Saturday, November 7th
12:45 PM – bib pickup, warm-up, and getting ready
1:15 PM Polish Anthem
1:30 PM – race START
Father Hennepin Bluff Park, near the Stone Arch Bridge in Minneapolis, by the Mississippi River

Sporting event organized to celebrate the 108th anniversary of Poland regaining independence.
Join us to commemorate this special day in a joyful, athletic atmosphere!

No matter your pace – run, walk, or cheer – what matters most is our community spirit, Polish pride, and great energy!
After the run, stay for a group photo, friendly chats, and warm cocoa!

Dogs are welcome!
Bring your family, friends, and a Polish flag!

Choose your route: 5 km or 3 km (walking is welcome).
Please wear Polish national colors and dress appropriately for the weather.
Please register for the run using this form:
https://docs.google.com/…/1FAIpQLSe6YWa98icfIB…/viewform

This event is co-funded by the Consulate of the Republic of Poland in Chicago.

Scan the QR codes to see route maps.

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Screenings:

Kanał — November 8, 5:00, 7:00, November 9, 7:00, 9:00, November 10, 9:00, 7:00

Ashes and Diamonds (Popiół i diament) —  November 15, 6:00, 8:00, November 16, 7:00, 9:00, November 17, 7:00, 9:00

Man of Marble (Człowiek z marmuru) — November 22, 6:00, November 23, 7:00, November 24, 7:00

The Promised Land (Ziemia obiecana) –November 25, 7:00 (Trylon Club Members only!)

Landscape After the Battle (Krajobraz po bitwie) — November 29, 5:00, 7:15, November 30, 7:00, 9:15, December 1, 7:00, 9:15

For more information and to purchase tickets, visit https://www.trylon.org/film-series/andrzej-wajda-centennial-tour/

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Doors open at 6:00 PM and the program begins at 7:00 PM. Admission is free and open to the public.

November 11 has a double meaning for Poland. It is the anniversary of the Armistice that ended World War I, and it is also Poland’s Independence Day, marking the return of Polish sovereignty in 1918 after more than a century of partition

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A classic pacifist novel along the lines of All Quiet on the Western Front, written by a Polish veteran during the interwar period and nominated for the Nobel Prize.  Just in time for Polish Independence Day and Armistice Day.

“The villagers of the Carpathian Mountains lead a simple life at the beginning of the twentieth century – much as they have always done. They are isolated and remote, and the advances of the outside world have not touched them. Among them – Piotr, a bandy-legged peasant, whose ‘entire life involved carrying things’. A notional subject of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, all he wants in life is an official railway cap, a cottage with a mouse-trap and cheese, and a bride with a dowry. But then the First World War comes the mountains, and Piotr is drafted into the army. Unwilling, uncomprehending, the bewildered Piotr is forced to fight a war he does not understand – against his national as well as his personal interest. In a new translation, authorised by the author’s daughter, Salt of the Earth is a strongly pacifist novel inspired by the Odyssey, about the consequences of war on ordinary men.”

PACIM Library has copies of the book available in both English and Polish.

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 donate.

Every contribution makes a difference!

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Warm up with PACIM at our annual Soup Festival this fall!

Join the community to celebrate the comfort, flavor, and traditions of Polish soups. Guests can enjoy a variety of homemade recipes prepared by PACIM members and friends, with each bowl offering a taste of culture, heritage, and creativity.

Bring the family for an afternoon of delicious food, lively conversation, and a welcoming atmosphere. Whether you come to cook, sample the soups, or simply enjoy the company, the Soup Festival is a wonderful way to gather as the days grow cooler.

Proceeds will help fund an electronic catalog for the PACIM Library and other PACIM cultural events. 

Join the fun and help make PACIM’s Soup Festival a success! Volunteer with preparations, cooking, or serving—sign up here.

We’ll be serving five traditional Polish soups: 

• Cabbage (Kapuśniak)
• Mushroom (Grzybowa, vegetarian)
• Pickle (Ogórkowa)
• Split Pea (Grochówka, vegetarian)
• Potato (Ziemniaczana)

…and, of course, Bigos — not exactly a soup, but a favorite hearty winter hunter’s stew!

Prices:

A sampler of five soups of your choice plus bigos and dessert — $15

Children ages 5–10 — $5

Children under 5 — free

Enjoy soup at the festival, or take home a container or two of your favorite soups. Preordering to-go soups is optional, but it helps us estimate demand and makes pickup easier. If you’re not sure which soup to take home, come to the event, try the sampler, and then decide.

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This event reflects Holy Cross’s Polish heritage through Polish readings and songs.

Choral works by W. Dankowski, J. MacMillan, A. Litzinger, H. Howells, A. Marsand, M. Peerson, R. Dubra, and O. Gjeilo.

A festive reception, hosted by the CCW Rosary Guild, will follow in Kolbe Hall.

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