Category: Polish Heritage
March Pierogi Class; Next class October 17, 2015
Happy Dyngus Day
When : Always the Monday after Easter Dyngus Day is very popular in Poland, and in Polish communities across America. After the long Lenten holiday, Dyngus Day is a day of fun. And a little romantic fun. It is always celebrated on the Monday after Easter. Dyngus Day Tradition: There are all sort of ways for boys to meet girls. But, this one takes the cake. Guys, on this day you get to wet the ladies down. Sprinkling or drenching with water is your goal. Chase after the ladies with…
Read MoreToledo Polish Genealogical Society Meetings for 2015
The next meeting of TPGS will be held on Saturday, March 21st from 10 am to noon. Meetings are held at St. Michael School, 420 Sandusky Street. This month’s speaker is Donna Christian. All are welcome! The schedule for TPGS meetings for the remainder of the year is: Saturday, April 18 – Monthly Meeting from 10am to 12pm – Show and Tell My Trip to Poland by TPGS Members. Saturday, May 16 – Special Event – Field Trip Calvary Cemetery Tour featuring Prominent Poles Saturday June 20 Monthly Meeting from 10…
Read MorePierogi Class
Space for the pierogi class on Saturday, March 28th is full. We are sorry to all who wanted to take this class but were not able to so we are going to schedule another class in October just in time for Christmas. PACT will announce the October date when it is finalized. Thank you to all who wanted to take the March class. We hope you will be able to attend the next one in October.
Read More2015 PACT/TPA SCHOLARSHIPS
2015 Scholarship Awards The Polish American Community of Toledo is happy to announce that along with the Toledo Poznan Alliance of Toledo, we will again be awarding scholarships to High School/College students based on academics, extra-curricular activities and an essay submitted about “What Having a Polish-American Heritage Means To Me”. Last year four area high school or college students each received a $1000 scholarship toward their education. Click on PACT/TPA scholarship application button on the right of the screen to download a copy of the application. After filling it out,…
Read MorePIEROGI MAKING CIRCLE
Join PACT for a Pierogi Making Circle and learn just how easy and fun it can be!! Has the thought of making pierogi made you nervous? It’s easy to do if you know the simple steps. Date: Saturday, March 28 Time: 1pm-4pm Where: Olivet Lutheran Church 5840 Monroe St. Sylvania, OH Fee: $25 per person for new guests $20 per person for return guests Price includes: pierogi lessons, pierogi recipes, all ingredients, taste testing, one dozen pierogi to take home, and pierogi press **Please bring rolling pin and an…
Read MoreEchoes of Poland Pierogi Dinner
February 27, 2015 4:00 to 8:00 PRCUA Hall 5255 N. Detroit $8.00 Menu: 4 Pierogi, Vegetable, Salad, Bread/Butter, Dessert, Coffee/Punch Advanced order by he dozens: $9.00 Cheese, Potato, Kraut, Mixed(Cheese & Potato) Order by February 19, 2015 Call: 419 531-8658 or 419 475-6262
Read MoreWigilia Celebration 2014
Wigilia: Celebrate a traditional meatless meal and learn about the customs associated with the “Vigil” of Christmas: breaking bread (oplatek), food, prayer and Christmas carols (koledy). The Polish American Community of Toledo presents the 5th Annual Wigilia Celebration: Waiting for the Birth of Christ. Sunday, December 14th at 5:30 PM Olivet Lutheran Church-Christian Life Center 5840 Monroe Street, Sylvania Price: $15 for PACT members, $20 for non-members, $10 for children 12 and under THE WIGILIA CELEBRATION INCLUDES: Lighting of the first candle sharing of oplatek meatless meal of traditional Polish…
Read MorePACT has Shopka in Toledo Christmas (Holiday) Parade
This year PACT added a shopka to its parade float.Scroll down to learn more about this Polish tradition.
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