PACIM Family Picnic
2024-08-24 12:00 - 18:00 (America/Chicago) | Vadnais – Sucker Lake Regional Park, Sucker Lake Pavilion #1, 4500 Rice Street, Vadnais Heights, MN, 55127, United States
Join us for a fun-filled day at the beautiful Vadnais-Sucker Lake Regional Park!
Enjoy our third annual Family Picnic! Come with your family and friends, bring your own chair, or share a table with fellow PACIM members!
We will have food, music, and games for all ages! There is a playground for the little ones on site, and you can also take advantage of the park’s trails.
But it’s not just about the activities; it’s about the sense of community. Whether you’re a local resident or a first-time visitor, you’ll feel the camaraderie. Share stories, make connections, and create lasting memories.
Menu

Fresh-roasted Polish kielbasa
Boiled potato-cheese pierogi
Bigos
Pickles
Tasty Polish desserts
Complimentary water and coffee

Pre-register and order a meal by Monday August 22, 2024, to get discounted prices:

$20 combo for adults — includes kielbasa (1), pierogi (4), bigos, pickles, dessert, beverage*
$45 family meal — consists of two combos plus meals for children under 12

Pre-registered guests are guaranteed food, while walk-ins are first-come, first-served.
Register here online or mail your order with a check to our office at 93 West Little Canada Rd, Unit 106, Saint Paul, MN 55117, c/o Picnic.
Walk-in meal prices:

$25 combo for adults — includes kielbasa (1), pierogi (4), bigos, pickles, dessert, beverage*
$55 family meal — consists of two combos plus meals for children under 12
$15 plate of either bigos or pierogi (6) or kielbasa (1); includes beverage* and dessert
$9 child meal (under 12)

*Beer and wine will be available for adults with a recommended $7 donation per serving.

Meal option

Adult combo (everything) $20.00 USD

Family ticket (2 combos plus children under 12 meals) $45.00 USD

We also welcome volunteers to help set up for the event and serve guests. If you can commit to a morning (11 am-3 pm) or afternoon (3 pm-7 pm) shift on Saturday, please email us at office@pacim.org to put in four (4) volunteer hours and claim your complimentary picnic lunch.

Meeting with Mayor of Warsaw Rafał Trzaskowski
2024-09-21 11:00 - 12:30 | John P. Murzyn Hall, 530 Mill St NE, , Columbia Heights, MN., MN, United States
We regretfully inform you that the planned meeting with Rafał Trzaskowski, Mayor of Warsaw, scheduled for Sunday, September 21, at 11:00 AM, has been CANCELED. Unfortunately, Mayor Trzaskowski has been called back to Poland to address urgent matters resulting from the historic floods currently affecting the country.
We sincerely apologize for the short notice and any inconvenience this may cause. The situation is beyond PACIM’s control, and we appreciate your understanding during this unforeseen circumstance.

We are honored to invite you to a special opportunity to meet Mr. Rafał Trzaskowski, the Mayor of Warsaw, Poland, on September 21, 2024, at 11:00 AM in John P. Murzyn Hall, located at 530 Mill St NE, Columbia Heights, MN.
This is a unique chance for members of the Polish-American community, as well as anyone interested in getting to know one of Poland’s most prominent leaders, to engage in conversation and learn more about the dynamic relationship between Poland and the U.S. Mayor Trzaskowski is eager to connect with those in attendance and share insights about his work in Warsaw, his vision for the future, and how we can strengthen the bonds between our communities.
Whether you’re of Polish heritage or simply interested in learning more about this inspiring figure, we encourage you to attend and make the most of this rare opportunity!
Rafał Trzaskowski is a Polish politician, diplomat, and academic born on January 17, 1972, in Warsaw, Poland. He is a member of the Civic Platform (Platforma Obywatelska) party. Trzaskowski holds a Ph.D. in political science and has served in various academic and governmental roles.
He began his political career as an expert on European affairs and was elected to the European Parliament in 2009. He later served as Poland’s Minister of Administration and Digitization from 2013 to 2014 and as the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs. In 2018, Trzaskowski was elected Mayor of Warsaw, where he focused on modernizing the city and enhancing social policies.
Trzaskowski gained national prominence in 2020 when he ran for President of Poland, representing the opposition. Although he lost in a closely contested election, he remains a significant figure in Polish politics, known for his progressive views and advocacy for civil rights, environmental protection, and European integration.

Dedication Ceremony of 1944 Airlift Crew Memorial
2024-09-21 13:00 - 14:00 | Huset Park, 530 Mill St NE, Columbia Heights, MN, 55421, United States
The Warsaw Uprising, which began on August 1, 1944, was a major World War II operation by the Polish resistance Home Army to liberate Warsaw from German occupation. It was the largest military effort undertaken by any European resistance movement during the war. The uprising was a desperate bid to reclaim the capital as Soviet forces approached from the east.
One of the critical support operations for the uprising was Operation Frantic 7. On September 18, 1944, this U.S. Air Force mission involved a massive airdrop of supplies to the beleaguered Polish fighters. The mission saw B-17 Flying Fortresses flying from bases in Italy to deliver weapons, ammunition, food, and medical supplies.
PACIM, Sister Cities International Columbia Heights – Łomianki, the Institute of National Remembrance in Poland, the City of Columbia Heights, MN, the Consulate General of the Republic of Poland in Chicago, and many individual donors joined efforts to commemorate the heroic crew of the B-17 Flying Fortress named “I’ll Be Seeing You” that took part in Operation Frantic 7 and was shot down by Germans over the suburbs of Warsaw on September 18, 1944. A rear gunner of the plane was Staff Sergeant Walter Shimshock, a Polish-American resident of Northeast Minneapolis. He was able to parachute from the crashing airplane but was captured and executed by the Germans. A memorial to honor him and other members of the heroic crew will be unveiled in Huset Park In Columbia Heights, MN, on September 21, 2024.
Despite the courage and sacrifice demonstrated by both the Polish resistance fighters and the Allied aircrews, the uprising ultimately failed due to a lack of sufficient external support and the overwhelming strength of the German forces. The city was devastated, and the resistance suffered heavy casualties. However, the valor displayed during the Warsaw Uprising and operations like Frantic 7 remains a poignant symbol of resistance against oppression.
We are also honored to host distinguished guests, including Mr. Rafał Trzaskowski, Mayor of Warsaw, and Ms. Agata Grochowska, Vice-Consul of the Polish Consulate in Chicago. The Polish Institute of National Remembrance (IPN), whose generous support made the monument possible, will be represented by Mr. Mateusz Szpytma, Deputy President, and Mr. Adam Siwek, Director of the Office for Commemorating the Struggle and Martyrdom.
Please arrive by 12:45 PM to ensure a timely start. The event will begin promptly at 1:00 PM with a presentation of colors by the Grand Forks AFB honor guard.
All confirmed attendees who replied to our invitation will have reserved seating in the main tent. Additional seating will be available on a first-come, first-served basis in the adjacent pavilion for others.

PACIM Soup Festival
2024-10-27 10:30 - 14:30 | Holy Cross Catholic Church – Kolbe Hall, 1621 University Ave NE, Minneapolis, MN, 55413
This year, at the traditional Polish Soup Fest, we will serve six delicious Polish soups: tomato (pomidorowa), dill pickle (ogórkowa), barley (krupnik), cabbage (kapuśniak), mushroom (grzybowa), and sour rye (żurek), along with your favorite bigos (hunter’s stew).
Prices for sampling six soups and bigos (while supplies last):
$15 for adults
$7 for children under 10
If any soups are left at the end of the event, you can purchase 32-oz containers for $13.

Membership Meeting and Board Elections
2024-11-07 19:00 - 20:00 | Shoreview Community Center – Room 4, 4580 Victoria St N, Shoreview, MN, 55126, United States
The PACIM Annual Membership Meeting and board elections have been scheduled for November 7, 2024, from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Your voice matters, and your involvement can make a significant difference in the direction and success of our organization. Mark your calendars, prepare your questions, and be ready to cast your votes. Your active participation is what makes our organization stronger.
The following people decided to run for the positions of PACIM Directors:
Marcel Derosier
Phyllis Husted (incumbent)
David Luiken (incumbent)
Iwona Srienc (incumbent)
Dorota Wojtak
If you are a PACIM member in good standing, you are eligible to vote. You can cast your vote by attending the membership meeting in person or by submitting an electronic or mail-in ballot. If you have provided PACIM with your email address, you will receive an election ballot via email from OpaVote and can cast your vote online. If you haven’t provided your email address, you will receive a paper ballot by mail. The deadline to cast a vote electronically or by mail-in ballot is 6 PM, November 6, 2024. It is important to take note that if a member has already voted online or by mail, s/he will be ineligible to cast a vote again in person.
Please email office@pacim.org if you have not received a ballot by November 1, 2024.

Flower Laying Ceremony
2024-11-11 14:30 - 15:30 | Huset Park, 530 Mill St NE, Columbia Heights, MN, 55421, United States
In honor of Polish Independence Day, the Consul, Ms. Agata Grochowska, of the Consulate General of the Republic of Poland, in Chicago, IL, will lay flowers at the 1944 Warsaw Uprising USAAF Airlift Memorial. This solemn ceremony commemorates Poland’s regained independence and pays tribute to shared values of freedom and resilience.
Please join us in observing this special occasion and showing our respect for those who have sacrificed for these ideals.

Soup Sale
2024-11-16 10:00 - 12:00 | PACIM Office, 93 W Little Canada Rd, Suite 106, Saint Paul, MN, 55117, United States
If you enjoyed the soups served at this year’s PACIM Soup Festival, or if you missed this popular event, we have good news for you!
PACIM will be hosting a soup sale at promotional prices: $13 per 32 oz container of frozen soup (or $10 each if you buy three or more) and $15 for a 32 oz container of frozen bigos.
The following soups will be available while supplies last: tomato (pomidorowa), dill pickle (ogórkowa), barley (krupnik), cabbage (kapuśniak), mushroom (grzybowa), and sour rye (żurek), along with your favorite bigos (hunter’s stew).

Soup Sale
2025-01-25 12:00 - 14:00 | PACIM Office, 93 W Little Canada Rd, Suite 106, Saint Paul, MN, 55117, United States
PACIM will be hosting a soup sale to warm up your winter!
Enjoy delicious homemade flavors at promotional prices: $10 per 32 oz container of frozen soup and $13 for a 32 oz container of frozen bigos.
Buy one, and you will get the second one 50% off. For every two containers you buy, you’ll get one FREE!
THIS IS THE BEST PRICE OF THE SEASON!
Stock up and savor the taste of comforting, traditional Polish cuisine this winter.
The following soups will be available while supplies last: tomato (pomidorowa), dill pickle (ogórkowa), barley (krupnik), cabbage (kapuśniak), mushroom (grzybowa), and sour rye (żurek), along with your favorite bigos (hunter’s stew).

Carnival Ball Silent Auction
2025-02-12 - 2025-02-15 | MN
Silent Auction
A Silent Auction traditionally accompanies this year’s Ball. The purpose of the auction is to raise funds for various PACIM activities in 2025, including:
• Expanding Polish language classes with more teachers
• Increasing literary, arts, and event programming
• Digitizing the PACIM Library holdings and PACIM records
• Providing more PACIM scholarships
• Continuing assistance for Polish orphans
• Supporting PACIM’s operating expenses
The auction items have been generously donated by various organizations, businesses, and individuals. Thank you for your support!
The auction will be conducted online, but we will also showcase the auctioned items during the Ball, along with additional exclusive items that cannot be included online. Bidding will remain open until 10:00 PM on Saturday, February 15, 2025. Items can be picked up after the auction closes at the Ball or by appointment at the PACIM office.
Click the button below to access the auction site and place your bids.
Please bid generously!

Valentine's Day Bal Karnawałowy 2025!
2025-02-15 17:00 - 2025-02-16 00:00 | Midland Hills Country Club, 2001 Fulham Street, Roseville, MN, 55113, United States
The PACIM Valentine’s Day Carnival Ball will take place on Saturday, February 15, 2025, at Midland Hills Country Club, 2001 Fulham Street, Roseville, MN 55113. The ball opens at 5:00 pm with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, and dinner will be served at 6:00 pm.

Three-course dinner with the following choice of the main course:

8-ounce Top Sirloin Steak with a wild mushroom glacé.
Minnesota Chicken — Chicken breast stuffed with wild rice, dried cranberries & apples with morel mushroom cream sauce.
Walleye Pike — lightly breaded and baked, served with lemon and tartar sauce.

Accompaniments

Yukon Gold whipped potatoes and Amaretto glazed mini carrots.
Midland Hills Salad — romaine and iceberg lettuce with tomato, cucumber, beets, croutons, sunflower seeds, Parmesan cheese, and creme peppercorn dressing.
Warm rolls, regular or decaf coffee, or hot tea.

Dessert

New York-style Cheesecake with Strawberries or
Gluten-free Strawberry Cream Cake

A glass of red or white wine is included with the dinner. Cash bar.
Hors d’oeuvres will be served before dinner.
Program
5:00 PM Cocktails and Silent Auction
6:00 PM Dinner
7:30 PM Presentation of Award to Iwona Srienc
7:45 PM Performance by Dolina Dancers
8:00 PM Bal Opening with Polonaise dance
Dancing until Midnight.
We invite you to embrace the elegance of the evening by dressing to impress: suits or formal attire for men, and evening dresses or cocktail attire for women.
Tickets
This event is sold out, and no additional tickets are available. However, if any become available due to cancellations, feel free to reach out to office@pacim.org to check.

"Historia Wiktorii i Franka” – A Polish Play for Young Viewers
2025-03-22 14:00 - 16:00 | Landmark Center – F.K. Weyerhaeuser Auditorium, 75 Fifth Street West, St. Paul, MN, 55102, United States
Story of Wiktoria and Franek: How Did Solidarity Come into Being?
Historia Wiktorii i Franka: Jak Powstała Solidarność?

The play transports the audience to the turbulent times of Solidarity’s rise and the August 1980 strikes. The story of the union’s formation is presented from the perspective of two ten-year-olds: Wiktoria, who lives in Gdańsk in 1981, and Franek, who travels from the 21st century straight into the heart of these historic events. Through his journey back in time, Franek has the chance to witness firsthand what he had only heard about in his grandmother’s stories.
What sets this play apart is its interactivity. The children in the audience are not just passive observers—they become part of events that took place more than forty years ago. The actors portraying Wiktoria and Franek actively engage the young audience by asking questions and encouraging them to find solutions together.
This performance is not just a history lesson; it is an exciting journey through time—one that will surely leave a lasting impression and inspire curiosity about the past.
The play is performed in Polish and is intended for young viewers, but it is open to all.
Produced by the Polish Institute of National Remembrance, the play is presented by the Polish American Cultural Institute of Minnesota in cooperation with the Adam Mickiewicz Polish Saturday School in Minneapolis.
Following the performance, a post-show reception will take place in the Chief Justice Room (430), offering an opportunity to continue the conversation and reflect on the evening. Guests will have the chance to meet the cast, discuss the play, and enjoy a selection of appetizers and non-alcoholic refreshments in a welcoming atmosphere.
Attendance is free.
Due to parking availability and costs in downtown St. Paul, please consider using public transportation or carpooling.
Because of the Wild game at 1pm that day, the Lawson Ramp will be $20 credit/debit card on the entrance and the Victory Ramp will be $15 cash/card on the entrance. The Victory Ramp at 344 Wabasha St is about a half block further from the Landmark Center than the Lawson at 11 W 5th St/10 W 6th St.

Monthly Board Meeting
2025-05-01 18:00 - 20:00 | Landmark Center Room 408, 75 Fifth Street West, Saint Paul, MN, 55102, United States
PACIM Board of Directors will meet at a monthly meeting at Landmark Center, Room 408 on May 1, 2025, from 6 to 8 PM.
Please use the 5th Street entrance or Washington Street service door to access the building.
UPDATE: The meeting has been moved online. For a link to the Google Meet meeting, email office@pacim.org

Ride with PACIM – Every Saturday Morning!
2025-05-24 09:30 - 12:00 | Harriet Island Regional Park, 49 Harriet Island Rd, St Paul, MN, 55107, United States
This season, PACIM invites everyone to join us for relaxed, social bike rides exploring scenic trails around the Twin Cities.
🚴‍♀️ Don’t miss our inaugural ride!
📍 When: Saturday, May 24th at 9:30 AM
📍 Where: Harriet Island Regional Park, St. Paul
We’ll enjoy a recreational ride along the Mississippi River toward Mendota Bridge, returning along the opposite riverbank trail. Final route will be decided together at the start.
All biking levels are welcome—just bring your bike, your energy, and your sense of adventure.
Free energy bars included!
Let’s ride together and build community on two wheels!
Please RSVP below to help us better prepare for the ride.

Monthly Board Meeting
2025-06-05 18:00 - 20:00 | Landmark Center Room 408, 75 Fifth Street West, Saint Paul, MN, 55102, United States
PACIM Board of Directors will meet at a monthly meeting at Landmark Center, Room 408 on June 5, 2025, from 6 to 8 PM.
Please use the 5th Street entrance or Washington Street service door to access the building.

Ride with PACIM – Saturday Morning!
2025-06-07 09:30 - 12:00 | Harriet Island Regional Park, 49 Harriet Island Rd, St Paul, MN, 55107, United States
This season, PACIM and Fr. Cyprian invite everyone to join us for relaxed, social bike rides exploring scenic trails around the Twin Cities.
🚴‍♀️ All biking levels are welcome—just bring your bike, your energy, and your sense of adventure.
📍 When: Saturday, June 7 at 9:30 AM
📍 Where: Harriet Island Regional Park, St. Paul
We’ll enjoy a recreational ride along the Mississippi River toward the Mendota Bridge and Minnehaha Falls, returning along the opposite riverbank trail. The final route will be decided together at the start. Fr. Cyprian will lead the ride.
Free energy bars included!
Let’s ride together and build community on two wheels! Don’t miss it!
Please RSVP below to help us better prepare for the ride.

Afternoon with the Author: Anthony Bukoski
2025-06-29 14:00 - 16:00 | Landmark Center — The Chief Justice Room #430, 75 Fifth Street West, Saint Paul, MN, 55102, United States
Anthony Bukoski, The Thief of Words
From University of Wisconsin Press: “The Thief of Words is filled with desperate runaways, the unhappily married, and the displaced. These characters often long for happiness but struggle to explain—even to themselves—what that would entail.
The lightly interconnected stories in this riveting collection are split between the Polish American communities of northern Wisconsin and Louisiana, where refugees from World War II were resettled. Exploring themes of dislocation and assimilation, love and loneliness, and generational conflict, Anthony Bukoski admirably paints portraits of people doing their best, despite the odds and their sometimes-thwarted attempts to follow the urgings of their better angels.”
For forty-one years, Anthony Bukoski has written short stories about Polish Americans in northern Wisconsin. In the program, he will tell why he began doing this and how he has been inspired to continue. Though understanding that the stories may be flawed, he has been loyal to his subject, never straying from it. He will read very brief passages from a few of the stories and conclude by reading “A Sea Story” from The Thief of Words.
A discussion will follow.
He will be pleased to sign books afterward.
Anthony Bukoski was born and raised in Superior, Wisconsin, the port city where his Polish immigrant grandparents settled. The author’s short story collections have twice won the Polish American Historical Association’s Creative Arts Award and once its Oskar Halecki Prize. The Sarmatian Review, under the aegis of the Polish Institute of Houston, also recognized Bukoski with its first Literary Award “for excellence in presenting the life of American Polish communities in the Midwest.”

Ride with PACIM – Friday Evening!
2025-08-08 17:00 - 19:00 | North Star Scenic Byway Pull-Off Area, 300 Shoreline Dr, Wayzata, MN 55391, MN, 55391, United States
Fr. Cyprian will lead a group of riders for a relaxed and social bike ride from Wayzata to the Winery at Sovereign Estate on Dakota Rail Trail. We are planning to stop at the winery for a glass of wine and live music by Jeff Carver and Friends.
🚴‍♀️ All biking levels are welcome—just bring your bike, your energy, and your sense of adventure.
📍 When: Friday, Aug 8, at 5:00 PM
📍 Where: North Star Scenic Byway Pull-Off Area, 300 Shoreline Dr, Wayzata, MN
Let’s ride together and build community on two wheels! Don’t miss it!
Please RSVP below to help us better prepare for the ride.

Polish Picnic 2025
2025-08-16 12:00 - 18:00 | MN
Join us on Saturday, August 16 at Huset Park in Columbia Heights for a fun-filled celebration of Polish culture and community! The Polish Picnic is organized by PACIM, Sister Cities International Columbia Heights, and the Polish Saturday School.
This year’s event features a fresh format with:
🎶 Live music and traditional dance performances featuring Craig Ebel & DyVersaCo polka band, Joe Mack (accordion), and the Dolina Polish Folk Dancers
🍽️ Delicious Polish cuisine available for purchase
🎈 Entertainment for all ages, including:

Games, arts and crafts
Splash pad
Playground

🤝 Participation from many local organizations and community groups
…and much more!
The event is free to all!
To mark Polish Armed Forces Day and the anniversary of the 1944 Warsaw Uprising, the event will begin with a moment of remembrance at the 1944 USAAF Warsaw Uprising Airlift Memorial in Huset Park.
Menu

Grilled Polish Kiełbasa with sauerkraut and bun …………….. $10.00

Bigos (Hunter’s Stew) with rye bread …………………………. $10.00

Pierogi (Potato & Cheese Dumplings) ………………………… $10.00

Combo Platter (kiełbasa, two pierogi, bigos) ………………… $18.00

Also available for purchase will be soda, non-alcoholic Polish beer, Prince Polo chocolate wafer bars, and ice cream.
Free drinking water.
BYOB*
You can order your meal online or purchase it at the event.
If you have a volunteer discount code, please enter it when ordering.
Enter volunteer discount code:
Purchase Meal Tickets

If you’re able to help at the event, please contact us at office@pacim.org or call 612-718-7718.
All volunteers will receive a discount code for meal purchases, and those helping with food service will receive a PACIM logo T-shirt (while supplies last) to wear during the event and keep afterward.
* Citi Ordinance $10.201 prohibitions on consumption of alcohol in city parks do not apply to Huset Park on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, or legal holidays between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m.

Polish Literature in English Reading Group
2025-09-24 19:00 - 21:00 | MN
Stanisław Lem, The Star Diaries: Further Reminiscences of Ijon Tichy, 1957, 273 pp., Satire/Sci-Fi Short Stories, Link
An accessible introduction to Lem’s satirical style, Polish Science Fiction, and the challenges of writing around the censors. There are 12 short stories that follow the cosmic experiences of Ijon Tichy, most of which can be read in one sitting.
Zoom meeting details will be emailed to individuals who register using the form below.
This event is free to attend, but if you’d like to support our reading group and help cover costs, we invite you to make a donation.

Every contribution makes a difference!

An Evening with Polish Cinema – Two Sisters
2025-10-14 18:00 - 20:00 | Landmark Center – F.K. Weyerhaeuser Auditorium, 75 Fifth Street West, St. Paul, MN, 55102, United States
PACIM is proud to present an exclusive screening of Dwie Siostry (Two Sisters), the newest film from acclaimed Polish director Łukasz Karwowski. This moving drama follows two sisters who, after years of separation, are drawn back together to face long-hidden family secrets. Blending personal conflict with universal themes of memory, reconciliation, and identity, the film offers a gripping glimpse into the depth and artistry of contemporary Polish cinema.
Two half-sisters, who have been in conflict for years, set off to Ukraine to pick up their seriously injured father. They travel by car, then by train, in the end – on foot. The world of war, bombarded houses and burnt down tanks is gradually revealed in front of their very eyes. Near Kharkiv they cross the frontline unawares and enter Russian-occupied territory. Will they manage to find their father? Is there a place for forgiveness and love in a world of war? What will this journey bring about?—Gdynia Film Festival
The screening will be followed by an open discussion, providing an opportunity to share impressions and reflect on the film’s themes together. The movie will be presented with English subtitles.
Admission $10, sold at the time of the show.

The event is co-funded by the Polonia funds of the Consulate General of the Republic of Poland in Chicago.

Dwie siostry (2024) © Canal+, Polski Instytut Sztuki Filmowej, Zoom Media

Polish Literature in English Reading Group - October
2025-10-22 19:00 - 20:30 | Google Meet, MN, United States
Olga Tokarczuk, The Empusium: A Health Resort Horror Story, 2022, 416pp., Historical Novel, Link
The latest novel by the living Nobel Prize Winning Polish author that is fit for Halloween. This novel is set in the early 1900s and provides a modern perspective on language, culture, and gender with a spooky twist.
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Google Meet meeting details will be emailed to individuals who register using the form below.
This event is free to attend, but if you’d like to support our reading group and help cover costs, we invite you to make a donation.

Every contribution makes a difference!

Soup Festival - Fall'25
2025-11-16 10:30 - 15:00 | Holy Cross Catholic Church – Kolbe Hall, 1621 University Ave NE, Minneapolis, MN, 55413
Warm up with us this fall at PACIM’s annual Soup Festival!
We’re bringing the community together to celebrate the comfort, flavor, and tradition of Polish soups. Guests will enjoy a wide variety of homemade recipes prepared by PACIM members and friends—each bowl offering a taste of culture, heritage, and creativity.
This family-friendly afternoon will be filled with delicious food, lively conversation, and a welcoming spirit. Whether you come to cook, taste, or simply enjoy the company, the Soup Festival is the perfect way to gather as the days grow cooler.
Proceeds from the event will help fund the creation of an electronic catalog for the PACIM Library.
We’ll be serving six traditional Polish soups:

Cabbage (Kapuśniak)

Barley (Krupnik)

Mushroom (Grzybowa, vegetarian)

Tomato (Pomidorowa)

Borscht (Barszcz, vegetarian)

Potato (Ziemniaczana)

…and, of course, Bigos — not exactly a soup, but a favorite hearty winter hunter’s stew!
Prices:
A sampler of six soups of your choice plus Bigos — $15
Children ages 5–10 — $5
Children under 5 — free
You can also purchase a 32 oz jar of your favorite soup to take home for $10, or three jars for just $25.

If you can lend a hand in cooking or serving, please sign up here:

Polish Literature in English Reading Group - November
2025-11-19 19:00 - 20:30 | Google Meet, MN, United States
Anthony Bukoski, Children of Strangers, Stories, 1993. 187 pp., Polish Immigrant Experience, Link
Written by a local author and the son of a Polish immigrant, these stories depict the immigrant experience in the Upper Midwest and the challenges that the first and second generations faced in the United States as both Poles and Americans.
The author will join the discussion.
Google Meet meeting details will be emailed to individuals who register using the button below.
This event is free to attend, but if you’d like to support our reading group and help cover costs, we invite you to make a donation.

Every contribution makes a difference!

Carnival Ball
2025-12-09 17:30 | Midland Hills Country Club, 2001 Fulham Street, Roseville, MN, 55113, United States
Join PACIM for an unforgettable evening of elegance, celebration, and community as we bring together the vibrant spirit of Polish Carnival with the warmth and joy of Valentine’s season.
Please mark your calendar and plan to join us for this special night!

Carnival Ball
Come Celebrate Polish Tradition in Grand Style

Valentine’s Day — Saturday, February 14, 2026
Midland Hills Country Club • Saint Paul, MN
Three-course dinner • Music & Dancing • Surprises

Ticket price: $120 (PACIM member) • $125 (non-member)

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Annual Membership Meeting
2025-12-10 18:30 - 21:00 | Landmark Center — The Chief Justice Room #430, 75 Fifth Street West, Saint Paul, MN, 55102, United States
The PACIM Annual Membership Meeting, including board elections, will take place on December 10, 2025. Detailed information about the agenda, election process, and candidates will be shared with members in a separate email. After the meeting, we’ll gather for an informal Christmas reception.

Polish Literature in English Reading Group - December
2025-12-17 19:00 - 20:30 | Google Meet, MN, United States
Joanne Asala (ed.), Polish Folklore and Myth, 2019, 118 pp., Medieval/Folk Tales, Link
This short collection of folklore and myths is light reading before the holidays. Folklore and myths are passed down from generation to generation.
Google Meet meeting details will be emailed to individuals who register using the button below.
This event is free to attend, but if you’d like to support our reading group and help cover costs, we invite you to make a donation.

Every contribution makes a difference!

Carnival Ball
2026-02-14 17:30 - 2026-02-15 00:00 | Midland Hills Country Club, 2001 Fulham Street, Roseville, MN, 55113, United States
Join PACIM for an unforgettable evening of elegance, celebration, and community as we bring together the vibrant spirit of Polish Carnival with the warmth and joy of the Valentine’s season.
The ball opens at 5:00 PM with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres. Dinner will be served at 6:00 PM.
Dinner
A three-course dinner with your choice of main course:
Main Course Options

6-ounce Top Sirloin Steak with a wild mushroom glacé
Minnesota Chicken — Chicken breast stuffed with wild rice, dried cranberries & apples with morel mushroom cream sauce
Walleye Pike — lightly breaded and baked, served with lemon and tartar sauce

Accompaniments

Yukon Gold whipped potatoes
Amaretto-glazed mini carrots
Midland Hills salad
Warm rolls
Regular or decaf coffee, or hot tea

Dessert
A glass of red or white wine is included with the dinner. Cash bar available.
Hors d’oeuvres will be served before dinner.
Program

5:00 PM – Social Hour & Cocktails
6:00 PM – Dinner
7:15 PM – Presentation of the Outstanding Contribution to the Polish Community Award to Fr. Spencer Howe.
7:45 PM – Performance by the Dolina Dancers (tentative)
8:00 PM – Ball Opening with the Polonaise Dance
Raffle Drawing
Dancing until Midnight

Suggested dress code: suits or formal attire for men, and evening dresses or cocktail attire for women.

If you cannot attend the Carnival Ball this year, you can still support PACIM by helping offset event costs or contributing to our other programs through a charitable donation.
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Polish Literature in English Reading Group - February 2026
2026-02-18 19:00 - 20:30 | Google Meet, MN, United States
This Way for the Gas, Ladies and Gentlemen, Tadeusz Borowski,
1959 (1976), 180 pp. Short Stories Link
A canonical work from the postwar Polish literary corpus and thus thought of as required reading, this collection of short stories provides the reader with the opportunity to think and rethink about what it is to be human, through our humanity and inhumanity. We will also explore individual and collective memory in our discussion.
Google Meet meeting details will be emailed to individuals who register using the button below.
This event is free to attend, but if you’d like to support our reading group and help cover costs, we invite you to make a donation.

Every contribution makes a difference!

Polish Literature in English Reading Group - March 2026
2026-03-18 19:00 | Google Meet, MN, United States
To the Letter, Tomasz Różycki, 2016 (2023), 127pp. Poetry Link
A collection of modern lyrical poetry, mostly quarterns, that provide a modern post-communist perspective on Polish life, longing, and suffering. Pick your favorite to read for the group.
Google Meet meeting details will be emailed to individuals who register using the button below.
This event is free to attend, but if you’d like to support our reading group and help cover costs, we invite you to make a donation.

Every contribution makes a difference!

Polish Literature in English Reading Group - May 2026
2026-05-20 19:00 - 20:30 | Google Meet, MN, United States
The Polish Complex, Tadeusz Konwicki, 1977 (1984), 211 pp. Surrealist Novel
This novel was translated into English within a few years of being published and presages conditions in Poland in the 1980s (or reflects those that already existed). A mixture of surrealism and the absurdity of the everyday, through which we will revisit what we thought we knew about Poland and the forging of Polishness through the fire of suffering. Where possible we will compare with the surrealism of Witkacy from the previous month.
Google Meet meeting details will be emailed to individuals who register using the button below.
This event is free to attend, but if you’d like to support our reading group and help cover costs, we invite you to make a donation.

Every contribution makes a difference!
