Cristoforo Columbo Lodge #1534 in Reno, Nevada, would like to share some information about what has happened at our Lodge these past few months.

The Great Italian Festival at the El Dorado Hotel and Casino in October was another great day for us.  The Sons and Daughters of Italy had their booth manned mainly by Barbara and Ken Wisniewski. She had help from other Lodge members throughout the day.  The Bonaldi/Ricci booth was manned by most of the family members.  It was a beautiful day and oh so many people

Pictured above is a partial group of Roma Lodge members who organized, conducted our Italian food booth at the World Ag Expo in Tulare, February 13-15th.  Yes, we know the organization has been changed to the Sons and Daughters of Italy, however, until the sign we placed on our building at the show over 20 years ago is still good and we are not going to change it until it needs to be redone.  The World Ag Expo was started at the Tulare Fair Grounds in 1968 and moved to the International Agri-Center

We are hoping everyone had a very happy holiday season – a Merry Christmas and a Happy and Healthy New Year. December was a busy month for Northern Solano Lodge members.  On December 7th, our kitchen crew and members cooked and served 140 guests at the Adult Recreation Center Holiday Luncheon. Later in the month, our Lodge members enjoyed a potluck Christmas party in place of our monthly meeting. We truly have many talented cooks! Entertainment was provided by Northern Solano Lodge Member, Riccardo Marracino and a local vocalist Hayley Green.

We kicked off January with intense

Back on Track with Fundraising: A Celebratory Success for OSDIA Napa Lodge #2043

In an inspiring display of community spirit and resilience, Napa Lodge #2043, hosted its first major fundraiser since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. The event, held on Saturday, February 17, 2024, was not just a return to tradition but a bold statement of revival and unity within the community. Dubbed “BOOT TO FORK: Festa Italiana a Napa,” the evening was

“INSIEME”

Happy 2024 everyone. Hope the first month has been good and exciting for you. It is a new year. Let’s call someone we have not spoken to in a long time and wish them Happy New Year.

I spent two wonderful days at our office and it is looking great. We have desks, book cases and filing cabinets. Everything looks terrific. We still