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Feb. 2, Thur. - Italian Movie Night La Prima Cosa Bella will be screened at 7:00pm Regency Theater San Juan Capistrano . Come early and enjoy Happy Hour in Rick's Cafe - the theater's upstairs restaurant at 6:00pm. Mark your calendar for the first Thursday of each month in 2012 to enjoy Italian films with English subtitles in San Juan Capistrano. The Regency Theater is located at 26762 Verdugo St. San Juan Capistrano, 92675 For more information contact vcarabini@cox.net or call (949)661-3456.

Feb. 4, 2012, Sat.: Grandsons of Italy in America Meeting at Vitello’s Restaurant, 4349 Tujunga Ave., Studio City, 11:30 a.m. For info call (805) 529- 9726.

Feb. 5, Sun.- Santo Padre Pio Society - Rosario a San Padre Pio at St. Peter’s Italian Church, 11:00a.m. For information, please call President Maria Bruno at 818-241-4672.

Feb. 5, Sun.- Abruzzesi & Molisani di California Dinner Dance at The Castaway Restaurant, Burbank. 12:00noon-4:30pm. Music by The Sicilian Band. Cost is $40.00 per person. For information and reservations, call Adelio Di Gregorio (818)985-0951 or Sam Petrilli (818) 768-1956.

Feb. 6, Mon.- Molisani of Southern California Bus Trip to San Manuel Casino. Cost is $20.00 per person (Round-Trip) and includes $10.00 voucher. Please rsvp by February 1. For information and reservations, please call Ada Iezza at (626) 359-4301.

Feb. 8, Wed.- St. Anthony Society Dinner Mtg., 6:30 pm Casa Italiana; Reservations 213-250-2464.

Feb. 10, Fri.- Italian Catholic Federation St. Peter’s Branch #67- Meeting at 6:30pm at Casa Italiana (also celebrating Valentine’s Day). For information, please contact President Anna Di Masi Riggs at (661) 259-2075.

Feb. 11, Sat.- St. Peter’s Italian Church- Valentine Dinner Dance & Crowning of the Parish queen; 5:00 pm Mass & Crowning. 6:00 pm Dinner Dance, Reservations: 323-225-8119, ext. 10.

Feb. 12, Sun.- Families of Italian Lineage; Valentine Dinner Dance at the Mission Viejo Country Club. Music by The Sicilian Band. Members $45.00, Non-members $50.00. For information, please call 949-363-5348.

Feb. 12, Sun. - Mother Cabrini Chapel & Library Open House at 3801 Scott Rd, Burbank Ca hosted by the Italian Catholic Federation Los Angeles District, from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. Come visit and learn about this first American Saint. For more information, call 626 372-7812.

Feb. 17, Fri.- "DANCEMOTION" FITNESS WORKSHOPS - February 17th to March 4th 2012 - Dott. Giuseppe Palombella from Torino Italy is coming to Dance Place @ Liberty Station in San Diego. Learn real dance steps while having fun! For beginners and advanced, even if you've never danced before. 'DANCEMOTION' is a blend of Latin, Italian, Brazilian, American and Modern music all rolled into a fun dance class. Go to our website for details and schedule. www.dancemotionsd.com. We have teamed with "Our World Friend" which is a charitable organization for the benefit of children.

Feb. 17, Fri.- LB ITALIAN LANGUAGE MEET-UP GROUP. Take your Valentine to our 3rd.” Carnevale” Ballo in Maschera Dinner Dance 7:00pm at COSTA MESA COUNTRY CLUB. Wear mask or costume or anything fun. Dinner $45.00 7:30pm. For information and reservations, please contact marioguardi@cox.net or (949) 533-9272. Space limited Rsvp before Feb10th.

Feb. 18, Sat.- Little Italy San Diego 9th Annual Carnevale from 5:00pm to 9:00pm on India Street between Hawthorn and Cedar Streets. Last year, Carnevale drew over 12,000 attendees with people dressed in traditional Venetian Carnevale regalia. For information visit www. littleitalysd.com

Feb. 18, Sat.- Orange County American Italian Women Meeting. Time: 11:00 am. Place: Mimis Cafe, 4030 Barranca Parkway, Irvine. Program: Laughter Yoga. Please call Linda for more information 714.812.4410.

Feb. 18, 2012, Sat.: Grandsons of Italy in America Meeting at Vitello’s Restaurant, 4349 Tujunga Ave., Studio City, 11:30 a.m. For info call (805) 529-9726.

Feb. 19, Sun.- CINEMA ITALIANO, sponsored by Italian Arts Council, an affiliate of Bowers Museum; Italian with English Subtitles: LA FEBBRE (2005) (108 minutes) The story of Mario (Fabio Volo), a 30-year-old surveyor who lives with his widowed mother. He and his friends plan to start a discoteque, but Mario is unexpectedly hired by the city. He quickly comes to realize that the requirements of his new desk job clash with his entrepreneurial spirit, while a meeting with a young woman offers other possibilities in his life. 1:30 PM RECEPTION 2 PM SCREENING. Norma Kershaw Auditorium, Bowers Museum, Santa Ana, $10 Admission.

Feb. 22, Wed.- Abruzzesi e Molisani di California, General Meeting at Villa Scalabrini 6:30p.m. 10631 Vinedale St., Sun Valley. For information call President Saverio Ficocelli (818) 566-6929 or Adelio Di Gregorio (818) 985- 0951.
Feb. 24, Fri.-Santa Lucia Dinner Meeting, 6:30pm at Casa Italiana. For reser- vations, please call 323-257-2182.