The 5th Annual Festa di Carnevale

Last 4 days to register for the Festa di Carnevale in Portland, Oregon:

http://www.scuola.us/carnevale.html

Italian movies at the 2010 Portland International Film Festival

http://festivals.nwfilm.org/piff33/schedule/italy/

This year four movies from Italy, including the one on opening night.

February 11th through February 28th.

Portland Bocce League annual meeting Feb 2nd, 2010

Annual General Meeting of the Portland League Bocce Association & Team Registration for the 2010 season

• Tuesday, Feb 2, 2010
• 6:00 – 9:00 pm
• At the Lucky Lab, 1945 NW Quimby Street in Portland

For directions -> http://www.luckylab.com

Adult Italian Classes in Portland

Adult language class for beginners meets on Sundays at 10:30am for two hour sessions at the International School. For more information EMAIL US!

Not a beginner? Our Intermediate / Advanced conversational class starts on February 3, 2010! Please join us at Caffe Umbria on Wednesday evenings from 5:30pm to 7:00pm. Advanced reservations are required; the cost is $20 per class with a 5 class minimum purchase.

See the Scuola Italiana website for more information

La Scuola Italiana now offers music lessons for children!

Music lessons are open to ALL children: registered or non-registered.

When: Sundays, 3:00 to 3:30 pm - classes begin immediately

Where: The International School, 025 SW Sherman St, Portland, OR 97201

Directions: http://www.intlschool.org/contact/

Instructor: Vito Marsico - Vito recently relocated from Italy where he taught music to kindergarten, primary and middle school students. He has a Masters in Music from the Antonio Vivaldi Conservatory.

What: Music lessons for children 3-12 years old. All levels of Italian language students are welcome whether registered or not. The lessons will teach basic concepts such as rhythm, singing, and basic musical notation. Rhythm will be taught using simple percussion instruments (shakers, claves, tambourines, triangles, maracas etc.) as seen in the Orff Method for teaching rhythm. Age appropriate Italian songs will be used to supplement the rhythmical studies while practicing intonation and reinforcing Italian vocabulary. Part of the lessons will also be dedicated to musical notation to build musical literacy. As percussion instruments will not be immediately available, the first few lessons will focus on Italian songs and musical notation.

Cost: $7 per class for registered students and $10 per class for non-registered children. Buy a five-lesson package in advance ($35 for registered students and $50 for all other children) and come when you can; Use class time when it is convenient for you! Once we receive your registration form and payment, we'll start an account for your child(ren). We will track the number of classes they attend, and we'll let you know when your account is low and requires another deposit.

For questions and registration forms, please contact us at: info@scuola.us

We look forward to seeing you in class!

UNICO fundraiser for Scuola Italiana di Portland

UNICO-Portland has partnered with the Scuola Italiana di Portland to promote the
school's future growth and expansion. In honor of this, we are hosting a fun,
relaxed Bocce Ball "Day of Play". Proceeds will benefit the Scuola.

The EVENT will be held on:

DATE: SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2009

LOCATION:
St. Philip Neri Church
2438 SE 16th Ave.
Portland, OR

Registration includes Continental breakfast or lunch, depending on the time of day your team is scheduled to play, along with a team picture to commemorate the event. Registration fee is $80/per team. Please download the registration form from either Web site below. The registration form includes all details of the event. Even if you are not interested in playing, we encourage and invite you to check out our Web sites!


http://www.scuola.us/bocceball.html
http://www.unicopdx.com

Remember, you don't have to be an experienced bocce ball player to participate. The emphasis is on having fun and raising money for a worthwhile cause!

Please show your support by gathering your family and friends to compile a team of 4 players and register for the event. The Scuola Italiana di Portland is an asset to the City of Portland and the Italian-American community as well. Let's join in helping them out!

We hope to see you on the 19th!!

Big Night for Abruzzo Today 24 June 2009

Caffè Umbria to Participate in "Big Night for Abruzzo"
To Help Support Earthquake Relief Efforts

On Wednesday, June 24th, Caffè Umbria's Retail Cafés will join over 50 other restaurants participating in "Big Night for Abruzzo", a one-day fundraising event to provide relief for the people impacted by the 2009 earthquake in L'Aquila, in the Abruzzo region of Italy. A portion of the proceeds from the day will be donated to this effort.  In addition, customers receive a complimentary bag of coffee beans for each $20.00 donation made.

"We are all deeply concerned about the people that have been affected by this tragedy," said partner Pasquale Madeddu. "We are honored to take this small step in assisting the relief efforts taking place in the region."

We invite you to come in on Wednesday, June 24th, for a meal or an espresso to show your support for these relief efforts. The Portland Retail Café is located in the Pearl District at 303 NW 12th Avenue.

http://www.caffeumbria.com
http://www.bignightforabruzzo.com