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150 YEARS OF THE UNIFICATION OF ITALY (1861-2011)
On March 17, Italy celebrated it's 150 years of unification.
On that day in 1861, Victor Emmanuel II became the first king of a unified Italy. It was the culmination of the Risorgimento, the movement for independence that for years struggled to free the country from foreign rule and unite several micro-states.
To celebrate this anniversary in Adelaide, the Italian Consulate along with the Co-ordinating Italian Committee, will be holding a ball on Saturday, June 25 at the Hilton Hotel. Please contact mail@cicinc.com.au for more information.
IT.SA MOVIE AND PIZZA NIGHT
Genitori & Figli: Agitare Bene Prima dell'Uso
When: Wednesday, April 27
Where: The Altavilla Club (281 The Parade, Beulah Park)
Time: Dinner from 6pm, movie screens at 7.30pm
Cost: $5 entry, with pizza available for purchase
POSITIONS VACANT
Web Officer:
Know the difference between hyperlinks and html code? You don't need years of experience, just an interest in IT and web technology. As our web officer you'll be involved in maintaining our existing website and sending out a bi monthly e-newsletter to our members. Don't worry you won't need to write the content - it will be supplied. If you enjoy working on websites and e-newsletters we'd like to hear from you.
Public Relations Officer:
Calling all attention seekers...if you can spot a promotional opportunity a mile off and have the writing style to match, we want to hear from you! As our Public Relations Officer you'll be involved in writing press release and coordinating media opportunities to increase awareness of it.sa in the South Australian community.
Volunteering a few hours of your time each month is a great way to meet new people and network with others who share a common interest in Italian culture. Interested? Get in touch with it.sa President, Lara: lara@itsaonline.com, for more information!
WANT TO BE ON RADIO?
it.sa board members it.sa board members Lara and Lauren are looking for volunteers to join them, and other young Italian broadcasters, as presenters in the 6pm time slot on the Italian radio! The segments known as Il Gap and Fermata 531 include current affairs, music and movie reviews, a wrap up of the Adelaide social scene and international variety direct from Italy.
It’s a great way to get involved in your local community and be part of a young team who share a passion for all things Italian. You don’t have to speak Italian fluently; you just need to be available one night during the week to be part of this exciting broadcast. So if being on radio sounds like your thing, get in touch with it.sa today!
More info – Lara Di Fabio lara@itsaonline.com
In the meantime, don't forget to tune in Wednesday and Sunday nights, 6-8pm on 531 AM
INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY
On Tuesday, March 8, it.sa in collaboration with Australia Donna celebrated the 100 years of International Women's Day. Click here for the article posted in the Italian newspaper IL GLOBO.
FESTA DELLA LIBERAZIONE
In Italy, April 25, 1945 was the day when the Allied troops finally were able to liberate Italy – and today, it commemorates not just that liberation but also is a date when Italians honor their fallen soldiers.
Click here for information on the luncheon held in Adelaide on Sunday, May 1st.
AUSTRALIA DONNA CANCER COUNCIL
Breast Cancer and Mammography Screening for Italian Women living in SA. Click here for more information.
DOES ITALIAN FILM INTEREST YOU?
Flinders University will be offering free workshops April 29-30 on Italian Political Cinema, and Contemporary Italy on Screen. Click here for the program.
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The it.sa team
20 May 2012
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