If you’ve never been before, think Oktoberfest… but Polish and in June.

Here’s what you can expect:


 Grodziskie — traditional Polish-style smoked wheat beer


 Polish sausage and delicious Polish fare served all day


 Live performances from the Dolina Polish Folk Dancers from 2PM–3PM

Na zdrowie!

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We are pleased to announce that we will begin reading the Trilogy by Henryk Sienkiewicz this summer.  Based on a consensus with the group, we will start with the first volume, With Fire and Sword and continue to meet on Wednesdays, with slight variation.  Here is the reading schedule based on the 1991 Kuniczak translation (chapters provided if you are using a different version):

6/17:  1-398 (Chapters 1-26)

7/29: 399-694 (Chapter 27-47)

8/19 695-1137 (Chapters 48-79)

We will watch the film at the end of the summer.

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!

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We are pleased to announce that we will begin reading the Trilogy by Henryk Sienkiewicz this summer.  Based on a consensus with the group, we will start with the first volume, With Fire and Sword and continue to meet on Wednesdays, with slight variation.  Here is the reading schedule based on the 1991 Kuniczak translation (chapters provided if you are using a different version):

6/17:  1-398 (Chapters 1-26)

7/29: 399-694 (Chapter 27-47)

8/19 695-1137 (Chapters 48-79)

We will watch the film at the end of the summer.

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!

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The event is organized by PACIM, Sister Cities International Columbia Heights, and the Polish Saturday School, and will feature:

Live music and traditional dance performances by Craig Ebel & DyVersaCo polka band and the Dolina Polish Folk Dancers

Delicious Polish cuisine and non-alcoholic beverages 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 and open to everyone!

Check back here for more details, which will be published soon.

If you are 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.

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We are pleased to announce that we will begin reading the Trilogy by Henryk Sienkiewicz this summer.  Based on a consensus with the group, we will start with the first volume, With Fire and Sword and continue to meet on Wednesdays, with slight variation.  Here is the reading schedule based on the 1991 Kuniczak translation (chapters provided if you are using a different version):

6/17:  1-398 (Chapters 1-26)

7/29: 399-694 (Chapter 27-47)

8/19 695-1137 (Chapters 48-79)

We will watch the film at the end of the summer.

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!

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