IARA Italian American Relief Association

10/17/2025

The Italian winemakers in Elkhart have probably wrapped up their work by now (mid-October). Frank Lucchese, my favorite traditionalist, beautifully narrates a video we made 17 years ago, in 2008, about his method of making wine that closely follows his father's ways from Italy.

Please "LIKE" and "SUBSCRIBE"Using his father’s original winepress, Frank demonstrates and narrates the process of making wine his way… as close to the old w...

10/14/2025

My guess is that Danny DelPrete filmed this with his camera, but not sure. Beautiful times well-preserved for the IARA and the community, in any case.

Please "LIKE" and "SUBSCRIBE"Italian neighborhood picnics were held in various places over the years. The original film was projected onto a wall and recorde...

10/01/2025

Must be a IARA Member for a full calendar year for "Member Rate"
Due to liabilities, your party cannot bring in your own drinks (except water/soft drinks)

09/22/2025

The 50th wedding anniversary of Frank & Kay Lucchese brings back many of the old Italians to the Italian Club in Elkhart. From 2012, here they are for you so they will not be forgotten.

A 50th wedding anniversary party brings life back to the Italian Club in Elkhart, Indiana where it was held. It was a packed house with family, friends, tra...

06/25/2025

Come out tonight to Rico’s at the Bulldog..Wednesday June 25th to see Brendan Sweeney play🎶🎤 from 6-9

06/19/2025

Fun time celebrating St. Anthony at the IARA Club!

06/11/2025

REMINDER FOR THIS FRIDAY:

Honoring St. Anthony at the IARA CLUB

When:
THIS Friday June 13th starting at 6:00pm

Where:
The IARA Club (401 Harrison ave. ELkhart, IN 46516)

Requests:
Please bring an appetizer or "finger food" to share

Other details:
Cash Bar
Soda and water will be provided
Rumor is that PBR cans will be free while supplies last :)
Bringing homemade wine (optional)

Hope to see all our friends and families on Friday!!!

Salute'

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05/06/2025

May Day Celebration was a success!!! Thank you for everyone that attended and those that helped make it a great day!!!

04/16/2025

ALL ARE WELCOME to celebrate May Day!!! Join us this May 4 at 1pm...Hope to see you there! 🇮🇹 🍻

04/11/2025

Many improvements down at the IARA Club… come on down and see for yourself!!!

03/23/2025

03/21/2025

This week's Italian fact:
Pizza, a beloved dish worldwide, actually originated in Naples, Italy, in the 18th century, evolving from a simple dish for the working class to an international sensation.
Salute’ 🍕 🇮🇹