By Robert KochA Baltimore-based developer of senior living communities has paid $2 million for The Sons of Italy property on New Canaan Ave.   Brightview Norwalk, LLC, an affiliate of The Shelter Group/Shelter Development, LLC, purchased the property at 162 New Canaan Ave. from The Pietro Micca Lodge Building Association for $2,015,000, acco...

The local chapter of the Order of the Sons of Italy in America (OSIA) is inviting applications for the Elena Buonpane Memorial Scholarship to assist students with an Italian heritage or students interested in Italian culture to further their education.   One local scholarship for $700 will be awarded for the academic school year of 2015-2016...

This year marks the Lodge's 17th Annual Scholarship & Citizen of the Year Gala. March 5th, proved to be no disappointment for those in attendance. MC's, Gino Carleo and Al Spinuzzi, hosted started off the evening in a "Let's Make a Deal" style and gave away free tickets for the 50\50 drawing. A dinner consisting of a family style serving of; an...

The Burlington Sons of Italy Lodge 2223 will host its fifth annual Wine and Cheese Tasting event from 7 to 10 p.m. April 1 at the American Legion, 162 Winn St., Burlington.The Liquor Cabinet will provide wines and information regarding each wine that is sampled, and Roche Brothers Market will provide a variety of international cheeses. Hors d'oeuvr...

The Sons of Italy Foundation's 25th Anniversary NELA Gala will honor Chrysler-Fiat CEO Sergio Marchionne; former U.S. Secretary of State General Colin Powell, USA (Ret.); founder of the Gary Sinise Foundation, actor and activist Gary Sinise; and businessman Robert Corrao.   The evening will include a special salute to the U.S. Armed Forces,...

Each Roma Lodge member is assigned only 8 books of raffle tickets. All members are expected to sell or buy the minimum of 8 books to help support our great Roma Lodge.   The tickets are now available for pickup in the Hall of History. The Roma Lodge Festival Committee has met and reviewed areas of contributions for this year's fest...

Members of Camelia-Colombo Lodge No. 1294, Order of the Sons of Italy, would like to thank all who attended the pasta feed on Sept. 12. We are always so happy to see our old friends and meet so many new friends at these dinners. And because of you, our dinner was a great success.   We would like to thank the many businesses that donated priz...

Congratulations to the newly elected Council of the Little Italy Lodge, a Sons of Italy organization, and to those elected to positions supporting the Lodge for the 2013-2015 term - Trustees, State Delegates and Arbitration Committee. The Lodge especially thanks the Nominations Board Chair, Barbara Goodman, and her committee.   The Nominatio...

by Giacomo Sproccati   As the color guard walks in carrying the majestic Italian, American, and Californian flags, the audience who attended the "Celebrate Italy Event" bonded in a moment of silence in commemoration of their shared cultures across generations, creating a shared sense of community.   Following this, is the beautiful pe...

Officers and members of Corona D'Italia Lodge 807 held their monthly meeting April 13 at Pizza Joe's in Ellwood City. Valerie Valentino, scholarship chairwoman, and her committee of Lois DiFrischia, sentinel, and Pudue LaCava, trustee, presented the report. A $500 Corona D'ltalia memorial scholarship will be awarded to Lincoln High School sen...