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  X 2009

! OCTOBER - Miesiacem Polsko-Amerykanskiego Dziedzictwa / The Polish American Heritage Month - PAZDZIERNIK !

Friday, October 30th - POLISH-AMERICAN SOCIETY OF GREATER CINCINNATI (PASGC) cordially invites to the Cincinnati Premiere of the Documentary by Director Piotr Zarebski "Prisoners". This is a history of seven women imprisoned by Communist Regime in Poland in 1981 for their role in the "Solidarity" freedom movement. Based on the book "No right to return" by Ewa Kubasiewicz.

• YWCA - job training and career counseling (almost) for free.

• Saturday, October 24, 7:00 - 9:30 p.m. - Halloween Ball - To all the ghouls and goblins of ballroom dancing! Come, if you dare, to the most frightening party of the year! Prizes will be given to the best male, female and couple, who wear the best and most creative costumes. Enjoy food, drinks and a dance show by the newest dancers at Premier Ballroom, all for only $10. Trick or treat, miss this one and you'll be dead meat! Mhwaaaa hahaha Mhwaa haha haaaaaa, Iza & Alex
Address: 8494 Cotter St, Lewis Center OH 43035

• *** Saturday,Oct.17th: Fall Dance. Please consider that the event's location has been changed.
*** Sunday, Oct.18th: Polish Mass (as usual: THIRD Sunday at THREE o'clock).

$ # % & ! + - - - The PAC Scholarship - due date: November 20 '2009 - - - + ! & % # $

• The PAC Scholarship will provide for qualified undergraduate students for full-time studies at accredited colleges and universities or trade schools in Ohio. Please, submit your application by November 20 '2009 to PAC. The scholarship notifications are made in writing and presented at Wigilia in December, 2009.

• Sunday, OCTOBER 18: The Nationwide Better Health Columbus Marathon starts near the intersection of Broad and Third Streets in downtown Columbus at 7:30 a.m. for walkers and runners. The course will be open until 3:00 p.m. Let's come to cheer on our friends: Jeniffer Day, Tomek Wosiak, and Andrzej Biernat.
At the same time: The Polish Mass in German Village and The Polish Folk Concert in Cleveland.

• On Sunday, October 4th at 11 AM, students from the Nativity School in Cincinnati will visit my radio station to share their impressions from their latest visit to Poland. They participated in the International Project Week in Olsztyn, Poland alongside students from Nederlands, Germany, Hungary, Russia and Poland. In addition to visiting Olsztyn, they went to Warsaw, Gdansk and Malbork. You can listen on the radio at 88.7 FM or on the Internet at www.wobofm.com. Thanks, Andrew Biernat

• October 3th, 11am : The Stratford Ecological Center Harvest Fair. PACanow would be there. Come and join us (address: 3083 Liberty Road, Delaware). Contact: Laura. Admission: $6/Adults $4/kids.

• Lets celebrate The Polish American Heritage Month
 
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• Sept. 25-27th, 2009 : Columbus Oktoberfest. The festival will run at the Ohio Expo Center (NOT: German Village). Admission: free, parking: $8. Why Oktoberfest is celebrated in September? Well, the answer is simple: we're doing it wrong. In Germany, Oktoberfest lasts 16 or 17 days, bridging the end of September with the beginning of October.

• Sat, Sept 19th will take place The Annual PAC Picnic. During the picnic there will be a volleyball rematch between Cincinnati and Columbus. Practice-Wed, Sept, 16th, 6:30 pm, Wyndham Park, Dublin, OH. Contact: Marek Myszkowski. More: Co Nowego? Fans and players, please, come!

• Dear Friends, We are thrilled to announce our fifteenth season at Central Presbyterian Church! Pasted below is the full season schedule for 2009-2010. We have an outstanding line up and hope that you'll join us for these wonderful programs in our spectacular venue. I will of course, be sending concert specific announcements Save the dates, come hear us up close and personal and.....bring friends! Thanks and see you there, David Niwa, Artistic Director Sunday at Central

• * PoloniaOhio.com is celebrating its 5th birthday this month. * . I really do not know how I did it. The only explanation for it - following the famous American system :step-by-step. I have to congratulate myself and my helpers. I also wish you and myself a lot of strength and continuing enthusiasm, and patience in the future.
Good news: In August 2009 @TomChalasinski and @PAC joined @81off.com as sponsors.

•       PACANOW
2009 / 2010 		      September 12 wrzesien, 2009
THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL
more:
SCHEDULE 2009 / 2010


• Long weekend, September 5 - 7: WaterFire (Friday), Powwow, Greek Festival, Italian Car Show.

• The VOLLEYBALL PRACTICE to prepare for game in Cincinnati (see: Co Nowego?):
Wendesday, September 2nd, 6:30pm
Tuesday, September 8th, 6:30pm
 
VIII 2009
• Crew vision of annual "Scotch & Wine Tasting" - PRICELESS!!!

• Friday, Aug. 21 through Sunday, Aug. 23 is Grove City's Balloons & Tunes Festival held at Beulah Park, 3811 Southwest Blvd.

• Tonight (Aug.12 / Aug.13) will be your last chance to see the Perseid meteor shower at its peak.

• August 11th: 15th Annual Young at Heart Festival.

• REMINDER: Alum Creek, the first weekend of August - see you there!
 
VII 2009
• Poles in Ohio - links to the sites.

• They are free concerts in Columbus and Central Ohio during the summer (Sundays at Scioto, Park of Roses Concert Series, Third Sunday Concert Series, Concerts on the Green, Harmony in the Park, Music on the Lawn, Music in the Parks, Summer Lunchtime Performing Arts Series, Music in the Park, Friday Night Bandstand, Music and Art in the Park, Concerts on the Creek). Bring the lawn chairs, blankets, bug repellant and grab yourself a free "music break". Don’t forget the music Festivals (Columbus Arts Festival, Juneteenth Festival, Creekside Blues & Jazz Festival, Worthington Arts Festival, Powell Festival, ComFest, WaterFire, Red, White and Boom!, Westerville Music and Arts Festival, Lazy Days of Summer Festival, Pickerington Violet Festival, Jazz and Rib Fest, Tomato Festival, , Upper Arlington Labor Day Festival, Marion Festival) !

• FUN! FUN! FUN! Beulah Park in Grove City : Mud Volleyball Tournament 2009, Saturday, July 25.

• Feeding pets food that we enjoy is not only wrong, it can also be fatal. There are some foodstuffs that humans relish which cause illness and death if eaten by pets.

• Events Calendar:
July 23 - 25 : Bike Fest 2009
July 24 - 26 : Columbus Jazz & Rib Fest
July 31 - August 2 : Dublin Irish Festival

• The next reason to be proud being Polish. The element 112 will be called "copernicium", with the symbol Cp, in honour of the astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus.

• Monday, July 13th - Columbus Crew with the coach Robert Warzycha visited Obama at White House. President honored
MLS Cup Champions 2008.

• REMINDER: Saturday, July 11: AN EVENING OF POETRY by "Cicho Sza".

• Beginning July 1st, there are several changes to Ohio traffic laws that the General Assembly approved as part of the transportation budget three months ago. (kd)
 
 VI 2009
• Happy Father's Day to all you Father's & Papa's.

• pig The world's eyes still are on swine flu.
WHO declares first flu pandemic in 41 years


• REMAINDER: 06.06 - Spring Dance. Especially for the soccer fans: live transmission of the match Crew vs. Wizards.

• The Central Ohio Soaring Association is offering passenger and introductory glider flights. Book Your Adventure - FUN FOR ONE FROM SPRING TO FALL -- gift tickets $50. Take a glider ride for a touch of unforgettable excitement. Approximately 20 minutes of flight from altitude of 3000 feet gives a scenic view of Marion area. It can be the perfect gift for people of any age. Contact: Greg, (614)495-1727. (gs)

• June 4th - the 20th Anniversary of the Collapse of Communism in Central Europe. It all began in Poland.

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AEROBIC June '2009
June 04, Thursday 6:30 - 7:30pm, Wyndham Park‎, 7475 Tullymore Dr, Dublin, OH (parking along the street).
June 11, Thursday 6:30 - 7:30pm, Wyndham Park‎, 7475 Tullymore Dr, Dublin, OH (parking along the street).
June 18, Thursday 6:30 - 7:30pm, Wyndham Park‎, 7475 Tullymore Dr, Dublin, OH (parking along the street).
June 25, Thursday 6:30 - 7:30pm, Wyndham Park‎, 7475 Tullymore Dr, Dublin, OH (parking along the street).

• JUNE 1 - Happy Kids Day!
 
  V 2009
• They are free concerts in Columbus and Central Ohio during the summer (Sundays at Scioto, Park of Roses Concert Series, Third Sunday Concert Series, Concerts on the Green, Harmony in the Park, Music on the Lawn, Music in the Parks, Summer Lunchtime Performing Arts Series, Music in the Park, Friday Night Bandstand, Music and Art in the Park, Concerts on the Creek). Bring the lawn chairs, blankets, bug repellant and grab yourself a free "music break". Don’t forget the music Festivals (Columbus Arts Festival, Juneteenth Festival, Creekside Blues & Jazz Festival, Worthington Arts Festival, Powell Festival, ComFest, WaterFire, Red, White and Boom!, Westerville Music and Arts Festival, Lazy Days of Summer Festival, Pickerington Violet Festival, Jazz and Rib Fest, Tomato Festival, , Upper Arlington Labor Day Festival, Marion Festival) !

• Dear Friends and Music Lovers, Thanks to you our patrons, we are extremely pleased to be completing our 14th season and, can't wait to present our 2009 Season Finale with the Canaletto Ensemble. This concert is not to be missed! We're featuring master cellist Luis Biava who will present a cello suite by the incomparable J.S. Bach, Jude Mollenhauer and David Niwa in the fantastic Fantasie for violin and harp by Saint Saens ,and the rarely played Piano quartet in g minor by Gabriel Faure featuring pianist Mariko Kaneda ....doesn't get better than this! We hope to see you there and please keep your eyes peel for next seasons line up. Thanks for your attendance and support. We couldn't and wouldn't do it without you!
Thanks again, David Niwa, Artistic Director Sunday at Central
Concert Sunday at Central: Sunday, May 31, 2009 , 7PM, 132 South 3rd St, Columbus Oh, 43215, tel.614-263-8403

• PACanow PACanow, May 16, 2009
Our last day of school was very special. We had a real (!) exam, diplomas, medals, and a lot of fun with games. The teacher got flowers and congratulatory scroll from kids. The event concluded with a cake and fruit reception. Kids, see you after vacations!


• Premier Ballroom invites us for Backwards Party. A party where everything goes backwards... the line of dance, food, decorations, your clothes, and speech! Guaranteed to be a unique evening. Saturday, May 30th, 7 - 10 pm. 8494 Cotter St, Lewis Center OH 43035. Admission: $10/person.

• Sutarday, May 16th, 10:30am - 12:00, The End of the School Year in PACanow. We invite you to join us. The event will take a place in MEETING ROOM of U.A. Lane Road Branch Library. Adres: 1945 Lane Road, Upper Arlington, Ohio 43220.

• To all of Research Associate in the field of Child Development and Human Relations : Happy Mother's Day *

• May 9th, 7pm - Columbus Crew Game with celebration of Stadium 10th Anniversary. Prices like ten years ago, many suprices. I'm sure our Fun Club will be there.

• Interesting: 5 surprising uses for ketchup, 7 Smart Uses for Vinegar, 10 Surprising Uses for Vodka, 10 Easy Green Cleaning Recipes.

• Monika Sikora-Dixon from BeeCloser sent us the pictures from Constitution of May 3 Parade in Chicago. Thank you.

• The secrets of cursor (with speakers) ;-) .

• pig The world's eyes are on Mexico and its swine flu outbreak.
The first swine flu patient in Columbus (01.05):
OSU student from dorm on 11th Street.


• Metropolitan Opera invites you to Live in HD. Tickets from $15/person.
 
 IV 2009
• Club PAC goes to Chicago to participate in The Polish Constitution Day Parade.

• What to do on vacation with kids?
Ohio has to offer: Camps, NLMA, YMCA, Camp, Soccer Camps, Sports Camp, Village Academy Camp, Family Vacations.

• If you have GPS in your vehicle with a HOME setting, you should set over here the intersection a few miles from your home instead of actual home address. The thief who steals your car (plus GPS with home address in it and a garage door opener) can own anything he wants inside your house. More: Crime Prevention Tips.

• I hate to be the one to remind you, but just pretty soon it is going to be April 15th, the Tax Deadline.

• I Dream The Dream - We Each Can Surprise.

• Easter HAPPY EASTER!


• April 2nd - The Forth Anniversary of the Death of Pope John Paul II.

• For the first time in Columbus: ANDRZEJ WAJDA RETROSPECTIVE. April 2 - April 30, 2009. (jk)

• PROPOSAL of the new By-Laws. Voting:Wednesday, May 13th, 7:30pm. If any concerns, please contact PAC Officers.
 
III 2009
• SLUB March 28 '2009
Ola & Krzys
May God Bless You Both!


• Honda created electrical car. I hope, no one will kill that. (mm)

• On March 21'2009 members of Polish-American Club of Columbus met on grounds Highbanks Metro Park , as every year, to celebrate an old annual Polish custom "Marzanna". That event is organized every year mainly for young children and their parents and grandparents...

• * First Day of Spring - see you at Marzanna.

• Franklin Park Conservatory, Botanical Garden, March 14 - September 7, 2009: a spectacular showcase of tropical flowers and foliage, Blooms & Butterflies transforms the Conservatory into an enchanting butterfly haven. Enjoy a closer look at these fascinating creatures. Hundreds of butterflies from more than 100 species from around the world arrive at the Conservatory during the exhibition. Every day dozens of them will reach maturity and come out from their chrysalides to be released in the Conservatory's Pacific Island Water Garden. (dm)

• Something new within our community: Gold Wine Classes provided by Ted, PAC's wine master.

• We are pleased to present the official North American debut of The Other Niwa Duo in recital on Sunday March 22nd, 2009 at 7:00. I'll be playing with my wife Mariko as my sister Gail is pregnant! We've got a great program including works by Mozart, Beethoven, Glazunov, and others. We'd love to see you there so please come to Central Presbyterian Church (132 South Third St.) and lose yourself for an hour or two. Hope to see you there, David Niwa, Artistic Director "Sunday at Central"

• History of Poland in 10 minutes. (gs)

• Help us say goodbye to winter and welcome in the spring this year at Marzanna, the fun ritual dating back to the 10th century. In the villages of Poland, a doll-like figure symbolizing winter would be created using straw that had been covering over the fields where crops had grown. It then would be marched away so it could not find its way back, and taken to a river and burned. With winter destroyed, spring could be welcomed in. While we won't be burning anything in the river, we will have a straw figure and a fireplace! Bring food and drinks for a cookout, and be ready for a good time. Be sure to dress for the weather. We have use of a grill and a covered, open shelter. The PAC will provide charcoal. Come to the Big Meadows picnic area of Highbanks Metro Park, on US Rt. 23 N. (about 3mi. north of I-270), March 21st from 2-5 P.M. The park entrance is on the left, just before Powell Rd. Call Marzena with any questions at 614-596-3282. (jm)

• Anna, PAC Scholarship recipient, plans to begin offering an adult, beginner level Polish class on Wednesday nights at 8 P.M.
If interested, call her at 202-9230. (jm)

• Dublin, Saturday, March 14, 2009, 7am - 5pm: St.Patrick's Day Parade.

• Crystal Gardens, Chicago, March 1st, 12:00pm - 6:00pm : Celebrate Poland. (jm)

• The U.S.-Poland Totalization Agreement will become effective on March 1, 2009. The practical details of applying for benefits will be published on the U.S. Embassy website when available. (jb)

• PROPOSAL of the new By-Laws. Voting:Wednesday, April 15th, 7:30pm. If any concerns, please contact PAC Officers.
 
 II 2009
• Columbus aims to be best bicycling city in the country.

• !!! 809, 284 or 876 Area Code Scam !!!. The charges afterward can become a real nightmare: $2425 per-minute. (lb)

• February 19th - Fat Thursday (Polish Tłusty Czwartek) is a traditional Polish and German feast marking the last Thursday before Lent
and is associated with the celebration of Carnival.

• This is a reminder that we have our PAC meeting tomorrow, Wednesday, February 11th, at 7:30 P.M. We will be voting on the funding amounts for our 2009 activites and would appreciate input from our members so please show your support and interest by attending if you can. Kindest regards, Janice Marshall (jm)

• Please, remember, next mass: Sunday, February 15th at 3:00 pm. (ejk)

• The fear of Friday the 13th is called paraskavedekatriaphobia. Friday, February 13th, Friday, March 13th ... - be prepered!

• Income Tax '2008 - fast, professional and accurate service: Olimpia Campbell 614-439-8959 (kd)

• Phil Says "Six More Weeks of Winter!"
 
  I 2009
• Greg Swiderski was awarded by the Central Ohio Soaring Association the title of the "Pilot of the Year 2008" for his glider-flying achievements. COSA is offering passenger and introductory glider flights. Book Your Adventure - FUN FOR ONE FROM SPRING TO FALL -- gift tickets $50. Take a glider ride for a touch of unforgettable excitement. Approximately 20 minutes of flight from altitude of 3000 feet gives a scenic view of Marion area. It can be the perfect gift for people of any age. Contact: Greg, (614)495-1727. (gs)

• We have a real winter this year again. The storm's snow, sleet and freezing rain led schools and work places to cancel.

• The Columbus Dispatch: Q&A with new Crew coach Robert Warzycha.

• Polish Art Society of Cincinnati invites everyone to the stage play "Helena - Rzecz o Modrzejewskiej". January 31, 2009 at 7PM at the Monmouth Theatre, 636 Monmouth Street, Newport, Kentucky 41071.

• If you were able to stay for the free concert given for us after our December Polish mass by violinist David Niwa and his wife, pianist Mariko Kaneda, then you know exactly why I say how impressive the playing was. Following some Christmas carols along with which we were invited to sing, we heard an assortment of pieces which displayed incredible talent and left us only to say how glad we were to have been there. Thank you to David and Mariko for their wonderful gift to us. We look forward to hearing them more. If somebody is interested in continuation of this music adventure you can do it at Sunday at Central. (jm)

• January 11th, POLAND: the seventeen edition of Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity. The continues throughout the year.

• If skies are clear Saturday, January 10th, go out at sunset and look for the giant moon rising in the east. It will be the biggest and brightest one of 2009, sure to wow even seasoned observers.

• Come and dash through the snow from Mad River Mountain Greg and Marcin Swiderski, alpine ski instructors, invite everybody for skiing, snowboarding or tubing in the famous snow-fun resort Mad River Mountain, near Bellefontaine (Rt.33 NW, 40 miles from Dublin). Information about rates, hours and snow conditions can be found on the website www.skimadriver.com. The Resort is being improved and enlarged every year � and provides a lot of wonderful fun on the snow, as well as cozy warming up in the cafeteria or by the fireplace in the bar (Loft). The tickets are not cheap (with discounts for kids and seniors and for weekdays) but even the season pass will still cost you much less than one week in Colorado. Mad River Mtn is an ideal place for learning and improvement because of the large and diversified slopes (from Bunny Hill to the Freestyle Terrain Park), a lot of ski lifts, huge rental shack and large number of professional instructors. If you are interested in advice, training or lessons please contact Greg or Marcin at (614) 495-1727 or through internet greg4412@yahoo.com. (gs)

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AEROBIC
2009		 January 08 , Thursday, 6:30pm - 7:30pm, U.A. Lane Road Branch Library, MEETING ROOM
January 15 , Thursday, 6:30pm - 7:30pm, U.A. Lane Road Branch Library, MEETING ROOM
January 22 , Thursday, 6:30pm - 7:30pm, U.A. Lane Road Branch Library, MEETING ROOM
January 29 , Thursday, 6:30pm - 7:30pm, U.A. Lane Road Branch Library, MEETING ROOM
February 05, Thursday, 6:30pm - 7:30pm, U.A. Lane Road Branch Library, MEETING ROOM
February 12, Thursday, 6:30pm - 7:30pm, U.A. Lane Road Branch Library, MEETING ROOM
February 19, Thursday, 6:30pm - 7:30pm, U.A. Lane Road Branch Library, MEETING ROOM
February 26, Thursday, 6:30pm - 7:30pm, U.A. Lane Road Branch Library, MEETING ROOM

* ATTENTION: Bring towel/blanket/mat for yourself.
 
XII 2008
• STAR Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year !
( Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year in many languages )

• XXI CENTURY DICTIONARY    
    Season Greetings = Merry Christmas
    Season Tree = Christmas Tree
    End Year Party = Christmas Party

• If you were able to stay for the free concert given for us after our December Polish mass by violinist David Niwa and his wife, pianist Mariko Kaneda, then you know exactly why I say how impressive the playing was. Following some Christmas carols along with which we were invited to sing, we heard an assortment of pieces which displayed incredible talent and left us only to say how glad we were to have been there. Thank you to David and Mariko for their wonderful gift to us. We look forward to hearing them more. If somebody is interested in continuation of this music adventure you can do it at Sunday at Central. (jm)

• On December 11th, after relatively short battle with severe illness, died Dr. Władyslaw Val Metanomski (85), a long-time resident of Columbus, a close friend to many of us. Educated in chemistry-pharmacology, for the last 44 years to the last days of his life, Dr. Metanomski worked at Chemical Abstracts, owned by the American Chemical Society, where he was highly regarded and liked for his knowledge, outstanding diligence, friendliness and mild temper, as well as for his gallantry to ladies ("a real gentleman"). He was also known for his love and knowledge of opera and classical music, history and (with proper moderation) good wine. Born and raised in prewar Lwow, during the Polish campaign of September 1939 he was taken prisoner by the Red Army and sent to labor camp in Siberia. He managed to get out by joining the Polish Army formed by Gen. Anders. With the Anders Army he left the Soviet Union and - after transit through Iran, Iraq and Palestine to join the British and Americans - he took part in the famous Monte Cassino Battle and the in the rest of the Italian campaign. After the war ended he settled in England for university studies and work, then he transferred to Canada for more education, and finally he moved with his wife to Columbus, to join the CAS. He is survived by his wife Helena, his daughter and her husband, and two grandchildren. The Funeral Mass - with good music by the Church choir and solo singers - was celebrated at the St. Andrew Catholic Church in Columbus, followed by the reception. The participants included Dr. Val's family and many his co-workers and friends. He will be missed and remembered. (gs)

• December '1970 - From Solidarity to Freedom.

• December 13th - Polonia Wigilia '2008.

• December 13th the 27th anniversary of introducing the Martial Law in Poland.

• Tomasz Adamek - the World Light Heavyweight Champion!

• Robert Warzycha is the favorite to replace Sigi Schmid!

• In the next couple of weeks, but before Christmas, we are planning a trip to Chicago for Polish grocery. If anyone from our Columbus Polonia is interested in ordering something please contact Agnieszka A. � (614) 562 .1264 or through e-mailem. We are accepting order through December 17.

• The Dalai Lama has arrived in Gdansk, northern Poland, to take part in the 25 years since Lech Walesa won the Nobel Prize celebrations this weekend.

• December 6th - Mikolajki. Kids, be prepared!

• LAST CHANCE: The Duquesne University Tamburitzans are coming to Dayton on December 7, 2008, for just one performance, that Sunday at 2:00 PM, in the new Centerville High School Theater, 500 E. Franklin Street Centerville, OH. Plenty of free parking. Tickets ($20/adults & $10/kids). Come to see one of the American's longest-running live stage show!
 
 XI 2008
• turkey Happy Thanksgiving.

• ALL WEEK LONG BLACK FRIDAY DEALS. No jostling for bargains and parking spots. Instead, the great deals from the convenience (and comfort) of your keyboard. Additional: Customers Vote - chance to compete for the most ridiculous deals of the season. Offer time: Thursday, 11.27.2008, 00:00:01am to Thursday, 12.4.2008, 11:59:59pm.

• Since January 2009 breaking parking laws on Columbus streets will cost more.

• The Columbus Crew won the first MLS Cup trophy in club history, topping a game New York Red Bulls side 3-1 in MLS Cup 2008. Guillermo Barros Schelotto was named Most Valuable Player.
The crowd of more than 100 fans met the team at Port Columbus last night.
Congratulations, Robert ! May it occur as a result of our good example ?
Let's do the time warp again!
WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS ... !

• The Duquesne University Tamburitzans are coming to Dayton on December 7, 2008, for just one performance, that Sunday
at 2:00 PM, in the new Centerville High School Theater, 500 E. Franklin Street Centerville, OH. Plenty of free parking. Time to buy tickets ($20/adults & $10/kids). Come to see one of the American's longest-running live stage show!

• Winter Festival of Lights, Niagara Falls, November 8,2008 - January 5,2009.

• On Nov. 18, 1978, in Jonestown, Guyana, 909 members of the Peoples Temple cult, led by Rev. Jim Jones, committed suicide by drinking poisoned punch. To the extent the actions in Jonestown were viewed as a mass suicide, it is the largest such event in modern history.

• Poland, November 11th - The National Independence Day.

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AEROBIC
2008 		November 06th, Thursday, 18:30 - 19:30, U.A. Lane Road Branch Library, MEETING ROOM
November 13th, Thursday, 18:30 - 19:30, U.A. Lane Road Branch Library, MEETING ROOM
November 20th, Thursday, 18:30 - 19:30, U.A. Lane Road Branch Library, MEETING ROOM
November 25th, Tuesday !! 18:30 - 19:30, U.A. Lane Road Branch Library, MEETING ROOM
December 04th, Thursday, 18:30 - 19:30, U.A. Lane Road Branch Library, MEETING ROOM
December 11th, Thursday, 18:30 - 19:30, U.A. Lane Road Branch Library, MEETING ROOM
December 16th, Tuesday !! 18:30 - 19:30, U.A. Lane Road Branch Library, MEETING ROOM
December 30th, Tuesday !! 18:30 - 19:30, U.A. Lane Road Branch Library, MEETING ROOM

* ATTENTION: Bring towel/blanket/mat for yourself.


• The next AEROBIC: Thursday, November 13th, 6:30 - 7:30 pm, Upper Arlington Lane Road Branch Library, 1945 Lane Road, Upper Arlington, Ohio 43220. Our coach is out of town, and could be late. Please, check this page for the updated info. NO CANCELLATION means GOOD NEWS. Attention: Bring towel/blanket/mat for yourself.

• International Festival is behind us. The Polish both, with Basia in charge of the Cultural Section and Robert in charge of the Food Court-both aided by an army of volunteers, presented itself impressively. The large number of visitors to "The Little Poland" could get acquainted with picture albums about our country, buy Cepelia souvenirs, "oplatki" (Christmas Wafers) and eat their fill of the traditional Polish kitchen fare. We were located very close to the main stage this time, therefore no one had to miss any of the interesting shows. The performance by "Lajkonik" was especially worthy of our attention - beautiful show and, most importantly, many more familiar faces!

• REMINDER: Monday, November 10, 2008 at 8:00pm, Wexner Center for the Arts : Marcin Wasilewski Trio - "The most important piano trio debut of the new millennium to date...subtle, suspenseful, rich and mature." - Stereophile

• * * * * * OPLATEK * * * * * OPLATEK * * * * * OPLATEK * * * * *
The PAC is happy to have oplatek available for purchase again this year. You may buy it at club's events at the price of $4 a package. If you wish to receive it by mail, oplatek may also be ordered by sending $5 to our treasurer, Jan Klarenbach. His address is 192 Village Gate Blvd., Delaware, OH 43015. Each package contains four pieces, three white and one pink.

• NEW!!! PAC organizes AEROBIC FOR ADULTS under professional supervision. Thursday, November 6th, 6:30 - 7:30 pm, Upper Arlington Lane Road Branch Library, 1945 Lane Road, Upper Arlington, Ohio 43220. Please, bring towel/blanket/mat for yourself.

• At 2 a.m. on November 2, groggy Americans will turn their clocks back one hour, marking the end of Daylight Saving Time.
 
  X 2008
• Let celebrate trick or treat. For complete list of Halloween safety tips, visit the page.

• The PAC Scholarship will provide for qualified undergraduate students for full-time studies at accredited colleges and universities or trade schools in Ohio. Please, submit your application by November 20 '2008 to PAC. The scholarship notifications are made in writing and presented at Wigilia in December, 2008.

• 30th anniversary of pontificate of Pope John Paul II. Karol Wojtyla was elected and intronisated on 16 October 1978.

• One more picnic "At the Barn" behind us. For most of us it started at noon with a soccer tournament among our fellows from Columbus, Cincinnati and Cleveland. After few hours of a hard competitive game we had a winner: Columbus, 2nd runner up-Cleveland, 1st runner up-Cincinnati. Wonderful weather, tastefully diversified food and great atmosphere made the day another great experience. While PAC supplied hot dogs, Zywiec and keg beer, quests were asked to bring a dish to share. We all enjoyed pleasant music - special thanks to Darek, the DJ. Unfortunately, most of the gentlemen did not want to show off their dancing skills due to maximized exploitation on a soccer filed. Children occupied the dance floor. Kids, you are the best!!! We want to thank you all for coming and having a great time. Special thanks to guests from Cleveland (with priest Jurek), and from Cincinnati, who arrived with Andrzej and Ted. We hope we will have many more wonderful meetings like this in the future.
 
 IX 2008
• The next Sutarday: Annual PAC Picnic. Before Picnic :
The First Polonia SOCCER TOURNAMENT CINCINNATI-CLEVELAND-COLUMBUS.
Pleyers & fans please, come!

• You are cordially invited to the Grand Opening of The Newly Expanded Facility of Goshia's Hair & Nail Designs. Saturday, October 11th, 2-7 pm. Everybody is welcome. Free parking lot behind the building.

• After many barks, the City of Dublin is opening Nando's Dog Park in Darree Fields Park at 10 a.m., Sunday, Sept. 21. The dog park offers both a small and large dog area for dogs to run, play and roam.

• Monday, November 10, 2008 at 8:00pm, Wexner Center for the Arts : Marcin Wasilewski Trio - "The most important piano trio debut of the new millennium to date...subtle, suspenseful, rich and mature." - Stereophile

• Sunday 9/14/2008: Polonia Columbus vs. Polonia Cincinnati 4:0. WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS ... !

• Igor Falecki from Poland is probably surely the youngest best drummer in the world.

• Hurricane Ike's victims rebuild lives from Texas to Ohio.

• See you in Cincinnati. If you like to be a part of a team, call: Robert Warzycha, Tel.614-554-3749 or Marek Myszkowski 614-766-9724. ATTENTION: players, you should have the black shorts; the white T-shirts would be from our sponsor, Tomek Chalasinski; fans: you should wear your team colors.

• Poland claimed first place in the Eurovision Dance Contest.

• Delaware: Sunday, September 7th, 3:30 pm: Horse Parade, September 13-20th : The Delaware County Fair.

• REMINDER: September 7th: The Polish Day, Sorrowful Mother S H R I N E.
 
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• Hurricane GUSTAV is comming. It's good to live in Ohio.

• Eva & Jan have sold the house in Dublin.

• Soccer Team for the match Polonia Columbus vs. Polonia Cincinnati. Everybody is welcome.
first practice: Sunday, 08.24, 1pm, NCAA, 4625 Westerville Road, Westerville.
second practice: Sunday, 08.31, 6pm, NCAA, 4625 Westerville Road, Westerville.
third practice: Sunday, 09.07, 6pm, NCAA, 4625 Westerville Road, Westerville.
REMINDER: On the same day we are going to Bellevue with PAC.

• BalloonFest, Aug. 15-17.

• August 17th, after the Mass - Soccer Team meeting for the match PoloniaColumbus vs. PoloniaCincinnati. If you like to be a part of a team, contact Robert Warzycha, tel.614-554-3749.

• The 2008 Beijing Olympic is scheduled to be held from August 8 to August 24,2008 in the city of Beijing. The opening ceremony of the Olympics will begin at 08:08:08 pm CST. The Chinese believe that numbers have a magical quality. In Cantonese, number 8 sounds like "fa" meaning "prosperous". In Chinese Numerology every number has a certain element as well. Number 8 has the Earth element which gives stability and enhances the determination to reach goals.

• You are cordially invited to the celebration of the tenth anniversary of the Polish American Cultural Center and Grand Opening of the Gallery at the Polish Heritage Center at 6501 Lansing Avenue in Cleveland on Sunday, August 10. Our special guest for this celebration will be His Excellency Ambassador of the Republic of Poland to the United States Robert Kupiecki.
10:00 AM - Holy Mass at the Shrine Church of St. Stanislaus
12:30 PM - Opening of the Gallery at the Polish American Cultural Center, 6501 Lansing Avenue in Cleveland, followed by a short program and reception celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Center and the opening of the Gallery.

• Check How Old Is Your Brain:
1. After you go to the site below, touch 'start'
2. Wait for 3, 2, 1.
3. Memorize the number's position on the screen, then click the circle from the smallest umber to the largest number.
4. At the end of game, computer will tell you how old your brain is. The older the worse.

• August 1st - the 64th anniversary of Warsaw Uprising.

• REMINDER: August 1 - 3 : Annual PAC Summer Picnic & Camping .
 
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• Summer events:
July 31 - August 3 : Dublin's XXI Irish Festval (tickets: $7 & $10)
July 25 - 27 : XXIX Jazz & Rib Fest (free admission)
July 23, 26, August 2, 17: summer concerts of The Columbus Symphony (tickets: $20)
July 18, 25, August 8, 15: JazZoo Summer series

• Sunday, July 13th - the tragic death of Bronislaw Geremek, a statesman and diplomat of the first order, and a beloved son of Poland. He will be sorely missed.

• Honey - Few months old very friendly female dog for adoption. Contact: Beata.

• Saturday, July 12, Noon to 4:00pm, 5th Street and Park Avenue, Marysville: the annual event "A Day in the Park" : live entertainment, clowns, free food, drinks, and ice cream.

• Oh, vacation huh?
 
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• Wednesday night, June 18th - the Moon Illusion. Step outside at sunset and look around. You'll see an optical illusion in which the Moon appears larger near the horizon than it does while higher up in the sky. David Copperfield's next trick?

• For Summer Fun 2008 events such as: Festival Latino'08, Columbus Rose Festival, Music on the Lown 2008, and many more - check the web page Columbus Local News.

•
Happy Father's Day!


father
 God took the strength of a mountain,
The majesty of a tree,
The warmth of a summer sun,
The calm of a quiet sea,
The generous soul of nature,
The comforting arm of night,
The wisdom of the ages,
The power of the eagle's flight,
The joy of a morning in spring,
The faith of a mustard seed,
The patience of eternity,
The depth of a family need,
Then God combined these qualities,
When there was nothing more to add,
He knew His masterpiece was complete,
And so,

He called it ... Dad


• Reminder: June 15th - Polish Mass : 3pm.

• GARAGE SALE - If you have any clothing and household items you are able to donate, please dropped them off during PAC Meeting on Wednesday, July 9th, 7:30 - 9 pm, at Eagles Hall, 3800 Westerville Road, Columbus, OH. If you would like a receipt from the club for tax purposes, leave an itemized list of your donations.

• Friday, June 13th... Be careful.

• Euro 2008 - watch group B.

• To children of all ages, we would like to wish a happy Children's Day.
 
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• Once again, we were privileged to attend the Corpus Christi Procession. Thanks, PAC.

• The Columbus Crew will try to make it six straight wins. This season it is the best team of MLS. Congratulations, Robert.

• Irena Sendler passed away on Monday, May 12th, 2008. She is gone, but will never be forgotten.

• National Trail Days: 10 May 2008, Saturday, Alum Creek St. Pk, Delaware. Registration/Starts 11AM - 1PM. Current Fees: $2-$5/person [ DIRECTIONS: From Columbus, take I-71 north to Polaris exit. Turn left (west). Turn right (north) on Old State Rd. Follow signs to Beach or Marina (TBD). ]

• CINCINNATI: Monthly Polish dances sponsored by the POLISH AMERICAN SOCIETY OF GREATER CINCINNATI. Live Music by the POLKA DOTS. The first Saturday of every month, 6:00 PM to 10 :00 PM. $12/person includes two drink tickets for wine, beer, pop. Free chips and pretzels. VFW cash bar with low drink prices. $2.00 food items (Pierogi, Sausage, Paczki). Contact: Ted Day, cell tel. 658-6589.
 
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• Reminder:
**April 20 Polish Mass : 5pm.
**April 26: Polka Dance. Everybody has chance to become Queen/King of Bigos.

• In order to receive a 2008 Economic Stimulus Payment file a 2007 tax return on time.

• A great stress reliever. Go ahead, you know you want to... BUBBLEWRAP (don't forget to go to manic mode ;-) ).

• Epson PhotoCenter willofficially close on April 30, 2008. If you haven't done so, please retrieve any photos from PoloniaOhio.com currently stored on the site that you wish to keep.

• Skybus Airlines announced Friday, April 4th, it is shutting down its passenger flights -- becoming the third airline this week to cease operations. Earlier in the week, ATA Airlines and Aloha Airlines announced they would shut down flights as both companies work through bankruptcy filings.

• Prima Aprilis!
 
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• On March 29/ 2008 members of Polish-American Club of Columbus met on grounds Highbanks Metro Park , as every year, to celebrate an old annual Polish custom Marzanna. That event is organized every year mainly for young children and their parents and grandparents. We normally appreciate the security officers to protect safety of the visitors, but this year all of us felt pressured and intimidated by the safety personnel. (ejk)

• See you at Marzanna.

• baranek Happy Easter!

• $3.45-a-gallon gasoline!!! Find the lowest gas and diesel prices in the Columbus area. Who Killed the Electric Car?

• PAC became a member of Wexner Center for the Arts. Good idea!

• PAC NOMINATIONS AT OUR MEETING We have officer and trustee positions up for vote in April, with nominations to be made at the March 12th meeting. It is extremely important that we keep bringing more members into the circle of those who run things, so please consider what you have to contribute. We need you to lend a hand and have a voice in what we do. This is your chance. It is work, but it is fun. To run for a position, you need only to get another member to nominate you. We must expand our group of caring people, so please consider helping the club. Let�s not tire out the people we have! Come to the meeting at the Eagles' Hall at 7:30 PM - TOMORROW! (jm)

• Saturday, March 15th, 11am, Dublin Metro Center: Saint Patrick's Day Parade.

• Daylight Saving Time begins at 2:00 a.m. on the second Sunday in March (March 9th).

• Celebrated on 8 March, International Women's Day is the global day connecting all women around the world and inspiring them to achieve their full potential. Happy Women's Day, ladies!

• If you love our planet, check the links: Our Planet Earth, Travel IQ, Szczecin - the tour around the city. And something special: Satellite Weather Forecast.

• March 6 - 16, Cleveland: 32nd Cleveland International Film Festival. Friday, March 7th & Saturday, March 8th: film by Andrzej Wajda KATYN.

• OTTAWA, March 1, 2008: Citizens of Poland, Slovakia, Lithuania and Hungary will no longer require visas to visit Canada. Poland lifted visa requirements for Canadians in 2004, when it joined the European Union.
 
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• 20 February 2008: the total lunar eclipse visible throughout most of Western Europe, as well as the Americas. The next total lunar eclipse will occur on December 21, 2010.

• Francis Xavier "Frank" Nowakowski, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2008. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Halteman-Fett & Dyer Funeral Home, Lancaster. Frank, a member of the Polish American Club, will be missed as a partner to the community and a friend.

• Valentine, O, Valentine,
I'll be your love and you'll be mine.
We'll care for each other, rain or fine,
and in 90 years we'll be 99.

• February 2nd - Punxsutawney Phil predicted: 6 more weeks of winter!
 
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• FOR SALE : Metal Frame Twin/Full Bunk Bed with Red Finish and Mattresses. Price: $150. Contact: e-mail.

• January 31: FAT THURSDAY . Do not forget Pączki Dance.

• MARTYNKA - the student of PACanow is turning 2 on the 25th of January. Happy Birthday!

• Wexner Center for the Arts invites you for the movie "The Rape of Europa", Sat, Jan 26, 2008 , 7:00PM & Sun, Jan 27, 2008, 2:00PM, tickets: $5 - $7. The Rape of Europa tells the epic story of the Germans' systematic theft of Europe's artistic heritage - it's estimated they stole one-fifth of all known artworks from the countries they conquered - and its miraculous survival.

• "Katyn", the latest film by veteran Polish director Andrzej Wajda, will be Poland�s candidate for "The Best Foreign Film" in next year's Academy Awards. "Katyn" tells the story of the massacre by over 20,000 Polish officers by the Soviet NKVD in 1940.

• American Idol returns for its sixth season. Columbus FOX: Tuesday, Jan. 8th, 8:00 - 10:00pm , Wednesday, Jan. 9th, 8:00 - 9:00pm.

• REMINDER: Epiphany - The Polish-language Mass - Sunday, January 6th.

• Think you know your countries? Travel IQ for YOU.

• January '2008 - Calendar of Events.

• May peace break into your house and may thieves come to steal your debts. May the pockets of your jeans become a magnet of $100 bills. May love stick to your face like Vaseline and may laughter assault your lips! May your clothes smell of success like smoking tires and may happiness slap you across the face and may your tears be that of joy. May the problems you had forget your home address! In simple words ............ May 2008 be the best year of your life!!!
 
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• STAR Very Merry CHRISTMAS
and a very Happy NEW YEAR
to ALL OF YOU
from PoloniaOhio.com.

• REMINDER: Christmas - The Polish-language Mass - Sunday, December 23th.

• NEWS from CINNCINNATI: On Sunday, December 16, Andrew Biernat will be out of town and Polish Melodies Program will be played from the tape. He will be back live on December 23 with his Christmas show. Annabel will host Kids Christmas Show from 10:30 to 11 AM. Also on Sunday, 23rd at 11 AM, Andrew will air a 10 min interview with Mr Krzysztof Penderecki, great Polish Composer who performed a World Premiere of Piano Concerto Resurection with Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra on December 7th and 8th. (rd)

• European Short Course Swimming Championships in Debrecen, December 13th, 2007 - gold medal winners: Otylia Jedrzejczak and Paweł Korzeniowski.

• December 13th the 26th anniversary of introducing the Martial Law in Poland.

• Thank you everyone for the financial help and emotional support. Thank you for your prayers. We wish our Polish Club (our family!) a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! God bless you all! Dariusz Mikulski and family

• December 6th - Mikolajki. Kids, be prepared!

• Wigilia'2007 Preparation - All help is very welcome!!!
*** If possible please tell us the dish you would like to bring. The list is posted on the Menu.
*** Volunteers to help with decorating are needed at Friday, 6-8pm and at Saturday, 4-5pm.
Christmas decorations are welcome.
*** Suggested donation for PAC by nonmembers at Wigilia will be $3.00. That will help to cover the cost of supplies.

• December '2007 - Calendar of Events; Historic Lebanon Horse-Drawn Carriage Parade & Christmas Festival .
 
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• turkey Happy Thanksgiving.

• REMINDER: Sunday, November 11 - Polish Independence Day. As a representative of Polonia, at the Polish-language Mass you should wear a white and red ribbon over your heart.

• November 10th, 9am-2pm: Health Screenings at Sunflower Market. The tests for: cholesterol, glucose, liver enzyme, thyroid, food allergy, etc. More information: CardioQuick Health Resources, LLC, Phone 1-866-678-4857 or at Sunflower Market, Olentangy Plaza, 889 Bethel Road, Columbus, OH 43214, Phone 614-459-8862.

• In USA Daylight Saving Time reverts to standard time on the first Sunday in November (November 4th). In the U.S., each time zone switches at a different time.

• OHIO: EVENTS & HAPPENINGS of NOVEMBER:
Nov.1-31 - Events by PAC
Nov.1-4 - 13th Annual Ohio Pen Show
Nov.4-11 - The Columbus International Film & Video Festival
Nov.5-Jan.15 - Dickens Victorian Village
Nov.9-10 - From Our Hands Show & Workshop
Nov.15-Jan.6 - Blossom Holiday Lighting
Listopad 23 - Grudzien 23, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays - NORTH POLE EXPRESS
Listopad 23 - Grudzien 30 - Deck the Hall
Nov.24 - The 2007 Ninth Annual Gahanna Holiday Lights. Parade & Festival
Nov.28-Dec.23 - Columbus' Contemporary American Theatre
Nov.29-Dec.2 - Children's International Film Festival
 
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!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! OCTOBER - The Polish American Heritage Month !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

• In USA Daylight Saving Time reverts to standard time on the first Sunday in November (November 4th). In the U.S., each time zone switches at a different time. In the European Union, Summer Time ends the last Sunday in October (October 28th). In the EU, all time zones change at the same moment.

• Due to terrible weather, the TRIP TO FARM IS CANCELED!

• Let celebrate trick or treat. For complete list of Halloween safety tips, visit the page.

• The last event of Polish American Heritage Month organized by PAC is Trip to the Farm. See you there.

• Boo at the ZOO - two weekends of Halloween fun! Friday - Sunday Oct.19,20,21 & Friday - Sunday Oct.26,27,28. Do not miss the MERRY NOT SCARY event.

• Polonia Business Leaders Meeting: Sunday, October 21, 14:30 at Euro Cafe, Columbus, 49 N. High St. (Corner of Gay & High), tel.614.221.8311.

• The Columbus Italian Festival runs Friday through Sunday, October 5-7.

• October - The Polish American Heritage Month. Let's celebrate.
 
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• Attention Polka Music Lovers: Polish Melodies on every Sunday at 10:00am - 1:00pm, WOBO (88.7FM).

• Very important information!!! Polonia Business Leaders Meeting: Sunday, September 23, 12:00 at Subway Konkoskia Ltd., 61 E Gay St, Columbus, OH 43215.

• Polish American Club Scholarship is to be awarded in 2007! Applications are due by October 31st. More: Polish-American-Club.org.

• REMINDER: Saturday, September 22: * PAC PICNIC.

• Saturday, September 22, 10am-10pm - India Festival 2007 at the Veterans Memorial.

• September 11 '2001 - the date to not forget.

• Sunday, September 2nd - Polish Mass.
 
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• August 31'2007 - It has been ten years since Princess Diana died.

• It's back to school time. Bye-bye Summer.

• The 35th Annual Greek Festival - August 31 - September 3, 2007, Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 555 N High St, Columbus.

• The total lunar eclipse will be visible across the United States at early Tuesday, August 28th, 4:51 a.m. EDT. The full eclipse will begin an hour later at 5:52 a.m. EDT.

• " Walking With the Dinosaurs - The Live Experience" - Aug.22-25, 2007, Schottenstein Center Columbus, OH. The show runs about two hours and features 17 to-scale computer animated dinosaur puppets roaming, roaring and battling in a hazy jungle.

• ANNOUNCEMENT:
Hi Polish community, this information is about Multicultural Fair at the USPS, Citygate office (2323 Citygate Dr., Columbus). This was a last minute notice, because there Polish booth pull out this past weekend. They need the Club's help in promoting Poland, If you have a few hour 12:00 to 5:00 on this Sunday. If you can help between those hours, please call me at Home 614-818-3637 and Cell 614-679-6296. If we gather some Polish food (for sampling) this would be an extra. There is also a Mass this weekend, so I could really use some of the folks that do not attended the mass. I have many poster's and information about Poland to put at the booth. Great decorating are always appreciate. Thank You, Mike Moore, President PAC

• Monday, August 13th, 2:00am - meteor shower.

• Garage Sale - such a great idea. A few hours of work, big money for PAC!

• REMINDER: PAC's Mid Summer Picnic & Camping 2007: August 10 - 12, Alum Creek State Park, Group Campground. Please, print out the Song-book prepared by Eva & Jan. A campfire music would by provided by "B&T Band".

• REMINDER: PAC's Garage Sale, Saturday, August 4th, 10am-3pm.

• Celebrate the best in Irish culture and music at the 20th Annual Dublin Irish Festival - August 3, 4, 5. (kd)

• The 63rd anniversary of the Warsaw Uprising, one of the most tragic developments of World War II, falls on Aug. 1. It involved a heavy death toll-nearly 300,000 soldiers and civilians-and resulted in the total destruction of the city.
 
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• Personality test - a kind of fun thing to do; even though you are not superstitious. (aj)

• The 24th annual Sundays at Scioto, a summer concert series, ends with British Invasion taking the stage on July 29, 7-8:30pm, in the amphitheater at scenic Scioto Park, 7377 Riverside Dr., in Dublin.

• Honda Home Coming 2007, July 26-28. (mm)

• Join us at Garage Sale to benefit our PAC Scholarship Fund from 10 - 3 on Saturday, August 4th. If you have any clothing and household items you are able to donate, please price them and dropped off on Thursday and Friday at the home of Luba & Kazimierz Kowalski, 1195 Stroud Ct. in Westerville, tel. 523.2105. A few more tables and helpers are also still needed. If you would like a receipt from the club for tax purposes, leave an itemized list of your donations.

• Polish President Lech Kaczynski has declared three days of national mourning for Polish pilgrims who died in a bus crash in France.

• The web PoloniaOhio.com needs help. If you know html, please contact via e-mail.

• Trip to Europe, September 2007. More: Calendar.

• Now in its 28th year, Jazz & Rib Fest brings together some of today's most popular and innovative jazz artists with mouth watering ribs from across the country. Don't miss this Columbus summertime tradition. July 20 - 22, Bicentennial Park Stage & Riverfront Amphitheater.

• Picnic with the Pops on the lawn at Chemical Abstracts Service, Saturday July 21, general admission: $20/$22 - the Columbus Symphony Orchestra, Clay Aiken.

• All in the (Warzychas') family - Columbus Dispatch, Sat.07.07.07. (bm)

• Today is 07.07.07. The magic date.

• July 5-6 : The 25th Annual Classic Auto Show & Cruise-In, 555 Metro Pl N Dublin, OH 43017. General Admission is $5 per person per day and includes nightly concerts!

• Wednesday, July 4 - 2007 Independence Day Celebration - Dublin. Admission is free to the day's events, no ticket required except for reserved seats on the field for the concert.
Our correspondent sent us Ohio Firework Schedule. Thank you! (kd)

• 2007 FIFA U-20 World Cup: 3 July, Tue 5-7pm, USA vs. Poland (Montreal).

• 2007 FIFA U-20 World Cup - The 24-team tournament runs from 30 June to 22 July in six venues across Canada. Poland is returning to the U-20 World Cup for the first time in 24 years. The U.S. has competed in 10 previous FIFA U-20 World Cups. With 11 players from Major League Soccer and three from overseas clubs, the U.S. is playing with more professionals at a FIFA U-20 World Cup than ever before. In Tim Ward, Robbie Rogers and Danny Szetela, the Columbus Crew send the biggest club contingent.
Group D results: USA vs. S.Korea (1:1) (Danny Szetela) , Poland vs. Brazil (1:0) (Grzegorz Krychowiak).
 
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• Riverfest takes place at North Bank Park in downtown Columbus on Saturday, June 30, 2007, from 12-7pm. The free event features boating on the Scioto River, art activities for children, live music (pop, rock, blues), educational exhibits (include fly-fishing lessons), hybrid cars on display and many more.

• June 17th - Very Happy Father's Day. Plant for your Dad the special spring garden (just click anywhere on the page at the website).

• 2007 Sports Class Nationals - the soaring competition for sailplanes is taking place in Waynesville, OH. Dates: 6/12 - 6/21/2007. (gs)

• 2007 Columbus Arts Festival: June 7 - 10, Downtown Riverfront. Admission: free.
 
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• The 2007 Columbus Arts Festival: June 7 - 10, Downtown Riverfront. Admission: FREE.

• REMINDER: The camping weekend in May is at Zaleski State Forest near Lake Hope, in the Lake Ridge Group area. Gates open on Friday the 25th at 7:00 P.M. and we leave on Monday morning, the 28th. The charge is $5 per tent per night, which you must pay on your way in at our registration table. Be sure to bring all your own food for this campout. (jm)

• Friday & Saturday, May 18 - 19, 2007 : The 6th Annual Columbus Culture Fest will be held at Marconi Boulevard, stretching from Broad Street to Gay Street. There is no admission fee. (bf)

• The largest collection of free family history, family tree and genealogy records in the world.

• One-day boycott of gasoline on May 15: Don't pump gas on May 15th 2007

• May 13th


Very Happy Mother's Day
 "M" is for the million things she gave me,
"O" means only that she's growing old,
"T" is for the tears she shed to save me,
"H" is for her heart of purest gold,
"E" is for her eyes, with love-light shining,
"R" means right, and right she'll always be.
baby

• Plant for your Mom the most beatifull spring garden (just click anywhere on the page at the website).
You may also sent her the real flowers by internet.

• Prom'2007 celebrities: Adam, a son of Ewa & Maciek, Ania, a daughter of Beata & Piotr, Bogna, a daughter of Dorota & Robert, Ida, a daughter of Ewa & Janek, Konrad, a son of Eliza & Robert, Peter, a holder of the PAC's scholarship, Rysiu, a son of Iwona & Toni.

• Cleveland, Sunday, May 6'2007:
10:30 A.M. - Polish Holy Mass at Saint Casimir Church
1:30 P.M. - Polish Constitution Day parade on Fleet Ave, Cleveland; meeting: Washington Park.
More: Co Nowego.

• Queen Elizabeth II visits Jamestown, Virginia.

• Cinco D'Ohio Festival - the first outdoor festival of the season at the North Market. Let celebrate the national Mexican holiday, Cinco de Mayo.
 
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• Former Russian President Boris Yeltsin died Monday April 23th at age 76 (1931-2007).

• REMAINDER : April 21th, 6 - 23pm : Annual Spring Fling Polka Dance.

• April 18th 2007 - Poland and Ukraine won organization of EURO 2012 !!!

• Add line 3 to line 5… Subtract 6%... Divide by line 7 and multiply by 13.... April 15th - TAX DAY !
• Friday, April 13th ... Be prepared. ^

  • The Midwest Slavic Conference takes place at OSU from 12-14 April. Saturday, April 14th, 9:45-11:30am - the lecture of Roman Nitze, former PAC President: "'With Swords & Lances - A Study of Polish Cavalry and How They Fought German Tanks During the September Campaign 1939". (bf)

    • >>> REMAINDER <<< - Wednesday, April 11th PAC Election. See: Co Nowego.

    • >>> REMAINDER <<< Easter Sunday, German Village, April 8, 3pm - The Polish-language Mass.

    • baranek I would like to wish a very happy and blessed Easter
    to all my friends and visitors to this site.
    Marzena, Editor of www.PoloniaOhio.com

    • >>> REMAINDER <<< Basket Blessing, German Village, April 7, 2:30pm
    After the celebration join us at the snack time. Organizers will provide hot beverages; please bring a dessert to share.

    • CORRECTION - The information about the WBNS-10TVNews broadcast of the Polish Palm Sunday from the German Village church - it was an April Fool's Day joke ;-) .

    • April 2nd - The second anniversary of the death of John Paul II. A solemn midday ceremony at Rome's Basilica di San Giovanni in Laterano will mark the completion of the first stage towards the beatification of the charismatic Polish pope.

    • FANTASTIC NEWS! The activity of "The Polish-American Club in Columbus" brought attention of the media. Local TV station WBNS-10TVNews will broadcast the celebration of the Polish Palm Sunday from the German Village church.
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    • >>> REMAINDER <<< Palm Sunday, German Village, April 1, 3pm - The first Polish-language Mass.
    The door is open at 2:30pm. After the Mass please join us at the snack time. Organizers will provide hot beverages; please bring a dessert to share.

    • You may buy the Easter Palm at Krystyna's Deli, Columbus.

    • The first Polish-language Mass will be celebrated on Palm Sunday - April 1, at 3:00pm at St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church in Columbus, Ohio. We are very grateful to Fr. Ted Thomas, pastor of St. Mary's, for helping us to make this happen. A Polish-speaking priest will travel here from Cleveland for these masses; it would be very nice if families would take turns welcoming him to their homes for dinner. The church address is 684 S. Third Street in the German Village area of Columbus, also the site of our Swieconka this year. The priest's travel expenses will be reimbursed, and support given to the church, with the money donated on these occasions. (jm)
    Great job, PAC officers - CONGRATULATIONS!!!!

    • Come watch delicious chocolates being made at the Anthony-Thomas Chocolate Factory on March 24th, 2007, from 9:00am to 3:00pm. Children will receive free Easter Eggs and get the chance to meet the Easter Bunny.

    • There are huge snowfalls in Europe. Even Spain saw 20 inch snowfalls. Good thing we chased the winter away from Ohio.

    • On March 18, while celebrating the pagan holiday of drowning Marzanna, our Paczek Master Mirek was honored with a certificate for his services with PAC. Mirek received a free pass to all events organized by the Polish-American Club in Columbus.

    • With the goal of chasing away the winter season, our bravest souls arrived at Highbanks Park on Sunday. With prior experience of drowning and burning the symbol of winter, this year's event took place very smoothly. Marzanna was still spitting fire and smoke at us from the fireplace; nothing we couldn't handle. Even though it was nice and sunny, the planned Spring Sports were disrupted by the cold wind. Perhaps it was through the smoke of Marzanna that the winter succeeded in slightly taking over. Or perhaps we weren't united enough, missing our Guitar Man. Wacek, where are you !?!?!?!

    • March 8th 2007 is a very important date! Patryk Maksymilian was born to Danuta and Grzegorz.
    We'd like to wish the happy parents and big brother - Robert of this brand new baby boy all the best!

    • For her first university spring break, Maja - daughter of Marzena and Marek - along with a Christian youth group, is rebuilding New Orleans. PAC can be proud of the holder of the PAC scholarship.

    • REMAINDER - Sunday, March 18th - Marzanna, The Spring Parade.

    • PAC, The Presidents Words: We recently establish a committing meeting to review Ohio Polish Culture and Arts. The committee has met and has come up with a lot of great ideas to promote Polish culture. Some of the ideas were local Polish Gallery visit , Polish culture promotion at the library provide space , Polish movie , dinner and Polish dance joint event , European Festival and more . October is Polish Heritage month. It is very important to get an overall opinion , on what the Polish-American Club community wants to promote for Polish culture .During the April 21st Spring Dance , a committee representative will be coming around with a survey on what the community would like to see promoted . If you would like, it is not necessary to wait till the dance to submit your opinion .Please consult with any of your Club Officer or Trustees, on what you would like to see promoted in your community. There is a lot of Polish Art and Culture around Ohio. Please help us, so we may support the majority of the community, in promoting the local culture desires. Thank you, Mike Moore, President of Polish American Club

    • Happy Pulaski day! March 4th many city's in America honor an important General in the American Revolution from Poland!! How cool is that!

    • March 3 '2007, Sapporo, Japan - Poland's Adam Malysz crushed the field on the normal hill at Sapporo to win the fourth World Championship gold of his career.
     
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    • "It's Happiness" is coming to the Cincinnati Esquire Theater on Thursday, March 15th at 7pm for one night only! Music begins in the lobby at 6:30pm. Tickets: $10 Adults, $9 students/seniors.

    • New Requirements for Travelers: Beginning January 23, 2007, ALL persons, including U.S. citizens, traveling by air between the United States and Canada, Mexico, Central and South America, the Caribbean, and Bermuda will be required to present a valid passport, Air NEXUS card, or U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Document, or an Alien Registration Card, Form I-551, if applicable.

    • Polish Art Society of Cincinnati provides top-notch information about polish cultural events. You are very welcome to visit this portal.

    • You are invited to a lecture entitled "Transforming Central and Eastern Europe: Experiences and Perspectives" by a former President of Poland (1995-2005) the Honorable Aleksander Kwasniewski.
    The lecture takes place on Wednesday, February 14, 2007 at 4:00 PM in the Hall Auditorium at Miami University. Admission is free and no reservations are required. Hall Auditorium is located at 119 Center for Performing Arts, Oxford, OH 45056. Phone: (513) 529.3014.

    • What a turn of events. Recently we couldn't wait until winter. On the second week with temperatures below 10 deg C, we took advantage with a winter trip to Mad River. And now, temperatures are below 0 deg F. Schools are closed, snow everywhere. Siberia.

    • What a Wonderful World: Our planet earth (file: 1.4Mb) (aj)

    • Valentine's Dayis February 14th, Wednesday. For this special occasion you can send flowers or gift to your bellowed persons via internet: Flowers.

    • New to us this year will be our very first pączki sale, a PAC fundraiser which will take place from 1-5 P.M. on February 17th in Krystyna's Polish Deli at 1453-C Grandview Ave,, Columbus OH 43212. These fabulous filled doughnuts will be fresh and homemade by members and will surely top the ones found in our grocery stores! Be sure to stop in. In fact, if you can help sell, please contact:
    Marzena M.: tel. 614.766.9724, Mike M.: tel. 614.818.3637, or with the site: e-mail. (jm)
     
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    • >)+ January 31st 2007 is a very important date! Alicja Zofia was born to Bozena and Krzysztof. We'd like to wish the happy parents and big brother - Mateusz of this brand new baby girl all the best!

    • Quotation of the Century: "In the first place, we should insist that if the immigrant who comes here in good faith becomes an American and assimilates himself to us, he shall be treated on an exact equality with everyone else, for it is an outrage to discriminate against any such man because of creed, or birthplace, or origin. But this is predicated upon the person's becoming in every facet an American, and nothing but an American...There can be no divided allegiance here. Any man who says he is an American, but something else also, isn't an American at all. We have room for but one flag, the American flag... We have room for but one language here, and that is the E nglish language... and we have room for but one sole loyalty and that is a loyalty to the American people." Theodore Roosevelt '1907 (aj)

    • You are invited to visit very interesting web page: polishtoledo.com. This Website is about Poles, Polish culture, traditions, history, heritage, and Polish music. The other links to the sites about Poles in Ohio you can find in My.

    • Eastern European Dance Party - Saturday, January 27th, 8-11 pm (1st VV Church, 93 W.Weisheimer Rd, Columbus). (bf)

    • REMINDER: This Saturday, January 27th, PACanow with its adult friends will have a little adventure at Mad River Mountain Resort. We will have a lot of fun, also we will have a small gathering together for Priscilla's 7th birthday. Everybody is invited. Please be there by noon time. We will meet inside at lodge. Kinga (km)

    • Funny Translation. Here's something really useful with which you can have some fun. (aj)

    • January 21 - Grandmother's Day, January 22 - Grandfather's Day. For this occasion the children of PACanow have spent two weeks making beautiful cards. If you forgot about this important holiday, you can still make it up with a phone call or by sending flowers to Poland. You can do it all online (HHHLink -> Flowers )

    • American Idol returns for its sixth season. Columbus FOX: Tuesday, Jan. 16th, 8:00 - 10:00pm , Wednesday, Jan. 18th, 8:00 - 9:00pm.

    • Friday, January 6th - Three Kings Day (The Epiphany, Trzech Kroli). It is a Christian celebration that commemorates the Biblical story of the three kings ( three wise men ) who followed the star of Bethlehem to bring gifts to the Christ child. According to the Biblical story, the Three Kings - named Melchior, Caspar and Balthazar - presented the Baby Jesus with gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh. Three Kings Day is celebrated twelve days after Christmas as the last day of the Christmas season.

    • Happy New Year!
     
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    • Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year !
    ( Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year in many languages )

    • December 13th - 25th anniversary of the imposition of martial law by the Communist government in Poland.

    • "Ho, ho, ho - that's what Santa said when he joined our Wigilia on December 9th at the Eagles!..." (rb)

    • PAC President's Message to All Our Children:
          I want you to know that I have had the opportunity to speak to St. Mikolaj (also known as Santa Claus)! He is very excited about the holidays this year and he told me he would love to come celebrate with us at our Wigilia party on December 9th. He also said the he will be bringing gifts for all our good little girls and boys! I told him that the children of our club are all wonderful children and that I think all of you have been good this year, so now it is up to you to keep up your good work. Be sure to mind your manners and be a helper to your mom and dad. Keep your room clean and study hard. I will see you at the party, when we�ll all sing Christmas carols, have good things to eat, and have lots of holiday fun.
    Your friend, Mike Moore

    • **** New Year Night 2007 at the "Columbus Dance Center" ***
    Program includes: dance show presented by Columbus Dance Center, dance music, buffet dinner, drinks, lottery games.December 31st., at 10:00pm - 5:00am. Cost: $50/person. Contact: 614.759.0502.

    • December 6th - Mikolajki. Kids, be prepared!

    • If you have health problems or you would like to be forever young, we invite you to visit: www.81off.com. Here you also may find the ideas for Christmas gifts!
     
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    • November 21st - At least eight miners have been killed after a gas explosion at a coal mine in Poland.

    • Wigilia preparation in progress - All help is very welcome
    *** Volunteers to help with decorating are needed at the Saturday morning , December 9th, 10am-12pm. Christmas decorations are welcome and needed
    *** Suggested donation for PAC by nonmembers at Wigilia will be $3.00. That will help to cover the cost
    of supplies.
    *** The organizers of Wigilia are looking for a projector and a speaker system. If somebody can lend them, please contact Ewa & Janek, or WebPage.
    *** More info: AGENDA - please read it and if you can - print it out and bring it with you.
    *** Contact : Barbara Young tel. 614-326-1543, Eva & Jan Klarenbach tel. 614-798-8574 , or by e-mail: Eva & Jan (ejk)

    • On behalf of those that regularly read The Guardian, we encourage you to boycott this British newspaper which can be purchased on the American market. We shouldn't financially support a newspaper that blatantly insults Poland. More: Jan Czekajewski.

    • If you would like to buy Polish art, books, CDs, DVDs, visit the internet stores: Polish Art Center or Merlin.

    • The winner of the EU's 50th Anniversary Logo Competition is the Polish art student, Szymon Skrzypczak.

    • The Dublin Jerome High School boys soccer team would take a district championship over an OCC title any time... More about Bartosz and Konrad, sons of Eliza & Robert, you can find at "Jerome wins another district title" (Dublin Villager, 2.11.2006).
     
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    • Booooooooo !!!!!!!!

    • The Columbus 2006 International Festival is approaching us quickly. If you are able to commit a few hours to volunteer in some way at Polish booth, you will gain free admission on that day as well as receive a meal voucher from us. There are opportunities to help with setup on Friday, to help cook or serve in our food booth any of the other days.
    Contact: tel. Robert, 614.488.2280 or tel.Stan at 614.866.7163. We would like to have as much available as we can, so if you are able to bake a delicious Polish dessert and donate it, please contact tel. Eva at 614.798.8574.

    • Just a little remander: this Saturday 10/21/2006 instate of our regular meeting at Upper Arlington Library Beata organized little trip for our kids. We will be going to Circles Farms (9015 London Groveport Rd, Grove City OH 43123, tel.614.878.7980) to pick up nice pumpkin. We meet at front cashier 11:45 am (price: $ 8.50/person). Were clothes for the weather, don't forget bring a smile. More info: Beata tel.614.277.1482, or Kinga tel.614.818.3637. (km)

    • Today is: Friday, October 13 ' 2006 ... . Ups!

    • On October 19 is another anniversary of the death of father Jerzy Popieluszko. For the past few years, there have been ongoing efforts by Rafal Wieczynski to produce the movie "Popieluszko". You can support this effort by purchasing DVD or VHS versions of the documentary "Winners don't die - a story of Father Jerzy". Details can be found at www.popieluszko.pl.

    • October 16 has been declared the day of Pope John Paul II. It is a day of prayer for the soul of this remarkable Pole, as well as a day to celebrate the youth.

    • REMINDER: The Polish "Tomasz Stanko Jazz Quartet" will be peforming in OSU Mershon Auditorium (Columbus, 1871 N High St) on Sunday, Oct. 15, 7 pm. (gs)

    • Monday, October 9th ' 2006 - Marek Grechuta, Polish singer, composer, and lyricist, past away.

    • Recently there have been plenty of articles about or Polish children. In the Columbus Dispatch (Sunday, Oct 8, 2006) you can read about Ida, daughter of Ewa and Janek and participant in the interesting program called "Zoo School".

    • 12 years before the famous "Mayflower" arrived at Plymouth, the ship "Mary and Margaret" with eight Poles on the board, reached the port of Jamestown, Virginia. It was October 1st 1608. (aj)

    • OCTOBER - the 25th Annual Celebration of "Polish American Heritage Month". A national celebration of Polish history, culture and pride in cooperation with the Polish American Congress and Polonia across America. See: National Committee.
     
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    • September 23 '2006 - FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL for the 2006/2007 school year. Only a few children showed up for the first lesson. Returning students impressed with their knowledge from the previous school year. New students arriving from Poland stunned the class with their flawless Polish tongue and european manners. Ms. Beata, the PACanow teacher is full of energy and ideas for this coming year of work with the kids. We're crossing our fingers.

    • Those who worry about the finances of PAC, we have news for you. The Club has not been in such
    a good state for quite some time. As a non-profit organization, PAC is always open for donation from sponsors. Stop worrying - sponsor PAC. Contact: PAC Officers.

    • PoloniaOhio.com's new success - The Department of "Slavic and East European Languages and Literature" at OSU has added our page under their "Online Resources"!

    • REMINDER:
    Wendesday, September 13th - PAC meetnig.
    Saturday September 16th - PACanow meetnig.
    Do not forget!

    • "Polish Picnic - a great success at new location in Montgomery, Ohio. Over 200 attendees enjoyed good food, music, dancing and children games at the Sept 10th annual Picnic." Quote from the web page of The Polish American Society of Cincinnati.

    • SYDNEY, Monday, Sept. 4th. : "Crocodile Hunter", one of the most passionate wildlife people on the earth, has died. He was killed by a stingray's poison barb while filming underwater on the Great Barrier Reef. Stephen Robert Irwin was 44. We will miss him!

    • The Columbus Crew held on for a 3-0 victory against the New England Revolution on Saturday night at Crew Stadium. Congratulations!

    • Accorrding to the Wexner Center 2006 program, the Polish "Tomasz Stanko Jazz Quartet" will be peforming in OSU Mershon Auditorium (Columbus, 1871 N High St) on Sunday, Oct. 15, 7 pm. Public ticket sales begin September 5. (gs)
     
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    • Our support for Boston's Polonia (see: Archives of Rumors, 01 '2006, 03 '2006) in the fight for bringing back the "Polish Partisans" sculpture to the Bostonians, has payed off! We are invited to attend an event welcoming "Partisants" to its new home: The South Boston Waterfront, Boston. There is a meeting just before the ceremony on Wendesday, September 6tth 2006, 10 am, located at the World Trade Center Station, Silver Line. The representants of Polonia, local authority officials and politicians are expected to be present. (jk)

    • Polish teenager Filip Wolski has won the gold medal at the one of the most recognized computer science competitions in the world , the International Olympiad in Informatics (IOI) . Mexico, August 21st '2006 (mk)

    • Pluto has been demoted. Leading astronomers on August 24th declared that Pluto is no longer a planet, leaving our solar system with only eight planets. (mm)

    • Polish programmer Tomasz Czajka has won the first European Code Jam, sponsored by Google and TopCoder. Czajka beat programmers from all over Europe and walked off with 2500 euros. The Global Code Jam 2006 is coming this Fall. (mm)

    • The Eagle Scout project is done. On Sunday the 13th of August, we attended the celebration of the newely renovated Kosciuszko monument with the raising of a Polish Flag sponsored by PAC. Bravo, Peter Kilanowski!

    • "Eagle's Club Picnic Grounds" ended up being a perfect setting for our annual picnic. We talked in a peaceful barn, danced in an outdoor hall to the music of "Ohio Valley Connection", played sports on the grass, and showed our artistic talent on the asphalt.

    • This time in the Alum Creek State Park we met in a much younger group. The average age decreased with Alexander, who at the last camping trip was still in his moms belly. It was fun, filled with sports (thanks to Peter and Martin for introducing water sports to our event) and was somewhat surrealistic (during the night). Like every other time, it was sunny and hot. Even the volleyball players were complaining that it was too hot. I suppose to comply to their needs we will have the next camping trip February 2007. See you then!

    • An Eagle Scout, Peter Kilanowski, is doing a project that highlights a monument to a Revolutionary War hero, Thaddeus Kosciuszko
    ( "Dublin Villager" edition on 07/27/2006, page 01A NEWS ). On Sunday the 13th of August, we will celebrate with the raising of a Polish Flag at this newely renovated monument.

    • REMINDER: Mid Summer Picnic & Camping, Alum Creek State Park , August 4 - 6th.
     
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    • Today, we were in Poland. We took walks in a beautiful mushroom-filled forest and relaxed by a small clear-watered beach with a "shop-bar-boat rental" building. The trip wasn't long nor expensive. For anyone who didn't join us and misses Poland, check out Zaleski State Forest. (bm)

    • There will be Ice Cream Party for kids from "PACanow Club" held on July 29th at 6:00 pm in home of Mr.and Mrs Klim. Phone: 614-876-6125 or 614-469-8481. (km)

    • Thanks to the PAC sponsor, Mr. Robert Novak, and the hard work of the new club president, the Polonia Calendar 2007 will be available. Among important information, there will be advertizing in the calendar of nearby companies. If you want your company to be advertised in this calendar and you are (or you want to be) a member of PAC contact Mike Moore.

    • "Is Flamenco for You? Come and Find Out". You can get more information and print out the registration page at the bottom of the homepage ("Community Flamenco Events"). For more info: call Cynthia Stamps at 481-8924. (bf)

    • Have a Happy 4th !!!!! (aj)
     
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    • On Saturday , June 24th , the Crew will host a home game against the Chivas USA at 7:30pm. With our strong Fan Club we will meet for a BBQ before the match (5 - 7:15 pm) in the parking lot by pole # 304.

    • Tuesday morning, June 6th - the time and the date will look like this: 06:06:06 06-06-06.

    • Free tickets for Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course American Le Mans (June 23-25) and free tickets for Columbus Clippers vs. Ottawa (June 16).
    Contact: Krzysztof or our WebPage: e-mail . More: Race '2005.

    • Programs of Old Worthington Library, 820 High St., and Northwest Library, 2280 Hard Road, offer something for the whole family this month! Don't miss any of them!

    • To children of all ages, we would like to wish a happy Children's Day.
     
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    • May 25 - 28 - Pope Benedict XVI visits Poland. The Pope's second foreign visit, will take Him through Warsaw, the capital; Krakow, where John Paul II was archbishop before becoming Pope; and Wadowice, the late Pope's hometown. The German-born Pope will also hold a meeting at the Auschwitz German concentration camp and visit the 14th century monastery of Czestochowa, Poland's holiest shrine.

    • Thursday, May 18th - Janusz Liberkowski won American Inventor taking the $1 million prize. A Polish mechanical engineer from San Jose, California, invented spherical safety seat named after his daughter, Anecia. The girl passed away in a car accident seven years ago.

    •
    Maja
    PROM QUEEN Class of 2006!

    We have our very own Queen.....
    Maja, the doughter of Marzenna and Marek    , was chosen as Prom Queen Class of 2006 !
    We congratulate this years graduates of Bishop Watterson High School on making a wise choice.


    • In Saint Peter's Square 25 years ago (May 13th, 1981), Turkish gunman Ali Agca attempted to take the life of Pope John Paul II.

    • Free tickets for Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course American Le Mans (May 20 - 22).
    Contact: Krzysztof or our WebPage: e-mail . More: Race '2005.

    • Thursday night, May 4th - the time and the date will look like this: 01:02:03 04-05-06.
    This will never happen again!

    • ATTENTION!!! We are having something new this year to mark the passing of the baton. An inaugural gathering will take place on May 6th at the Upper Arlington Main Library, from 1-3 P.M. to welcome our new officers. We will have refreshments. For more info please contact Mike Moore at 818-3637, or see: Co Nowego?. (jm)
     
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    • This past Saturday (April 29th) an important meeting took place. PAC representatives discussed Holy Mass in Polish in the Columbus region. Among the guests at the meeting was Msgr. John K. Cody, representative from St. Christopher Church where the Masses are to take place. Also in attendance was Father Jerzy Kusy from St. Stanislaus Church in Cleveland, our future priest. More details will be available at the next PAC meeting on May 10.

    • April 26th 2006 - the 20th anniversary of the Charnobyl atomic power station catastrophe.

    • A week-long trip to Poland from Columbus is being organized for the second half of September 2006. Tourists will have a chance to visit Warsaw, Krakow, Czestochowa, Wieliczka, and Wiadowice. Included in the price (approximately 650 Euros/person) is lodging each night (4 and 5 star hotels) with breakfasts, a tour guide, various tickets and entry fees, and transportation on a bus. The extra cost for the flight to Poland will be at discounted rates. We have 25 openings. If interested, please contact the organizer,
    Ewa Nitze, En Route Travel, phone: 457-7200 ; Address: 1545 Bethel Road. (en)

    • The soccer season has begun. Columbus Crew are doing well, and results will definitely improve when we support Robert's team with our strong Fan Club. As usual, we will meet an hour before the match in the parking lot by pole # 304 (Saturday, April 29th, 6:30pm).

    • If you are a bass player (or know one) interested in being in a Chicago style Polka band, please call John Binkiewicz at 740-927-7496. Polka experience is desired but not necessary. (jm)

    • Alex Nitze's 14th birthday is on April 22nd. So, when you see him at the dance ... (jm)

    • Annual Spring Fling Polka Dance preparation - All help is very welcome
    *** Volunteers to help with decorating are needed 2 hours prior to the event
    *** Contact Mike Moore tel. 614.818.3637

    • If you ever wandted to learn how to make delicious paczki, now is the chance. Jan & Eva are inviting you to join them at their home to make paczki the morning of the dance, April 22nd at 9:00am. They live at 5779 Tara Hill Drive in Dublin. You can phone them at 798.8574 if you have any questions.

    • I would like to wish a very happy and blessed Easter
    to all my friends and visitors to this site.
    Marzena, Editor of www.PoloniaOhio.com

    • "Columbus Dispatch" April 06: "Deli's meats boast flavor of old country" - the article about Columbus's Polish deli, Krystyna's Delicatessen.

    • A large group of us showed up for the spring cleaning at the Cathedral. We represented Polonia well. You can find proof in the Catherdral's newsletter.

    • On Sunday, April 2, at 10:30am we gathered at mass in the Cathedral to remember the first anniversary of the death of John Paul II. We distinguished each other not only by our red and white ribbons, but also by the familiar faces. How great it is that it is getting easier and easier to identify one another. After a nice lunch together in a quiet restaurant, we watched a very moving movie in a library room:
    "Karol - A Man Who Became Pope". If it wasn't for a late April Fool's joke - the time change that most of us were unaware of - this day would have been far from reality.

    • In PACanow, special events took place. The children were visited by the Easter Bunny and there was a fun Easter egg hunt. After running around the park, the children went to the Anthony-Thomas Candy Company. With their own eyes they got to see that Easter is in fact very near.

    • Luxemburg took steps to pull their soldier out of Iraq (Yahoo, April 1st).
     
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    • VOLUNTEERS NEEDED - EASTER CLEANING OF THE CATHEDRAL: April 3rd from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. Many hands will make light work! A light supper will be provided at 6:00 p.m. in the undercroft. Please sign the book in the Narthex to volunteer (for a head count for supper). Please direct all questions to Deacon Tom Johnston at 267.1903 or Deacon Jim Gorski at 659.7117.

    • Sunday, April 2nd, 10:30 am - you are invited to attend the Mass in St. Joseph Cathedral. As a representative of Polonia, you should wear a white and red ribbon over your heart. In Upper Arlington Main Library, room: B, (2800 Tremont Road , Upper Arlington, Ohio 43221), at 1:30 pm, a movie about John Paul II will be projected. In this way we will celebrate the first anniversary of the death of our Pope.

    • On March 25 we drowned Marzanna. Here is what happened ...

    • We have received thanks from Boston's Polonia for supporting them in the fight for bringing back the "Polish Partisans" sculpture to the Bostonians and tourists.

    • 2006 Columbus International Auto Show: March 10 - 19, Convention Center.

    • March 8th is celebrated around the world at the local and national levels as International Women's Day, "to commemorate the historic struggle to improve women's lives". Happy Women's Day, ladies!
     
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    • Today is the last day of Carnival - do not forget to celebrate the Herring Day.

    • The 2006 Midwest Slavic Conference to be held at the Blackwell Hotel and Conference Center from 2-4 March 2006 on the campus of Ohio State University. For more information, contact the Center for Slavic and East European Studies at 614-292-8770 or at csees@osu.edu. (jk)

    • Happy Valentine's Day! Say I love you in many languages.

    • "Jewel of the Earth" explores the remarkable time capsule of ancient life preserved in this and countless other samples of fossilized tree resin, or amber. Tuesday February 14th, 8pm WOSU. (bf)

    • The long-drawn and crowded PAC nomination meeting is over. We are waiting for election ...

    • See you at the PAC NOMINATION meeting. Wednesday, February 8th.

    • At "Paczki Dancing" for the first time we will sing together the song "Wszyscy Polacy" ( All Poles are one family). Tekst and melody can be found on the page Ucz sie polskiego. Darek, thanks for the idea!

    • February 6 to April 4, 1989 - The Polish Round Table Talks took place in Poland. The events in Poland precipitated and gave momentum to the fall of the entire Communist bloc.

    • The groundhog says six more weeks of winter!
     
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    • January 27th marks the 61st anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz-Birkenau (Oświęcim - Brzezinka) - German death camp in southern Poland that has come to symbolize the horror of the Holocaust. Be against the term "Polish concentration camps" and sign the appeal. Poland was the first victim of Hitler and that as a result of war 6 million Polish citizens including 3 million Polish Jews lost their lives and that the size of the Polish armed efforts makes Poles the fourth largest force of the anti-Nazi coalition.

    • The Polish-American community in Boston, Massachusetts, asks us for help. By signing the petition
    we can help them keep the "Partisans" sculpture at a public location. (jk)

    • February 11th - PAC is organizing " Paczki Dance "
    *** If possible please tell us the dish you would like to bring (the list will be posted on the Menu).
    *** All help is very welcome
    *** Volunteers to help with decorating are needed 2 hours prior to the event. The decorations are welcome and needed.
    *** Contact : Barbara Y. tel. 614-326-1543, Eva & Jan tel. 614-798-8574 , or by e-mail 1, e-mail 2.

    • American Idol returns for its fifth season. Columbus FOX: Tuesday, Jan. 17th, 8:00 - 10:00pm, Wednesday, Jan. 18th, 8:00 - 9:00pm.

    • Since Jan 8th the regular postage stamp costs $0.39 (instead of $0.37). Thanks to US Post for not increasing the prices before Christmas time.

    • Friday, January 6th - Three Kings Day (The Epiphany, Trzech Kroli). It is a Christian celebration that commemorates the Biblical story of the three kings ( three wise men ) who followed the star of Bethlehem to bring gifts to the Christ child. According to the Biblical story, the Three Kings - named Melchior, Caspar and Balthazar - presented the Baby Jesus with gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh. Three Kings Day is celebrated twelve days after Christmas as the last day of the Christmas season.

    • Finally PAC has its own web page: www.POLISH-AMERICAN-CLUB.org. Here you can find all of the information about the club, such as: bylaws, membership info, calendar with dates of holidays / anniversaries / club events. Good job, Robert!

    • The Wexner Center's new exhibition space for video, "The Box" (Wexner Center's Lower Lobby, 1871 N High St.) presents the 21-minutes experimental movie by Bruce Checefsky, INNI (THE OTHERS). The movie is based on an unmade 1958 script by A.Pawlowski. It will run in continuous loop Jan 3-31. (rb)

    • Happy New Year!
     
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    • Happy New Year!

    • "Masha's and Witya's New Year Adventures" - musicial performance of Russsian folklores and fairy tales. January 14th, 2006 at 6:00 pm. Covenant Church, 5100 Dierker Rd. Tickets: Russian Store "Romashka", tel.326.2757, or 336.8070.

    • Merry Christmas!

    • An oplatek for Wigilia and other traditional Polish dishes (or the products from which they are made) are available at the only Polish store in Columbus "Krystyna's Delicatessen".

    • There is still a possibility to reserve a place for a great New Year's Eve Party. Price: up to $100 per person (including: wonderful menu, beverages, alcohol, live music + DJ, games, door prizes, professional dancers) Information: Iza, tel.614.657.6016 (in Polish or English), or Columbus Dance Center, tel. 614.759.0502 (in English or Russian).

    • Attention everybody ! There will be NO school on 12/31/2005. I will inform you about next meeting in 01/2006. (kmo)

    • December 13'1981 - Gen. W.Jaruzelski declares martial law ("Stan Wojenny") in Poland to prevent dismantling of the communist system by Solidarity ("Solidarność"). Many democratic leaders, including Lech Wałęsa, were imprisoned. Martial law was officially lifted on July 22, 1983, but restrictions remained in place for several years. During this state of war the Military Council of National Salvation ("WRON") was a Military dictatorship quasi-government administering Poland.

    • An Unhappy 25th Anniversary - John Lennon was shot to death on the evening of Dec. 8, 1980.

    • The movie "Pope John Paul II" ( with Cary Elwes and Jon Voight in the title role ) will air at 9pm Sunday ( 12.03 - part I ) and Wednesday ( 12.07 - part II ) on CBS, including WBNS-TV (Channel 10). More info: The Rumors, November'2005.

    • We would like to invite you to read very interesting articles regarding history of the Polish language and the Polish history. (aj)

    • December 6th - Mikolajki. Kids, be prepared!

    • Wigilia preparation - All help is very welcome
    *** If possible please tell us the dish you would like to bring (the list will be posted on the Menu.)
    *** Volunteers to help with decorating are needed 2 hours prior to Wigilia. Christmas decorations are welcome and needed
    *** Suggested donation for PAC by nonmembers at Wigilia will be $3.00. That will help to cover the cost
    of supplies.
    *** The last preparation to Wigila with singing koleds will take place during the PAC meeting on Wednesday, December 14/2005. All willing to participate very welcome
    *** AGENDA Wigilia 2005 - please read it and if you can - print it out and bring it with you.
    *** The organizers of Wigilia are looking for a projector and a speaker system. If somebody can lend them, please contact Ewa & Janek, or WebPage.
    *** Contact : Barbara Young tel. 614-326-1543, Eva & Jan Klarenbach tel. 614-798-8574 , or by e-mail. (ejk)
     
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    • * The first anniversary of the debut of www.PoloniaOhio.com has passed. We have secured very high standings in internet search engines: on Yahoo, out of 301,000 found web sites, we are 2nd; on Google, out of 316,000 found we are 3rd!

    • November 29th - St. Andrew's Eve. Time for the fortune-telling games.

    • Hallo everyone, last Saturday we started preparation for Wigilia. I sent kids with words for "Wsrod nocnej ciszy". I need your help in teaching kids to memorize words or sing if possible. We would like kids to sing on stage with our singing group. For more information about Wigilia go to www.PoloniaOhio.com. Regarding Wigilia, please let me know what kind of polish meatless dish are you bringing. I would like to make a list of dishes to make sure we have more variety. Everyone who wants to sing at Wigilia please let me know and I will send the words for Carols to be sang. Everyone welcome. Best regards, Eva (tel. 614.798.8574) (ejk)

    • turkey We wish everyone a safe, healthy, and happy Thanksgiving.

    • Polish State Folk Song and Dance ensemble "Mazowsze" celebrates its 55th anniversary. During the intensive and successful activity, "Mazowsze" has given over six thousand performances at home and abroad with attendance of fifteen million spectators. They covered 1400,000 km by sea, air and over-land. They performed in 46 countries of the world, for crowned heads, presidents, and chiefs of important international organizations.

    • The special screening of "Pope John Paul II" with Jon Voight in the title role ( the father of Angelina Jolie ) was held at November 17th at the Vatican in the Paolo VI Hall. The script was written under the guidance of the Vatican, which also granted producers access to exclusive footage for the program in and around St. Peter's Square. Parts of the drama were shot in Poland.

    • Classes for PAC's Kids' Club have been moved to a new location, see: PACanow.

    • Sep. 23, 2005 - Jan. 8, 2006 : Columbus Museum of Art invites you to an exhibition "Renoir's Women".
  • The Dayton Polish Club announces a Christmas Dance on 12/11 from 3-7 P.M. with music by Duane Malinowski at Polish Club Hall, 1472 Valley St. in Dayton. The $12.00 admission includes beer, soft drinks and snacks. Food is available. Contact Ray or Joyce Grillmeir at 937-256-4424. (jm)

    • In many countries, November 11 is celebrated as the day WWI ended. In the US, it is known as Veteran's Day; in Canada - Remembrance Day. On this day, Poland celebrates Independence Day to honor the regaining of freedom in 1918 after 123 years of inexistence.

    • For the first time in almost 90 years Russia will not celebrate on November 7 the anniversary of the 1917 Bolshevik revolution. The country today will celebrate a new holiday, the Day of National Unity, which commemorates one of the most mythologised episodes in Russian history: the liberation of Moscow from Polish occupiers in 1612.
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    • † October 24 '2005: retired OSU professor - Dr Leon I. Twarog, past away. (jk)

    • Buffalo, NY has been selected by the Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs as host of the tour of a major multimedia exhibit of Poland's role in the downfall of European Communism. "Roads to Freedom" will be on public view in the Kevin Sullivan Campus Center of Medaille College, 18 Agassiz Circle, from noon to 8 p.m. daily, Oct. 24 to Nov. 6. (jm)

    • The Columbus 2005 International Festival is approaching us quickly. If you are able to commit a few hours to volunteer in some way at Polish booth, you will gain free admission on that day as well as receive a meal voucher from us. There are opportunities to help with setup on Thursday, to help cook or serve in our food booth any of the other days (tel. Robert, 614.488.2280 ). We would like to have as much available as we can, so if you are able to bake a delicious Polish dessert and donate it, please contact Eva at 614.798.8574. (jm)

    • None of the participants of the trip to Slate Run Living Historical Farm regret their time spent there. We felt as if though we were in the 19th century. We played with animals of all sizes, watered plants, gathered corn kernels, visited residences, walked on stilts, and at the end enjoyed a nice meal together. What a day!

    • On October 19 is another anniversary of the death of † father Jerzy Popieluszko. For the past few years, there have been ongoing efforts by Rafal Wieczynski to produce the movie "Popieluszko". You can support this effort by purchasing DVD or VHS versions of the documentary "Winners don't die - a story of Father Jerzy". Details can be found at www.popieluszko.pl. (aj)

    • October 16 has been declared the day of Pope John Paul II. It is a day of prayer for the soul of this remarkable Pole, as well as a day to celebrate the youth.

    • The next Junior PAC meeting (Saturday, Oct 15th) will take place at the Slate Run Living Historical Farm (1375 State Route 674 N. Canal Winchester, OH 43110). Everybody is welcome, not just parents and children. More info: PACanow.

    • Dance lessons for adults and children in the "Columbus Dance Center" with a young instructor from Poland. For a FREE introductory lesson call Iza: 614.759.0502.

    • Winnie-the-Pooh - Happy 80th Anniversary! The first Pooh story by Alan Alexander Milne, "Winnie The Pooh", was published in October 14th 1926, with illustrations by E.H. Shepard.

    • In light of all the devastation caused by hurricane Katrina to the Gulf coast, it was voted on at the September meeting, and a donation of $200 has been made by the PAC to the Catholic Charities USA hurricane relief fund. (jm)

    • OCTOBER - the 24th Annual Celebration of "Polish American Heritage Month". A national celebration of Polish history, culture and pride in cooperation with the Polish American Congress and Polonia across America. See: National Committee. (aj)
     
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    • The 25th anniversary of PAC is behind us. The location, the atmosphere, the spirit, and the turn-out were all impressive for this important occasion. Marysia and Maryla, the organizers of the celebration, did an outstanding job; hats off to you, ladies. PS. If you have pictures from the "Celebration of Polish Heritage" event, we ask you to send them to us. We need you to keep the good memories alive.

    • On Wednesday, Sept. 21 , the Crew will host a home game against the New England Revolution at 7:30pm. (mm)

    • Granville, Saturday, September 17th : A day-long street festival of blues performances along Broadway in the center of the village. (ejw)

    • Attention Crew fans!!! A must-win game against the Chicago Fire will take place on Saturday, Sept 17 at 7:30pm. Losing this game would eliminate us from the playoffs. Our destiny is in our hands. Come out and support Robert and his team. (mm)

    • The special event in Cleveland: The Opening of Polish Heritage Center. Thursday, Sep. 22, 2005 at 1:30 PM, 6501 Lansing Ave, Cleveland, OH 44105

    • The Patriots Day Members picnic went off without a hitch in a beautiful park in Grove City. The weather and the attendance definitely did not disappoint. The Tom Katrenich Orchestra played for nearly the entire time. We were blessed with a pleasant atmosphere, great food, a beautifully adorned Heimat Haus, and on top of all this, Ted's wonderful wine and the opportunity to purchase various Polish products. We hope that the organizational committee had a chance to recoup after all their hard work in organizing the event. - We Thank You for all your hard work! P.S. We ask that photos from the event be sent to the Website, without them, we will not be able to create a separate page devoted to the festivities of September 11th.

    • September 10th 2005 is a very important date! Nathaniel was born to Ania and Daniel, at 20.5 inches and 8.8 lbs. We'd like to wish the happy parents of this brand new baby boy all the best!
     
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    • We have another young driver in our midst; Ida, the daughter of Eva and Jan recently got her drivers license. Dublin residents - watch out!

    • OSU is putting on Giuseppe Verdi's "Aida", including famous polish dancers "Slaski Zespol Tanca" from Bytom. The opera performance is taking place 09.30/10.1/10.2 in Mershon Center, 1501 Neil Ave. Information: (614)469-8100. (jk)
  • September 17th, 12:00pm - the inauguration of the PAC Junior Club. Finally our kids will have their own "Little Poland". If you have any materials that can be helpful in learning Polish ( books, movies, songs, games, ... ) please, contact one of the PAC officers.

    • Reservation ( Marysia Juncewicz - tel.614.231.8160, Maryla Teresk, tel.614.895.1149) for the Celebration of Polish Heritage must be made by September 3rd.

    • The Polish Song and Dance Ensemble SLASK will be presenting dances and songs from 15 regions of Poland. 2005 North American Tour, Toledo: Wednesday, Nov.23, Cleveland, Tues.29. (info: Ela R.)

    • The movie "Karol. A Man Who Became Pope" will be aired on the Hallmark Channel.
    Saturday, August 27th at 7pm.

    • Jean Michel Jarre will give a concert to honour 25th anniversary of August '80. The concert called "Space of freedom" will be held in Gdansk Shipyard on August 26th at 8:30pm (Poland). It will be broadcasted by TV Polonia and on the Web: www.iTVP.pl .

    • The new August edition of "Co Nowego" has come out. Check it out.

    • We discovered another source of "Zywiec". You can find the polish beer on the shelves of "The Fresh Maket" at 1920 W. Henderson Rd. See: Polish Food.

    • Does your cat or dog need a haircut? Do you need a friendly hotel for your pet? You'll find exceptional service in both English and Polish at "Pampered Pets", 6273 Cosgray Rd, Dublin (across from "Sports Ohio"). For appointment call: 614.336.9533, Eliza. See: Firms.

    • We are all invited to attend the Fall Festival of the Central Ohio Amateur Winemakers Guild (to which several PAC members belong), on October 1st at 12:30 in Seton Parish Hall, 600 Hill Road N. in Pickerington. The catered dinner will include both pulled pork and beef brisket and unlimited wine. Enjoy taking part in the grape stomping and help judge the wines made by the AWG members. Tickets are $25 a person and are available from Ted Young at 326-1543 or at the door.

    • Polish Classes Being Offered at OSU. More info: "Co Nowego" (jm)

    • We came, we cheered, we triumphed! Even the thunder storm could not stop us. Columbus Crew beat FC Dallas 1:0. During the half-time, on the enormous monitor, 15.5 thousand fans gathered at the stadium saw the Polish Flag held by us.

    • On August 15th Poland celebrated "The Miracle at the Vistula" ('1920). It is worth refreshing our memories about a few important facts in our recent history.

    • We still need more volunteers to prepare Patriot Day Member's Picnic ( Sunday, Sep.11, 2pm-4pm) . Contact: Roman ( tel. 614.771.6090), Robert ( tel. 614.488.2280) or Janice ( tel. 614.451.1890) .

    • On Saturday at 4:00 pm (August 20), the Crew will host a home game against the FC Dallas.

    • "Celebration of Polish Heritage" is taking place on September 24, at Berwick Manor Party House, 3250 Refugee Road. Tickets: $40/person (covers unlimited appetizers, 2 entree buffet style dinner, coffee, tea, iced tea, dessert, and the "Ptaki" band). Hope to see you there! Reservation ( Marysia Juncewicz - tel.614.231.8160, Maryla Teresk, tel.614.895.1149) must be made by September 3rd.

    • Once again Kris will have for us free tickets for: Mid Ohio, EMCO Gears Classic, August 26-28. Contact: Krzysztof tel. 614.478.6005

    • "Karol. A Man Who Became Pope" will be aired on the Hallmark Channel on Monday, August 15th at 8pm. This Polish production stars Piotr Adamczyk in the role of Pope John Paul II. The film was seen and approved by the Pope shortly before his death. (jk)

    • Everyone interested in Polish School, are asked to attend a meeting on Saturday, August 27th at noon. The location is at 2400 W.Dublin-Granville Rd, between Sawmill Rd. and route 23, next to the "Romashka" store. Classes are scheduled to begin on September 17th.

    • Thrifty Car Rental will now rent us a car with the help of Krzysztof (both in Polish and English, with friends and family discounts). As an agent for AllState Insurance, Krzysztof can also find discounted prices on insurance policies for everything. Kris Dawidowicz, Phone: 614-478-6005 (8am - 4pm), or: 614-419-1165 (24/7). See: FIRMS.

    • There is a possibility to form a Polish Engineers/Technicians Organization in Columbus. We ask that all those interested, please contact Jan Klarenbach, tel. 614-798-8574, and review the attached article. (ejk)

    • "Zywiec" (a type of Polish beer) is now available for purchase at the Giant Eagle on Avery Rd in Dublin. Keep your eyes and ears open! We're waiting on further sightings. See: Polish Food. (Info: Vick)

    • There is a broken TV. If there is a mechanic among us, please contact the WebPage.

    • Sep.11, Sorrowful Mother Shrine, Polish Sunday : Masses in Polish at 10 am in the indoor shrine chapel and Noon in the outdoor Pieta Chapel. This Sunday is rated our second most popular day of the Pilgrim Season. Dine on fine Ethnic foods from pirogues to Golabki miesne z Ryzem and more! In the shrine Cafeteria! Confessions available.

    • The best carpet upholstery care tile and grout cleaning w/steam: EUROSTEAM.

    • For us, summer is over. Camping/Picnic's of Polonia would be not on this year. Thanks to Eva and Janek for the ideas and organization of the July meetings. As well as for the bringing of great weather (Janek is the specialist of good weather). Just like the last time, it was spectacular. We couldn’t stop talking, eating, singing, and laughing. We will, for a long time, remember this time spent together. We are hoping that in a year, we will once again meet by the campfire at Alum Creek.
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    • Once again Kris will have for us free tickets for: Columbus Clippers (Friday 8/05, vs.Lousville). You can get them at the picnic. Details below.

    • "The Polish Summer Camping / Picnic" is taking place on July 29 - 31.

    • 2005 Honda HomeComing: Thursday, July 28th - Saturday, July 30th (mm)

    • "Eddie Blazonczyk's Versatones" will be the featured band this weekend on Garrison Keillor's 'Prairie Home Companion' on NPR. This travelling home-spun comedy broadcast has been a staple on NPR for over 25 years, and usually features a famous band from the area of the broadcast. The program will air this weekend from Chicago, hence the connection to polka music and Eddie B. Prairie Home Companion usually airs sometime after 7:00pm on Saturdays, and sometimes repeats on Sunday evenings. Check your local NPR station for the right time in your area. (jm)

    • The best cheesecake in the city : "Columbus Cheesecake Company", 1413 Grandview Ave. (ab)

    • In one month (August 23rd) three college students will be moving into a house in Upper Arlington. They do not want to spend a huge amount on their move. The girls have some furniture (donated by their families) but they are still looking for a few items.... A dining table & chairs, a couch/chair for the living room, lamps, rugs (all hardwood floors), kitchen items such as pots & pans, window coverings (curtains, blinds etc...) and a patio table & chairs. Any help will be greatly appreciated! Contact: Ola (ok)

    • WASHINGTON, July 19, 2005 - Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld thanked Polish Minister of Defense Jerzy Szmajdzinski today for his country's support and leadership in the global war on terror. (more...)

    • On Saturday, Columbus Crew tied Chicago Fire 1:1 under the leadership of Robert W. This was an away game against a tough opponent who defeated the Crew 2:0 in their previous game. It was the team's first appearance after a series of drastic changes. On Wednesday, July 20 (Buck-A-Brat night!), the Crew will host a home game against the MetroStars from Secaucus, NJ at 7:30pm. We have already lost to this team 3:0 and 3:2 this season. We have to win this one!

    • Does anyone know if there is a pub in the Columbus area that shows soccer games? More specifically, we would like to know if there is anywhere that someone can view the World Cup 2006 qualifying game between Poland and Austria on September 3.

    • Columbus Crew General Manager Mark McCullers announced that the club has relieved Head Coach Greg Andrulis of his coaching duties effective immediately. Crew Assistant Coach Robert Warzycha has been named interim head coach. More: Press Release, 07/12/05. (ok)
  • Reminder: the next "Polish Camp / Picnic" is taking place on July 29 - 31.


    • An hour away from Columbus, in Roesch Library on the University of Dayton, is the most inspiring, awesome art exhibit of Polish Mother Mary that you will every see. It is called "POLISH MADONNAS in ART and POETRY", by WISLAWA KWIATKOWSKA.The exhibit runs now through Sep. 8th. (info: Jim D.)

    • Great thanks to Ewa and Janek for the wonderful idea and organization of the "4th of July Camping". It was a great time with lots of sports, great food, enjoyable music (thanks to Tomek, Wacek, Krzysztof and Grzegorz for providing the tunes). Children and adults of all ages were able to find a way to amuse themselves. We hope to see you there again ( July 29 ).

    • We remind all, that today, July 1st (until the 4th), we will be meeting at Alum Creek State Park. Please have your songbooks, and polish sausage ready for the campfire. During this time we will be taking signatures for a petition to bring Polish Mass to Columbus. Don't forget to bring a smile, and be ready to have fun! We hope to see you all there!
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    • On our website, you may now preview the report from the Grand Opening of the Honororable Polish Consulate of Ohio.

    • The newest issue of our newsletter "Co Nowego" was release, and is available for viewing on our site.

    • June is prime Strawberry picking time throughout northern half of the U.S.. Blueberries and blackberries are starting in the warm climates! Peaches will start most places in late June through July ! Check with the farms before you go.

    • The Crew will return home on Wednesday, June 22, at 7:30 p.m. to face New England in the first Johnsonville Buck-A-Brat night of the year. Bone appetite! (ew)

    • Those interested in organizing Polish School are invited to a meeting on Saturday, June 18th. Any ideas, materials, and information will be greatly appreciated.
    Contact Beata at 614.277.1482 for more information. (dm)
  • The next jazz concert at Scioto Park (Dublin, 7409 Riverside Dr) will take place on June 19th, at 7pm. "Jazz 2 Go" will be performing outdoors, free of charge. Details: (...).

    • Ania, Dominika, Kasia, Marta, in alphabetical order, are our highschool graduates from this past year. Congratulations! We wish you all the best in your future endeavors!

    • Full of many strong and positive points, the PAC meeting is behind us. This was the first meeting to which all members could come prepared, as the agenda was announced earlier. The heated atmosphere was calmed by a snack prepared by Ewa.

    • To children of all ages, we would like to wish a happy Children's Day.
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    • Roman found a location in which we will be able to meet, and even open a Polish School! Parents, contact PAC's officers or our website to sign up your children! We need to know your child's age, sex and level of Polish language ability. You can also decide what day(s) of the week and the times that classes will be held.

    • Ted Young is getting his health. (jm)

    • Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course American Le Mans - we went, we saw, and we're impressed. A big thanks to Krzysztof for the complimentary tickets!!

    • Maryla and Zbyszek found their "EDEN"... In a few days they will be permanently moving to California. Those, last to leave Ohio, are asked to turn out the lights ;-(

    • II Convention, Niagara Falls, Canada - correction:
    In Niagara Falls during second Convention of Polish Engineers in North America new Advisory Council of Polish Engineers in North America was chosen. Janusz Zastocki (long time president of Polonia Technika, New York) was chosen as President of the Council, Ryszard Bak (New York) is the new Treasurer , trustees: Michael Niedzinski (Illinois) , Tomasz Wesolowski (Ontario), Jan Klarenbach (Columbus).About 10 other representatives of polish technical organizations from North America become members of the Council. Dr inz Wojciech Ratynski (President of Polish Federation of Engineering Associations) will serve as advisor and honorable member of the Council.For more information you can go to new open (in construction) page http://www.polengamerica.org/ (ejk)

    • PAC's first meeting under new leadership took place on Wednesday. The "young" members set high goals and standards for the upcoming year. To help achieve the goals and plans discussed with the group, many volunteers will be needed to help out. Committees were formed to organize each anticipated event under PAC's guidance. If you'd like to take part in the organizational committees, please contact the PAC officers, or check out our page. You can take part in organizing:
    -- XXV anniversary of PAC (festivities are scheduled for the fall, the exact date is not yet decided)
    -- The Fall Picnic (scheduled for September 11th)
    -- Volunteers to man the Polish Booth at the International Festival.
    PAC is open to all suggestions, ideas and all help.

    • The New PAC Officers are asking that all who are in possesion of items belonging to PAC (flags, national costumes, books, tapes...) or that would like to better the oganizations collection by donating personal items please contact the PAC.

    • Jan reserved a group campground for us at Alum Creek State Park, a nearby park, for the first and last weekend of June. All parties interested in camping out overnight, or just coming up for the day are asked to contact Jan & Eva Klarenbach, or our web page. (ejk)

    • Free tickets for: Columbus Clippers (5/20) and Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course American Le Mans (5/20 - 22). Contact: Krzysztof or our WebPage.

    • After a long search, Ewa & Roman found a spot for our May PAC meeting. Please view the web page for more details.

    • Happy Mother's Day!

    • Konrad, the son of Kinga and Pawel had his first communion. The festivities took place on Saturday with beautiful weather.

    • In the coming week, we should be holding our next PAC meeting, there are still problems finding a meeting place. Are there any votes to move the PAC meeting to Friday evenings? How should we decide on this next Friday the 13th of May?

    • Our representatives recently returned from Niagara Falls, Canada, from the Polish-American Engineers meeting. The next meeting will be in Florida in two years. (ejk)

    • Wow!! What happened? The "New" nor the "Old" Polonia saw this coming. Hundreds of people came to the "Polka Dance" ( we had to add extra tables), the dance floor was covered, and the band "Pan Franek and Zosia's Polka Towners" convinced even the most resistant people to dance. The Ladies in the kitchen worked in two shifts, and were incredibly busy. Our Treasurer, aided by the former and the present PAC Presidents, had trouble keeping up with collecting admission for the event. The raffle, organized by Danusia and Marzena, went amazingly; tickets were sold at an olympic speed. Congratulations to those who organized the event ! We can't wait for more events like this one !
     
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    • The Spring Fling Dance is coming up. During this event we will have a raffle, and we need you to search high and low for prizes that you may be willing to donate for this lottery. If you have something in mind already, great. If not it will help to gather this info to our page or to somebody from PAC officers. If it is possible, send along a digital picture of the item(s) you are donating. Tax refundable receipts are available for your donations. Thanks and hope to see you at the dance.

    • Our correspondent says that Sunday, May 1st at 1:30 PM in Cleveland will take place annual Polish "May 3rd March". Our group will be very welcome. There will be a Mass at 10:00AM (before the March) at St. Stanislaus Church. All who are interested please contact Dariusz or Roman (see: Executive Committee) or our website. (dm)

    • Dime-A-Dog Night, another opportunity to join fanes of our baseball team Columbus Clippers with tasting of hotdogs for only $0.10 will take place on Monday, 05/23/2005 at 7:05PM. Tickets: adults: $5 / children: $3. Game: Columbus Clippers vs. Syracuse Sky Chiefs. (en)

    • For our big dance coming up on April 30th, we can use some help setting up tables the night before, stripping down tables after the dance, and in the kitchen during the dance. Please call Maria Juncewicz at 231-8160 if you can spare a little time. Everyone‘s help is so appreciated. Thank you in advance, if you are a volunteer.

    • We are having elections on April 13th , therefore the list of officers on the PAC page is changed. The PAC has many new members bringing with them their ideas and enthusiasm. We look forward to expanding our offerings, as a result.
            "There is not a way to overstate all that Walt Metka has done to keep our club alive over the years. Without him we would not be in existence. It has been a difficult job, and a sometimes thankless one, one that a person does because he believes in something and wants it to go on. Walt put his heart into the PAC and managed to keep things going with the help of a very small group of devoted and hard working members. Walt, you have been the driving force behind the PAC and with that we can only say, "Thank you for carrying us here." We have now had our elections, as planned, and some new names will be found on the back page listing of club officers and trustees. We welcome our new president Roman Nitze and are grateful for all the enthusiasm he now brings, as well as looking forward to some new offerings the PAC will have for its members along with having our dances. We thank Barb Young for accepting a nomination and subsequent re-election as vice president. Barb ran several "busy" meetings for us this past year and worked very hard for the club. Also, we are welcoming Robert Brzezinski as our new treasurer and Luba Kowalski as our new secretary, with our gratitude for taking on those jobs. Congratulations to all of you, and to all the newly elected trustees: Stan Vingle, Eva Klarenbach, Tim Kujawa, Dariusz Mikulski, and Dick Jones. With the growing list of new members, many of them from Poland, I have seen at our meetings a new energy emerging and a gratitude that the PAC was here to be found, so that we can all join together to enjoy our heritage. As one of our new members said aloud during a discussion on PAC election night, "One Polonia, we are all one!"     (jm)

    • Search engines find our Web PoloniOhio.com on the first place among thousands other!

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    There will be a Memorial Service for † Pope John Paul II at the St.Joseph Cathedral, on Friday April 8th at 7:00 pm.

    Stanley spoke with the Cathedral representative and had 3 rows reserved on the right side
    of the church for the Polish Group, as well as time after the mass to pray in Polish.

    In order to be recognized as a member of the polish community , everyone should have,
    on his/her heart, a white and red ribbon attached by a black pin.

    		  


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    • Thank you to Dick Jones for arranging with Msgr. Cody for the annual blessing of our Easter food baskets on Holy Saturday, March 26th . The PAC will meet at 10:30 A.M. at St. Christopher Church, 1420 Grandview Avenue, in Grandview. The church is located west of Olentangy River Rd. and RT. 315 and south of 5thavenue. We'll stay for coffee and socializing after the blessing, so if you have any baked goods you would like to share, please bring them! (jm)

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