THANK YOU!

It is with a great deal of pride that we at Festa Italiana, now in our 20th year, point out that what we celebrate boils down to certain fundamentals: God, family, community and a love of our country mixed with nostalgia for "the old country" that was home to our ancestors. We also have the good fortune to share a cultural heritage that emphasizes "family" gathered at home sharing good food together.

With that in mind, once again, we'd like to thank our volunteers. Festa Italiana is a completely volunteer - driven, 501(c) (not-for-profit) organization and a festival of this magnitude can only be produced by community support and financial generosity. Your contribution is a vital building block of Festa Italiana Seattle, so THANK YOU for your donations, your time and your enthusiasm!

"Old Guard"

Dino and Lou hold down the wine bar

Volunteer Christy Luce and "Molto Mario" Batali

JOIN US!

Want to explore your Italian ancestry? Love to play Bocce? Gary Galeotti smiles at the crowd!Do you wish to be up close and personal with famous chefs? Festa Italiana has just the opportunity for you!

Each year, during the last week of September, our wonderful Festa is celebrated and enjoyed by thousands of people like yourself.

Not surprisingly, hundreds of volunteers work for months to bring this celebration together. Planning this event begins in early in the Spring with dedicated volunteers and event chairs. Our general planning meetings are open to all interested and are entertaining by themselves. Come meet great people with a passion for "All Things Italian"...share a glass of wine and ideas.

Plenty of volunteers are needed in many areas: Have a spare hour? Come cook Italian sausages, help clean tables, work in the souvenir booth or welcome guests to Foto Italiana. Have lots of spare hours? We can find an activity for you to chair!

Our next general planning meeting is 7 PM, Monday, May 5, 2008. Everyone is invited. These meetings are held at in the school hall at Our Lady of Mt. Virgin Church, 1531 Bradner Place South, Seattle, WA 98144. Need more information? Please email us at info@FestaSeattle.com or call Festa Headquarters at (206) 282-0627 and when you do, please give us your address so we can add you to our mailing list.


BENVENUTI

Director Dennis Caldirola

Festa Italiana
Is Looking For Volunteers!

Next Volunteer Meeting
7 p.m at Mt. Virgin School Hall
Monday, July 14, 2008 &
Monday, September 8, 2008

No Experience Necessary

If you are interested in any
of the following activities, please join us:

Children's Activities, Chefs Stage, Wine Tasting,
Grape Stomp, Bocce Tournament, Raffle Sales,
Souvenirs, Sausage Booth and more!


 

 

Bolla Bear!

Dennis and Chef Giuliano Bugiali

Nick and Ginny

2007 Officers:
  • President: Cathy Mettler
  • Vice President: Joanne Spino Marchese
  • Secretary: Martin Nigrelle
  • Treasurer: Mike Carrosino
  • Executive Director: Dennis Caldirola
2007 Trustees:
  • David Fries
  • Rosemary Fries
  • Gary Galeotti
  • Michele Guerrini
  • James Heye
  • Christy Luce
  • Dr. Albert Sbragia
2007 Advisory Board:
  • Lou Cella
  • Nick Grossi
  • Richard Bruno
  • Tino Lazzaretti
  • Nello Prissinotti
2007 Emeritus Board:
  • Remo Borracchini
  • Richard Bruno
  • Pat DeLaurenti
  • Dorene Centioli-McTigue

For More Information:
FESTA ITALIANA
P.O. Box 9549
Seattle, WA 98109-0549
(206) 282-0627
FestaSeattle.com
info@FestaSeattle.com

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