TRADITION HAS it that Italian social clubs in their early years would find great joy getting together to enjoy food, wine, camaraderie and singing Italian songs.
The custom was recreated this past Saturday evening at the sold-out Fratellanza Club as it hosted "Italian Night."
Club Chairman of the Board Jim Taddei manned the box office for this event to ensure that all patrons, including Cino Chegia, Roland Lazzaratto and Joe and Ida Scadella received their VIP tickets.
Club mixologists Bruno Andrina, Ralph Brignone and John Ciarbellini, decked out in specialized Italian-themed apparel for the night, made sure that all patrons received their beverage of choice.
As everyone settled into their seats to enjoy the creations of club chefs Michele Gasparo, Angelo Marchi and Art Parziale, the singing of Italian songs by members and guests alike began to echo through the dining room.
Past President Gianfranco Sciacero took to the podium to lead the guests in a hearty rendition of a "That's Amore."
Joan Brignone, Dino and Marge Cacioppo, Mike and Deb Delaney, Bob and Lynette Franks and Joanie Gerhardt were seen swooning in their seats as one song after another was sung.
Even the fabulous wait staff, among them Sally Accurso, Vicki Christophe, Mary Ciarbellini, Mike Gengler, Loretta Iacobitti and Lillian Taddei, got into the spirit of the evening. They could be heard singing "Arrevederci Roma"
as they walked among the tables, making sure that everyone was well-stocked with food and wine.
A fun, fast-paced raffle was led by club Vice President John Barrassi and Women's Social Club President Vera Kaufman.
Ticket sellers Roz Cantisani and Allen Pricco made sure everyone had a chance to win a gift basket, a beautiful orchid plant or home entertainment system and Joyce Gengler was kept busy passing them out to the winners.
At our table, Joanie Gerhardt was the lucky winner. She went home with several lovely gifts. Event chairpersons Rich and Mary Anne Giaramita pulled out all of the stops by making sure that the George Campi Band was on hand for dancing and listening pleasures after dinner.
Teresa Nicoletti, Patti Pistello and Elena Sannazzaro were seen on the dance floor as the night turned into early morning! Un altro grande tempo al Fratellanza!
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The Asian Pacific Islander American Public Affairs Association, Bay Area chapter, cordially invites you to the Town Hall Debate, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday at Eden Shore Clubhouse, 2723 Breaker Lane, Hayward.
The debate will feature Hayward school board candidates Jesus Armas, Audie Bock, Lisa Brunner, Lawrence Fitzpatrick, Sue Lafferty, William McGee, Sheila Simms and Annette Walker.
This event is presented by PG&E. Free admission. Food and beverage will be served. All are welcome.
From 6:30-8:30 p.m. Sept. 30 at the Friends of Children with Special Needs, 2300 Peralta Blvd., Fremont, PG&E and Asian Pacific Islander American Public Affairs Association also invites you to a town hall debate "The Future of Fremont," featuring Fremont City Council candidates Vinnie Bacon, Kristen Briggs, Carl Flynn, Bill Harrison, John Herndon, Fazlur Kahn, Kathy McDonald and Anu Natarajan.
Additional speakers invited are Fremont Mayor Bob Wasserman and Alameda County Supervisor Scott Haggerty.
The Asian Pacific Islander American Public Affairs Association, Bay Area chapter, is nonprofit and nonpartisan. Its focus is on educating the public about public policy and fostering future leaders from minority communities to serve at federal, state and local levels. Everyone who shares their vision and goals are welcome to be members, regardless of ethnicity, economic status, or political affiliation.
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The Eden Area League of Women Voters and the Hayward, Castro Valley American Association of University Women are co-sponsoring an education forum, featuring former state Superintendent of Public Instruction Delaine Eastin from 11:54 a.m.-1:30 p.m.Sept. 24 at the San Lorenzo Village Community Hall, 377 Paseo Grande, San Lorenzo.
Education is one of the top issues at the community, state and federal level. Eastin will give a report card on the mandates and outcomes of No Child Left Behind, Race to the Top and the recent National Common Core Standards.
The buffet lunch costs $10, but people may attend for the program only, without lunch, at 12:15 p.m. For questions and RSVP's, contact Suzanne at 510-538-9678 or e-mail suzbarba@comcast.net.
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Discover Your Inner Viking!
Are you curious about the Scandinavian culture? Do you want to learn more about your Viking roots?
Discover your "Inner Viking" while enjoying an evening of food, culture, family fun and entertainment with Snorre Lodge Scandinavian social group, Sons of Norway. This Sons of Norway-sponsored event, at the Hill & Valley Clubhouse, 1808 B St., Hayward, begins seating at 6 p.m., with dinner at 6:30 p.m. and programming starting at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 25.
The dinner -- prepared by the "Norwegian Grilling Brigade," including chefs Gary Olson and Lowell Johnson, sous chef Leonardo Patti, executive chef Sue Johnson, vegetable chef Gloria Olson, and crew -- will offer a gastronomic delight featuring rib-eye steak and king crab legs.
There also will be a Scandinavian boutique, kids' activities and a raffle. Social director Irene Jordahl and President Margot Zaretzka are working closely with financial benefits counselor Fred Hymans and fellow lodge volunteers to make this a not-to-miss event.
Those interested in joining the lodge may get a "guest" ticket by contacting ijordahl@yahoo.com. Others may purchase tickets for $28 by calling 510-784-0989 or 650-245-8473.
Contact Carol Thornberry at 510-293-2485, by e-mail at carolthornberry@sbcglobal.net, or regular mail c/o The Daily Review, 22533 Foothill Blvd., Hayward, CA 94541.
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