Italian Centre 55th Birthday Party June 14!

Macgyyver · Post by **Macgyyver** » Mon Jun 09, 2014 7:38 pm

55th Birthday Party Saturday June 14 at NOON. 10878 - 95 St NW,

http://italiancentre.ca/55th-birthday-party-june-14/

June 14th don’t miss it. We’re celebrating 55 years of bringing the taste of Europe to Edmonton’s dinner tables.

Starts at noon, goes until 4 pm. That’s when Italy’s first World Cup game against Englands starts and we know you won’t want to miss it.

Come Celebrate Italian Centre Shop's 55th Birthday on Saturday, June 14th. Festivities start at noon followed by World Cup Soccer Game-Italy and England. Besides our store television screens - 12 foot by 8 foot GIANT screen in Giovanni Caboto Park!

There’ll be

food demos
food sampling
food displays
kids entertainers and activities
D.J
soccer penalty shoot out competition
bocce
card tournament
mural unveiling
musical chairs for grown ups
birthday cake cutting

More details soon, but save the date for fun, food, entertainment and wonderful memories. [I checked, there weren't any more details]

Macgyyver · Post by **Macgyyver** » Mon Jun 09, 2014 7:42 pm

So who's in? Party starts at noon. Should we gather somewhere beforehand and arrive en masse? Coffee at 10? We can swarm over at 11:30…? Thoughts?

Teresa Spinelli is bringing HER Vespa and is really looking forward to meeting with as many of us show up!

Now, I have a flag pole - anyone have a spare italian flag for it? If not, I'll have to bark up my serger.

~M~

Angelo · Post by **Angelo** » Tue Jun 10, 2014 7:34 am

not sure, Fathers day weekend.

redbike · Post by **redbike** » Tue Jun 10, 2014 2:08 pm

Is this the event we have attended for the last few years? I thought it was a little later in the summer.

david · Post by **david** » Tue Jun 10, 2014 7:32 pm

John, you are thinking of "Viva Italia" and you are correct, it is in late August.

redbike · Post by **redbike** » Tue Jun 10, 2014 8:58 pm

Thought so!

Macgyyver · Post by **Macgyyver** » Thu Jun 12, 2014 8:45 pm

Not every day they turn 55. Plus, Teresa will be there with her scoot!

lucky13 · Post by **lucky13** » Fri Jun 13, 2014 10:07 pm

I'll be there on my Green Scooter..

rbielby · Post by **rbielby** » Fri Jun 13, 2014 11:25 pm

How long do you all think you will be there?, can't imagine me getting there before 2pm as working.

Paul S · Post by **Paul S** » Fri Jun 13, 2014 11:59 pm

I guess it depends on how much fun we're having!

Look for you PJ.

Monica has the beat up silver LX150, I have the Daring Plum LX150.

Unless hers bites it… jury's out.

P

Macgyyver · Post by **Macgyyver** » Sat Jun 14, 2014 10:42 am

We have reserved parking out front for noon!

lucky13 · Post by **lucky13** » Sat Jun 14, 2014 3:21 pm

heading there..

david · Post by **david** » Sat Jun 14, 2014 6:44 pm

I was able to get there at 1:00 PM, parked with the rest of the scoots but, couldn't find you Paul and Monica.
Lots of people there, and I did stay for a while. Though not long enough to witness Italy beating England. Now that, is a birthday present!

Angelo · Post by **Angelo** » Sat Jun 14, 2014 9:06 pm

Funny thing happened on the way to the birthday party....

Paul S · Post by **Paul S** » Sat Jun 14, 2014 11:01 pm

Hi Guys. We got there at noon. Monica started feeling ill around 1:30 so we left soon after I think. It got worse very quickly and I ended up taking her to emergency in the afternoon. They are thinking gall bladder or kidney stone. After they gave her the magical feel good drugs she is doing much better now.

Just waiting on some test results and I am sure she will be on the mend and on her scooter in no time!

As an aside she took out the spark plug on her LX150, cleaned it and replaced it last night. It was a pretty tough job! Not much room to manoeuvre her little hands in there. I don't know how I would do it with my big paws. Any tips would be appreciated. I probably have to replace my plug this summer.

Anyway, Monica's doing well and we are sorry we missed you all!