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The Consulate General of the Republic of Poland in Chicago is organizing a consular office hours session in Minneapolis, MN, on September 23, 2023 (Saturday). The session will take place at the St. John Paul II school at Holy Cross Church, 1630 4th St NE, Minneapolis. Prior appointments by phone are required for this session. Appointments will be taken on September 12 …
Topic: Waves of Polish Immigration to the US Polish immigration to the US dates back to 1608, even before the country's founding (see article about Poles in Jamestown in the last issue of PolAm). When did your family come from Poland? Were they part of a wave of immigrants after the partitions of Poland? Were they displaced after the Holocaust …
The PACIM Annual Membership Meeting and board election has been scheduled for October 26, 2023. An email will be sent to PACIM members, providing additional information on the meeting and the election process. Your participation is essential in shaping the future of our organization, so be sure to check your inbox for more information and get ready to cast your …
The acclaimed Polish violinist Adam Han-Gorski, will perform on October 28, 2023, with the Kenwood Symphony Orchestra. Don't miss the chance to experience his stunning performance live. It is a free event. See you there! SOLOISTS Adam Han-Gorsky, violin Ian Snyder, violin CONDUCTORS Yuri Ivan REPERTOIRE Hector Berlioz Roman Carnival Antonín Dvořák Symphony No. 7 Alexander Glazunov Grand Adagio Bach …
Saturday, November 11, 2023 Independence Run 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Starting and finishing up at Stone Arch Bridge and 6th Ave SE, right by the Mississippi River in Minneapolis (Father Hennepin Bluff Park). The main route ("white") is 5.4 km (3.3 miles), and the recreational route (red") is 2.75 km (1.7 miles) Special Guest: Mr. Paweł Zyzak, the Consul …
The PACIM Board, along with members of the Polish-American community, will meet with the Polish Consul General, Dr. Paweł Zyzak to showcase community achievements and outline future plans. We will also discuss potential collaboration with Polish government agencies in executing community projects and programs. This meeting is open to anyone interested and will be conducted in English. Refreshments will be …
Twin Cities Jewish Film Festival, in partnership with PACIM, presents a Minnesota premiere of March '68 (Marzec 1968), a Polish movie directed by Krzysztof Lang and starring Vanessa Aleksander and Ignacy Lisa as Hania Bielska and Janek Wolicki. This captivating movie tells the romantic story of a young couple caught up in student protests during the events of March 1968 …
This year during the traditional Polish Soup Fest we will serve eight delicious Polish soups -- borscht (barszcz), chicken noodle (rosół), tomato (pomidorowa), split pea (grochówka), sauerkraut (kapuśniak), dill pickle (ogórkowa), mushroom (grzybowa), sour rye (żurek) -- and your favorite bigos (hunter's stew). Price for testing of eight different soups and bigos (until supplies last): $15 for adults $7 for children under 10 If any …
The PACIM Board cordially invites you, your family, and friends to the 2023 Wigilia Dinner. Please join us for an evening of community, tradition, music, and good food. 4:30 pm -- Carols (kolędy) and other Christmas activities. 6:00 pm -- Traditional Wigilia Dinner. Dinner includes herrings in oil, red borsch with "uszka," fried or baked fish, mashed potatoes, sauerkraut with …
A Silent Auction traditionally accompanies this year's Ball. The purpose of the auction is to raise funds for various PACIM activities in the year 2024, such as Expansion of Polish language classes with more teachers More Literary, Arts, and Event Programming Construction of 1944 Warsaw US Airlift Memorial in Columbia Heights Digitalization of the PACIM Library holdings and PACIM records …
The traditional PACIM Carnival Ball is scheduled for the last Saturday of Carnival, February 10, 2024, at Midland Hills Country Club, 2001 Fulham Street, Roseville, MN 55113. Three-course dinner with the following choice of the main course: 8-ounce Top Sirloin Steak with a wild mushroom glaze Midland Chicken -- lightly floured and pan-seared with buttery white wine source …
We invite you to a literary afternoon featuring Andi Kopek, a Polish-American writer and poet. Andi Kopek will present his latest book titled "Shmehara," which has received high acclaim and 5-star reviews from the Literary Titan organization. This is a unique opportunity to meet the author in person, listen to beautiful poetry, discover interesting stories behind the creation of these …