Polish Genealogy Seminar with Kris Rzepczynski Researchers interested in their Polish roots are faced with a unique set of challenges; from the language to the infinite spelling variations, and the shifting bourndaries on the map. This program will explore these challenges, review important American sources, both print and online, and describe research strategies that can shed light on your ancestral town in Poland. Saturday, October 12,2013 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Main library McMaster Center (second floor) 325 Michigan Street, Toledo OH **registration is required** For more information, or to…
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October 26, 2014 Dozynki – A Harvest Dinner
The 24th Annual Dozynki dinner, sponsored by The Toledo Poznan Alliance will be held on Sunday, October 26th. Please join TPA at the Franciscan Center on the campus of Lourdes University at 12:30 PM for this special event. This year’s program includes: Procession Echoes of Poland Song and Dance Ensemble Authentic Polish dinner catered by Malczewski Recognition of Polish American Community of Toledo (PACT) scholarship winner Open bar/silent auction/raffle (baked goods) Tickets are $30 per person. Please make checks payable to Toledo Poznan Alliance. Send check to: Rosalie Hinde, 2909…
Read MoreAnother Successful Kielbasa Klassic
This year’s Kielbasa Klassic 4-Man Golf Scramble was held on Sunday, August 4th, at the Giant Oak Golf Course in Temperance Michigan. There were 15 teams for a total of 60 players, competing for first place. This year’s winners were Dave Martin, John Danielski, Jim Carey, and Tom Cunningham. Along with winner “bragging rights”, they also won a $300 cash prize and gift certificates to Stanley’s Market. Golfers took home door prizes and the famous “Kielbasa Klassic” t-shirt.
Read MorePolish Night at the Ball Game (Detroit Tigers vs. Minnesota Twins, May 24)
Polish Night at the Ball Game (May 24) A bus load of Tigers fans will be taken to the 43rd Annual Polish-American Night at the Ballgame: Detroit Tigers vs. Minnesota Twins PACT will keep you posted on this event. If you are interested in participating, please call Matt Zaleski at 419-345-5206 or email us atinfo@polishcommunity.org. http://detroit.tigers.mlb.com/schedule/promotions.jsp?c_id=det
Read MoreA Big Thank You To Golf Challenge Volunteers
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 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 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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MARCY KAPTUR PRESENTATION
accompanied on her trip by Marion Wojciechowski who was a Polish Cavalry Commander in the war. He lived and raised his family in Toledo. Ms. Kaptur recounted her trip with many stories and more than a few times had the audience laughing with some of her more amusing recounts of her trip. When an audience member asked her what a typical day was like for her as a Congresswoman, Ms. Kaptur pulled out her blackberry and read from it the lengthy schedule of a typical day for her starting early in the morning and ending well…
Read MorePolish Constitution Day in Chicago Illinois
Chicago Illinois was the place to be on May 5th for the Polish Constitution Day parade. This parade is the largest outside of Poland. Chicago Polonia, the largest Polish community outside of Warsaw proudly participated in the Parade in Downtown Chicago as well as Polish groups from the surrounding areas. There is no doubt that Polish pride is alive and well in the U.S. as was evidenced on the faces of all of the parade participants. Enjoy the photos from the parade and if you would like to see more,…
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