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CIAO PHILLY
Ciao Philadelphia’s October highlights
Italian-American Herald
The Italian Consulate of Philadelphia
is excited to announce the return to Ciao Philadelphia, a long-beloved event series celebrating Italian culture. Events run from Sept. 20 to Dec. 15.
October 2
Leonardo da Vinci After 500 Years.
A presentation on the life and work of da Vinci. 7:45 to 9 p.m., Il Circolo Italiano of the Main Line, Devon Elementary School, 400 S. Fairfield Road, Devon.
October 4
Italian Art Tours.
The Philadelphia Museum of Art, in collaboration with Ciao Philadelphia 2019, presents weekly tours of the Italian Art Collection from noon to 1 p.m. Museum is at 2600 Benjamin Franklin Parkway in Philadelphia. Event recurs on Oct. 11, Oct. 18, Oct. 25.
October 8
Italian Women in the U.S.: Their Stores and Advice. Join a group of Italian women to discuss the challenges and opportunities of building a career in the United States while learning to balance an Italian heart and soul with American culture. 5:30 to 7 p.m., Comcast Technology Center, 1800 Arch St.
October 11
Survival Italian Workshop.
An introduction to the basics of Italian for travel. Learn the essentials you need to communicate in Italy at this free interactive workshop. 1 to 5 p.m., Thomas Jefferson University East Falls Campus,
4201 Henry Ave. Register with meriel. tulance@jefferson.edu
October 12
Maserati vs. Ferrari Demo Day.
This is a presentation of Italy’s most
iconic racing cars, each of the three cars demonstrated is the pinnacle of Italian style, design and performance. The cars are
actual winners of major international races. $12. 11:15 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum, 6825 Norwitch Drive.
October 18
Italian Contemporary Interior Designers: Beauty and Technology.
A presentation about the Italian contemporary interior designers and the possibility for the participants to discuss about it with speakers and representatives of Italian companies, and a networking cocktail event following. 6 to 8 p.m., Athenaeum of Philadelphia, 219 S. Sixth St.
October 21
“La Passione: How Italy Seduced
the World.”
Dianne Hales will present a jubilant celebration of Italy’s outsize impact on culture, from literature to art, music to movies, that “masterfully examines the multitude of reasons why so many people fall in love with Italy and the Italian lifestyle.” 6 p.m. at Aisphila, 230 S. Broad St., Suite 05.
October 25
Italian Brands in the U.S.A.:
Stories of Success.
A conversation about entrepreneurial approach and marketing strategies in Italy and the U.S.A.; advantages and difficulties that are encountered in expanding an Italian business in the U.S.A.; communication strategies to make an Italian product successful in the U.S.A. 6 to 8 p.m., Free Library of Philadelphia, 1901 Vine St. RSVP at info@piphilly.org
October 26
Elliot Fisk William Viola
Memorial Concert.
The concert with Elliot Fisk is dedicated
to the memory of William (Bill) Viola and
to honor his legacy and contribution to growth and development of a classical guitar community in the city of Philadelphia. 7:30 to 9 p.m., Philadelphia Episcopal Cathedral, 23 S. 38th St. Get tickets at phillyguitar.org
PAGINA ITALIANA LOCAL
In Toscana primo stadio con seggiolini di plastica riciclata
Piccolo Award Ceremony to honor high-school athletes
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PONTEDERA — La riconversione ecologica del mondo del calcio passa da Pontedera. Ultimamente infatti il sindaco Matteo Franconi ha presentato i nuovi spalti dello stadio ‘Mannucci’, primo impianto
al mondo a essersi dotato di seggiolini in plastica riciclata, impiegando materiali derivanti dalle raccolte differenziate toscane, selezionate da Revet e riciclate da Revet Recycling. Nello stadio disputa le partite casalinghe la squadra locale che milita nel campionato di calcio di serie C.
“E’ un’applicazione concreta — ha detto Franconi — di quell’economia circolare davvero a km zero in cui i rifiuti raccolti, i cittadini che li hanno conferiti e gli impianti industriali che li hanno ulteriormente selezionati e poi riciclati sono interamente del nostro territorio: lo stadio li utilizza
oggi come ri-prodotti”. Complessivamente si tratta di circa 3 mila seggiolini sostituiti da altrettanti realizzati riciclando il plasmix toscano. “L’inaugurazione di oggi - sottolinea
il presidente di Revet, Livio Giannotti — corona un lungo lavoro del nostro ufficio Ricerca e sviluppo che certifica l’elevatissima qualità raggiunta dal nostro granulo. Ora stiamo lavorando alla riduzione dei costi per unità di prodotto per renderlo competitivo (non solo ambientalmente, ma anche economicamente), con quello realizzato al 100% in materiale vergine, che sfrutta anche le economie di scala finora attuate nel mondo.”
Revet, in collaborazione con l’azienda bolognese Omsi, leader nello stampaggio
di sedute per impianti sportivi, è partita
dal materiale vergine che viene attualmente utilizzato nel settore, per arrivare a un materiale compatibile con il proprio granulo riciclato in modo da formare una miscela che avesse le stesse caratteristiche del materiale di partenza e che garantisse il rispetto delle norme europee V2 adottate dalla Fifa. Il progetto consente di ridurre dal 30% al 40% il prelievo di materie prime dall’ambiente.
Italian-American Herald
REHOBOTH BEACH — UNICO National, the country’s largest Italian American service organization, and UNICO Delaware 1 give Sussex County athletes an opportunity to participate in the seventh annual Brian Piccolo Award Ceremony and achieve a nationally recognized award.
It is given annually throughout the country to high-school senior athletes of Italian-American heritage who demonstrate the character traits modeled by Brian Piccolo in his life and career (courage, friendship, loyalty, teamwork, dedication, sense of humor and anti-bias).
The Delaware Chapters of UNICO come together each year to honor the memory of this legendary professional football player,
a running back for the Chicago Bears from 1965-69, who died of cancer in 1970 at age 26.
In the past six years, senior athletes
from many Sussex County high schools have secured a donation of $1,000 from UNICO Delaware for their respective athletic
departments. This award is offered in the fall to afford all students the opportunity to note their nomination on a resume and application for higher education or employment.
The recipient will be added to the list
Brian Piccolo was a running back for the Chicago Bears from 1965-69, who died of cancer in 1970 at age 26. His story is told in the movie “Brian’s Song,” where he was played by James Caan.
of National Honorees and will receive a specially engraved plaque and other gifts at abanquettobeheldonNov.10at2p.m.in St. Edmond Parish Hall.
Each nominee representing their school will receive gifts and tickets to the award ceremony for themselves and guests.
Tickets are $20 and can be purchased by contacting unicodelawaredistrict1@gmail.com or by calling (302) 226-0629. IAH