Just a year shy of its milestone 100th anniversary, the Our Lady of Mount Carmel Society Italian Festival is returning to the Society grounds on Park Avenue next weekend. This year's feast is slated for Aug. 1 and 2 from 5-11 pm., and Aug. 4 from 5-10 p.m. Admission is just $3, with children under 12 free.

The annual gathering of family and friends gives thanks to the Blessed Mother and celebrates the club's Italian heritage. The club was officially formed in 1926, and its yearly celebration offers outstanding live entertainment by local favorites, rides and games and delicious homemade delicacies like pasta fagioli, sausage and peppers, ziti and meatballs, pizza and fried dough.