Neighborhood News from Baltimore's Little Italy

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The ravioli and meatballs served at the two Saint Leo's Ravioli & Spaghetti Dinners are never store-bought - Mamma mia, no! They are handmade fresh by a group of volunteers who tirelessly show up year after year to form the thousands of FRESH ravioli and meatballs needed to serve the hundreds of guests. It's tradition!

Ravioli-making Session #1

Saturday, October 6 ... 9:00 a.m.

Ravioli-making Session #2

Saturday, October 13 ... 9:00 a.m.

Meatball-making Session

Saturday, November 3 ... 9:00 a.m.

Anyone is welcome to join the sessions - it's fun, lively, and unlike anything you have done! (Unless, of course, you once made ravioli with your nonna in her kitchen.)

Volunteers are provided a complimentary lunch afterwards (approximately 1 pm). So, wear an apron, bring a ravioli tool if you have one, and just show up! Because it's time to MAKE THE RAVIOLI & MEATBALLS! (Everyone - please cover and tie back your hair.) Students wishing to earn service hours are welcome!

around the neighborhood

click image to view story on WJZ TV 13

For the fourth annual Madonnari Arts Festival , South High Street in Little Italy was the site on which 50 artists from Italy, Sweden, Guadalajara, and other countries, including the U.S. and some Baltimore artists, chalked the street with exquisite classical and contemporary 3-D street art in the theme of "Respect."

Artists were flown in, housed, and fed for free at the goodwill of the community of Little Italy and local hotels.

"We want to show Baltimore and the world what people can do if they work together," said Cyd Wolf, festival organizer and owner of Germano's Piattini in Little Italy. Cyd said although the rain may have washed away the art and kept the crowds home, the artwork remains vibrant on social media where "we made quite a splash." View the photo gallery online.

Madonnari Grand Barrel Raffle ... value $2,500+!

$550 in Little Italy restaurant gift cards!
20 bottles of wine/spirits!
Certificates for Fairfield Inn, Italian language course, Visit Baltimore, American Visionary Art Museum, party for 10 at Union Craft Brewery, Kohler Signature Store in Little Italy
$20 each or 3 for $50
Purchase through October 7 in Germano’s, Sabatino’s, Vaccaro’s, Amiccis, or La Tavola in Little Italy
The barrel is displayed at Germano’s
Raffle winner will be selected during Columbus Parade festivities October 8.

Star Spangled Banner Flag House in Little Italy is one of the more than 50 historic buildings to be open for FREE October 6 & 7 during Doors Open Baltimore.

Joe Benny's Focacceria in Little Italy made the list in thie article, This is the best pizza joint in every U.S. state

La Scala Ristorante held their 8th annual Charity Bocce Tournament last month, which consisted of nine teams competing to support Mount Washington Children’s Hospital. They thank all guests who showed up in support of this fundraiser, and congratulate the winning team, The Pradas. Over $3,000 was raised!

Little Italy Lodge Crab Feast: Sunday, September 30, 1-5pm. Tickets $50. Click for details and ticket information.

Little Italy Lodge's La Famiglia Scholarship Program 2018 announced $12,000 worth of scholarship awards presented to four students:
Wyatt Christopher Laudicina, recipient of the Matticciani/Vondersmith Scholarship - $4,000. Wyatt will be attending Penn State University and plans to major in aerospace engineering. He was sponsored by his grandfather, Charles Anthony Laudicina.
Isabella Barbieri, recipient of the Jerome & Angela Elliott Scholarship - $4,000. Isabella is currently attending Flagler University in St. Augustine, FL, with a major in criminology and a minor in law. She was sponsored by her father, Anthony Barbieri.
Jackson Matthew Landgraf was awarded a $2,000 scholarship and will be attending St. Joseph’s University in Philadelphia, PA, with a major in accounting. His sponsor was his grandfather, Kenneth O’Day.
Gabriella McLean was awarded a $2,000 scholarship and will attend University of Maryland Baltimore County to major in biological sciences with a pre-med track. Her sponsor was her grandfather, Dr. Paul Rao.
Lodge members feel extremely proud of these students and congratulate them, as well as the many individuals who have supported the scholarship program. The four recipients, their sponsors and families were recognized during an August Lodge general meeting.