PACIM

Polish Literature in English Reading Group - October
2025-10-22 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Chicago) | 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!

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.

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 Valentine’s season.
Please mark your calendar and plan to join us for this special night!
