News and Past Events

Our second annual Spring Wine Tasting was the perfect occasion for our attendees to enjoy nine wines from Umbria and other Italian regions, available to purchase at discounted prices. Hosted by Karen Binder, past SPSCA board member, and former restauranteur, it was a fabulous event of fine Italian wines, delicious Italian antipasti, conversing and connecting in a beautiful location, seeing old friends, and meeting new SPSCA members.

We are delighted to have been part of the Seattle International Film Festival, which launched its 50th anniversary celebration from May 9-19! This important event enhances the cultural bonds between Seattle and Italy, and we were excited to see four Italian-language films featured: Bonjour Switzerland, Fragments of a Life Loved, Gloria!, and I Told You So. SPSCA members enjoyed discounted tickets when purchasing online using a promotional code. We are proud to support this cultural exchange and look forward to many more events that strengthen our ties with Italy!

The Italian national team and University of Washington rowing teams competed in the 38th Windermere Cup at the Montlake Cut on the first day of the boating season in Seattle. The competition reminded us of the memorable feat of the famous "Boys in the Boat", in which the rowers from the University of Washington beat the Italian team in 1936 for the Olympic gold medal in Berlin.

"Beyond Boundaries: Celebrating 30 years of Seattle Perugia twinning" was the presentation made by the students of Liceo Scientifico Galileo Galilei in Perugia, highlighting our nexus of art, education, culture and friendship. Grazie mille Lorena Falcinelli, Lucia Neri and the students for your hard work strengthening our Sister Cities bonds of cultural exchange building global relationships.

Our Tutta Bella Easy as Pie fundraiser took place from Sunday, January 28, to Thursday, February 1. Participants dined in-person at any Tutta Bella location (Columbia City, South Lake Union, Wallingford, or Issaquah) or ordered online for curbside pickup or delivery using the coupon code EasyAsPieSPSCA. Thanks to everyone who participated, 20% of the proceeds went to support SPSCA. Several members of the SPSCA board were present to kick off the fundraising event. We appreciate everyone who shared the coupon code with family and friends to help fund our 2024 Seattle-Perugia Sister City Association projects!