DECEMBER 2010

12/04, Sat. – 11th Annual Little Italy Tree Lighting & Christmas Village
The Little Italy Association is proud to present the kick-off to its annual holiday shopping, dining and pampering season with the annual Little Italy Tree Lighting & Christmas Village held at the Piazza Natale on the corner of India & Date Streets from 4:00pm to 7:30pm. Come one and all; family, friends and pets are welcome. Also we are expecting a surprise guest to add that additional holiday cheer; with the music, free Italian cookies, cider and coffee. Don’t forget there will be vendors selling holiday gifts to get the season started off right.

12/07, Tues. – Little Italy Board of Directors’ Meeting
The Little Italy Association Board of Directors’ Meetings are open to the general public to discuss the Little Italy Association’s general business, upcoming events and issues. This meeting will be held at Our Lady of the Rosary Parish Hall (1654 State Street) from 8:30a.m. – 10:00a.m. If you would like to be added to the reminder list, please email: Chris@LittleItalySD.com

JANUARY 2011

NO Little Italy Board of Directors’ Meeting this Month.

FEBRUARY 2011

02/01, Tues. – Little Italy Board of Directors’ Meeting
The Little Italy Association Board of Directors’ Meetings are open to the general public to discuss the Little Italy Association’s general business, upcoming events and issues. This meeting will be held at Our Lady of the Rosary Parish Hall (1654 State Street) from 8:30a.m. – 10:00a.m. If you would like to be added to the reminder list, please email: Chris@LittleItalySD.com

MARCH 2011

03/01, Tues. – Little Italy Board of Directors’ Meeting
The Little Italy Association Board of Directors’ Meetings are open to the general public to discuss the Little Italy Association’s general business, upcoming events and issues. This meeting will be held at Our Lady of the Rosary Parish Hall (1654 State Street) from 8:30a.m. – 10:00a.m. If you would like to be added to the reminder list, please email: Chris@LittleItalySD.com

03/05, Sat. – 8th Annual Little Italy Carnevale
The Little Italy Association is proud to bring a little taste of Italy to San Diego. Come and celebrate a fabulous, fun-filled event of Venetian mask, several vignettes of entertainment and shops & restaurants open house. This event will be held throughout Little Italy from 5:00p.m. – 9:00p.m.

APRIL 2011

04/05, Tues. – Little Italy Board of Directors’ Meeting
The Little Italy Association Board of Directors’ Meetings are open to the general public to discuss the Little Italy Association’s general business, upcoming events and issues. This meeting will be held at Our Lady of the Rosary Parish Hall (1654 State Street) from 8:30a.m. – 10:00a.m. If you would like to be added to the reminder list, please email: Chris@LittleItalySD.com

04/10, Sun. – Gran Fondo (Big Ride) San Diego
The Little Italy Association and the organizers of Gran Fondo San Diego are proud to host one of San Diego’s premier bicycle rides that starts in San Diego’s Little Italy and crosses over the Coronado Bridge and takes riders through the many terrains of San Diego.  If you are interested in participating in the various length rides, please visit: www.granfondosandiego.com to register.  The ride starts in Little Italy under the Little Italy sign at approximately 7:30am.

04/30 & 05/01, Sat. & Sun. – Mission Federal ArtWalk
Mission Federal ArtWalk presents the San Diego/Tijuana region’s biggest art event for an audience of over 90,000. This free visual and performing art celebration is set along a scenic path through the charming neighborhood of Little Italy. It will be held on the side streets of India Street from 11:00am – 6:00p.m. both days. For more information visit, www.missionfederalartwalk.org

MAY 2011

05/03, Tues. – Little Italy Board of Directors’ Meeting
The Little Italy Association Board of Directors’ Meetings are open to the general public to discuss the Little Italy Association’s general business, upcoming events and issues. This meeting will be held at Our Lady of the Rosary Parish Hall (1654 State Street) from 8:30a.m. – 10:00a.m. If you would like to be added to the reminder list, please email: Chris@LittleItalySD.com

05/22, Sun. – 18th Annual Sicilian Festival
The streets of San Diego’s Little Italy will come alive with the music, dance, art and cuisine of Sicily on Sunday, May 22, 2010 in celebration of the 18th Annual Sicilian Festival, 10:00 AM until 6:00 PM. The event is free and packed with fun for the whole family. The festival will feature a wide variety of Italian-themed entertainment, Sicilian food specialties, beer and wine tent, Sicilian cultural pavilion, and more! For more information, contact the Sicilian Festa web site at: www.sicilianfesta.com or call 619 469-2206 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              619 469-2206      end_of_the_skype_highlighting.

05/25 – Taste of Little Italy
Come to hip and historic Little Italy, where traditional Italian restaurants rub shoulders with eclectic eateries. Taste of Little Italy gives you an opportunity to discover the palette of dining possibilities as you enjoy samples offered by Little Italy’s restaurants. Appetizers, desserts and specialty beverages will be offered as you stroll through the district’s tree-lined streets. This event goes from 5:00pm to 9:00pm. Visit www.tasteoflittleitalysd.com for more information.

JUNE 2011

06/07, Tues. – Little Italy Board of Directors’ Meeting
The Little Italy Association Board of Directors’ Meetings are open to the general public to discuss the Little Italy Association’s general business, upcoming events and issues. This meeting will be held at Our Lady of the Rosary Parish Hall (1654 State Street) from 8:30a.m. – 10:00a.m. If you would like to be added to the reminder list, please email: Chris@LittleItalySD.com

JULY 2011

DATE CHANGE DUE TO HOLIDAY!
07/12, Tues. – Little Italy Board of Directors’ Meeting
The Little Italy Association Board of Directors’ Meetings are open to the general public to discuss the Little Italy Association’s general business, upcoming events and issues. This meeting will be held at Our Lady of the Rosary Parish Hall (1654 State Street) from 8:30a.m. – 10:00a.m. If you would like to be added to the reminder list, please email: Chris@LittleItalySD.com

07/13 – 11th Annual Little Italy State of the Neighborhood Dinner Reception
The Little Italy Association Board of Directors’ would like to invite you to be apart the Little Italy State of the Neighborhood Dinner Reception held on the rooftop of Nelson Photo Supplies.  This venue allows us to show the splendors of our neighborhood with amazing views over a meal, drink and presentation on Little Italy.  Don’t forget to bring your wallets, because there are beautiful silent auction items that are donated by Little Italy businesses and restaurants.  Tickets are $25.00 a person and the event starts at 6:00pm.