NOIA hosts many events throughout the year around the Cleveland area. Most of our event ideas are brainstormed by our Committees and members. Below you will find event highlights from this past fiscal year. We also encourage you to visit our Upcoming Events page to see what we have planned next! 

 

Please note, some events are for NOIA members only. By joining NOIA, you will be invited to all events. We invite members to annual meetings/dinners, social outings, and unique experiences and opportunities that are exclusive to our organization.  Several events are free of charge, and if a cost is included, members receive special member pricing. Members are welcome to bring prospective members to designated outings, as well as invite guests to select events. All events require an RSVP to Angie Ianiro.

 

Find out what is upcoming in NOIA here. We look forward to seeing you soon!

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Highlights: Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Events

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July – Annual Golf Outing

Golfers participated in our outing at Sand Ridge Golf Club.  The afternoon was great - clear and sunny- a perfect day for golf. We were able to raise $27,500 for Julie Billiart Schools.

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New Members Reception

Nearly all of our 30+ new members joined us for lunch and were welcomed into NOIA at Chairman Umberto Fedeli's office.

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Prospect Event

A group of people gathered at Umberto and Maryellen Fedeli's home for a prospect event. We asked our members to help us with bringing new prospects to the event as a way to outreach. We're happy to say we had 7 new members join after this event.

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August – Liquor Tasting

Members and guests gathered at Café Arnone in Akron to try various Italian liquors. We had the team at the facility explain the different varietals and what food paired well with the choices. Members were able to purchase the selections as well.​

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September – Bocce Night

Members and non-members attended our annual Bocce Night at the Alta House in Little Italy. It was a fun night of competition, laughter and pizza from Maxi’s. Team Corsi/Campellone won the tournament.

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Board Meeting and Annual Report Meeting & Dinner

NOIA's Executive Committee and Board of Directors gathered prior to the Annual Report Meeting and Dinner to discuss BVU results at the new Gordon Green event venue. The membership at large enjoyed cocktails and appetizers before discussing the State of the Foundation, membership initiatives and Foundation financial stability. Dinner and camaraderie were shared.

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October – Italian Heritage Month

Columbus Day

Proud Italian Americans (Members and non-members) feasted together on Nido Italia’s patio for our traditional Columbus Day Luncheon in Little Italy following the annual Parade.

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November – Service Event

Members gave back at the Cleveland Ronald McDonald House to make a pasta dinner for residents.

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December – Pier W Christmas Party

Members and their guests celebrated the holiday season at Pier W for our annual event. This event is one of the Foundation’s favorites and always a sell out!

 

January – Cooking with Anthony Quagliata

Couples joined us for a virtual cooking class with Anthony Quagliata. The online Zoom event included some great recipes and our favorite cheese dishes from Miceli’s Dairy Company.  

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Service event

Members gave back at the West Side Catholic Center to help the community shop for groceries. Afterwards, the group visited a pizza shop for lunch.

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February – Glass Blowing

Members and their guests learned the art of glass blowing and enjoyed crafting and creating their own glass pieces at the Glass Blowing Project in Ohio City.

 

March – La Festa della Donna

The women of NOIA and their prospective female guests celebrated International Women’s Day at Boost Wellness in Highland Heights. The event included a tour of the facility and discussion on health and wellness.

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Limoncello Making

Members and non-members gathered at NOIA's new offices to make Limoncello - a Foundation favorite tradition. It was the first event in our new space.

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April – Prospect Event

Prospective guests gathered at Maxi’s in Little Italy to discuss NOIA and meet prospective members of the Foundation. We welcomed 5 new members from this event.

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Networking Event

Members gathered at Adcom to hear from longtime member Mario Ciano. He spoke about growing up in Italy and his heritage. Dinner was provided by Chef Anthony Quagliata.

 

May – Amici Dinner

Members joined us at our new offices for dinner to celebrate our Amici program. This is another way for our new members to connect with the membership and meet others from the Foundation.

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June – Scholarship Dinner

Members, scholarship recipients and their family members attended a dinner at LockKeepers in Independence to acknowledge and celebrate the students and their accomplishments. 

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Take a look at photos from our most recent photographed events:

2024 Christmas Party | A Conversation with Jim M | 2024 Columbus Day Parade | 2024 Bocce Night 

Visit our Facebook page for more photos

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