SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 6
Dante Alighieri Society of Michigan
From 12 noon to 3 p.m. on Belle Isle in Detroit the Dante Society will celebrate Dante Alighieri. Hosted near the restored Dante Alighieri statue at Shed 12 (82100 Vista Dr., Detroit), the event invites friends, families, and members of the Dante Alighieri Society (DAS) to reconnect and enjoy a festive afternoon potluck. Attendees are encouraged to bring their favorite dishes to share. Although free and open to the public, reservations are required. For details, visit dantemichigan.org/events
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8
Columbus Day Celebration Committee
The CDCC will meet at 6:45 p.m. at Cellar 104 at 104 Macomb Place, Mt. Clemens to discuss the plans for the weeklong Columbus Day Celebration in Metro Detroit. For details, call President Joe Ventimiglia (586) 805-1010.
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 Tucker Senior Center, 26980 Ballard St., Harrison Township, 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, SEPTEMBER 9
Shrine of Sorrowful Mother Tour
The Italian Pilgrims of Southeastern Michigan will travel to Bellevue, Ohio, to the Shrine of the Sorrowful Mother with Fr. Daniele Criscione and Fr. Marco. There will be a Mass in Italian. This religious pilgrimage is for everyone and includes transportation to and from the shrine, and a day of meditation and prayer. Bus leaves at 7 a.m. from Lakeside Mall in Sterling Heights and will pick up friends in Southgate from the Sam’s Club Shopping Center, Northline and I-75. For details, call Toni Maniaci (586) 781-5156 or Alfonso Chirco (586) 243-0170. Reserved seats are needed. Bring your lunch.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10
Shelby Gardeners Club
”Putting Your Garden to Rest in the Fall” will be presented by Gail Morelli at 1 p.m. at the Shadbush Nature Center, 4101 River Bends Dr., Shelby Twp. For details, call Sheila Busuito-Tricoci (231) 420-5464 or Ivy Schwartz (586) 873-3782.
Macomb Prosecutor Pete Lucido
Join Macomb County Prosecutor Peter J. Lucido and the Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office at 10:30 a.m. at the Sterling Heights Public Library, 40255 Dodge Park, Sterling Heights, 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.
SATURDAY, SEPT. 12
N.O.I. hosts the Second Annual Aperitivo Cenato — a fundraising event celebrating Italian food, language, culture, and community. Attendees can enjoy delicious Italian small plates, a drink ticket, and the opportunity to connect with fellow Italian enthusiasts. It will be held from 3 to 6 p.m. at Silvio’s Trattoria, 225 Canton Rd., Canton. For details, visit noifdn.org
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13
Pino Marelli: Musician as Painter
A special exhibit of the third edition of “Giuseppe (Pino) Marelli: Musician as Painter” will be held from 3 to 7 p.m. at the Italian Cultural Center in Clinton Twp. For details call (248) 524-9281.
St. Louis Center Fall Harvest Festival
From 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. the 2026 Guardian Angel Fall Harvest Festival will be held at the Italian American Club of Livonia. The event features a gourmet dinner, dessert, soft drinks, beer & wine, music, dancing, and special prize drawings, all to benefit St. Louis Center. Mass will be held at 11:30 a.m. Doors will open at 12:30 p.m. for the event. For questions and reservations, call IACL representative Sandy Pulice at (734) 930-6597 or St. Louis Center (734) 475-8430.
San Francesco Catholic Church
The PIME Missionary Orphans Club will host their next meeting at 1 p.m. in the Father Rossi Hall at San Francesco Parish. The club sponsors needy children throughout the world and the PIME missions. They currently sponsor 30 children and would love to sponsor more and support some of the ongoing projects in the Missions. Please consider helping this great cause. For details, contact Santino Polidori (586) 354-0389. San Francesco Catholic Church is at 22870 S Nunneley Rd, Clinton Township.
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15
Columbus Day Celebration Committee
The CDCC will meet at 6:45 p.m. at Cellar 104 at 104 Macomb Place, Mt. Clemens to discuss the plans for the weeklong Columbus Day Celebration in Metro Detroit. For details, call President Joe Ventimiglia (586) 805-1010.
Macomb Prosecutor Pete Lucido
Join Macomb County Prosecutor Peter J. Lucido and the Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office at 10:30 a.m. at the Mt. Clemens Public Library, 150 Cass Ave., Mt. Clemens, 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 SEPTEMBER 16
AIO
The Americans of Italian Origin Society host a General Membership 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.
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.
Macomb Prosecutor Pete Lucido
Join Macomb County Prosecutor Peter J. Lucido and the Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office at 2 p.m. at the Fraser Public Library, 15260 15 Mile, Fraser, 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.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17
Randazzo Men‘s Social
The 11th Annual Randazzo Men’s Social will be held at 5:30 p.m. at Randazzo Fresh Market, 49800 Hayes, Macomb Township. This men’s social includes gourmet food, craft beer, wine and liquor, cigars, music, valet and the NFL Thursday night football game will be showing. All proceeds benefit St. Louis Center. Tickets may be purchased at the door the day of the event, or by calling Alyssa at (586) 566-8700 to purchase tickets ahead of time.
SUNDAY, SEPT. 20
Pino Marelli: Musician as Painter
A special exhibit of the third edition of “Giuseppe (Pino) Marelli: Musician as Painter” will be held from 3 to 7 p.m. at Picano’s Italian Grille in Troy. For details call (248) 524-9281.
Sant’ Elia Club
The Sant’ Elia Club of Michigan will host their annual golf outing at Whispering Willows Golf Course, 20500 Newburgh Rd., Livonia. For details call Joe Rotondo (248) 763-0420 or Joseph Merucci (248) 990-0609.
TUESDAY, SEPT. 22
Columbus Day Celebration Committee
The CDCC will meet at 6:45 p.m. at Cellar 104 at 104 Macomb Place, Mt. Clemens to discuss the plans for the weeklong Columbus Day Celebration in Metro Detroit. For details, call President Joe Ventimiglia (586) 805-1010.
Macomb Prosecutor Pete Lucido
Join Macomb County Prosecutor Peter J. Lucido and the Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office at 2 p.m. at the Eastpointe Memorial Library, 15875 Oak Ave., Eastpointe, 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, SEPT. 23
Macomb Prosecutor Pete Lucido
Join Macomb County Prosecutor Peter J. Lucido and the Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office at 10:30 a.m. at the Armada Free Public Library, 73920 Church St., Armada, 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.
THURSDAY SEPT. 24
Macomb Prosecutor Pete Lucido
Join Macomb County Prosecutor Peter J. Lucido and the Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office at 2 p.m. at the St. Clair Shores Senior Center, 20100 Stephens, 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.
SUNDAY, SEPT. 27
Dante Alighieri Society of Michigan
From 3 to 6 p.m. the Dante Alighieri Society will host “Across Oceans, Shared Dreams: Italy and America in Dialogue.” From the birth of revolutionary ideas to the lived experiences of generations, this event explores the deep cultural bond that has united Italy and the United States across centuries. It will be held in the Marygrove Main Dining Hall, 8425 W. McNichols, Detroit. Although free and open to the public, reservations are required and limited. For details, visit dantemichigan.org/events
TUESDAY, SEPT. 29
Columbus Day Celebration Committee
The CDCC will meet at 6:45 p.m. at Cellar 104 at 104 Macomb Place, Mt. Clemens to discuss the plans for the weeklong Columbus Day Celebration in Metro Detroit. For details, call President Joe Ventimiglia (586) 805-1010.
Macomb Prosecutor Pete Lucido
Join Macomb County Prosecutor Peter J. Lucido and the Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office at 2 p.m. at the Macomb Twp. Marvin Blank Senior Center, 51210 Alma Dr., Macomb, 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.
THURSDAY, SEPT. 30
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, 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.