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He returned to Waterbury during tumultuous times for an iconic Italian-American parish and restored not only key elements of its heritage, but the faith of its parishioners.   On Friday, the Rev. Frederick Aniello will be honored as Italian Mayor for the Day. The event will take place in connection with the Waterbury Chapter of UNICO Nationa...

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The 2013 Columbus Day Parade will begin at 11 a.m. on Oct. 12 in downtown Mount Clemens. State Rep. Anthony Forlini has been selected as the parade marshal. Forlini is the state representative for District 24, which covers Harrison Township and portions of Clinton and Macomb townships.   Forlini has served as board member of the Macomb...

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The Columbus Day Parade is just a week away, and this year's event will be a tribute to the Italians who provided shelter to Jews who fled Nazi Germany.   Tucked away inside her Lincoln Park Apartment are relics of Dr. Adina Sella's childhood, including the papers her parents used to survive the Holocaust.   Read more   Source:...

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by Erin McKinley   A group of Southampton seventh-graders held a spirited debate on Wednesday morning with a member of the Order Sons of Italy in America about the importance of Christopher Columbus and whether he deserves to have a holiday named after him.   Louis Gallo, who is a member of the organization and chairperson of the Comm...

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Enjoy a round of golf with fellow Italian Americans to celebrate our Italian heritage on October 15 at the Columbus Day Invitational at the Bear's Club in Jupiter, Fla. Benefitting the Cancer Alliance of Campy Boggy Creek, the Invitational includes 18 holes of golf, a continental breakfast, golf, caddie, beverages, an Italian lunch and all gratuiti...

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The 105th Columbus Day Parade, one of the longest continuous parades in the state, will be held Sunday, Oct. 13, and will celebrate the Italian-American culture in the greater Bridgeport area. The parade begins at 1 p.m., starting at the corner of Wayne and Jewett avenues, rolling south down Wayne Street to Madison Avenue and finishing at Micalizz...

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Former Bridgeport mayor and current Easton resident Leonard Paoletta has been named grand marshal of the annual Bridgeport Columbus Day Parade.   The Council of Italian American Societies, headed by Bridgeport resident Chris Caruso, who is also an official in the administration of Gov. Dannel Malloy, made the selection. Mr. Paoletta was tre...

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Most days, the Peninsula Italian American Social Club quietly goes about its business of banquets and bocce ball on the edge of downtown San Mateo, and not many outsiders are the wiser. On Saturday, Oct. 11, however, the club is stepping out and inviting the entire Peninsula to join in the annual Columbus Day Italian American Heritage Celebration....

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Tuesday, October 13th at 7 p.m.- Frank Sinatra 100th Birthday Musical Celebration. Join Rich Moran and his trio for a tribute to Sinatra's musical legacy with a diverse selection of songs from throughout his career. Click here to register.stop by the Reference Desk or call 203-239-5803 to sign up.   Monday, October 19th at 7 p.m. -Italy a Cu...

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By Thomas Lucente Last week, as Columbus Day approached, I was considering writing a column singing the praises of the Italian explorer. After all, Adm. Cristoforo Colombo was one of the most important figures of the second millennium despite what some in the third millennium try to claim.   Then Columbus Day arrived and my blood began to b...

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