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VOL. 99 NO. 22 Friday, Oct. 31 - Nov. 13, 2008 • P.O. Box 380407 • Clinton Twp., MI 48038 • E-mail: italiantribune@yahoo.com • (586) 783-3260

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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2008Astrology/Psychic FairRich Milostan, Italian Tribune astrologer, will direct anAstrology and Psychic Fair at the Clawson-Troy Elkson Big Beaver Road from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Lecturesinclude: A light look at the Tarot, Your next 12 monthstrends, Pick a card and ask a question, Astrology andyour relationships, and Learning to be psychics. Enjoyastrologers, palmists, card readers and psychics.Admission is $5; readings are $20. For information,call (248) 528-2610.Swingin’ in the CityThe 24th annual Swingin’ in the City ball beginning at 6p.m. at the Detroit Athletic Club (241 Madison Ave.).Black tie. Proceeds benefit patients of Mount ClemensRegional Medical Center. Dinner at 7 p.m. with musicand dancing to follow by Paul King and The RhythmSociety Orchestra. Disco at 10 p.m. Tickets are $275per person. For details, call Trish Squellati at (586)741-4330.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2008Election Day - VOTENonna’s Pasta NightEvery Tuesday at the Italian American Cultural SocietyBanquet Center at Partridge Creek from 5:30 to 9 p.m.,enjoy all you can eat pasta. Cost: $8.98 per adult, $7.95for members and $4.95 for children 12 and under. Forinformation call (586) 228-3030.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2008Che Bella NotteIn a benefit dinner and concert for The Suite DreamsProject, Che Bella Notte will sing at The WyndgateCountry Club. The champagne reception will begin at 6p.m, concert at 7 p.m. and dinner at 8 p.m. Cost is$20 per person for concert and reception and $55 perperson for concert, reception and dinner. For informationcall (248) 652-4283.Ciociaro ClubA memorial Mass in honor of deceased members willbe held at 6:30 p.m. at the Ciociaro Club in Windsor.The celebration will be presided over by Father AugustoFeccia. An optional buffet will be available after the Massfor $12 per person for adults. The club is at 3745 NorthTalbot Rd. R.R. #1, Oldcastle, Ontario. For details, call(519) 737-6153.Italian American Chamber of CommerceThe monthly meeting will have a nomination of officers/board of directors. The board meeting will begin at 6p.m. and the general membership meeting will followat 6:30 p.m. at Zuccaro’s in Chesterfield.Pasta and PagliacciGiulio’s Cucina Italiana is presenting Pasta andPagliacci featuring mezzo soprano Lisa Agazzi withguest Eva Evola and pianist Jackqueline Csurgaj. Enjoythe arias and duets from Carmen, La Traviata, TheBarber of Seville and more. Reservations highlysuggested. For information call (734) 427-9500.

Italian Tribune Sets Anniversary VacationAs part of the yearlong

celebration of The Italian Tribune’s

100th anniversary, the staff isonce again planning anannual Caribbean vacation –this time to an all-inclusiveresort at Punta Cana in theCaribbean.

Travel with us todazzling Punta Cana in March2009 at the Ocean Blue Golf& Beach Resort, one of themost sumptuous resorts onthe island. Everything isincluded in this Punta Canahot spot surrounded by palmtrees and nestled in a tropicalforest. Guests may enjoywindsurfing, beach volley-ball, snorkeling, a casino,bowling and rock-climbing.

Located in theDomenican Republic, PuntaCana is “a lush limestoneplain” with “a ridge of smallmountains, shrouded a mistygray” floating above thehorizon to the west, while“massive, swaying palms dotreef-sheltered beaches ofperfectly fluffy sand, and theoccasional rocky promon-tory,” according to DavidGibson, writing in the Winter/Spring issue of Resorts &Great Hotels Magazine.

The resort features eightrestaurants and a disco, withall meals, snacks and unlimitedbeverages of your choiceincluding premium liquors inbars. The package alsoincludes nightly entertain-ment and theme nights, withmany paid optional excursionpackages to explore the island.

Some of the favoriteexcursions include zip linetours through the lushmountains of Bavaro, ATVadventures, sightseeing inAltos de Chavon with itsmedieval castle, snorkeling inStingray Bay, swimming withthe dolphins, glass bottomboat tours, an outback safari,reef exploration, deep seafishing, golfing paradise,shopping and more.

The pristine beauty of

this part of the island isvirtually untouched. “Fivecenturies after Columbusarrived, this place is practicallybrand new,” says Gibson. Itboasts, “some of the bestbeaches in the Caribbean.”

The Italian Tribune isoffering a five-day four-nightpackage from March 8-12 andan eight-day seven-night

package from March 8-15.Accommodations are all injunior suites and include twoqueen or one king-sized bed, alarge marble finishedbathroom, air conditioning,balconies, mini-bars with water,soft drinks and El Presidentebeer, cable TV, safety depositboxes and a coffee maker.

A $200 deposit

refundable through Dec. 1 willhold your space. All-inclusiveprices, including round tripairfare, tips and transfers run$1267.69 for the 4-nightpackage and $1687.69 for the7-night package. The cruise isoffered through Volare Travel,on Hayes, near Canal. Tobook or for more information,call Linda at (586) 263-4500.