The annual Gaelic and Garlic Dinner will be held at Vasco da Gama Hall on March 25. Sponsored by Forum Lodge, the event celebrates Irish and Italian Heritage in memory of Ralph J. Gizzi.

The $30 per person dinner will feature corned beef and potatoes, pasta and sausage, and Irish and Italian desserts. A cash bar will serve beverages.

Proceeds from the event will benefit the philanthropic efforts of Forum Lodge, the local branch of OSDIA, the nation’s largest Italian-American organization dedicated to promoting the influence of Italian culture, traditions, and contributions to the US and the world.
For more information, please contact Paula Morris at paulamorris1@msn.com or 829-5180 or Greg Gizzi at 226-3705.

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