Mrs. Leda Santillo-Bloomfield (818) 241- 2486 or Mary Lou Santillo-Jones (818) 541-6740. Nov. 17, Sat.-The Garibaldina Society The Past President's Ball. Ora Aperitivo 6:00pm, Gourmet Italian Dinner 7:00pm. Dancing to The Denis Le Pron Band. Evening Dress: Men: Black Tie Optional, Ladies: Formal Attire. Adults only please. Reservations are required and must be received by Nov. 12, 2012 Members: $32, Guests: $37. For more information call Reservations Chairman Marie Mor (818) 249-9363. Nov. 17, 2012, Sat.: Grandsons of Italy in America Meeting at Vitello's Restaurant, 4349 Tujunga Ave., Studio City, 11:30 a.m. For info call (805) 529-9726. Nov. 18, Sun.- Maria S.S. di Costantinopoli Society Celebration of the Small Feast, with the mass at 11 A M at St. Peter's Italian Catholic Church. Dinner Dance 1: 00 pm at Casa Italiana. Music by Duo Domino. For information and reservations call : Maria Bruno:(818) 241-4672, Francesca Cseh Deligio:(818) 934-2652, or Pres. Joe Deligio (626)261- 9848 If no answer please leave a message. Nov. 17 & 18, Sat. & Sun.- St. Charles Borromeo Church Annual Christmas Boutique. Handmade holiday and everyday creations for everyone: gifts, crafts, decorations, baked goods. St. Charles Borromeo Church Social Hall (10830 Moorpark St., N. Hollywood, corner of Lankershim & Moorpark). Hours: Sat. 8am-5pm & Sun. 8am-1pm. Plus Sunday com- plimentary coffee and donuts. For information, please call (818) 854-1258. Nov. 18, Sun.-Italian Cultural Arts Council Presents Cinema Italiano! Film: THE SICILIAN GIRL; Where: Bowers Museum 2002 N. Main Street, Santa Ana, 92706; In the state- of-the art, ultra deluxe Norma Kershaw Auditorium COST: Adults $10, Students: $5 (no need to RSVP); Parking Notice! Due to a new parking policy the north and south lots cost $6 (previously $2). Disabled parking is free. Nov. 18, Sun.- Viva Verdi! Amici Lyric Opera presents Elena Maniscalco-Yakoubovsky, lirico spinto soprano in a concert of Giuseppe Verdi's arias from La forza del destino, Aida, Ernani, Il Trobatore, and Don Carlo. Also, lyric songs by Bellini, Donaudy and Vivaldi. 3 p.m. at the Lafayette Library Community Hall, 3491 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette, CA. Tickets: $20 Seniors/Students and $25 General. For more information call (925) 964-9994 or go to: http://www.amicily- ricopera.com Nov. 18, Sun. - Saddleback Valley Lodge - Twenty-eighth Anniversary Dinner - Savannah Chop House, 32441 Golden Lantern, Laguna Niguel - Reception 12 Noon, No Host Bar - Dinner 1PM - Dancing til 4 PM. Price $45. Choice of 3 entrees: Salmon, Roasted Chicken, or Grilled Hangar Steak. For further information call Teresa at (949) 830-0351. Nov. 18, Sun.- Italian Catholic Federation St. Peter's Branch #67 - Branch Mass at St. Peter's Church, 11:30am mass fol- lowed by lunch at Plum Inn. For information, please contact President Anna Di Masi Riggs at (661) 259-2075. Dec. 2, Sun.- Santo Padre Pio Society - Rosario a San Padre Pio at St. Peter's Italian Church, 11:00a.m. For information, please call President Maria Bruno at 818-241-4672. Nov. 28, Wed.- Abruzzesi e Molisani di California, General Meeting at Villa Scalabrini 6:30p.m. 10631 Vinedale St., Sun Valley. For information call President Saverio Ficocelli (818) 566-6929 or Adelio Di Gregorio (818) 985-0951. Dec. 2, Sun. - Mother Cabrini Mass, Pilgrimage and Luncheon at the Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini Church located at 3801 Scott Rd, Burbank Ca, starting with Mass to Mother Cabrini at 12:30 pm followed by the Pilgrimage to the Chapel and Mother Cabrini Hall for lunch. For more information, call 626 372-7812.

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