North Bay Italian Cultural Foundation

05/25/2026

Love your Italian roots? Join NBICF today!
Yesterday, Sunday, more than seventy readers of Under the Light of the Italian Moon and lovers of Italy came together on zoom for Italian Roots, Untold Stories. We had a conversation from Italy with author Jennifer Anton, and afterward NBICF members shared our own family stories. We were all inspired to keep digging and documenting our information to share with future generations. If you love your Italian roots and want to share your stories and get inspired to write your story (doesn't have to be a book!), join our organization. We are here to preserve and promote the Italian heritage.
https://nbicf.getcommunal.com/member/memberships

05/24/2026

Took a jaunt with my granddaughter the other week to Sebastopol to visit North Bay Italian Cultural Foundation business partner Whippersnapperskid. We donated some stuff and then shopped for some goodies. What an incredible kids thrift store! Pristine and stylish clothes, toys, accessories and baby gear. Treat your kid!
from Susan Macaluso - Co-President

05/24/2026

Stories of our Nonnas. On Sunday, May 24th we will be tuning in to a zoom conversation with Jennifer Anton, author of Light Under the Italian Moon. It's a live conversation from Italy: Italian Roots, Untold Stories -- an afternoon centered around family history, untold stories, resilience, memory, and the journey behind the book.
After the zoom conversation, participants will share their own nonna stories and discuss how we can best document family history.
There's still time to join the conversation:
Register Here https://nbicf.getcommunal.com/parent_programs?sort=recommended

Where: Italian Cultural Center, 64 Brookwood Ave, at 1:00pm pct.

05/13/2026

NBICF shares Italian culture and heritage at the first Marin County Community History Day on May 2 at the Marin History Museum in San Rafael.

05/02/2026

We inspired some mini-members! NBICF was invited to showcase at the Madrone Elementary School Multicultural Festival. Children made Venetian masks and gondolas at our table display. Future NBICF members in the making!

05/01/2026

We recently honored four remarkable leaders who've made a lasting impact on our Italian organization. George Golfieri's 12-year presidency brought history to the forefront. Don Raimondi's tech expertise kept us connected for 20 years. Virginia Wilburn's decades-long dedication and Les Villanyi's musical talents were just a few highlights. We celebrated with food, music, and gratitude. 🍷 🇮🇹 🥇

10/27/2025

10/21/2025

Some of our favorite local musicians will be serenading us at the Festa Italiana this Sunday the 26th from noon-4pm, Steve Puleo , Steve Albini, and ! Come join for a day filled with Italian cuisine, wine, art, music, history, and most importantly family and friends. Free event you won’t want to miss. Check out all the details in the link in our bio.

10/19/2025

We are grateful for the kindness of our donors, whose support will make our silent auction possible. Thank you, King's Nursery, Rosso Pizzaria, Lsquare Salon, Spellcraft Curator, Vjb Cellars, Rialto Cinemas, Wellington Cellars, Ca'Biancas Restaurant, Riviera Restaurant, Atrellis Flowers & Gifts, Hushup Hair Spa, to name a few!! We are still collecting donations for anyone else that would like to contribute! Grazie Mille. 🇮🇹

10/08/2025

Members and Followers - we welcome local businesses to be part of our Italian pride celebrations. If you are a caterer, chef, or have a restaurant, winery, or another venue and would like to support the North Bay Italian Culture Foundation while expanding your customer base and promoting your business - Please comment and share! 🇮🇹

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Cibo star ⭐️ pizza by local member - Cibo Rustico Pizzeria in Santa Rosa. Salute! 🍷