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SUMMARY:Polish Literature in English Reading Group - July 2026
DESCRIPTION:With Fire and Sword (Ogniem i mieczem) by Henryk Sienkiewicz\nWe 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): \n6/17:  1-398 (Chapters 1-26) \n7/29: 399-694 (Chapter 27-47) \n8/19 695-1137 (Chapters 48-79) \nWe will watch the film at the end of the summer. \nGoogle Meet meeting details will be emailed to individuals who register using the button below. \nThis 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. \n    \n\n\nEvery contribution makes a difference!
URL:https://pacim.org/event/polish-literature-in-english-reading-group-july-2026/
LOCATION:Google Meet\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:PACIM Events,Virtual Programming Events
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SUMMARY:Slavic Experience 2026
DESCRIPTION:Slavic Experience Is Back\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n…and this year\, it’s bigger and better than ever.  \nCelebrate the universal human values we all share\, for two magical days in August\, the way they’ve been celebrated in Eastern and Central Europe for centuries untold.  \nFood. Music. Family. Art. Community. Freedom. Friendship. Love.  \nAll are welcome. Because all are one. \nPACIM is proud to sponsor Slavic Experience 2026. Please visit our table at the festival to learn more about PACIM and share your thoughts on how we can better serve the community.
URL:https://pacim.org/event/slavic-experience-2026/
LOCATION:The ROC\, 3700 Monterey Drive\, Saint Louis Park\, MN\, 55416\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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SUMMARY:Polish Picnic 2026
DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendar for Saturday\, August 15\, and join us at Huset Park in Columbia Heights for Polish Picnic 2026! \nThe event is organized by PACIM\, Sister Cities International Columbia Heights\, and the Polish Saturday School\, and will feature: \n🎶 Live music and traditional dance performances by Craig Ebel & DyVersaCo Polka Band\, Joe and Jerry Band\, and Dolina Polish Folk Dancers. \n🍽️ Delicious Polish cuisine (individual plates or combos) and nonalcoholic Polish beer or raddler available for purchase (BYOB*) \n\nBigos (Hunter Stew)\nGołąbki (Cabbage Rolls)\nPierogi\nGrilled Kiełbasa\nSzarlotka (Apple Cake)\n\n🎈 Entertainment for all ages\, including: \n\nGames\, arts\, and crafts\nSplash pad\nPlayground\n\n🤝 Participation by many local organizations and community groups \n…and much more! \nTentative schedule: \n11:00 AM Ceremony honoring American and Polish soldiers at the 1944 USAAF Warsaw Airlift Memorial \n11:30 AM Food service and festivities start \n12:00 PM  – 2:00 PM Craig Ebel & DyVersaCo Polka Band \n2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Performance by Dolina Folk Dancers \n3:00 PM – 5:00 PM Joe and Jerry Band \nThe event is free and open to everyone. \nIf you are able to help at the event\, please contact us at office@pacim.org or just sign-up at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0D45A4AC22A5FB6-57246920-polish#/ Volunteers will receive a discount for meal and beverage purchases. In addition\, those helping with food service will receive a PACIM-logo t-shirt** (while supplies last) to wear during the event and keep afterward. \n*  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. \n** PACIM custom t-shirts are printed and delivered by OOSHIRTS.
URL:https://pacim.org/event/polish-picnic-2026/
LOCATION:Huset Park\, 530 Mill St NE\, Columbia Heights\, MN\, 55421\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,PACIM Events
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SUMMARY:Polish Literature in English Reading Group - August 2026
DESCRIPTION:With Fire and Sword (Ogniem i mieczem) by Henryk Sienkiewicz\nWe 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): \n6/17:  1-398 (Chapters 1-26) \n7/29: 399-694 (Chapter 27-47) \n8/19 695-1137 (Chapters 48-79) \nWe will watch the film at the end of the summer. \nGoogle Meet meeting details will be emailed to individuals who register using the button below. \nThis 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. \n    \n\n\nEvery contribution makes a difference!
URL:https://pacim.org/event/polish-literature-in-english-reading-group-aug-2026-2/
LOCATION:Google Meet\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:PACIM Events,Virtual Programming Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="PACIM":MAILTO:office@pacim.org
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