Scholarship Dinners Un Pasto tra Amici
This VICA event is our annual fundraiser to benefit our Scholarship and Grants Program. Much of the work is done by volunteers and items for a raffle/silent auction are donated by local friends and sponsors. Good food and stimulating conversation make these events enjoyable for everyone.
2019 VICA Scholarship Dinner and Raffle
In Support of VICA’S Scholarships and Grants
Program to promote knowledge and appreciation of
Italian culture and heritage.
Sunday, May 5, 2019
Elks Club - 925 North Avenue, Burlington VT
Doors Open at 4:00 PM for Silent Auction
Antipasto Served at 5:00 PM
Join us for an evening dinner of:
- Hot & Cold Antipasto
- Chicken Piccata & Stuffed Porchetta
- Caponata & penne pasta with formaggio parmigiano.
- Tossed spring mix salad
- Marinara Sauce & Home-made breads
- Cannoli & Pastry
- A selection of Italian wines and cocktails available for purchase
SILENT AUCTION ** NEW THIS YEAR!
Ample parking at the Elks Club and accessible to all
You can purchase tickets below using your credit card or PayPal. Adult tickets are $40. and those for children 11 and under are $15. If you prefer, you can mail a check to: Scholarship Dinner, VICA, PO Box 4054, Burlington VT 05406-4054. Please indicate the number and type of tickets you desire.
PayPal is the credit card processor VICA uses on this site. If you pay by credit card, you will receive an email message from both PayPal and VICA confirming your purchase.
PayPal is the credit card processor VICA uses on this site. If you pay by credit card, you will receive an email message from both PayPal and VICA confirming your purchase.
TICKETS MUST BE PURCHASED BY APRIL 27
2019 Scholarship and Grants Dinner Ticket - Adult
Adult ticket for the VICA Scholarship and Grants fundraising dinner and silent auction on May 5, 2019 at the Burlington Elks Club 925 North Avenue, Burlington Vermont
$
40.00
2019 Scholarship and Grants Dinner Ticket - Child 11 and Under
Child ticket for the VICA Scholarship and Grants fundraising dinner and silent auction on May 5, 2019 at the Burlington Elks Club 925 North Avenue, Burlington Vermont
$
15.00
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2017 Scholarship Dinner and Raffle
Our 2017 Scholarship Dinner was held on Sunday, November 5, 2017 at the Eagles Club in South Burlington. This dinner and raffle is held In support of VICA's Scholarship and Grants Program to promote knowledge and appreciation of Italian culture and heritage
Over 100 people attend every year and enjoy the conversation, comraderie, and food.
A dinner of regional Italian dishes: Bagna Cauda. . . Antipasto. . . Stuffed Porchetta. . . Chicken breast cacciatore with sun-dried tomatoes and artichokes. . . Roasted rosemary potatoes and vegetables. . . Penne pasta with formaggio parmigiano. . . Zabaglione with berries. . . Home-made breads
+ A selection of Italian wines and cocktails, music and raffle.
2016 Scholarship Dinner
Our ever popular annual Pasta Dinner was held on Sunday, October 23rd, at the Elks Club in Burlington. Over 100 people attend this dinner each year and enjoy an evening of camaraderie with friends and family. Music was provided once again by VICA member John Cannizzaro. The Elks Club prepared and served the meal, which included a salad, entree, bread (donated by Red Hen Bakery), dessert, and coffee. A selection of Italian wines were available for those who wished to purchase them. Dessert not only included ice cream donated by Ben and Jerry's, but an assortment of homemade Italian cookies such as pizzelli, genetti, and brutti ma buoni made by our VICA volunteers.
As has become our tradition, a silent raffle was held with items donated by local merchants. The proceeds of this raffle benefit our Scholarship and Grants Program. Raffle prizes were generously donated by Pizzeria Verità, Junior's,
La Villa Bistro, Leunig's, Del'Amore, Cucina Antica, Papa Franks, Trattoria Delia, The Farmhouse Group, Saratoga Olive Oil, and many VICA members.
The entire evening was a tribute to our heritage which we hold so dear. For those of us who grew up with this type of celebration on a regular basis, this was an opportunity for us to get in touch with our roots and to immerse ourselves in the memories of days gone by. Part of the Vermont Italian Cultural Association's (Vermont Italian Club's) mission is to share the hospitality and warmth of our heritage with our community.
Our ever popular annual Pasta Dinner was held on Sunday, October 23rd, at the Elks Club in Burlington. Over 100 people attend this dinner each year and enjoy an evening of camaraderie with friends and family. Music was provided once again by VICA member John Cannizzaro. The Elks Club prepared and served the meal, which included a salad, entree, bread (donated by Red Hen Bakery), dessert, and coffee. A selection of Italian wines were available for those who wished to purchase them. Dessert not only included ice cream donated by Ben and Jerry's, but an assortment of homemade Italian cookies such as pizzelli, genetti, and brutti ma buoni made by our VICA volunteers.
As has become our tradition, a silent raffle was held with items donated by local merchants. The proceeds of this raffle benefit our Scholarship and Grants Program. Raffle prizes were generously donated by Pizzeria Verità, Junior's,
La Villa Bistro, Leunig's, Del'Amore, Cucina Antica, Papa Franks, Trattoria Delia, The Farmhouse Group, Saratoga Olive Oil, and many VICA members.
The entire evening was a tribute to our heritage which we hold so dear. For those of us who grew up with this type of celebration on a regular basis, this was an opportunity for us to get in touch with our roots and to immerse ourselves in the memories of days gone by. Part of the Vermont Italian Cultural Association's (Vermont Italian Club's) mission is to share the hospitality and warmth of our heritage with our community.
2015 Pasta Dinner
On Sunday, November 8th, over 150 people of all ages enjoyed our 2015 annual pasta dinner at the Elks Club in Burlington. Music was provided by John Cannizzaro and VIC volunteers assisted volunteers from the Elks Club in preparing and serving dinner.
For the sixth year in a row, Frank Dell'Amore from Dell'Amore Sauce provided gallons of Marinara, Bread came from Red Hen Bakery and ice cream from Ben and Jerry’s. An antipasto plate graced each table and the buffet featured a variety of sauces with and without meat. Raffle prizes were generously donated by Pizzeria Verita, Trattoria Delia, Outdoor Gear Exchange, Table Scapes, Hannaford, Italian Days, The Farmhouse, Ralph Gualazzi, Trader Joe’s, Papa Frank’s, La Villa Bistro, Saratoga Olive Oil, Leunig’s Bistro, Homeport, Cucina Antica, Nicole Librandi, Terri Burrell, Robbe Brook, Angelino’s, Vino Degli Amici, Kiss the Cook, and Volunteers for Peace.
The evening ended with homemade Italian cookies including biscotti, pizzelli, cuscinetti, genetti, cucidati, brutti ma buoni, and Italian cream puffs, ricotta cookies, and wedding cookies fondly prepared in the tradition of our grandmothers. The entire evening was a tribute to our heritage which we hold so dear. For those of us who grew up with this type of celebration on a regular basis, this was an opportunity for us to get in touch with our roots and to immerse ourselves in the memories of days gone by. Part of the Vermont Italian Club's mission is to share the hospitality and warmth of our heritage with our community.
This year’s dinner and raffle benefited our new Scholarship and Grants Fund.
On Sunday, November 8th, over 150 people of all ages enjoyed our 2015 annual pasta dinner at the Elks Club in Burlington. Music was provided by John Cannizzaro and VIC volunteers assisted volunteers from the Elks Club in preparing and serving dinner.
For the sixth year in a row, Frank Dell'Amore from Dell'Amore Sauce provided gallons of Marinara, Bread came from Red Hen Bakery and ice cream from Ben and Jerry’s. An antipasto plate graced each table and the buffet featured a variety of sauces with and without meat. Raffle prizes were generously donated by Pizzeria Verita, Trattoria Delia, Outdoor Gear Exchange, Table Scapes, Hannaford, Italian Days, The Farmhouse, Ralph Gualazzi, Trader Joe’s, Papa Frank’s, La Villa Bistro, Saratoga Olive Oil, Leunig’s Bistro, Homeport, Cucina Antica, Nicole Librandi, Terri Burrell, Robbe Brook, Angelino’s, Vino Degli Amici, Kiss the Cook, and Volunteers for Peace.
The evening ended with homemade Italian cookies including biscotti, pizzelli, cuscinetti, genetti, cucidati, brutti ma buoni, and Italian cream puffs, ricotta cookies, and wedding cookies fondly prepared in the tradition of our grandmothers. The entire evening was a tribute to our heritage which we hold so dear. For those of us who grew up with this type of celebration on a regular basis, this was an opportunity for us to get in touch with our roots and to immerse ourselves in the memories of days gone by. Part of the Vermont Italian Club's mission is to share the hospitality and warmth of our heritage with our community.
This year’s dinner and raffle benefited our new Scholarship and Grants Fund.
2014 Pasta Dinner - Una Buona Festa
A sell-out crowd of more than 150 people of all ages enjoyed an evening of live music and fantastic food at the Elks Club on Sunday, April 6th. Attendees delighted to the music of Paula Chichiolo and Arthur Zorn who traveled from Barre to share old Italian favorites as well as sing-along classics like Funiculi Funicula. Once again, Gabo Lewis delighted dinners as he strolled amongst the tables with his violin.
As always a fleet of VIC volunteers hustled and bustled about to serve our tried and true menu of penne pasta with memorable sauces. For the fifth year in a row, Frank Dell'Amore from Dell'Amore Sauce provided gallons of Marinara, Mark Bove donated Bove's Alfredo Sauce. Bread from Red Hen Bakery and Tuscan Herb Olive Oil from Saratoga Olive Oil along with an antipasto plate graced each table. Raffle prizes were generously donated by Pizzeria Veritas, L'Amante, Trattoria Delia, Papa Franks, August 1st, The Farmhouse Group, Leunigs Bistro, Homeport, Montstream Studios, Cooking with Adele, Juniors, the Green Life, Kiss the Cook, Williams Sonoma and Sotto Enoteca.
The evening ended with homemade cannoli, biscotti, pizzelli and genetti fondly prepared in the tradition of our grandmothers. The entire evening was a tribute to our heritage which we hold so dear. For those of us who grew up with this type of celebration on a regular basis, this was an opportunity for us to get in touch with our roots and to immerse ourselves in the memories of days gone by. Part of the Vermont Italian Club's mission is to share the hospitality and warmth of our heritage with our community.
As always a fleet of VIC volunteers hustled and bustled about to serve our tried and true menu of penne pasta with memorable sauces. For the fifth year in a row, Frank Dell'Amore from Dell'Amore Sauce provided gallons of Marinara, Mark Bove donated Bove's Alfredo Sauce. Bread from Red Hen Bakery and Tuscan Herb Olive Oil from Saratoga Olive Oil along with an antipasto plate graced each table. Raffle prizes were generously donated by Pizzeria Veritas, L'Amante, Trattoria Delia, Papa Franks, August 1st, The Farmhouse Group, Leunigs Bistro, Homeport, Montstream Studios, Cooking with Adele, Juniors, the Green Life, Kiss the Cook, Williams Sonoma and Sotto Enoteca.
The evening ended with homemade cannoli, biscotti, pizzelli and genetti fondly prepared in the tradition of our grandmothers. The entire evening was a tribute to our heritage which we hold so dear. For those of us who grew up with this type of celebration on a regular basis, this was an opportunity for us to get in touch with our roots and to immerse ourselves in the memories of days gone by. Part of the Vermont Italian Club's mission is to share the hospitality and warmth of our heritage with our community.
2014 Pasta Dinner Photos
2013 Pasta Dinner
The 2013 pasta dinner was held on January 27th at the Elks club in Burlington. This has become a popular event and more than 100 people attended. Dinner included pasta with local and homemade sauces, salad, antipasto, locally made bread, and many sumptuous homemade desserts including cannoli, pizzelli, and olive oil cake. This year's dinner also included gluten free pasta. Local businesses and sponsors donated items for a raffle which included gift certificates to local Italian restaurants. Music was provided by our very talented young violinist. Everyone agreed the evening was a big success.
2013 Pasta Dinner Menu:
Home-prepared sauces over penne pasta...
Dell'Amore, marinara sauce, meat sauce with sausage and beef
Primavera sauce with fresh vegetables, tomato sauce, cream, and Parmesan cheese
Alfredo sauce
Mixed greens with fennel, nuts and fruit with balsamic dressing
Home-made desserts including... Cannoli, Almond olive oil orange cake, Jeanette cookies
Pizzelli, Biscotti and more!
Coffee and tea
Cash bar
Live music
Raffle including:.
Restaurant gift certificates: L'Amante, Verita',Tratoria Delia, 3 Tomatoes, August 1st, Papa Frank's,
Nunyans, Dino's
Books, food, Dell'Amore sauce and more!
2013 Pasta Dinner Photos
Additional 2013 Photos
2012 Pasta Dinner
The 2012 dinner was held on March 11th at the Elks club in Burlington. More than 100 people enjoyed the superb pasta sauces, salad and antipasto followed by homemade cannoli and pizzelle with coffee and tea. A raffle was held with items donated by our local friends and sponsors. Everyone enjoyed the food, music, and conversation.