Neighborhood News from Little Italy, Baltimore

settembre / September 2024

IN THIS ISSUE

$50K student scholarships awarded
Frankie Valli acknowledged by Grand Lodge
Parliamo Italiano! Fall session includes Italian language and other cultural classes
Memorial Mass honors those forever in our hearts
Blast from the past on Corned Beef Row
MTA Redline rep to speak at LINA meeting
Italian festivals in Maryland
Thoughts from our readers
Events not to miss!
Designer Purse Bingo
Friday Night Dinner
Carryout Ravioli Dinner
Columbus Gala
Italian opera
Fall Foliage Train Ride
Parish Heritage Celebration & Volunteer Luncheon
Theology Tavern

Around the neighborhood & community

FOUNDATION AWARDS $50K TO STUDENTS Little Italy Lodge Scholarship Foundation announced the recipients of its scholarships for the 2024-2025 academic year. "After careful consideration and review of the essays," said Vince Piscopo, Chairman, "we are proud to award scholarships to these outstanding individuals ..."

Madalyn Caiazzo - $10,000
Benjamin Carroll - $7,500
Sophia Montcalmo - $7,500
Antonio Applauso - $5,000
Maria Kazlauski - $5,000
Claire Peiffer - $5,000
Irene Zielinski - $5,000
Lille Zielinski - $5,000

These eight students are to be commended for their academic achievements, community involvement, and dedication to future endeavors. Their hard work and commitment truly have set them apart. "We are excited to support them as they continue their educational journeys," said Piscopo. "We thank all seventeen applicants, Lodge members, and supporters who make these scholarships possible through their generosity and dedication to our mission. Together, we are making a significant impact in the lives of these young individuals and our Italian American community."

Grand Lodge of Maryland hosted its annual Memorial Mass September 8th at St. Leo's Church, honoring members of all Maryland lodges of Sons & Daughters of Italy in America (OSDIA) who died since September 2023. Lodge members and honorees' families attended the Mass in support. A luncheon at Chiapparelli's Italian Restaurant was hosted afterwards. Seven honorees from our Little Italy Lodge included:

Josephine Platerote, lifetime member (died October 2023)
Vincent F. Montagna (November 2023)
Robert Taylor, lifetime member; past president (December 2023)
Thomas Scilipoti, lifetime member (February 2024)
Fiorindo "Dino" Basso (May 2024)
Nicholas Guarino, lifetime member (May 2024)
Josephine Calcagno, lifetime member (July 2024)

PANDOLA LEARNING CENTER

FALL 2024 CLASSES

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LINA'S MONTHLY MEETING

Tuesday, September 17

Little Italy Lodge ~ 7 PM

Featured speaker: Alison Scott, Professional Engineer, Director/MTA Red Line Senior Project, redlinemaryland.com
The Red Line is a high-frequency, high-capacity light rail line for the Baltimore region. Learn about this transportation improvement as an investment in residents’ access to jobs, education, services, and opportunities.
Doors open 6:30 PM | Italian food for purchase | cash bar
Limited free parking in lot
Q’s? Email Lisa Regnante

SINGER FRANKIE VALLI ACKNOWLEDGED BY GRAND LODGE OF MARYLAND

Mike Castino, First Vice President of the OSDIA/Order Sons & Daughters of Italy Grand Lodge of Maryland and President of the Harford County Lodge, presented an award to entertainer Frankie Valli, 90, earlier this year on behalf of the Grand Lodge, after Valli's performance at Baltimore's Lyric Theatre. The award was for Valli's positive and constant representation as an Italian American throughout his musical and acting career. "I am extremely appreciative to receive the award," said Valli, "and very grateful to the OSDIA Grand Lodge of Maryland for the recognition.”

Blast from the past

Photo published in Baltimore's Little Italy

courtesy Attman's Deli

[verbiage reprinted from Baltimore Magazine's 'Best Of' - Jewish delis]

"There’s a timeless appeal to foods from the Old Country, which explains why Attman’s, a landmark along Corned Beef Row, is still going strong after 109 years. Attman’s proudly carries on the tradition of making Eastern European specialties the way bubbe did. For more than a century now, everything - the kettle-cooked corned beef, the brisket, the pastrami, the knishes - has been made in-house using the highest-quality ingredients. Now in its third generation, the store recently opened its third location in Harbor Point. And no worries if you don’t have a Baltimore zip code - as the website says, 'They schlep nationwide.'”

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