Here is a list of events that PACT will offer for the 2014 year. More information about each event will be provided prior to the event. Pierogi Making Circle (March 29, 2014): Workshop for individuals interested in making pierogi from scratch, led by local talent. Trip to Hamtramck (May): A day trip to Hamtramck, Michigan to visit St. Florian Church, Polish Art Center, Polish bakery and grocery store and have lunch at one of Hamtramck’s Polish restaurants. Polish Night at Comerica Park (June 13): Watch the Detroit Tigers against Minnesota at…
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Membership Survey
Thank you to all of the members who renewed their membership and completed the events survey. The top three events that received the most votes were the trip to Hamtramck with a visit to St. Florian church, the Polish art center, lunch at one of the Polish restaurants, and a stop at the Polish grocery store and bakery, the pierogi making circle, and a Polish pre-lenten celebration. We are now putting together our 2014 calendar of events and will post it here once it is complete. PACT is always trying…
Read MoreChristmas (Holiday) Parade in Toledo, Ohio
Thank you to those that came out to walk/ride with us in the parade. It was great to see all of the spectators who enjoyed our float too. Our Wigilia celebration will be held on December 22nd this year. Call Tim Paluszak to reserve your seat for this cherished Polish tradition.
Read More10/12/2013 POLISH GENEALOGY SEMINAR
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…
Read MoreOctober 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 MorePACT/TPA 2013 scholarship winners
The Polish-American Community of Toledo (PACT) and the Toledo Poznan Alliance (TPA) joined forces and awarded three scholarships to area students totaling more than $2,000, including the first Martin A. Blaszczyk Memorial Scholarship. Mr. Blaszczyk was the editor of the Lagrange St. News and a strong advocate for the Toledo Polish community for more than 30 years. Mr. Blaszczyk died of cancer on April 27, 2013. He was 59.
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What’s happening in 2013
Here is the list of upcoming events for PACT and a short description of each. To learn more about the events, click on the event on the right of the screen under “upcoming events”. Information about these events will be posted as they develop.
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 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…
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