The Italian Heritage Society is honoring four people at the Christopher Columbus Recognition dinner.

For each Columbus Recognition dinner, organizers honor people who make significant achievements and contributions to the community.

Judge Thomas Leone, Dr. Henry J. Romano, Anthony Tesoro and Livia Falcicchio will be the honorees of the evening this year.

The dinner will be Sunday, Oct. 7, at the Holiday Inn.

The event will start with a cash bar at 5 p.m., dinner will start at 6 and dancing will follow.

Tickets cost $25 per person in advance, and $35 at the door. They can be bought in advance at Paul's Barber Shop, Tesoro's Apparel, Sam's Shoe Store, Speno Music and Lewis Restaurant.

Organizers expect a good turnout, so they can only guarantee seats for those who purchase their tickets before the day of the event.

The society was established years ago as a non-profit organization to promote Italian heritage, culture and community service.

The organization sponsors concerts, as well as other cultural functions.

State Sen. Michael Nozzolio will speak at the event, and U.S. Rep. Michael Arcuri also is scheduled to attend.