The Polish American Community of Toledo would like to thank all of the volunteers who donated their time for our Golf Skills Challenge. From the Boy Scouts of America: Stephanie Gerus, Seth Gerus, Mellissa Ford-Charter, Kenneth Charter, Austin Charter, Janet Caughhorn, George Caughhorn, Alexander Caughhorn, Kevin Schuster, Reece Schuster, Jill Penley, Anthony Scott, Seth Penley, Greg Penley, Brenden Penley, Leslie Zapiecki, Jaymes Zapiecki, Jeff Zapiecki, Frank Welter, Tom Jacob, Debbie Jacob, Nick Jacob, Sandy Davidson, Carol Girty, Gary Perlinski, Jerry Girty, Mark Haddix, and Collin Haddix. Also Philip Kinney and…
Read MoreDozynki Harvest Dinner presented by Poznan Alliance
The Polish Dozynki Harvest Dinner is an annual custom presented by the Toledo Poznan Alliance, a Toledo Sister Cities International affiliate, to friends of Polonia who appreciate and value Polish traditions. This year they are celebrating Polish American Heritage Month. Since 1608, when the first Polish settlers arrived at Jamestown, VA, Polish people have been an important part of America’s history and culture. In 2012, Polish Americans will mark the 31st Anniversary of the founding of Polish American Heritage Month. It has become a national celebration of Polish history, culture…
Read MoreKIELBASA KLASSIC
The rain clouds left and the sun came out to make the 2012 Kielbasa Klassic, held at Giant Oaks Golf Club, another success. This year’s winners were Terry Desmond, Randy Boratyn, Phil Stebelton and Mike Wisniewski. Along with great golf, great Kielbasa and prizes for everyone, golfers were given the famous “Kielbasa Klassic” t-shirt. The sponsors for this event were Stanley’s Meats and PACT. All proceeds went to PACT. Thank you to Stanley’s and all of the people and companies that donated prizes and thank you to the volunteers who…
Read More2012 Scholarship Winners
The PACT scholarship were awarded on Wednesday, August 8th, by Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur in her Toledo office at One Maritime Plaza. Ms. Kaptur was gracious enough to spend quite a while with the winners. After reading both of their essays on “What Having a Polish American Heritage Means to Me”, Ms Kaptur asked questions of both of the young ladies about their essays and what they knew about their heritage. She also talked to them about the history of Poland and its people and their centuries long fight for freedom…
Read MoreTPGS presents Genealogy Workshop
Thank you to the Toledo Polish Genealogy Society, Jackie Konwinski and all of the TPGS members who participated in the genealogy workshop for the Polish American Community of Toledo. For information about TPGS, go to their website tpgs02.org and become a member.
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2012 PACT Scholarship Winners Announced
Megan Pawlowski and Sarah Berendt Winners of PACT 2012 Scholarships The winners of the 2012 PACT scholarships are Sarah Berendt and Megan Pawlowski. Each will receive $500 toward their education. Congratulations to both of them! It was very difficult to pick two winners this year because all of the applicants were very deserving. Thank you to all who applied.
Read MoreTPGS Genealogy Presentation
“I’ve always wondered where my grandparents came from in Europe.” Ask Busia………………………………………….Ask Grandma “Where do I start?” Ask Dziadzia………………………………………………Ask Grandpa “I just don’t have time for all that research.” Join us for a Polish Genealogy Workshop
Read MoreAdam Grant (Grochowski) Exhibit
The Toledo Poznan Alliance and Lifelong Learning at Lourdes University is co-sponsoring a trip to visit the exhibit of Polish artist Adam (Grochowski) Grant. This trip will be Sunday, July 1st, and registration is just $25.
Read MoreFlood Disaster In Poland
The death toll from flooding in Poland has risen to 15 following days of heavy rain that forced thousands of people to flee their homes, the interior minister says. “The death toll has risen to 15,” Interior Minister Jerzy Miller said on Monday. He warned that flood barriers are in poor condition in many parts of the country as the worst floods in over a decade hit the country last week. Rescue efforts are underway across Poland and teams from some European countries are already on the ground to aid…
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