BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Circolo Abruzzese - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://circoloabruzzese.ca X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Circolo Abruzzese REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Vancouver BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20220313T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20221106T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20230312T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20231105T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20240310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20241103T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230601T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230601T220000 DTSTAMP:20260504T234255 CREATED:20230602T154605Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230602T155316Z UID:303-1685646000-1685656800@circoloabruzzese.ca SUMMARY:Festa Della Repubblica Vancouver\, 2023 DESCRIPTION:Celebrating La Festa della Repubblica at the Italian Cultural Centre in Vancouver\nThe Italian Cultural Centre in Vancouver came alive last night as the community gathered to celebrate La Festa della Repubblica. This annual event\, commemorating the establishment of the Italian Republic\, provided an opportunity to learn about its history\, significance\, and enjoy delightful performances. The evening was complemented by an array of delectable dishes representing various Italian provinces\, including Calabria\, Friuli\, Sicily\, and Abruzzo\, with the Italian Centre serving mouthwatering pasta and risotto. \nExploring History and Significance:\nGuests at the event were treated to insightful presentations on the historical background of La Festa della Repubblica\, emphasizing its importance in embracing democracy\, freedom\, and national unity. The celebration symbolizes Italy’s journey as a republic\, honouring the sacrifices made for independence and celebrating progress as a united nation. \nEnchanting Performances:\nAn enchanting Soprano Opera Singer captivated the audience with her powerful and emotive performance\, evoking Italy’s rich artistic heritage. The melodies and expressions showcased the country’s cultural prowess and left a lasting impact on attendees. \nSpecial Appearance by Joe Avati:\nRenowned comedian Joe Avati added laughter and camaraderie to the evening with his hilarious anecdotes and keen observations of Italian life. His witty jokes\, delivered in English and Italian\, fostered a warm sense of community and elicited uproarious laughter. \nDelightful Gastronomic Experience:\nThe celebration also featured a culinary journey through Italy\, with an array of dishes representing different provinces. Attendees savored delicious pasta and risotto offered by the Italian Centre\, showcasing the diverse flavours and regional specialties of Calabria\, Friuli\, Sicily\, and Abruzzo. \nCommunity Bonding and Celebration:\nBeyond the cultural and gastronomic experiences\, La Festa della Repubblica brought the community together\, fostering new connections and reinforcing existing bonds. The event created a vibrant atmosphere filled with shared pride\, laughter\, and appreciation for Italian heritage. \nLa Festa della Repubblica at the Italian Cultural Centre in Vancouver was a joyous celebration of Italian culture\, history\, and community. Attendees learned about the event’s significance\, enjoyed captivating performances by an opera singer and Joe Avati\, and savoured a variety of mouthwatering dishes representing different Italian provinces. The evening reinforced the sense of unity and pride among attendees\, creating lasting memories of a vibrant celebration of Italian heritage. We hope next year’s celebration will be just as great. \n  \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n  URL:https://circoloabruzzese.ca/event/festa-della-repubblica-vancouver-2023/ LOCATION:Italian Cultural Centre of Vancouver\, 3075 Slocan Street\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5M 3E4\, Canada CATEGORIES:History,Vancouver END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230611 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230612 DTSTAMP:20260504T234255 CREATED:20230427T034954Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230427T035307Z UID:270-1686441600-1686527999@circoloabruzzese.ca SUMMARY:Italian Day on the Drive - June 11\, 2023 DESCRIPTION:Photo source: italianday.ca\nHeld annually on the second Sunday of June and identified in the City of Vancouver’s list of Official Observances and Celebrations under June’s Italian Heritage Month umbrella\, Italian Day on The Drive is a vibrant cultural street festival celebrating Italian culture\, heritage and community. The event includes over 100+ street participants\, comprised of partners\, vendors\, community organizations – and an estimated 300\,000 attendees of all ages and cultures. The festival is held on Commercial Drive (The Drive)\, home to Little Italy\, where the street is transformed into a lively 14 block festa. Since Italian Day’s return in 2010\, the event today represents the largest one day cultural street festival in Vancouver. A festive community embrace\, The Drive comes alive in with piazza style animated zones\, live music\, food vendors\, patios\, lifestyle attractions\, family fun activities and more. \nThe event serves to also honour the history and contributions of Italian immigrants who came to Vancouver with nothing but a suitcase to make a better life for their families. From food to the fine arts\, architectural landscape and trades\, Italo-Canadians have offered some of Italy’s well known assets in quality workmanship\, dedicated work ethic\, and passion for family\, community and life. \nMangia Bene\, Ridi Spesso\, Ama Molto\nEat well\, Laugh often\, Love in Abundance URL:https://circoloabruzzese.ca/event/italian-day-on-the-drive-june-11-2023/ LOCATION:BC CATEGORIES:Italian Day,Vancouver ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://circoloabruzzese.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/drive.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230611T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230611T190000 DTSTAMP:20260504T234255 CREATED:20230330T231912Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230330T231912Z UID:251-1686504600-1686510000@circoloabruzzese.ca SUMMARY:Festa del papà (Fathers Day) 2023 DESCRIPTION:Fathers Day 2023 has been booked \nDinner at Little Billy’s Restaurant in Burnaby URL:https://circoloabruzzese.ca/event/festa-del-papa-fathers-day-2023/ LOCATION:Little Billy’s\, 6785 Hastings St\, Burnaby\, BC\, V5B 1S6\, Canada CATEGORIES:Burnaby,Fathers Day END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230622T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230625T170000 DTSTAMP:20260504T234255 CREATED:20230427T020313Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230427T020313Z UID:259-1687420800-1687712400@circoloabruzzese.ca SUMMARY:ICSF Conwest Coppa Italia 2023 Tournament DESCRIPTION:The Italian Canadian Sports Federation is excited to once again be hosting the ICSF Conwest Coppa Italia 2023 Tournament. The tournament returned to Adanac Park on June 22. URL:https://circoloabruzzese.ca/event/icsf-conwest-coppa-italia-2023-tournament/ LOCATION:Adanac Park\, 1025 Boundary Rd\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5K 4T2\, Canada CATEGORIES:Fundraiser END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230626T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230626T200000 DTSTAMP:20260504T234255 CREATED:20230526T035613Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230529T143657Z UID:287-1687806000-1687809600@circoloabruzzese.ca SUMMARY:Board of Director Meeting - June 26th\, 2023 DESCRIPTION: URL:https://circoloabruzzese.ca/event/board-meeting-june-26th-2023/ LOCATION:Italian Cultural Centre of Vancouver\, 3075 Slocan Street\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5M 3E4\, Canada CATEGORIES:General Meeting END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR