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Columbus Day Celebrations Around the U.S.
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 Celebrate your Italian-American heritage at any one of the nation's Columbus Day celebrations.
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Please note: This is only a limited selection of Columbus Day events and is not intended to be an inclusive list.
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Save on OSIA Cookbooks during Italian American Heritage Month
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Celebrate Italian American Heritage Month with some new recipes from For the Love of Italian Cooking! Place your order between 10/1- 10/31 and you'll receive free shipping on each purchase!
- Each copy: $24.95
plus $5 S&H FREE S&H!
From our table to yours, this cookbook showcases hearty fall recipes to warm you up like "Pasta Fagioli," and classic Italian combinations like "Sausage and Polenta," to make you feel like you're back in your mother's kitchen!
Proceeds from the sale of this publication will be used to fund the cultural, educational and charitable programs of the Sons of Italy.
Buon Appetito!
To order your copy of For the Love of Italian Cooking:
The October special runs until 10/31; make sure to place your order by the deadline to receive free shipping and handling!
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John Phillips Appointed as U.S. Ambassador to Italy
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The new U.S. Ambassador to Italy, John Phillips, arrived in Rome last month to start his new position. Phillips, a Washington lawyer who previously served as Chair of the President's Commission on White House Fellowships, is married to Linda Douglass, who served as Director of Communications for the White House Office of Health Reform.
To read more about the new ambassador to Italy, click here.
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Italian 101: Autumn Vocabulary
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 As you prepare to take the kids or grandkids to apple orchards and pumpkin patches, try to introduce a little Italian along the way!
Whether you're talking about Halloween costumes or harvesting corn this fall, we've got you covered with our list of autumn vocabulary words below!
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Autumn
| l'autunno
| | Harvest | il raccolto
| Pumpkin
| la zucca
| | Columbus Day | il giorno di Colombo
| | Leaves | le foglie
| | Costume | il costume
| | Halloween | la vigilia d'Ognissanti
| | Candy | le caramelle
| | Ghost | la fantasma
| | Corn | il mais
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Member Benefits Featured Discount: CruisesOnly
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Each month OSIA will feature an exclusive special benefit for all OSIA supporters:
It's never too early to book your winter get away!
As part of our featured benefit program, OSIA supporters have access to the lowest prices on cruises backed by the only 110% Best Price Guarantee in the industry during the month of October. Shop and compare thousands of cruises from 25 of the world's top fleets departing from 22 U.S. ports, and over 250 ships! Browse the latest in new promotions and last-minute offers or shop by category weekend cruises, family cruises, honeymoon cruises, and more. Trained cruise consultants are ready to answer your questions, help you choose the right cruise for your needs and even help arrange land excursions. To book your next cruise, click here!
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| Garibaldi-Meucci Museum Celebrates 25th Annual Fundraiser Brunch |
For more information or to reserve a ticket, click here or call the Garibaldi-Meucci Museum at 718-442-1608. Can't attend because you're not in the area? Consider sponsoring an ad in the souvenir journal instead!
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Exclusive Preview of Fall 2013 Italian America
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As an OSIA supporter, we're giving you an exclusive peak into what's to come in the Fall 2013 issue of Italian America Magazine, due out later this month.
 COAST TO COAST CULTURE Today's Italian American Museums By Gabi Logan TELL ME OUR STORY Children's Books on Italian Heritage By Emily Will OSIA'S 53RD BIENNIAL CONVENTION National Officers Elected By Carol Cummings
THE TASTE OF TIME The Story of Italian Christmas Cookies By Anthony Sementilli
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Social Media Post of the Month
| Have you joined the conversation? Check out our most popular post from last month on the OSIA Twitter and Facebook pages!
Also, make sure to check out the latest post on the OSIA Blog!
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| Photo Blast from the Past |
From the OSIA News Archives, 1968:
President Johnson signed the Uniform Monday Holiday Bill in 1968, making Columbus Day a federal holiday celebrated annually on the second Monday in October. After signing the bill, President Johnson sent one of the pens used in the signing to then-Supreme Venerable Peter J. Bertoglio as a sign of appreciation for the immense support given to this bill by the Order. The bill took effect in January, 1971.
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2013 Italian Festival Directory Available
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The Sons of Italy 2013 Italian Festival Directory lists 371 festivals in 39 states and the District of Columbia. This month, there are 36 festivals across the country.
Click here to view the 2013 Directory of Italian Festivals in the US.
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Advertising with OSIA
|  Did you see the "Reluctant Patriot" ad in this month's Questo Mese?
If you are interested in advertising your Italian related product or event through OSIA.org, Questo Mese Newsletter, or Italian America magazine, email us to learn more. |
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