Page 4 - Abacoa Community News - December '21

Page 4, Abacoa
Italy In Abacoa

Report and Photos by Penny Sheltz
The three-day family-friendly Italian street festival had fun
entertainment, authentic food, games, cooking demonstrations,
a pizza eating contest and lots more.
Director Jerry Somma, the owner and president of VIA
Productions, is the founder of the Feast of Little Italy. Little
Smiles was the official charity of the event.
Thousands of residents and guests embarked on a cultural
journey filled with authentic food, music, and tradition,
strolling the streets and enjoying the food booths, exhibitors,
and vendors from food to clothes, jewelry, etc. CharMar
dancers entertained Saturday and Sunday. Virginia Sinicki Abacoa Community Garden from page 1 Rabbit-Proofing Panels
was the master of ceremonies and locals Philippe Harari,
Franco Corso, and others performed. Folks enjoyed cooking all will be able to enjoy some Installation Saves The Day
demonstrations from local celebrity chefs. of their impressive work and
creativity! Unfriendly thoughts of rabbits have abated, thanks
Our children’s beds have to the hard work of those who built the new rabbit-
been planted for the fall proof fencing and frames around the community beds.
season. Please stop by and We have the joyous prospect of seeing baby sprouts
admire the pea tower sprouting pushing up the soil, knowing that we do not have to
in the midst of an enchanting share the tender lettuces and such with four-legged,
fairy garden. Also, if you look sometimes adored, floppy-eared creatures. Our plants
closely at the milkweed, you are safe.
may even get a glimpse at the The rabbit-proofing panels are wood frames, about
monarch or queen caterpillars 7’ x 2’ with wire fencing mounted inside. The beauty,
crawling along, ready to form in addition to critter-proofing, is that they can be lifted
their chrysalis soon! We look up and out of the beds to allow ground level access for
forward to hosting more planting and weeding. Such wisdom, and just in time
children’s events throughout for the winter season.
the year. We hope to see you This is Florida’s version of what northerners would
and your little ones at the call springtime. New life, new energy, new promises
garden! of fresh produce to grace our tables and flowers to
The 2021/22 season is please our senses. Gardeners are around most days, but
in full swing. Membership is $40 per household. There is you’ll see the best action on Saturdays – community
currently a waiting list for individual beds ($30 for half; work day, so stop by and see the new plantings, sniff
$60 for whole). Please check off the box on the community the rosemary, while ignoring our muddy hands and
membership form if you are interested in getting on the knees. And be sure to admire the beautiful fences and
waiting list. Forms are in the garden mailbox at 1022 marvel at fine work of their builders. There is peace
Community Drive or can be downloaded at www.abacoa. in the garden.
com under clubs/groups. Come visit us, especially Saturday
mornings. We are all volunteers and welcome everyone.

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