IT’S HAPPENING AGAIN! Another Northwest Ohio Great Pierogi & Polish Favorites Drive Up is happening on Sunday, September 13 @ Club 16, 316 S. King Road, Holland. Over 8 great Polish Food vendors offering their great food come back once again to the home of the Northwest Ohio Polish American Festival. To see details on the vendors and how to order visit https://www.doyoulovepolishfood.com/the-great-pierogi-polish-favorites-drive-up-101120 – orders must be placed by October 7th.
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Celebrate Polish History Month in October
Polish American Heritage Month is an annual designation observed in October. Across the globe, there are about 9.5 million Polish Americans. They represent about 3% of the American population. The first wave of millions of Poles migrated America between 1800 and 1860. The second and third generations of Poles were born in America in the late 1900’s, and grew up as Americans with a touch of Polish heritage. The Polish have always held onto a fierce passion for their culture, their independence, and their new country. We celebrate Polish American…
Read MorePACT Postpones 2020 Northwest Ohio Polish Festival
Tom Pruss, President, Polish-American Community of Toledo and Event Chairman for the 2020 Northwest Ohio Polish Festival, has announced that the board of the Polish-American Community of Toledo (PACT) voted to postpone the 2020 festival which was scheduled for May 29 – 31 at Club Sixteen, 316 King Rd., Holland until 2021. The festival is a significant fundraiser in the efforts to build a Polish Community Center in Northwest Ohio.
Read MoreWigilia 2019 in Photos
Here are some of the images of the Wigilia Celebration of 2019. Thank you to all that came out to celebrate Christmas with The Polish American Community of Toledo and Toledo Poznan Alliance. Thank you to John Drozdowski for the wonderful photos and leading the Polish Christmas carols!
Read MoreJoin us for a Traditional Polish Christmas Eve Celebration
Wigilia 2019 Wesołych Świąt! PACT and TPA are proud to announce this year’s Christmas Eve traditional “Wigilia” Celebration. The word “Wigilia” comes from the Latin word “VIGILARE” – to await. This year’s celebration is scheduled for Sunday, December 15, 2019 at Olivet Lutheran Church’s Christian Life Center, 5840 Monroe Street in Sylvania. Doors open at 5:00 and Wigilia program and dinner start at 5:30. The Wigilia Celebration includes: Lighting of the First Candle Reading of the Passage of the Birth of Christ Sharing of Oplatek Meatless Meal of Traditional Polish…
Read MoreCelebrate Polish Heritage Month
Polish American Heritage Month is an annual designation observed in October. Across the globe, there are about 9.5 million Polish Americans. They represent about 3% of the American population. The first wave of millions of Poles migrated America between 1800 and 1860. The second and third generations of Poles were born in America in the late 1900’s, and grew up as Americans with a touch of Polish heritage. The Polish have always held onto a fierce passion for their culture, their independence, and their new country. We celebrate Polish American…
Read More2018 Wigilia Celebration
Call Tim at 419-410-6167 or Rozanne at 419-944-5312 or email info@polishcommunity.org to reserve you seat at the Wigilia Celebration!
Read MoreNorthwest Ohio Polish Hall of Fame Awards Dinner
The first inductees into the Polish Hall of Fame were recognized at a dinner at Brandywine Country Club on Saturday, November 17th. The awards reflect recipients who have excelled in the fields of faith, family, labor and culture. “The goal is to preserve the rich history of Polish immigrants that built a strong foundation in northwest Ohio to earn a living, practice our faith, and raise a family. It was with great honor that we celebrated the inductees and their contribution to our Polish heritage and culture. The stories and their…
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