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The Annual Slavic Experience Festival is back, and this year, it’s bigger and better than ever. For two magical days in August, celebrate food, music, family, art, community, freedom, friendship, and love. Please visit the PACIM table at the festival to learn about Twin Cities' Polish community events, projects, and programs.
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 …
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 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. …
The Consulate General of the Republic of Poland in Chicago is organizing a consular session in Minneapolis on Saturday, October 5, 2024. The session will take place at John Paul II School at Holy Cross Church. During the session, it will be possible to submit an application for the issuance of a passport document. Prior telephone registration is required for …
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 …
Searchlight Pictures offered PACIM 15 free double passes for the advanced screening of A REAL PAIN, a movie written and directed by Jesse Eisenberg. A REAL PAIN follows cousins (Jesse Eisenberg and Kieran Culkin) as they travel through Poland to honor their beloved grandmother, a survivor of the Holocaust. This film is a heartfelt exploration of Jewish heritage, mental health, …
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 …
Amáda Márquez Simula, Mayor of the City of Columbia Heights, MN, invites you to the Veterans Day Celebration at the 1944 Warsaw Uprising USAAF Airlift Memorial at West Huset Park in Columbia Heights, MN. Program: Welcome by the Mayor Handing Out Roses Posting of the Colors Pledge of Allegiance Singing of the National Anthem Speech by the Mayor Recognition of …
The Polish Independence Run is an opportunity to celebrate the 106th anniversary of Poland regaining independence. This event is not only a sporting challenge but also a chance to represent the Polish community in Minneapolis and share our joy and pride in a free Poland, even while living beyond its borders. Let’s run for independence! Please register using this link …
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 …
Join Twin Cities' local and international communities in Brit’s Clubhouse Room for live music, a color guard, and words honoring the global Anniversary of the Armistice that ended World War 1. Doors open at 6 p.m., and the program begins at 7 p.m. Guests are welcome to stay after the program to socialize. Food and beverages will be available for …