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27593 HarperSaint Clair Shs.586-779-6140

46591 Romeo PlankMacomb586-416-3668

26440 HooverWarren586-756-3338

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SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2009The Italian Heritage SocietyThe IHS cordially invites you in Celebration of The Italian Harvestat Rolling Hills Orchard, Romeo, Michigan from 2 to 6 p.m.Donations are necessary and gratefully received. Arrival &Reception at 2 p.m. and Harvest Dinner 3 p.m. Gathering of fruitto follow. For more information call Marian at (313) 886-6894 orPatricia at (313) 881-1857.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2009Downriver Italian American ClubAnnouncing October Spaghetti Day. Lunch will be served from11:30 to 2 p.m. and dinner served at 4 p.m. Cost for the meal is$7 for adults and $4 for children 10 and under. The event is heldat the Downriver Italian American Banquet Center, located at 646Biddle Avenue in Wyandotte. Carryout can be delivered with 8or more meals along with curbside pick-up for both lunch anddinner. Call to place your order at (734) 285-4044, or reserve atable for large groups at (734) 285-4055.Sacred Heart Seminary ChapelSal Simone, Dominic LaRosa, Ray Weingartz and Mark Rabautinvite the business community to join in the 16th annual Mass forCommerce at 8 a.m. at Sacred Heart Major Seminary Chapel,2701 Chicago Blvd. in Detroit. Celebrate the growth of Detroit’sbusiness, professional and spiritual life with Detroit’s Catholiccommunity. For details, call (313) 883-8630.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2009Club Madonna del PonteClub Madonna del Ponte is hosting a wine tasting event to raisefunds for scholarships. All wines are Sicilian in origin. The eventwill be held at the IACS on Thursday, Oct. 22 from 7 to 10 p.m.Ticket prices are $25 each in advance and $30 at the door. Foradvance tickets, checks can be made out to Club Madonna delPonte, 54075 Donny Dr., New Baltimore, 48047. For moreinformation call (586) 203-2723.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2009Macomb Symphony OrchestraThe Macomb Symphony Orchestra’s kick-off concert, “Ciao Italia,”will be held at 8 p.m. at the Macomb Center, Garfield and HallRoad in Clinton Township. Mezzo soprano Lisa Agazzi and tenorRichard Fracker will join the MSO. Arias by Rossini, Verdi andPuccini will be performed, along with the MSO performing “ThePines of Rome,” Respighi’s series of four tone poems. Italian artand cultural displays in the Macomb Center lobby are alsofeatured. Tickets are $18 reserved seating and $14 for seniorsand students. For group rates and tickets, call the symphony at(586) 286-2045.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2009Frank Stella Birthday BashA gala party to celebrate Detroit businessman Frank D. Stella’s90th birthday will be held on Friday, Oct. 30, 2009 at Penna’s ofSterling Heights. “La Festa” begins with a cocktail reception at 6p.m. followed by entertainment, a tribute program and dinner.Proceeds from this event will benefit national charities dear toMr. Stella that has made significant contributions to the Americanway of life. Recipient charities are: National Italian AmericanFoundation Scholarship Fund (niaf.org), Orders of the Sons ofItaly in America (osia.org), Italian Language Inter-cultural Alliance(ilicait1.org), Boys Town of Italy (boystownofitaly.org). For moreinformation on tickets and sponsorship, call Anthony Jr. Rugerio,Event Chairman at 1(313) 770-9648, or call the Michigan StudioProductions office at (313) 274-0055, fax (313) 247-0088, email:arugiero@m-s-productions.com.

2009 Columbus Day Celebration Marks100th Official Celebration in Metro Detroit

CELEBRATING: 1) The Federazzione Abruzze del Michigan float in the Columbus Day Parade Oct. 12, 2009 in Clinton Twp.on Romeo Plank Rd. 2) Wreath Laying Ceremony at the bust of Columbus on Jefferson and Randolf in Detroit (from left)Uberto Piccirilli Man of the Year, Jr. Queen Sally Arredondo, Betty Strnad, Little Columbus Michael Rossow, Little QueenIsabella Abigayle Rossow and their grandmother Theresa Toia 2009 Columbus Day Chairperson 3.) At the Breakfast at HolyFamily Church before the Mass (from left) Miss Columbus Day 2009 Alyssa Vanderziel and Miss Jr. Columbus Day SallyArredondo, Gary Decarlo Man of the Year, Esther Beaudette Woman of the Year, Theresa Toia, and Joe D’Onofrio, ParadeMarshall. 4.) The Coro Italiano, in the Rotunda at the state capitol, Lansing on Oct. 8. 5.) Esther Beaudette awarded Womanof the Year by Theresa Toia at the banquet held on Sunday, Oct. 12 at the Italian American Cultural Center Partridge Creek.

Photos by TONY VIVONA, DOMINIC LAROSA and WILLIAM BORNER

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