THURSDAY, OCT. 15
Italian American Bar Association of Michigan
Partnering with OCBA at Great Lakes Culinary Center in Southfield, The Taste of Diversity is an event established by the OCBA, in partnership with the Italian American Bar Association of Michigan this year, as part of their shared mission to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in the legal profession. It will be held at 5 p.m. at the Great Lakes Culinary Center, 24101 W. Nine Mile, Southfield. This year’s event includes a strolling dinner and presentation of the Leon Hubbard Community Service Award and Michael K. Lee Memorial Award. For details visit www.iabam.com/events/
Macomb Prosecutor Pete Lucido
Join Macomb County Prosecutor Peter J. Lucido and the Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office at 12 noon at the New Haven Community Center, 58725 Haven Ridge Rd, New Haven, for a presentation to empower seniors, their families, and guardians with essential information to prevent scams and protect against exploitation. For more information, contact Heather at (586) 469-5642 or email heather.esposito@macombgov.org.
FRIDAY, OCT. 16
Italian American Club of Livonia
The IACL hosts their Columbus Day Dinner Dance celebrating their 49th year, starting at 6 p.m. with entertainment by Fantasia. Cocktail attire. A family-style dinner features antipasto, garden salad, chicken limone, beef tenderloin, roasted potatoes, grilled asparagus, roasted peppers and onions, dessert and an afterglow. Beer and wine included, plus a cash bar. Tickets must be prepaid by Oct. 10. The club is at 39200 Five Mile, Livonia. For details and reservations call (734) 953-1106 x. 2.
SUNDAY, OCT. 18
San Francesco Church
San Francesco Catholic Church PIME Missionary Orphans Club will host a Pancake Breakfast after all Sunday Holy Masses (8 a.m., 10 a.m. in Italian, noon) to raise money to support the needy orphans throughout the world. Breakfast includes blueberry pancakes, Rinaldi breakfast sausage, fresh scrambled eggs, fruit cocktail, juice and coffee. For details, call Santino Polidori (586) 354-0389. San Francesco Catholic Church is at22870 S Nunneley Rd., Clinton Township.
Palazzo di Bocce
The 4th Annual “Mangia e’ Bocce” event will be held from 5:30 to 11 p.m. at Palazzo di Bocce, 4291 S. Lapeer, Lake Orion. The event will support Henry Ford Rochester Hospital’s Women’s Heart Health Program. For details, call (248) 310-1843 or email Lisa Klauka at Lklauka1@hfhs.org.
TUESDAY, OCT. 20
Macomb Prosecutor Pete Lucido
Join Macomb County Prosecutor Peter J. Lucido and the Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office at 2 p.m. at the Richmond Township Senior Center, 75701 Memphis Ridge Rd., Richmond, for a presentation to empower seniors, their families, and guardians with essential information to prevent scams and protect against exploitation. For more information, contact Heather at (586) 469-5642 or email heather.esposito@macombgov.org.
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 21
Downriver Italian-American Club
The DIAC hosts their monthly General Membership Luncheon Meeting at noon at the Bentley Banquet Center, 646 Biddle Ave, Wyandotte. A headcount is needed. RSVP to Leslie Lupo (734) 748-8016 one week prior.
THURSDAY, OCT. 22
Aaron Caruso Lunch Concert
Steve McCoy, who played Tom Jones in Legends In Concert on the Las Vegas Strip for over 20 years, along with Aaron Caruso will present a lunch show at Andiamo Celebrity Showroom with doors at 11 a.m. Caruso will sing Elvis and McCoy will sing as Tom Jones. Includes a full Andiamo lunch, world-class show, and excellent live 7-piece band. For details and tickets, call Aaron Caruso (347) 878-8080.
Macomb Prosecutor Pete Lucido
Join Macomb County Prosecutor Peter J. Lucido and the Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office at 2 p.m. at the Romeo Graubner District Library. 65821 Van Dyke Ave., Washington, for a presentation to empower seniors, their families, and guardians with essential information to prevent scams and protect against exploitation. For more information, contact Heather at (586) 469-5642 or email heather.esposito@macombgov.org.
FRIDAY, OCT. 23
Italian American Club of Livonia
The IACL hosts a Family Halloween Party. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. with a dinner of pasta, salad, chicken and dessert. Costumes for kids and adults are encouraged. Featuring Rock Out Entertainment. The club is at 39200 Five Mile, Livonia. Reservations are a must by Oct. 19 or until sold out. Call (734) 953-1106, ext. 2 or email Loredana@iacl.us
SATURDAY, OCT. 24
Concert of Colors
The Concert of Colors, celebrating Italian American Heritage Month, will be held from 2 to 5 p.m. at at Macomb Center for the Performing Arts, featuring Michele Ramo, Cliff Monear, Francesco Mammola and Alfonso Brandi. The center is at 44575 Garfield, Clinton Twp. For details, visit macombcenter.com and click on “events.”
TUESDAY, OCT. 27
Macomb Prosecutor Pete Lucido
Join Macomb County Prosecutor Peter J. Lucido and the Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office at 11:30 a.m. at the Harrison Twp. Tucker Senior Center. 26980 Ballard Street, Harrison Twp., for a presentation to empower seniors, their families, and guardians with essential information to prevent scams and protect against exploitation. For more information, contact Heather at (586) 469-5642 or email heather.esposito@macombgov.org.
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 28
AIO
The Americans of Italian Origin Society host a Board Meeting at 6 p.m. at Fern Hill Golf Club, 17600 Clinton River Rd., Clinton Township. For details, call Larry Garrisi at (586) 817-3959.
THURSDAY, OCT. 29
Macomb Prosecutor Pete Lucido Join Macomb County Prosecutor Peter J. Lucido and the Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office at 10 a.m. at the Washington Twp. Senior Center. 57880 Van Dyke, Washington, for a presentation to empower seniors, their families, and guardians with essential information to prevent scams and protect against exploitation. For more information, contact Heather at (586) 469-5642 or email heather.esposito@macombgov.org
ONGOING
Century Banquet Center
“The Dance” is back every Tuesday night at Century Banquet Center, located within the American Polish Century Club, 33204 Maple Lane (14 Mile and Hoover) in Sterling Heights. Executive Chef Len Palermino invites the public to dance to the greatest hits of swing, jazz and more. Doors open at 7 p.m. For details, call (586) 264-9496.
IACS
The Italian American Cultural Society hosts Nonni Night Pasta Dinner from 5 to 8 p.m. the last Monday of every month. Prepaid reservations only. Dinner includes soft drinks and desserts. For details and reservations, call (586) 228-3030. The center is at 43843 Romeo Plank, just south of Hall Road in Clinton Twp.
The Italian Tribune’s Community Calendar is updated every two weeks. To be listed in this calendar, free of charge, call The Italian Tribune at (586) 783-3260 or send us your information via email to: italiantribune@yahoo.com and in the subject line use the word “CALENDAR”. To ensure timely publication, send material at least 3 weeks before your event.