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SAVE THE DATE Monday, October 13, 2025 After the Parade… Happy Columbus Day Luncheon 12:30pm Sardella’s Italian Restaurant 30 Memorial Boulevard West Tickets $25. per person Advance tickets available at www.sardellas.com See menu selections online (not a buffet) Tickets available at door; in advance preferred
SAVE THE DATE Monday, October 13, 2025 Italian Heritage Parade 11:30am step-off from St. Joseph’s Church to the Columbus Monument Memorial Boulevard at Bellevue Avenue Brief Ceremony at the Columbus Monument 12:15pm Sponsored by Forum Lodge #391, Order Sons & Daughters of Italy in America
SAVE THE DATE Monday, October 13 Roman Catholic Mass In memory of the deceased members of Aquidneck Island’s Italian-American Community 10:00am St. Joseph’s Church Broadway & Mann Avenue
SAVE THE DATE Saturday, October 4 11:00am to 3:00pm Vasco da Gama Grounds 15 Fenner Avenue, Newport Free Parking Available Free Admission Rain or Shine…will move indoors for inclement weather Italian food & Novelties, Assorted Vendors, Doughboys, Live Music by Calabria Bella, Dancing, Raffles, Children’s Activities, & Elmo For information call 683-4378
SAVE THE DATE Vasco da Gama Hall 15 Fenner Avenue, Newport 5:00 to 7:00pm $30.00 Adults/$5.00 Children Take-out available To benefit the Anna M. Ripa Memorial Scholarship Fund Reservations call 849-7087 Sponsored by Forum Lodge #391, Order Sons & Daughters of Italy in America
Location: La Forge Restaurant Tickets: $30.00, available at the door. Or call 401-829-5180
The Sunday Sauce Challenge is a festive and delicious event that celebrates Italian heritage through a culinary competition centered around the iconic Italian dish known as Sunday sauce (or “sugo della domenica” in Italian). Due to circumstances beyond our control, this event has been cancelled for this year.
Mon, Oct. 14 – Italian Heritage Parade – Step Off in front of St. Joseph’s Church at 10:30am. Join us for this vibrant and lively celebration of Italian culture, traditions, and history.
Monday, Oct 14 – Roman Catholic Mass in memory of the deceased members of the Italian-American community on Aquidneck Island. Location: St. Joseph’s Church, Broadway at Mann Ave.
Tuesdays, October 1 – CineFesta, Movie: Loose Cannons (Mine Vaganti) at the Edward King House, 35 King St Newport, sponsored by the Edward King House. Show time is 7:00pm; $5 admission and refreshments served. Tickets will go on sale September 3rd. Registration Required: Call 401- 846-7426, Ext. 2 or register online at www.edwardkinghouse.org
Sat, Oct. 5 – The Italian Festival – Grounds of Vasco da Gama, 15 Fenner Ave, Newport – 11:00am – 3:00pm. (If inclement weather, event will be held indoors.). Italian folk band Calabria Bella, Italian food vendors, products, novelties, artisans, children’s activities, & Elmo. Date & Location: 10/5/2024 11:00am to 3:00pm, Grounds of Vasco da Gama, 15 Fenner Ave, Newport…
Friday, Sept. 27 – John Panaggio Original Ziti Night, Vasco da Gama Hall, 15 Fenner Ave, Newport, 5: to 7:pm, Take out available, $30 adults, $5 children under 12 years old. This event is also to benefit the Anna M. Ripa Memorial Scholarship fund; sponsored by Forum Lodge #391, Order Sons & Daughters of Italy in America. For tickets call…
