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    07/18 • Plunge into Writing: Summer Virtual Writing Workshop

    Price range: $20.00 through $30.00
    Plunge into Writing: Summer Virtual WritingWorkshop with author Maria Giura
    Saturday, July 18, 2026 from 10 am to noon via Zoom
    $20 Members, $30 Non-Members
    Have you been wanting to write but finding excuses not to? Summer’s the perfect time to take the plunge, to begin or begin again. Don’t over think it; join us for this fun, constructive workshop that will inspire you with excerpts and prompts and get you writing.
    No experience necessary: just notebook, pen, and a desire to record, or reimagine, the past—distant or recent. All genres welcome.
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  • 07/08 • Bridging History

    Price range: $0.00 through $10.00
    Bridging History: Pat Salmon on Staten Island Changes from the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge
    Wednesday, July 8th 2026  • 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
    With the opening of the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge in 1964, Staten Island was changed forever. Sewers, schools, roadways, and even the politicians of New York City were not prepared for the onslaught of relocating Brooklyn residents who sought a rural lifestyle. Houses were bought as quickly as they were built. Schools scrambled to find seats for thousands of newly arriving students. The antiquated sewer system of Staten Island could not handle the overload, and there simply wasn’t enough room for all the septic tanks needed. Who were the allies and adversaries of development? Who sought to make a meaningful plan for Staten Island’s future? Author Patricia Salmon examines the preparation, design, and opening of the bridge, as well as how it affected the citizens of Staten Island during the next decade.
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  • 06/30 • Musica Sotto le Stelle: Francesca Cavaliere & Antonio Guarna

    Price range: $125.00 through $135.00
    Musica Sotto le Stelle : Francesca Cavaliere & Antonio Guarna
    Tuesday, June 30 from 6:30 to 9:30 pm. Doors open 6 pm
    $125 members, $135 non-members.
    Experience an unforgettable summer evening at Casa Belvedere with Musica Sotto Le Stelle, featuring the soaring voices of acclaimed vocalists Francesca Cavaliere and Antonio Guarna performing beloved Italian classics, contemporary favorites, and timeless standards beneath the stars. Guests will enjoy an elegant al fresco dining experience overlooking the shimmering Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge, where music, cuisine, and breathtaking harbor views come together for a truly magical summer night.
    This special evening will also celebrate the Foundation’s third annual academic scholarship awards, honoring the hard-working Italian American students whose dedication, achievement, and community spirit represent the future of our heritage.
    Should inclement weather arise, the program will be moved indoors.
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  • 06/15 • Paint & Sip

    Price range: $70.00 through $90.00
    Adult Paint & Sip
    Monday, June 15 from 7:00 to 9:00 pm in the Galleria
    $70 members, $90 non-members
    Gather friends and family for our Adult Paint & Sip event, where you will create a vibrant keepsake to celebrate the start of summer on canvas. Enjoy a relaxing evening with a glass of wine in hand and let your creativity flow. Includes wine, cheese, meats, crackers and all supplies.
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  • 06/13 • Writing Memories of Spring: Revision

    Price range: $20.00 through $30.00
    Writing Memories of Spring: Revision
    Saturday, June 13, 2026 from 10 am to noon via Zoom
    $20 Members, $30 Non-Members
    Do you have memories you’d like to capture or family stories you’ve been meaning to record? Or perhaps you’ve already begun a piece of writing and are looking for guidance and thoughtful feedback?
    Join us for one—or all three—of these supportive virtual workshops, designed to inspire your creativity and help you move closer to the heart of your own stories. Each session offers seasonal writing prompts and practical, constructive suggestions in a welcoming environment.
    Please note: Each workshop has its own separate registration page, so you must register individually for each date you wish to attend.
    For each workshop, participants will be asked—after registering—to submit a piece of writing (maximum 700 words) via email at least five days in advance.
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  • 06/01-07/06 • Hands & Heritage: Italian Crochet Class

    Price range: $150.00 through $175.00
    Hands & Heritage: Italian Crochet Class
    Monday, June 1 - July 6
    6:00 to 7:30 pm
    $150 members, $175 non-members
    Discover the charm of l’uncinetto—the timeless Italian art of crochet—in this hands-on 6-week cultural crafting experience. Rooted in centuries of domestic artistry, crochet in Italy has long been a vital form of creative expression, particularly for those who used thread and skill to create beauty, provide for their families, and pass knowledge from one generation to the next. In this workshop, participants will learn the essential stitches that form the foundation of Italian crochet while creating classic quadratini della nonna (granny squares), a beloved motif traditionally shared among mothers, grandmothers, and neighbors.
    Inspired by Trivento, the small village in Molise celebrated as the “world’s capital of crochet,” this program honors the enduring importance of handmade traditions in an increasingly fast-paced world. By slowing down and stitching with intention, participants are invited to connect with Italian language, heritage, and community—helping to preserve a living craft that embodies patience, memory, and care, one little hook (uncinetto) at a time.
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