Pg.1: President’s Message, David Perzinski, large donations from foundations, repairing the parking lot; IAHF Board of Directors 2017
Pg.2: Member Spotlight, New Members, Patron Members, Business Members
Pg.3-4: Italian American Heritage Foundation 2017 Scholarship Application
Pg.5: A History of Venetian Carnival Masks, Arlecchino, Brighella, Capitan Scaramouche, Colombina, Pierrot, Bauta, Dama, Gatto, Dottore Peste, Medico della Peste, Source: History of Masks online article, submitted by Richard Stewart
Pg.6: Photo of poet Gabriele D’Annunzio; Pescara, Nottorno, The Rain in the Pinewood, La Pioggia nel Pineto, (enchanting.italy.blogspot.com), submitted by Richard Stewart
Pg.7: The World of Italian Opera, Opera San Jose, key sponsor John Ngyuen, California Theater, by Tony Zerbo & Ken Borelli, with Photos: holiday boutique, Ken on stage, more
Pg.9-11: Il Presepio, by Sal Alini, St Francis made the first Christmas creche, Photos of the one made by the IAHF, Nativity frame by Dave Perzinski, structure by Ralph DiTullio, figures brought from Italy by Corinne Tomeo, Painted by Ken Borelli, contributions from Zina Russo, Richard Stewart
Pg.12 - 14: History, Italian-Americans Maintain Gardens in Albert Park, By Marilyn L. Geary, with photos: Decline of Albert Park, Gruppo Lonatese, San Rafael’s Little Italy, Lonatese at McNear’s Brickyards, Lonate Pozzolo, The Genealogy and History of Gruppo Lonatese, submitted by Richard Stewart;
Cultural Reminders, by Ken Borelli, West Coast Premier of Opera San Jose's Silent Night, A call for IAHF artists
Pg.15: IAHF Youth Preview, Traditional Games Italian Children Play, by Mark Keller, Lupo delle ore, Regina, Regina Bella, Fazzoletto peo peo, Strega comanda color
Pg.16: Photo of Castel Di Tusa one of Sicily's many secrets, Palermo, Castel di Tusa, Santo Stefano di Camastra, Cefalú, link to website, Castel Di Tusa movie, Article By Tony Tasca, Letter to the Editor from Cindy Baker
Pg.17: Beginning / Intermediate Genealogy Class, by Madeline Damiano, Photo of church ledger of marriages from the 1700s; Italian Power (IAHF website)
Pg.18: Cavalier Bartolomeo, West Oakland Mutual Loan Association, Italian Swiss Agricultural Colony, Truett sheep ranch, Italian American Bank, Coumbus Savings and Loan, by Nickolas Marinelli, Submitted by Richard Stewart
Pg.19: Join us for a Valentine Benefit Fundraiser, Scholarship Program, Photo of Matt Helm, Dean Martin impersonator
Pg.20: Schedule of Events, Dear Members request for volunteers
Pg.21: Newsletter & Website Advertising Rates, Hall rentals
Pg.22: Ad, Rosetta De Luca
Pg.23: Submission Guidelines, IAHF Newsletter & Website
Pg.24-25: Venetian Masks, Photos of Masks, Submitted by Richard Stewart