Community Calendar
April 2024
SunDAY, April 14
Holy Family Church
The largely Italian-American church will host the Feast of the Madonna del Ponte, with an 11:30 a.m. Italian Mass. The church is at 641 Chrysler Drive (just off the Lafayettte Exit off I-75 in Detroit).
Italian Film Festival USA of Metro Detroit
The Italian Film Festival opens its two-week run with Grazie Ragazzi at 7 p.m. at the Detroit Film Theater in the Detroit Institute of Arts. The comedy revolves around Antonio, a passionate but often unemployed actor. Faced with a lack of job offers, he accepts a job as a teacher of a theater workshop in a penitentiary institution. Hesitant at first, he discovers talent in the unlikely company of prisoners and this rekindles his passion and desire to do theatre. Antonio manages to convince the prison director to stage Samuel Beckett’s famous play Waiting for Godot on a real theater stage. Day after day the inmates let themselves go, discovering the liberating power of art and its ability to give purpose and hope beyond expectation. Films are in Italian with English subtitles. Free admission. For details, visit www.italianfilmfests.org
wednesday, APRIL 17
Americans of Italian Origin Society
The AIO hosts a General Membership Meeting at 6 p.m. at Fern Hill Golf Club in Clinton Township. For details, call President Lorenzo Garrisi at (586) 697-5176.
Italian American Club of Livonia
The IACL hosts their General Membership Meeting with a complimentary dinner for members. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. with dinner at 6 p.m. and meeting at 7 p.m. Open to IACL members only No children. Reservations are due by noon Tuesday, April 16 at (734) 953-1106, option 2. The IACL is at 39200 Five Mile, Livonia.
Thursday, April 18
Fr Enzo Retirement
A retirement benefit for Fr. Enzo Addari, retired CEO of the St. Louis Center, will be held at Andiamo Banquet Center in Warren. Doors open at 6 p.m. with a 7 p.m. dinner. Includes dinner, cash bar and entertainment. Proceeds benefit Fr. Enzo. For details and reservations, call Terri Krugel (586) 268-3200 or email tkrugel@andiamoitalia.com by March 18.
Lucido SCAMS Presentation
Macomb County Prosecutor Peter Lucido provides a FREE Stopping Crimes Against Macomb Seniors (S.C.A.M.S.) presentation from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Century Banquet Center, 33204 Maple Lane, Sterling Heights. Lucido promotes safety and takes the initiative to help Macomb County’s senior citizens and their families or loved ones from being taken advantage of. For info, call Heather Esposito (586) 469-5642 or email her at Heather.Esposito@macombgov.org
Saturday, April 20
Associazione Laziali nel Michigan
The club hosts “Natale di Roma” a festive celebration of the 2777th birth of Rome. Doors open at 6 p.m. with a 7 p.m. dinner at Fern Hill Golf Club, 17600 Clinton River Rd., Clinton Twp. A family style dinner will include antipasto, penne with meat sauce, pork loin in port wine sauce, chicken piccata, roasted potatoes with rosemary, California vegetables, fresh bread, spumoni, beer and wine, coffee, tea and soft drinks. For details, call Pete Fuciarelli (586) 804-4013, Rocco Maiuri (586) 883-2960, Maria Bastianelli (586) 922-9350 or Lisa Polsinelli (586) 979-3870.
MONDAY, APRIL 22
Italian American Club of Livonia
The IACL hosts a “Caccia in Cucina Delicious Food Feast” at 6 p.m., where they will make and serve the pasta, along with vnison elk, potato and vegetable. For details and reservations, contact loredana@iacl.us or call *734) 953-1106. Ext. 2. The club is at 39100 Five Mile, Livonia.
TUESDAY, APRIL 23
Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons
Wujek presents Pizza, Pasta and Preplanning. Join Licensed Funeral Director Michael Zuzga and Certified Elder Law Attorney Glenn Matecun at 6 p.m. at the Italian American Cultural Center. By attending this no obligation seminar you will learn about the considerable savings advantage by preplanning, asset protection, the benefits of a family owned funeral home and the option to spread payments out over time instead of having to pay all at once. First time attendees will be enforced and admittance will only be allowed by preregistering. Event repeats. To preregister call (586) 677-4000.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24
Lucido SCAMS Presentation
Macomb County Prosecutor Peter Lucido provides a FREE Stopping Crimes Against Macomb Seniors (S.C.A.M.S.) presentation from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Windemere Park, 31800 Van Dyke, Warren. Lucido promotes safety and takes the initiative to help Macomb County’s senior citizens and their families or loved ones from being taken advantage of. For info, call Heather Esposito (586) 469-5642 or email Heather.Esposito@macombgov.org
THURSDAY, APRIL 25
Lucido SCAMS Presentation
Macomb County Prosecutor Peter Lucido provides a FREE Stopping Crimes Against Macomb Seniors (S.C.A.M.S.) presentation from 2 to 3 p.m. at American House - Lakeshore, 28801 Jefferson, St. Clair Shores. Lucido promotes safety and takes the initiative to help Macomb County’s senior citizens and their families or loved ones from being taken advantage of. For info, call Heather Esposito (586) 469-5642 or email Heather.Esposito@macombgov.org
FRIDAY, APRIL 26
Mike Carluccio Viva Las Vegas Show
Italian entertainer Mike Carluccio will perform his tribute gala “Viva Las Vegas” at the New Baltimore VFW Post 7573, 35011 23 Mile. The show is presented by the New Baltimore Lions Club. Doors open at 6 p.m. with dinner at 7 p.m. Includes dinner, raffles, cash bar and entertainment. Proceeds from the event will benefit the National Federation for the Blind to help provide free white canes for the visually impaired. Tickets must be purchased in advance at newbaltimorelions.com/whitecane
SATURDAY, APRIL 27
Utica Puppy Parade
April is National Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month, and Utica Mayor Gus Calandrino invites the public to the city’s annual Puppy Parade in Grant Park at 2 p.m. to celebrate. The parade ends at Pioneer Park where animal advocate groups and food trucks will be set up.
DEA National Drug Take Back Day
In cooperation with the Sterling Heights Police Department, Michelle Vitale-Hayes, of St. Michael Catholic Community (a largely Italian community) announces the National Drug Take Back Day at the church. Bring all your unused/expired prescription and over-the-counter medications to St. Michael Catholic Community in Sterling Heights for curbside disposal from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (no needles please). The church is at 40501 Hayes Rd., Sterling Heights.
TUESDAY, APRIL 30
Americans of Italian Origin Society
The AIO hosts a Board Meeting at 6 p.m. at Fern Hill Golf Club in Clinton Township. For details, call President Lorenzo Garrisi at (586) 697-5176.
