Festa Italiana set for Seattle Center Sept. 28-29

Gary Galeotti, of Mercer Island, will receive the Patricia DeLaurenti Award as Volunteer of the Year on Sept. 25.

Gary Galeotti, of Mercer Island, will receive the Patricia DeLaurenti Award as Volunteer of the Year on Sept. 25. The award will be presented at a Festa Italiana luncheon sponsored by the Italian Club of Seattle.

The luncheon is part of  Festa Italiana, a community festival to celebrate the joy of “All Things Italian,” on Sept. 28 and 29 at the Seattle Center.

Highlights include a children’s area at the Seattle Center Pavilion, with a Kids’ Pizza Toss at noon, 2 and 4 p.m. each day.

Friday, Sept. 28 is, a wine tasting event, at the Seattle Center House/Armory, with 55 Italian wines, food and music.

Tickets are available at the door. For more information, go to Festa Italiana at www.festaseattle.com.