Please join us for the LAX Vini del Veneto on Thursday, March 23. This dinner will include Buglioni wine pairings with a regional menu from the Veneto region. The cost is $175 per person for the reception, three-course dinner and wine pairings. The event begins at 6:30 in the Oak Room - all are welcome to join.

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Tuesday, April 4
Joe DiMaggio Award Dinner
Honoring Mike Piazza and Lou Tallarini

Columbus Citizens Foundation and Italian American Baseball Foundation are partnering to present the prestigious Joe DiMaggio Award. This year’s recipients are Baseball Hall of Famer and New York Mets legend Mike Piazza and real estate executive and former CCF President Lou Tallarani. They will be honored at a ceremony at the CCF Townhouse on Tuesday, April 4, at 6 p.m.

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Sunday, April 9
Easter at the Townhouse

Space is still available for Easter at the Townhouse. We have two seatings on Sunday, April 9 at 1:00PM and 4:00PM. Our traditional Easter menu includes, Frutti di Mare, Mozzarella Caprese, Peperonata, Manicotti al Forno, Trofie Genovese, Rack of Lamb, Filet Mignon, Chicken Valdostana, Stuffed Shrimp, Colomba, and Pastiera Napolitana. We hope to see you and your friends and family there! $140 per Adult / $65 per Child under 12. Colored eggs, Easter candy & chocolates for the kids!. PLEASE NOTE: Two Seatings - 1:00 PM OR 4:00 PM

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Tuesday, April 18
Healthy Eating Italian Style with Fiorella DiCarlo, RD, CDN

Join us on Tuesday, April 18, for Living in Italian: Healthy Eating Italian Style! As a Dietitian, and lover of all things Italian-Fiorella explores the principles of healthy Italian eating and lifestyle. In this lively talk, Fiorella draws from her childhood and expertise to tell a tale of Italian lifestyle and its benefits on longevity! Reception begins at 6PM. Read more about Fiorella below, and be sure to follow @fiorellaeatstv on Instagram.

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Wednesday, April 19
A Fireside Chat with Judge Guido Calabresi and Author Norman Silber

Join us on Wednesday, April 19, for a Fireside Chat with Judge Calabresi and author of Outside In: The Oral History of Guido Calabresi, Norman Silber. Silber's first volume depicts Calabresi's "dramatic departure from Italy in the shadow of World War II, his upbring in New Haven, his growth as a student, and then his his life as a scholar and teacher at Yale," while volume two follows his growth to deanship of Yale Law School, his appointment of federal judge, and finally his stance on antidiscrimination and immigration law decisions. RSVP today! The reception and lecture cost is $25. For $65, attendees may enjoy the reception, lecture, and receive a copy of Outside In: The Oral History of Guido Calabresi.

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Friday, April 20 at 6:00 PM
Meet The Author: A Discussion on Women’s Health & Preventative Care with Joanne Ameruoso

Join us for an engaging discussion on the importance of annual health screenings and preventative care at Columbus Citizens Foundation on Thursday, April 20. The evening begins with a reception at 6:00 PM, followed by a conversation with friend of the Foundation, Joanne Ameruoso. Her memoir, Faith Over Fear: How My Mom's Fear of Breast Cancer Became My Fight, is an inspiring story of how she transformed her mother's fear into a source of strength, and is now a fierce advocate for women's health. Attendees will be gifted a copy of the book Joanne Ameruoso is passionate about helping other women find their voices. She is a Health Coach, a Teacher's Assistant for Special Ed Children, and mentor for women with breast cancer.

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Thursday, April 27 at 6:30 PM
Puglia Regional Dinner

We are pleased to announce that our popular regional dinner series continues with food and wine from Puglia. Explore this culinary journey with a reception at 6:30 on Thursday, April 27. JazzOut 4tet, whose members hail from Puglia, will provide musical accompaniment. We look forward to sharing the the dishes, drinks, and desserts selected by the Food & Beverage and Events Committees to highlight this rustic region on the Adriatic coast. Space is limited - be sure to book your table today!

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Saturday, April 29 at 7:00 PM
YAA Presents Venetian Masquerade Party

On Saturday, April 29 at 7:00 PM, CCF's Young Adults Auxiliary present the YAA 2023 Spring Gala, a Venetian Masquerade Party. Tickets are $150 each, and admission includes dinner, drinks, entertainment and 2 raffle tickets. A range of Gala packages include tickets, recognition, and sponsorship opportunities in the event programming. All proceeds benefit Columbus Citizens Foundation.

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