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Mount Baker - Table Mountain Hike on Sunday  7 September     

Sunday  October 7 Artist Point   Mt. Baker  5,100feet We  have multiple choices as soon we get to the destination,actually if you want you just walk the trail around the parking lot and it is very beautiful, or we can hike to Table Mountain 3 miles.Also we can go to Chain Lakes On the way back I strongly suggest to stop at Picture Lake to take some pictures The forecast is really nice Appointment at 7:30 at the P&R Park and Ride at the 164th St. exit off I-5 This is the first exit (#183) after I-405 joins I-5. Go left over the freeway and go right at the second street.   Next right is the Park & Ride. Meet close to that first entrance.   Waiting time is 10 minutes  NW Forest Pass is  required Ciao Edmondo  Cell.206-669-4489   elalario@comcast.net Please  confirm by Saturday night if you are coming and check your email Sunday morning in case of an emergency change.

Sorry but Saturday hike has been cancelled,no bridge over the creek Edmondo

Saturday 29 Railroad Grade 6miles R/T   2,100 feet elevation gain. Highest point 5,450 feet.Moderate to strenuous  hike Great view of Mt Baker with beautiful meadow Northwest Forest Pass is required Appointment at 8:00 at   Park and Ride at the 164th St. exit off I-5 This is the first exit (#183) after I-405 joins I-5. Go left over the freeway and go right at the second street.   Next right is the Park & Ride. Meet close to that first entrance.   Waiting time is 10 minutes Ciao Edmondo  Cell.206-669-4489 Please  confirm by Friday night if you are coming and check your email Saturday morning in case of an emergency change.

Hello!   I hope all is well.    I have a client who is looking for an Italian Language Specialist.    Do you know anyone that you would recommend for this job?   If so, please pass my information.  It's an urgent need that will be filled quickly so time is of the essence!     Client located in downtown Seattle 40 hour per week, Monday thru Friday job Will have to go into the office (it's a cool office, an old bank with vaults) Pay rate: $22/hour Length: 9/1/2012 - 1/31/2013   Purpose This position will be working on the Reinvigoration project supporting the Metadata team.  Technology company with a web-services offering. Responsibilities ?           Translate new terms from English into German ?           Review existing translations from English into German ?           Manipulate and compare lists of terms against existing vocabularies ?           Identify the best terms and more up to date synonym per concept for image retrieval pur

Saturday 25 Skyline Divide , One of the best hike in the region, 6 miles R/T, 2500 feet elevation gain.Moderate + Appointment 8:00 at the Park&Ride 10 min waiting time.Hopefully we can carpool Direction to the P&R Take I-5 Northbound exit # 183 turn left 164th St. SW take the 1st right onto Ash Way If you want to drive,appointment at 10:30 at the trailhead Northwest Forest Pass is required From Bellingham follow the Mount Baker Highway (State Route 542) east for 34 miles to the Glacier Public Service Center. Continue east another 0.8 mile, turning right onto Forest Road 39 (Glacier Creek Road). Then immediately turn left onto FR 37 (signed "Skyline Trail 12"), following this rough, at times gravel road 12.8 miles to its terminus and the trailhead (elev. 4300 ft) Ciao Edmondo Cell.206-669-4489  elalario@comcast.net Please if you come confirm by Friday night and check your email Saturday morning in case of an emergency change.

Sunday 19 Naches Loop    Very eas y   3ml R/T  600 feet elevation gain with wonderful view of Mt. Rainier and lots of flowers Appointment at 9:30 at the trail head at the Tipsoo Lake Let me know if you want to car pool No permit required Driving Directions: From Enumclaw, drive east about 47 miles on State Route 410 to the junction with SR 123. Stay left to continue east on SR 410 another 3 miles. Park in the Tipsoo Lake parking lot on your left just past the footbridge marking Chinook Pass. Ciao Edmondo  Cell.206-669-4489  elalario@comcast.net Please  confirm by Friday night if you are coming and check your email Saturday morning in case of an emergency change.

Redmond company is looking for someone who is a Native Italian who speaks Italian as well as Spanish (ideally Spain Spanish, not Latin American Spanish) to work as a Regional Merchandising Associate for their online marketplace.   Regional Merchandising Associate  Position description: Working with the Regional Merchandising Manager, Merchandising Associates will be responsible for: ·          Becoming a subject matter expert on  smartphone applications and games within specific markets ·          Selecting and programming apps for merchandizing within several specific markets ·          Collecting and synthesizing input into the app selection process from multiple internal sources ·          Evaluating published smartphone applications for promotional quality ·          Managing changes and updates to merchandizing programming ·          Managing outbound developer communications ·          Managing the scheduling and execution of merchandising commitments

STG Presents: Italian singer-songwriter and rapper Jovanotti,   live at The Neptune Theatre in Seattle on Saturday, August 18th.    Internationally known for his mix of disco, funk, hip hop,  rap and world music,  as well as his classical arrangements.  Tickets for this all ages show are available now by phone at 877-784-4849     or online at STGPresents.org   Link:  http://www.stgpresents. org/artists/?artist=1958

Oggetto: Consorzio interuniversitario ICoN Italian Culture on the Net  Corso di laurea online in Lingua e cultura italiana per cittadini residenti all'estero Aperte le iscrizioni al Corso di laurea telematico in Lingua e cultura italiana, riservato a cittadini residenti all'estero, impartito dal Consorzio interuniversitario ICoN - Italian Culture on the Net ( www.italicon.it ) per conto delle Università socie di Bari, Catania, Genova, Milano Statale, Padova, Parma, Pavia, Perugia per Stranieri, Pisa, Roma "La Sapienza", Roma "Tor Vergata", Roma Tre, Salerno, Siena per Stranieri, Torino, Venezia, IULM Milano, Università degli Studi di Napoli "L'Orientale", Scuola Sant'Anna Pisa. Il titolo di studio rilasciato è una laurea con valore ufficiale, perfettamente equivalente a una laurea rilasciata da una università italiana. Il corso di laurea dura tre anni e tutte le attività didattiche, dal

Saturday August 4 Heather Lake    4.6 miles R/T 1100 feet elevation gain. Easy Appointment at 9:30 at the Verlot Public Service,15 min. waiting time Northwest Forest Pass is required Direction Go to Granite Falls at  the end of town turn left and follow the Mountain Loop Highway  to the Verlot Public Service Center, 11 miles Ciao Edmondo  Cell.206-669-4489 Please  confirm by Friday night if you are coming and check your email Saturday morning in case of an emergency change.

The Rainier Valley Historical Society is preparing an exhibit about Garlic Gulch, portions of which they will share with us in the Historical Photo Exhibit at the Italian Festival. In the meantime, you can their progress online and possibly see photos of your relatives by double-clicking on: http://rainiervalleyhistory. org/stories/exhibits/ remembering-garlic- http://rainiervalleyhistory. org/stories/exhibits/garlic- gulch-house Ironically, the house featured in the second one is the former DeRocco home where Festa and the Italian Club rent space in the garage to store - among other things - the Festa Bocce courts.

Saturday 28 Crystal Lake ( Mt. Rainier) 6 miles R/T   2300feet elevation gain Moderate to steep. Highest point 5836 feet Flowers are in full display Appointment at 9:00 at the trail head It would be nice to carpool,very limited parking space, Park&Ride 5115 13th Place SE Bellevue Take 1-405 south, take exit #9 turn left,parking is on your left after 200 yards.Appointment at 7:30 Let me know Driving Directions to the trailhead From Enumclaw, drive east 42 miles on State Route 410 to the trail head parking lot on the right, just 4.5 miles after passing through the park's entryway arch. No permit is required Ciao Edmondo  Cell.206-669-4489   elalario@comcast.net Please  confirm by Friday night if you are coming and check your email Saturday morning in case of an emergency change.

Italian Superstar JOVANOTTI Seattle Debut Concert Saturday August 18, 2012 at the Neptune Theatre (1303 Northeast 45th St) $25,  8pm. http://stgpresents.org/artists/?artist=1958 1-877-784-4849 ATO RECORDS TO RELEASE JOVANOTTI’S ITALIA 1988-2012 ON AUGUST 7 Beloved Italian Artist Will Perform in Select North American Cities This Summer The 2011 Bonnaroo performance by the polyglot Tuscan artist Jovanotti (nee Lorenzo Cherubini) won over American live music fans, critics and industry alike. Among those taken by Jovanotti’s artistry and charisma was the leadership of ATO Records, which will introduce American audiences to him with Italia 1988-2012 , a career retrospective including four new tracks, on August 7. This is the artist’s first physical album of studio recordings to be released in the U.S., and the first time much of the material has been released here in any format.  

Saturday  21 Barclay Lake  R/T 5 miles  Flat very easy Appointment at 9:30 at the parking lot, Northwest Forest Pass is required. 15 minutes waiting time Direction Take US 2 to the settlement of Baring. Near milepost 41 and across from a convenience store, turn left (north) onto 635th Place NE. Cross railroad tracks and after 0.3 mile come to a junction. Turn left onto Forest Road 6034 and proceed for 4.2 miles to the trailhead (elev. 2200 ft). Driving time around 1 hr Ciao Edmondo Cell.206-669-4489  elalario@comcast.net Please if you come confirm by Friday night and check your email Saturday morning in case of an emergency change.

Saturday 14 Mason Lake  6 miles R/T  2550 feet elevation gain   Highest point 4750 feet, Moderate to strenuous Appointment at 9 at  trail head, 15 minutes waiting time Northwest Forest Pass is required Driving Directions: From Seattle drive east on I-90 to exit 45 (Forest Road 9030). Drive north, then stay left on FR 9030. About 1 mile from the freeway, you'll encounter a fork. Stay left again, now on Mason Lake Road (FR 9031). 4 miles from the freeway Driving time,around 1hr 15 min Warning Maybe exit 45 is close,just drive to exit 47 come back and take exit 45 turn right and follow the above direction. It will take 10 minutes more to drive Ciao Edmondo  Cell.206-669-4489  elalario@comcast.net Please  confirm by Friday night if you are coming and check your email Saturday morning in case of an emergency change.

 Public Opera is pleased to announce that on Sunday July 15th  Anthony Kalil, tenor, the winner of the 2011 and 2012 Metropolitan Opera NW Regional Auditions will be our guest tenor before leaving for New York to join the Metropolitan Opera's Lindemann Young Artist program. We are lucky to have him as a guest tenor and this will be one of his last appearances in the Seattle area, so don't miss out! Make your reservations at Basil's in the Bellevue Hilton for a lovely dinner concert on Sunday July 15th at 6pm with Anthony Kalil, Barbara Smith Jones, Misha Myznikov and Victoria Chaussee.  Cost is $35 pp for a fabulous meal and a show! Please call 425-455-1300 for reservations or visit www.publicopera.com . The Bellevue Hilton is located at 300 112th Avenue Bellevue, WA 98004.

Sunday July 8 Talapus and  Olallie Lake  6 miles R/T  1,150 feet elevation gain. Highest point 3,800 feet. Easy to Moderate Appointment at 9:00 at the trail head,15 minutes waiting time Driving time around 1 hr Northwest Forest Pass is required Driving Directions: From Seattle drive I-90 east to exit 45 (Forest Road 9030). Turn left under the freeway on FR 9030. In 1 mile bear right at the junction. Continue straight to the trailhead at the road's end. Ciao Edmondo  elalario@comcast.net  Cell.206-669-4489 Please  confirm by Saturday by 6:00 PM  if you are coming and check your email Sunday morning in case of an emergency change.

Saturday 16 Wallace Falls   5.5 miles R/T,   1,200 feet elevation gain. Moderate hike  The three-tiered falls is one of the state's premier lowland falls (ranking with Snoqualmie and Palouse Falls) and is accessible most of the year. Lower Wallace Falls is arguably the most photographic; Middle Falls the most spectacular; Appointment at 10:00 at the parking lot, 15 min.waiting time Driving time around 1 hr A Discover Pass is required Take Hwy 2 to Gold Bar. Just before milepost 28, turn left onto 1st Street (signed for Wallace Falls State Park). Proceed for 0.4 mile to a four-way stop. Turn right onto May Creek Road and continue for 1.5 miles to Wallace Falls State Park and the trailhead. Ciao Edmondo Cell.206-669-4489 Please confirm by Friday 6 PM if you are coming and check your email Saturday morning in case of an emergency change.

Saturday June 9 Lake 22,   5.5 miles R/T 1350 feet elevation gain.Moderate hike Perched in a spectacular basin at the base of Mount Pilchuck's sheer northern face, sparkling Lake Twentytwo is a stunning sight. But there's more to this popular hike than the picturesque lake and its backdrop of waterfalls and avalanche chutes. For much of the way the well-constructed trail follows cascading Twentytwo Creek through an exemplary ancient forest of gargantuan cedars. Be prepared snow at the lake Appointment at 9:30 at the Verlot Public Service, Northwest Forest Pass is required Direction Take Hwy 9 north turn right on Hwy 92 toward Granite Falls,at the end of the town turn left on Mountain Loop Hwy,follow the road for 12 miles to Verlot Public Service         33515 Mt. Loop Hwy.  Granite Falls WA. Ciao Edmondo Cell.206-669-4489 Please  confirm by Friday night if you are coming and check your e  mail Saturday morning in case of an emergency change. Let me know if you want be

Saturday 26 -   The weather forecast looks good Rattlesnake Upper ledge       4,5 miles R/T 1.100 feet elevation gain. Easy hike Appointment at 10:00 at the parking lot,15 minutes waiting time Discover Pass is required Direction , take I-90 to Exit 32.  Go south on 436th Ave. SE, turning into Cedar Falls Rd. SE - follow this main road 3.1 miles to the very big parking area 40 minutes from Seattle Ciao Edmondo  Cell.206-669-4489 Please  confirm by Friday around 5 PM  if you are coming and check your email Saturday morning in case of an emergency change.

Sunday May 20      Poo Poo Point    4 miles R/T pretty steep.  Nice view.This is the place where people paragliding Appointment at 10:00 at the trail head,15 minutes waiting time Discover Pass is required To get there, take I-90 to Exit 17 and hang a right on Front Street. Front will take you through historic Issaquah before changing into the Issaquah-Hobart Road. Continue for about five miles until you see a large grassy field and a parking lot on your left. Driving time around 40 minute from Seattle Ciao Edmondo  Cell.206-669-4489 Please  confirm by Saturday 5 PM if you are coming and check your email Sunday morning in case of an emergency change. Let me know if you want be removed from the list

Dear ISSNAF members, affiliates, friends and colleagues, This is a reminder for the upcoming ISSNAF -Seattle Chapter Spring Meeting, that will take place on Thursday, May 24th, 6.00 PM, at Harborview Medical Center (Main Auditorium, 300 9th Ave, 98104) If you intend to participate to the social dinner after the meeting, please let us know before Tuesday May 15th, so the proper arrangements can be made. Thank you. Hope we will see you on May 24th. Read the flyer Spring Meeting below http://www.scribd.com/doc/93561089/Issnaf-Flyer-Spring

Saturday 12 Heather Lake , 4.6 miles R/T   1100 feet elevation gain.Easy to moderate hike Appointment at 10:00 at Verlot Public Service,15 minutes waiting time Northwest Forest Pass is required Driving Directions: Go to Granite Falls, go to the end of  town, turn left on Mountain Loop Highway and drive around 11 miles to the Verlot Public Service Center Driving time around 1hr 20 minutes Ciao Edmondo  Cell.206-669-4489 Please  confirm by Friday 5 PM  if you are coming and check your email Saturday morning in case of an emergency change.

Ci viene segnalato dal Consorzio ICoN che sono aperte le iscrizioni alla seconda edizione del Master universitario di I livello in: Tutela e valorizzazione del patrimonio culturale italiano all'estero ( www.mastertutelabeniculturali.it ) Il Master  è in modalità blended (erogato fondamentalmente online) ed è organizzato dall'Università degli Studi di Parma, in collaborazione con il Consorzio ICoN che cura l'erogazione della parte on line e con il contributo degli Atenei di Milano e Torino. Il Master dura un anno e avra' inizio il 4 giugno 2012. A questa pagina e' possibile prendere visione del piano didattico: http://www.mastertutelabeniculturali.it/schede/Piano_didattico_2012.pdf Scadenza delle iscrizioni: 10 maggio 2012 Sono disponibili 6 borse di studio, a copertura totale o parziale delle tasse di iscrizione al Master in modalità completa:     * 2 borse a copertura totale (3500 €), offerte dalla Regione Emilia Romagna per partecipanti

Ci viene segnalato dalla     Zeitgeist Films Ltd. di New York la programmazione del divertente film" The Salt of Life" (Gianni e le donne) di Gianni Di Gregorio che verra' proiettato in alcune sale cinematografiche della giurisdizione consolare di San Francisco, come Berkeley, San Francisco, San Jose', San Rafael, Santa Rosa, Portland e Seattle (Landmark Theaters Seattle Washington - Starts April 6, 2012) Potete vedere il "trailer" e trovare le informazioni sui luogi e date  andando sul website   :   ( http://www.zeitgeistfilms.com/thesaltoflife/ ) e su Facebook page: ( http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Salt-of-Life/116969555085884 )   Buon divertimento! Segreteria Comites San Francisco

We are starting our search for this year's Miss Italian Club to represent The Italian Club of Seattle in the Miss SEAFAIR competition. The Miss SEAFAIR competition is much more than a stereotypical beauty pageant. Referred to as a scholarship program, the foundation of the competition is the blend of volunteer work, academic achievement and creative talent that each woman displays during the month of preparation for her moment in the SEAFAIR spotlight. Last year the Italian Club Queen won a thousand dollar scholarship and of course we would like to repeat that sucess again. For more details and the official application, please check out: http://www.seafair.com/ AnEvent.aspx?ID=10&SecID=894 If you are a woman, 18 years or older, enrolled in a college, university, or vocational program and are interested in the being the next Miss Italian Club of Seattle, complete the application and mail to:     Audrey Manzanares at amanzanares@live.com no later than May 16, 2012.

If you are a student, scientist, scholar, or entrepreneur, and you wish to: Facilitate collaborations and joint research and development projects among Italian and North American academic institutions and companies, Promote the bilateral flow of students, scientists, scholars, and entrepreneurs between Italy and North America. Facilitate sharing of knowledge and know-how between Italians involved in R & D and other constituencies in academia, government, industry, and the public at large in Italy and North America. Identify significant research opportunities for Italian academia and industry, and stimulate their development. Promote and coordinate the activities of other organizations and associations that link scholars, scientists, professionals, and entrepreneurs in Italy and North America. Search no further, get involved and let everyone hear your voice through ISSNAF ISSNAF website: www.issnaf.org ISSANF –Seattle Chapter link

One more Valentine's Day event with an Italian Twist. This one should appeal especially to Eastsiders. A presto,   THIS WILL BE A NIGHT TO REMEMBER..TELL ALL YOUR FRIENDS...   IF YOUR CLUB or ORG WANTS A CHANCE TO GET FREE TICKETS...SELL TICKETS for 12 COUPLES.

We'd like to invite everyone to the "Mia Romance" Dinner Dance, Feb 11th, 7:30pm $30 per person for an evening of good food and music (see flyer). Must make reservations: 425-486-6200 Grazie, Lenny

The Tarantellas, a traditional Mandolino/Guitar Duo, will be performing every Sunday night this month at Tutta Bella Neapolitan Pizzeria in Columbia City, from 5:30 to 8:30 PM. Consisting of Richard Sclafani and Peter Cicero, The Tarantellas perform all your favorite Italian music, plus many wonderful but little-known folksongs from Napoli and Sicily! No cover charge!  Just sit down with a slice of pizza, a glass of vino, and Enjoy! More info at  www.TheTarantellas.com   and www.TuttaBella.com      Also, for a wonderful St. Valentine's Day date, bring your loved one to Perche No Pasta and Vino at Green Lake for a romantic Italian Dinner, while The Tarantellas serenade you with the greatest of Italian Love Songs!  February 14th from 6:30 to 9:30 PM. More info at: www.perchenopastaandvino.com Hope to see you there!

Public Opera will be performing on Sunday February 19th and also Sunday March 18th at 6pm at Basil's at the Bellevue Hilton.  Our singers will be Barbara Smith Jones, Gino Lucchetti, Misha Myznikov and Victoria Chaussee.  Come and enjoy a fabulous three course meal while listening to the soaring voices of Public Opera.     Hope you can make it! For more information please visit www.publicopera.com or to make reservations visit www.bellevuehilton/dining.com   or call  425-455-1300 .

 Italy! The Land of the Vine, according to the ancient Greeks; nowhere else is  wine so closely intertwined with daily life in every village throughout the Italian peninsula - not even France. Nowhere else is there such a enormous array of excellent native grapes. Beginning Sunday February 26, Sommelier Arnie Millan will be offering an in-depth look at Italian wine with three classes, each organized by region: 1. February 26th - The South (Campania, Sicilia, Puglia, Calabria, Sardegna, Basilicata) 2. March 4th - The Center (Toscana, Umbria, Lazio, Marche, Emilia-Romagna, Molise, Abruzzi) 3. March 11th - The North (Piemonte, Valle d'Aosta, Liguria, Lombardia, Veneto, Alto Aldige/Trentino, Friuli) Each region, its history and wines, will be discussed in depth with up-to-date hand-outs. Each class will include tasting 8 regional wines. The classes begin each Sunday at 3:00 p.m. and end at 5:30 p.m. The cost is $59 per person per class or $165 for the three class series.

 The Seattle-Perugia Sister City Association is sponsoring a cooking class -- GIVEN IN ITALIAN -- with Anne Robichaud, a 40-year resident of Umbria, on Saturday, February 25.  Anne comes to the USA every year for classes and lectures; this year she'll be in Seattle for several days in late Feb. The cost is $85 per person. Here is a link to her website: http://annesitaly.com/ The class is limited to 16, and it's on a first come basis. One class, given in English, has already been filled. The second class, offered in Italian, is a great opportunity for students or those wanting to brush up on their language skills. The Feb. 25 event lasts 4 hours, cost is $85 per person, inclusive. Location to be determined. The cooking lesson starts at 11 a.m. and lasts two hours, followed by eating the meal we just prepared (1-3  p.m.) The menu includes various antipastos, a pasta dish, main course, side dish(es), dessert. Cooking lessons are "hands-on" and throughout the le

Cari Connazionali, il Consolato Italiano di San Francisco ha emesso bando di concorso per l'assunzione di un contrattista con mansioni di segreteria-archivio per l'IIC. Vi alleghiamo pertanto il bando e il fac-simile per la domanda in carta libera da inviare entro e non piu' tardi di giovedi' 2 febbraio 2012 al Consolato Italiano di San Francisco. Cordiali saluti. Romana Bracco Presidente Comites, San Francisco For more informations please click on the link below  http://www.scribd.com/doc/78705081 http://www.scribd.com/doc/78705079