Article by Tom Sorosiak Easter is one of the two most practiced traditions by the Polish people of the Roman Catholic faith that was retained in the America’s by Polish immigrant families. I am a product of that generation and am proud to continue those most cherished traditions. I would like to share with the readers of this newsletter the memories I have growing up in the LaGrange Street neighborhood. Holy Week was always a reminder that the end of Lenten Season was nearing. Going to mass on Palm Sunday…
Read MorePolish-American Community of Toledo (PACT) and Toledo Poznan Alliance (TPA) 2022 Scholarship Competition
Polish-American Community of Toledo (PACT) and Toledo Poznan Alliance (TPA) 2022 Scholarship Competition begins in February and ends May 31, 2022
Read MoreLourdes Lifelong Learning Classes
Membership in Lourdes Lifelong Learning is $25. If enough people enroll, Lourdes will be interested in offering more courses on Poland. Call 419-824-3707 or go to lifelong@lourdes.edu. Polish Political Culture: Non-English Republican TraditionJaroslaw Szczepanski10:00 – 11 :00 AM, Tuesday, February 8 Exclusively online www.Lourdes.edu/Lectures Polish republicanism is a unique political philosophy that embodies both liberal andconservative principles. It was developed independently from the better-known Englishtradition which is still alive in American politics. Polish republicanism is rooted in fifteenth andsixteenth century reforms of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth and even the medieval Kingdomof…
Read More10th Annual Kielbasa Cook-Off Postponed
HERE WE GO AGAIN! Well folks, due the rise of the Omicron variant of the Covid virus, we are once again POSTPONING the 10th Annual Kielbasa Cook-Off. We are hoping to have it in a few months when we can do it outside and couple it with a major event. So keep posted and stay safe!
Read More2021 Scholarship Winners
Here are the 2021 PACT Scholarship Winners. Congratulations to all!
Read MoreThe 10 th Annual “Kielbasa Cook-Off” is Being Held Sunday, February 27, 2022
Are you an “amateur” kielbasa maker with a special family recipe? Does everyone tell you your kielbasa is absolutely delicious? If so, you should consider entering this year’s Kielbasa Cook-Off.
Read More2021 Wigilia Celebration Canceled
Due to the continuing effect of Covid-19, the Polish American Community of Toledo decided to cancel the 2021 Wigilia celebration out of an abundance ofcaution. We have had many inquiries about this year’s Wigilia and apologize to all who were looking forward to our annual Christmas celebration. PACT is ready to start a new year in 2022 beginning with the Kielbasa Cook Off that will take place on Sunday, February 27, 2022, at St. Clement’s Hall in Toledo. This is a very popular event, and we are having it right…
Read MoreCongressman Bob Latta Congratulates 2021 Scholarship Winners
Congressman Bob Latta congratulating the PACT scholarship winners Jessica Zuchowski and Claire Lepkowski.
Read MoreMay 22nd – Great Pierogi and Polish Food Drive-Up
Come join us Saturday, May 22nd as we present another Great Pierogi and Polish Food Drive-Up with a BONUS!!
This year, on top of all the FABULOUS Polish food that you can purchase frozen to take home, we are also offering a HOT, POLISH WEDDING DINNER to eat there or take it home!
Read MorePACT Announces Their Annual Scholarship Competition
Our Annual Scholarship Competition to award four $1,000.00 scholarships to area Polish-American students is currently underway. Over the past ten years $32,500 in scholarship money has been awarded to students of Polish-American heritage in the Toledo area. The competition is divided into two categories — High School and College. Applicants must fill out an application form and submit an essay. The high school category is for students in grades 9 – 12. Their essay topic is “What is the meaning of your Polish American heritage?” The college category is for…
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