For the past 17 years the PIASC has co-sponsored the Festa Italiana di San Mateo.  This year it has expanded and has become the Festa Della Peninsula. This festa has raised well over $ 1.4 million for people with developmental difficulties. This coming Sunday’s (July 27) street fair is on “B” street, as it has been for the past 17 years. I hope to see many of you there. The PIASC if proud to be able to support this worthy cause.

Joe Lencioni has deferred to Steven Valentone as chairman of the Western Night Dinner/Dance. Steven and his committee are hard at work on plans for the PIASC Western Night on Friday, August 22. We will have a delicious western-style BBQ steak dinner (with BBQ chicken as an option), games, and dancing to the music of the Ron Zucca’s “Cowboy” Band.

We look forward  to this year’s PIASC Picnic on Sunday, August 24. This is always a great event.  The location will be the same, Flood Park/Oak Area in Menlo Park, a perfect setting for our picnic.  Join us for good food, drink, games, and entertainment.

Our annual PIASC Golf Tournament and Dinner, which will take place on September 8, is all sold out. Chairman Larry Parenti informs me that plans are all set for this year’s event. Also, plans for Toscana Night on September 13 are looking good. This year’s Toscana night should be a very elegant affair.  Look for exciting decorations, a great menu, and beautiful music by the George Campi Band.  Chairman Angelo Fanucchi and his committee are working hard to make this a very special event.

Respectfully,  Emil Bagneschi