Happy Dyngus Day

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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…

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Palm Sunday in Poland

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Palm Sunday niedziela palmowa is called also The Sunday of the Lord’s Passion niedziela meki Panskiej, Willow Sunday niedziela wierzbowa, Branch Sunday niedziela rozdzkowa orApril Sunday niedziela kwietna since it takes place usually in April (not this year of course). Here are a few of the Polish Palm Sunday traditions: There was a custom to bring to church a figure of Jesus Christ riding on a donkey while the spectators threw flowers and pussy willow branches. Carrying the figure of Jesus was a honorary function – In Krakow, the town councilors did this. This was usually accompanied by a procession from…

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Toledo Polish Genealogical Society Meetings for 2015

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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…

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Alexander Drabik to be inducted into the Ohio Military Hall of Fame

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WORLD WAR II LOCAL HERO TO BE INDUCTED INTO OHIO MILITARY HALL OF FAME FOR VALOR World War II hero Sergeant Alexander A. Drabik will be inducted posthumously into the Ohio Military Hall of Fame for Valor on April 24, 2015 in the State House Atrium, Columbus, OH. Drabik was nominated by the Holland Springfield Spencer Township Historical Society (HSSHS), as he attended Dorr Street Elementary School and was a long-time Springfield Township resident. Honoring all who served their county is part of the Society’s on-going Veterans Project. Drabik was…

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Pierogi Class

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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.

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2015 PACT/TPA SCHOLARSHIPS

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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,…

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PIEROGI MAKING CIRCLE

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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…

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Polish Heritage Night at Toledo Walleye

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NA ZDROWIE! POLISH HERITAGE NIGHT IS FRIDAY, JANUARY 23 at Huntington Center in Toledo! Sponsored by Stanley’s Market. It all starts with a delicious pregame all-you-can-eat Polish buffet dinner by Stanley’s Market, featuring their world-famous kielbasa….Smacznego! There will also be live music to get your toes tapping, as well as Polish-themed entertainment throughout the night while you enjoy exciting Walleye hockey. A ticket combo is $33, which includes a game ticket and the buffet. If you already have a game ticket for that night, you can get the buffet for…

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