Dear Friends,

We're excited to share that Friends of Italian Americans has been approved as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization! This means donations are now tax-deductible and we can expand our mission to celebrate Italian culture, heritage, and community with even more outreach events.

Help Us Keep Columbus Day in New Hampshire

This year, we're planning Columbus Day celebration events right here in New Hampshire to unite and inspire our community. Donations will go toward funding these celebrations -- and we also welcome ALL volunteers to help make these events unforgettable!

If you are interested in volunteering with Friends of Italian Americans, please reach out to info@friendsofia.org.

Grazie mille for helping us grow. With your support, our heritage will continue to thrive in New Hampshire for generations to come.

To celebrate Italian heritage in New Hampshire, Friends of Italian Americans, in partnership with Sal's Pizza (S. Willow, Manchester location only) will be offering a free slice of pizza to visitors on Monday, October 13, 2025, from 12:00pm - 2:00pm.

Location: 296 S Willow St, Manchester, NH

Date & Time: Columbus Day, 12-2 PM

The UNICO Merrimack Valley golf tournament benefits Greater Lawrence Charities and provide funds for scholarships to students entering college. They have donated over $1 million dollars in support of our local community. By supporting the Annual Golf Tournament, you are keeping alive the tradition of Service Above Self.

Friends of Italian Americans is proud to a Platinum sponsor for the 36th Annual UNICO Golf Tournament and we’re inviting you and a golf partner of your choice the chance to join our official foursome and represent FIA on the course. Mike Daigle, President of Friends of Italian Americans, and Bob Gagalis, Treasurer of Friends of Italian Americans, will join you on the green. 

Raffle Details:

• Price: $75 per entry; ticket sales will end on August 29th, 2025 at 1:00pm.
• Prize: Two golfer spots on the Friends of Italian Americans golf tournament, golfer registration, cart, lunch and awards dinner the day of tournament ($550 value).
• Drawing: Winner will be announced on August 29th, 2025 at 3:00pm (EST).

Must be at least 18 years of age to enter. One winner will be drawn by a Friends of Italian Americans representative using an electronic random number generator and validated as random before final assignment as the prize winner.

Other Italian American Heritage Events Around New England

In addition to our own celebrations, we'll be sharing Italian heritage events hosted by our friends across the region. We're proud to stand alongside other organizations in presenting a unified voice for Columbus Day and the preservation of our traditions.

Please note: The events below are not hosted by Friends of Italian Americans, but we encourage your support.

August 14th - 17th, 2025 | Italian American Festival | Watkins Glen, NY

August 30th, 2025 | Little Italy Festival | Rochester, NY

September 14th, 2025 | Festa Italiana | New Britian, CT

October 12th-13th, 2025 | Columbus Day Festival | Nashua, NH

October 12th, 2025 | Columbus Day Parade | Springfield, MA

Local event details can be sent to info@friendsofia.org for inclusion on future emails or to request more information regarding listed events.