San Francisco’s 156th weekend celebration of Italian Heritage began on Friday night, October 11, with a great reception at INNOVIT…the Italian Innovation and Culture Hub in San Francisco, hosted by our Consul General Sergio Strozzi, for Queen Isabella and her Court, their parents, and the Italian Heritage Celebration Board of Directors.  The next night the Italian Heritage Celebration hosted its beautiful Grande Ballo at the JW Marriott Union Square,  with over 250 people witnessing

We want to extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who joined us for our 2024 Annual Luncheon. With your support, it was a wonderful success filled with memorable moments, warm connections, and inspiring words.

This year, we were privileged to honor several outstanding individuals whose contributions continue to make a

After 24 years we again turned to the “sea” to have a September Grand Council meeting!  Forty three of us got together for the cruise. On Friday the Trustees met “informally” to check the books and found everything in order!  Only Trustee Renee Adair was unable to participate.

Saturday all the State Officers who attended (Orator Mary Jane Cambria was unable to join us due to a previous commitment)

Born in Brescia, Italy Caterina Stagnoli a member  of our Eureka Lodge for 36 years passed away in August. Her strength amazed all who knew her, surviving as a child with her family during WW II and later immigrating in 1966 to the United States with her husband Francesco and their two children. Landing in Humboldt County Caterina, Francesco, Maurizio, and Giuliana made their home in Arcata, California. She adapted quickly to life in

On Wednesday, October 2, State President Arlene Nunziati and Past State President Maria Fassio Pignati attended the formal opening of Italian Heritage Month in San Francisco.  The Italian flag was raised on the balcony of Mayor London Breed’s office, which was followed by a special program on the marble balcony overlooking the gorgeous interior of City Hall.  MC was SF Supervisor Catherine Stefani, who introduced Maria

Mervin Lernhart
1936 - 2024

Mervin was a valued member of our Napa Lodge for over 55 years. He regularly attended our dinner dances and had a personality that was larger than life. His accomplishments within the Napa legal field