On November 6, 2025, the Consul General of the Republic of Poland in Chicago, Ms. Regina Jurkowska, hosted a celebration of Poland’s National Independence Day. Among the invited guests were representatives of…
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Film “Two Sisters” Moves Audience at Landmark Center Screening
On October 14, PACIM hosted a special screening of the Polish-Ukrainian film Two Sisters (Dwie Siostry) at the Landmark Center in Saint Paul. The powerful story of two young women navigating the…
Walicki Fund Grant
Thanks to donations made by our community to the Walicki Fund, PACIM has been able to support initiatives for disadvantaged children in Poland for many years. This year, the Board used…
Visitors from Łomianki
Firefighter Rafał Jędrocha from Łomianki, Poland – the sister city of Columbia Heights, MN – visited the city with his girlfriend Karolina during the last weekend of September. Volunteers from…
Polish Heritage Month Proclamation
On September 23, during the Columbia Heights City Council Meeting, Amáda Márquez Simula, Mayor of Columbia Heights, proclaimed October 2025 as Polish Heritage Month. PACIM’s Vice President, Anna Margl, accepted…
Polish Picnic 2025
On Saturday, August 16, we gathered at Huset Park in Columbia Heights, MN for our Polish Picnic—a day of community, culture, and celebration. In the morning, we were worried—rain was pouring down, and…
PACIM at Slavic Experience 2025
PACIM was proud to host a booth at the 2025 Slavic Experience, a vibrant cultural festival celebrating the rich traditions of Central and Eastern Europe. Our booth featured Polish crafts,…
Afternoon with th Author: Anthony Bukoski
On Sunday, June 29, 2025, PACIM members and friends attended a book reading and signing event with Polish-American author Anthony Bukoski from Superior, Wisconsin. The event took place in the historic Chief…
Polish Heritage Day at Urban Growler Brewery
On the beautiful first Sunday of June, PACIM took part in Polish Heritage Day at Urban Growler Brewery in Saint Paul. We used this great opportunity to interact with numerous…