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Updated May 5, 2008WisItalia Awards Banquet
On Saturday, April 12, 2008, WisItalia held its 5th annual fundraiser, where they honored both the Teacher of the Year, Pellegrina Pignone-DeBartolo, and the recipient of WisItalia's Lifetime Achievement Award, Chris Kleinhenz.More >>
Next WisItalia Meeting
Saturday, May 31, 2008 Meeting will be held at the Festa Italia grounds shelter, Fitchburg's McKee Farm Park, 10 AM to noon.
Directions from the Madison Beltline (Hwy 12/18): Exit on Fish Hatchery Road and go South. At approximately one mile, turn right on McKee Road (County Hwy PD). Turn left on Chapel Valley Road and proceed to the City of Fitchburg's McKee Farm Park. Address: 2930 Chapel Valley Rd, Fitchburg, WI, 53711.
Italian Festivals, Summer Camps and Language Classes, Italy Trips
Looking for some fun Italian festivals to go to this summer?More >>
Know any kids/teenagers who would like to attend an Italian summer camp? Or, any adults who'd like to improve their Italian by learning in Italy this summer?
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Want to go to Sicily this summer?
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Job Opportunity
St Joseph's in Kenosha is currently conducting a search for a part-time Italian Teacher. There is the opportunity for two classes at the high school level and one class at the junior high level for Italian 1.
For more information, contact Erin Riley at erinr@wi.rr.com or Sue Meyer smeyer@kenoshastjoseph.com. Sue Meyer can be reached at 262-654-8651 ext.120.
Grant Deadlines Approaching
If you are interested in applying for an Italian Language Study Grant or a Culture and Heritage Grant offered by the National Italian American Foundation (NIAF), the application deadline is May 30, 2008 for the first round. Another set of grants will be distributed later in the year, with a November 28, 2008 deadline.More >>
