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Nevada County Italian Cultural Foundation
Newsletter |
September 2011
Festa Issue # 5 |
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L'intratteniamo
(Let us entertain you.)
Back by popular demand will be singer Frank Ricci, Dean Martin impersonator Chris Gardner, the Italia Band, accordionist Frank Lima "The Great Morgani", and Food Demonstrators Sako Bozo and Sergio Faccio.
New this year will be the Ricco Dancers, the Don Giovanni Band and Cheek Thrills face painting. There will be a meatball eating and grape stomping contest. Gondola races for the kids and a Pizza Prince and Princess.
Bocce Ball participants will compete for trophies and prizes on the newly built courts. Be sure to visit the Wine Pavilion. Purchase a commemorative wine glass and enjoy wine tastings sure to please your palette! |
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Mangia Mangia
(Eat, Eat)
This year we have 16 Food Vendors with plenty of offerings that will bring you all the flavors of Italy.
5 Mile House: Porchetta Sandwiches, Artichoke Enterprises: Stuffed Artichokes, Bear River Pasta: Fresh ravioli & sauce, Tortellini Salad & Tiramisu
Christopher's Deli: Chicken Cannelloni, Eggplant Parmesan, & Cannoli, Goomba's: Pizza & Calzone, Horn of the Bull: Baked Penne Pasta, Italian Catholic Federation: Spaghetti & Meatballs, Kane's: Antipasti, Lazy Dog Icecream: Gelato, Ice Cream, Italian Ice, Nevada City Ice Cappuccino: Coffee, Iced Cappuccino's & Hot Chocolate, Nevada City Chamber: Meatball Sandwiches, Penn Valley Chamber: Muffaletta Sandwiches, Pleasant Valley Grill: Lasagna, Sausage on a stick, & Calamari with marinara dipping sauce, The Top Dog: Italian Sausage with Peppers & Oinons, Italian Marinated Chcken with Pasta Salad, Limoncello Lemonade, Villa Venezia: Gazpacho, Dine Express and possibly more.
Bring your appetite and attend both days
to try them all! |
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Granissima Vincita'
(Huge Winnings)
Win the Grand Prize of a $5,000.00 travel voucher for a trip to Italy!
Prize baskets worth $500.00, $250.00 & $100.00. We will also be giving away 2 sets of Oakland A's tickets for four with free parking passes for next year's season.
The cost is $5.00 for a ticket or $25.00 for six tickets.
The baskets are generously filled with donations from
Grande Wood Designs, The Wooden Spoon, and Tess's Kitchen Store. Wines from: Lucchessi, Avangaurdia and Szabos. Gift cards to dine at restaurants: Cirino's at Main Street, The Old 5 Mile House and Goomba's. Plus signed books from famous cooks: Sako Bozo and Biba to make this our best raffle ever!
Additionally, we will have a separate raffle for a quilt made especially for the N.C.I.C.F. by Betsy Bertram and Vicki Mooney.
All prizes will be awarded on Sunday evening at the conclusion of the festival. You need not be present to win. |
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What you need to know before you go!
September 17th & 18th
Saturday and Sunday
11:00 a.m to 8:00 p.m.
Western Gateway Park,
Penn Valley, CA
Admission to the festival is $10.00 for one day or $15.00 for both days.
Military with active duty cards get in free as do children under 12 years of age with an adult.
Parking is free at the park and additional parking at sites near the park will be available.
Get your ticket now!
Bypass the lines!
Purchase your ticket at these locations prior to the festival:
Grass Valley: Goomba's, Old Barn Storage, Grande Wood Design, KNCO, Grass Valley Chamber of Commerce, Bill Knuedler Farmers Insurance, Bear River Pasta, The Book Seller, Mercury Cleaners, Network Real Estate on So. Auburn, and Avanguardia Winery Showroom.
Alta Sierra & South County:
ERA Cornerstone Alta Sierra
Coldwald Banker Combie Rd.
Nevada City: ERA Cornerstone on Broad St. and the Nevada City Chamber of Commerce on Main.
Penn Valley: Wildwood Grill,
Pleasant Valley Grill, Larry & Lena's Pizza, & Tack Room. |
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2010 Trip To Italy
Italian Festival winners; Dave Chapman and Caitanya Riggan took their prize-winning 2-week trip to Italy this June. The trip was put together by N.C.I.C.F. volunteer Mary Kieran who owns and runs
www.bellaitaliatravel.com.
Dave and Caitanya began their trip in Venice and went on to visit Bergamo, Cinque Terre, Florence, Rome, and the Amalfi Coast.
This was Dave's first trip to bella Italia. His favorite place to visit in Italy was Venice. He really enjoyed being away from traffic and exploring the maze of walkways and canals of this beautiful city. Dave said being in Venice was a delight because everywhere the eye goes there is something beautiful to look at and enjoy.
Caitanya and Dave attended the 54th Venice Biennale art exhibition which is held in Venice every other year. On display were contemporary, impressive and evocative art from all around the world. |
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Trip winners
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It is impossible to visit Italy and not want to go back again. However when Dave visits Italy next time he wants to stay in one place and get a real feel for Italian culture. He said he would spend more time in the Cinque Terre to enjoy the natural coastal setting and slower-paced lifestyle.
Italy calls to us all. When are you planning to visit Italy?
Be sure to buy your raffle ticket. It just might be you who wins this year's trip!
Trip article submitted by:
Mary Kieran
Finalmente
(Finally)
We look forward to seeing you at this year's festival. Last year was a great success and we appreciate your support.
Spread the word to family and friends. This is an event not to miss!
The Nevada County Italian Cultural Foundation provides a family event that young and old, Italian or non-Italian will enjoy for years to come.
Ciao! |
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Print and Present this coupon on your next trip to:
998 Plaza Drive, Grass Valley
(530) 274-3301
www.grandewood.com | | Offer Expires: December 31, 2011 ONE COUPON PER HOUSEHOLD |
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