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COLUMBUS DAY CEREMONY DETAILED
The Columbus Monument Committee announces that the annual Christopher Columbus Ceremony will be held on Thursday, Oct. 12 at 11 a.m. at the Monument, Harding Boulevard at Elmwood Park. The event will begin with the Parade of the Flags of the Regions of Italy by the Sons and and Daughters of Italy, Valley Forge LAM Chapter with
music provided by the Norristown Verdi Band. The ceremony will begin at the conclusion of the Parade of Flags. There will be a keynote address. This ceremony has been held every year at the site since the dedication of the Christopher Columbus Monument celebrating the 500th anniversary of the Columbus discovery on Oct. 12, 1992.
From left: Former UNICO district governor Maria Teresa Morrison, Joan Boraski and Karen Coombe of the Outreach Committee, and president Dr. Steven Stanzione gather to present a check to Lighthouse for Broken Wings.
THE HERALD GETS AROUND
Twin sisters Evelina and Alessandra, who were featured in the July issue of Italian- American Herald, proudly brought a copy of the paper to their relatives in Reggio Calabria on their recent trip.
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The UNICO Foundation, which grants up to $25,000 each year to worthy applicants of the Ralph Torraco Food and Shelter Fund, has again awarded $1,500 to Lighthouse for Broken Wings of Lewes. This is the fourth consecutive year that the Foundation has granted between $1,000 and $2,000 to this
organization, directed by nurse Toni Short and a team of volunteers.
Members of the Rehoboth Area Chapter also volunteer throughout the year to prepare meals for the homeless families living at this facilityandothers. Inaddition,theyprovide support for clothing drives and school and holiday supplies whenever needed, directed by Outreach Chairperson Joan Boraski and
Serpe’s Bakery
Serving Seasonal delights for 71 years
All your fall favorites are now available at Serpe’s
Freshly Baked Rolls & Bread
Tomato Pie
(Perfect for enjoying Sunday Football)
Large Variety of Cakes, Pastries & Cookies (Available in trays or by the pound)
Stuffed Breads with your choice of Pepperoni, Spinach or Sausage
1411 Kirkwood Hwy. Elsmere, DE (Next to VA Hospital)
302-994-1868
www.serpesbakery.com
Delaware Business Times Family-Owned Business Legacy Award Winner!
19th Annual Columbus Cup Golf Outing & Bocce Tournament
Monday, October 9
Celebrate the Columbus Day Holiday with the best in Golf, bocce, fellowship and feasting
Mangia, beve, e giocca
Presented by
The Americans of Italian Heritage Council
EXCITING NEW VENUE!
850 N. Adams Street, Pottstown, PA 19464
10:30 a.m. Registration
11:00 a.m. Italian lunch and music
12:30 p.m. Shotgun start / 4-man scramble
3:00 p.m. Bocce Tournament*
5:00 p.m. Beer, wine and antipasto
6:00 p.m. Old-World Italian Feast
7:00 p.m. Prizes and acknowledgements Reservations made on a first-come, first-served basis
made only upon receipt of check. Please reply prompt
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