In its annual recognition of Italian heritage organizers of the New Columbus Day celebration and dinner will salute one organization and four individuals who have made significant contributions to the Pueblo community. Those to be honored include: The Knights of Columbus. Hector Chiariglione. The late Rev. Ben Bacino. John Panepinto. Louie Carleo.

The inductees will be feted during ceremonies beginning at 9 a.m. Monday at the Columbus Monument across from the Robert Rawlings Public Library on Abriendo Avenue, and later at a dinner to be held at the Sangre de Cristo Arts and Conference center. Cocktails will be served at 5:30 p.m., followed by the dinner at 6:30 p.m. and a live auction.