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Happy Thanksgiving!

•• FULL TIME JOB: Hubert's Polish Kitchen (former: Hania's Olde World Cuisine) is looking for a person that knows how to make pierogi and golabki. Contact: Hubert, 804-2469.

•• PAC seeks sponsors, private or business, of a raffle during the club's Christmas Eve party "Wigilia". The purpose of the raffle is to offset a part of the cost of the event. The names of sponsors would be announced unless they chose to remain anonymous. Please contact Gosia at 937.313.6071 or Bozena at 614.451.0271 with your donations. Thank you for your consideration and contributions.

•• Winston Churchill honored the pilots from No. 303 ("Kościuszko") Polish Fighter Squadron in August 1940 in a speech with this: "Never in the field of human conflict was so much owed by so many to so few."

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November 11th 2011 is a very important date! Antoni Johan was born to Justyna and Marek. We'd like to wish the happy parents of this brand new baby boy all the best!

•• 13th Annual Holiday Lighting Ceremony at Easton Town Center – Friday, November 18th, 6 p.m.

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Get your wishes ready ;-)

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614.679.6296 Mike 937.313.6071 Gosia 614.766.9724 Marzena 614.488.2280 Robert

Our PAC Wigilia is barely one month from now, at 5PM on December 3rd. Your help on that day will be needed and much appreciated. ++ Preparatory Meeting: PAC Meeting , Wednesday, November 9th, 7:30PM. ++ PAC seeks sponsors, private or business, for a raffle "We're all just kids at heart" during the event. Contact: Gosia 937.313.6071 or Bozena 614.451.0271 ++ Hall Decorating: Saturday, Dec.3rd, 10A.M. If you are willing to help - please come. We are waiting for you!

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PAC Membership - important news

Starting 2012, a single PAC membership renewal date is the beginning of the year. To initial this process, the charges of PAC Membership 2012 would be prorating quarterly. In numbers: +++ 100%: Members joining/renewing before March 30’2011        Regular Membership: Individual: $20/year, Family: $30/year        Senior Citizen: Individual: $15/year, Family: $20/year +++ 75%: Members joining/renewing before June 30’2011        Regular Membership: Individual: $15/year, Family: $23/year        Senior Citizen: Individual: $11/year, Family: $15/year +++ 50%: Members joining/renewing before September 30’2011        Regular Membership: Individual: $10/year, Family: $15/year        Senior Citizen: Individual: $8/year, Family: $10/year +++ 25%: Members joining/renewing after October 1'2011        Regular Membership: Individual: $5/year, Family: $8/year        Senior Citizen: Individual: $4/year, Family: $5/year Be prepared to renew your annual PAC Membership at the PAC Wigilia event. This seems a good way to make it easier for each of us to know when membership is due. In addition, by simplifying the renewal process in this way, it is respectful of the amount of officer/volunteer time committed to tracking membership, and is an effective way to minimize the use of dues money for mailing costs.

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OPLATKI CHRISTMAS WAFERS OPLATKI CHRISTMAS WAFERS OPLATKI CHRISTMAS WAFERS If you wish to purchase traditional Polish Christmas wafers (oplatki), you may order it by sending a check made out to The Polish American Club / OPLATEK at the price of $5 per package of four wafers (postage included). Send it to: The Polish American Club / Robert Brzezinski, 2864 Clifton Rd Columbus, OH 43221. Your order will be sent to you by mail. If you have any questions, you may call Robert at 614-488-2280. The price for a package of oplatki bought in person at Polish Mass or PAC Wigilia is $4.

• •	Our brave team in Columbus 5k Run/Walk (Saturday, November 6 '2011). Despite the cold and very early morning - they did not disappoint. Thank you!

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

• Cincinnati, October 29th, PASGC:
On October 29th in the Sharonville Fine Art Center, after presentation of the "Cicho Sza" group: Niezapomniany wieczor, po zakonczeniu nikt nie chcial wracac do domu, wszyscy chcielismy wiecej i wiecej. Niezwyklej urody panie i nadzwyczajnej wrazliwosci panowie z Columbus dostarczyli nam wzruszen na ktore tu w Cincinnati czekalismy od lat. Dla tych co nie przyszli fragment na youtube.

•• To mark the 3nd anniversary of our Yoga Bear Club ladies are going out. Now we will have something to work on in the upcoming year!
Contact: Marzena, 614.766.9724.
ARCHIVES: 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.

•• Whether you call it "trick or treat", "beggar's night", or something else, it is undeniable that the best part about Halloween, if you ask children, is all the free candy. Check the official trick-or-treating hours and make sure to get the costumes ready (if you have children or if you're a kid at heart).

•• A unique adventure in Columbus for kids, adults, family: Nine Great Annual Halloween Activities.

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After two performances in Columbus, group Cicho-Sza goes to Cincinnati. An evening of Polish Song and poetry, Transitus - Passing time, will take place in Sharonville Art Center, 11165 Reading Road, Sharonville, Ohio 45241, SATURDAY, October 29, 2011, at 6:30 PM. The show will include songs of such famous Polish performers as Agnieszka Osiecka, Marek Grechuta, Maryla Rodowicz, Seweryn Krajewski, Edyta Geppert, Krystyna Pronko, Lucja Prus, Stanislaw Sojka i zespolow Skaldowie, and Stare Dobre Malzenstwo. The actors will recite poems of Polish Poets , Julian Tuwim, Maria Pawlikowska-Jasnorzewska, Adam Asnyk, Konstanty Ildefons Galczynski, Wladyslaw Hemar. Zbigniew Herbert, Boleslaw Lesmian, Leon Wyrwicz, and Zenon Laskowik. In addition, the show will include few pieces in English for enjoyment of English speaking audience. Wine, cheese and crackers will be served during intermission. More: PASGC

•• !!! ITALIAN DANCING !!!
Saturday, November 12th, 6:00 PM, Villa Milano Banquet & Conference Center, 1630 Schrock Road Columbus Ohio.
Admission: $45.00/person (dinner & wine included). Cash bar.
Please send cheque (payable to: MARIO VENTRESCA) to: M.Juncewicz,4009 Anthony Ct.S. Columbus, Ohio 43213.
Contact: Marysia, 614 231-8160

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Summer season is over. Thank you all for bringing joy and having fun. It was really "Good ame, good game...!!!” It's time for "Goo Stuff" team to open a new winter season. Lets get together for the first indoor game. I meet you at the Whetstone Recreation Center 3923 North High Street, Columbus, OH 43214 on WEDNESDAY, OCT 19, 6:30PM.In addition, every other Friday we will have volleyball game at the church gym. The same place we played last year. Starting Friday, Oct 28, then Nov 11, Nov 25....and so on.... at 6:00PM. Marek

•• Beata M. had recently gotten her Ohio License: Registered Nurse. Congratulations!

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OPLATKI CHRISTMAS WAFERS OPLATKI CHRISTMAS WAFERS OPLATKI CHRISTMAS WAFERS If you wish to purchase traditional Polish Christmas wafers (oplatki), you may order it by sending a check made out to The Polish American Club / OPLATEK at the price of $5 per package of four wafers (postage included). Send it to: The Polish American Club / Robert Brzezinski, 2864 Clifton Rd Columbus, OH 43221. Your order will be sent to you by mail. If you have any questions, you may call Robert at 614-488-2280. The price for a package of oplatki bought in person at Polish Mass or PAC Wigilia is $4.

•• We are invited to Annual Wine Festival at Saturday, October 15th, 1:30pm - 8 pm. More information: Ted, 614.326.1543.

•• October 7th - 9th - The Columbus Italian Festival.

•• October 5 '2011 - † Steve Jobs, the mastermind behind Apple's iPhone, iPad, iPod, iMac and iTunes, has died. Jobs was 56.

•• New Visa Scam. Worth reading. (bf)

•• Green Card Lottery - The 2013 Electronic Diversity Visa program (DV-2013) will be accepting on-line applications starting October 4, 2011. In order to free register, please visit www.dvlottery.state.gov.

•• Roman Polanski‘s Carnage was a hit with the audiences and the perfect choice to open the New York Film Festival 2011. Worth Seeing!

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Sunday, October 9th - Fr. George’s 25th Anniversary Mass & Banquet Drodzy Przyjaciele "Kolumbijscy"! Serdecznie zapraszamy (Rada parafialna i ja osobiscie) na uroczystosci jubileuszowe. Pozdrawiam, ks. Jurek Kusy more: Announcements

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Matthew, son of Beata and Daruisz, was recently awarded a scholarship from the Kosciuszko Foundation. Founded in New York in 1925, the Kosciuszko Foundation promotes closer ties between Poland and the United States through educational, scientific and cultural exchanges. It awards up to $1 million annually in fellowships and grants to graduate students, scholars, scientists, artists and professionals, and promotes Polish culture in America . Matt is currently studying at DeVry Institute. (jm)

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REMIDER: September 2 - 4 ' 2011: CAMPING (more: Announcements)

• On behalf of Wanda Sever, PAC had decided to join the collection for charity organization. Wanda supported the Faith Mission even in her last journey. We will collect among our Polish community the items needed for homeless, and convey them once a month to Faith Mission. THE FIRST COLLECTION: Polish Mass, August 21, 2011
Urgent Needs:
^^ Community Kitchen: Eggs, Breakfast Meats, Cheese Slices, Hot Sauce, Coffee, Sugar, and Powdered Creamer
^^ Faith Mission Shelters: Sun-Block, Bath Towels, Deodorant, Men’s Razors & Shaving Cream, Soap, Body Lotion, Toothpaste, Socks, Underwear,  Flip Flops, and Water Bottles  
^^ Faith Mission Move-Out Kits: Laundry Baskets, Sheets, Pillows, Pots & Pans, Shower Curtains WITH Hooks (can be slightly used).

• During the August PAC meeting, once again we've discussed the opportunity to create THE POLISH HOME. If interested, please contact: Jurek Ch 614.214.4179, or Jay M.

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2011 - The Year of Father Maximilian Kolbe Saint Maximilian Maria Kolbe (8 January 1894 – 14 August 1941) was a Polish Conventual Franciscan friar, who volunteered to die in place of a stranger in the Nazi German concentration camp of Auschwitz, located in German-occupied Poland during World War II. He was canonized on 10 October 1982 by Pope John Paul II, who declared him "The Patron Saint of Our Difficult Century".

• MOVING SALE --- refrigerator, BBQ, patio furniture, car ski rack, roof rack, .... ---- moderate prices. Contact: Diannea 614.864.3080.

• REMINDER: Saturday August 6th - An Evening of Polish Poetry and Song TRANSITUS by "Cicho Sza".
More details: ANNOUNCEMENTS.

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• 100 anniversary: Machu Picchu was largely unknown to the outside world, abandoned and covered in highland jungle, until July 7, 1911, when Yale University historian and explorer Hiram Bingham reached Machu Picchu and later announced its existence. He became famous as the site's modern discoverer, though Peruvian Agustin Lizarraga had been there first. He wrote on one of the citadel's stones with a piece of charcoal: "Lizarraga, July 14, 1902, for posterity." More: celebration / panorama.

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Saturday August 6th - An Evening of Polish Poetry and Song TRANSITUS by "Cicho Sza". More details: ANNOUNCEMENTS.

• The best outdoor drama – Tecumseh, is the life story of the legendary Shawnee leader during the late 1700’s. June 10 – September 3, 2011 (Monday – Saturday), Sugarloaf Mountain Amphitheatre near Chillicothe, Ohio. Worth seeing! (NOT recommended for children age 6 and younger, due to some violent content and loud battle scenes.)

• It's another hot and muggy day, and it's going to stay that way for a while. The combination of the triple-digit heat indexes and humidity creates a hazard of hyperthermia, or the overheating of the body.
IT'S SO HOT AND DRY IN OHIO
....the birds have to use potholders to pull  the worms out of the ground.
 ....the trees are whistling for the dogs.
 ....the best parking place is determined by shade instead of  distance.
 ....hot water comes from both taps.
 ....you can make sun tea instantly.
 ....you learn that a seat belt buckle makes a pretty good branding  iron.
 ....the temperature drops below 95 F (35 C) and you feel a little  chilly.
 ....you discover that in August it only takes two fingers to steer your  car.
 ....you discover that you can get sunburned through your car  window.
 ....you actually burn your hand opening the car door.
 ....you break into a sweat the instant you step outside at 7:30 A.M.
 ....your biggest bicycle wreck fear is, "What if I get knocked out and end up lying on the pavement and cook to death"?
 ....you realize that asphalt has a liquid stage.
 ....the potatoes cook underground, so all you have to do is pull one out   and add butter.
 ....the cows are giving evaporated milk.
 ....farmers are feeding their chickens crushed ice to keep them from laying boiled  eggs. (aj)

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The campsite has been reserved at Alum Creek State Park for camping and picnicking the Weekend of September 2 - 4.  More details: ANNOUNCEMENTS

• July 4th - Happy B-Day, Ameryka !

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A group of young people would like to organize a Polonia New Year’s Eve Party 2011. Their idea for the party: low budget, potluck style, with children. The organizers ask to be contacted ( Mariusz or Marek), and would like to discuss the details on facebook. It may not seem like it but there is not that much time left and the inexpensive venues book fast.

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WANDA SEVER 09.18.1922 - 05.31.2011 Condolences (kept online until 5/31/12) •• Czas na zdjecie klepsydry z glownej strony PoloniaOhio.com, gdyz to juz miesiac minal, jak odeszla od nas Wandzia. Jedyna, niezastapiona, pelna pokory, bliska sercu wielu ludzi. Mloda sercem i duchem. Miala 78 lat, gdy przeprowadzila sie do Columbus. Zeby lepiej poznac jezyk i kulture swoich przodkow, zaczela dzialac w klubie PAC. W ciagu 10 lat dala nam bardzo wiele. Byla naszym przyjacielem i miala wsrod nas prawdziwych przyjaciol. Zaskakiwala energia, pomyslami, pracowitoscia. Zawsze mozna bylo na nia liczyc. Odeszla tak jak zyla - cicho i pieknie.

• On behalf of Wanda the PAC decided to join the collection for the Faith Mission, the charity which Wanda supported even in her last journey. We will collect among our Polish community items needed by homeless and deliver the collected goods to the Faith Mission once a month. Hi Mike, It was great speaking with you.  I look forward to meeting you soon.  If you look in my signature below, you will find our most needed items.  The items listed under “Faith Mission Shelters” are the most needed! Traditionally donations go down in the summertime.  You can help us keep up with the continued need throughout the hot summer months by donating any of the items listed below. Spring & Summer Urgent Needs: ++ Community Kitchen: Eggs, Breakfast Meats, Cheese Slices, Hot Sauce, Coffee, Sugar, and Powdered Creamer ++ Faith Mission Shelters: Sun-Block, Bath Towels, Deodorant, Men’s Razors & Shaving Cream, Soap, Body Lotion, Toothpaste, Socks, Underwear,  Flip Flops, and Water Bottles ++ Faith Mission Move-Out Kits: Laundry Baskets, Sheets, Pillows, Pots & Pans, Shower Curtains WITH Hooks. Please let me know if you have any additional questions or concerns. Thanks! Julian Simmons, Officer Faith Mission • Wanda was in possession of many Polish books. Now her sons want to donate them to the PAC. The PAC Board has already received book donations from Polish families (Testani, Mikulscy), but due to lack of the Club’s own facility, books are stored in the warehouse. Also, the already obsolete bi-lingual Mass books "The Lord be with you" could enrich the Polish library. At a meeting of the PAC in 06 '2011 it was unanimously decided to start cooperation with the friendly library in Upper Arlington, where PACanów and Aerobic classes take place. We want to give those books to them along with the Polish bibliography. We hope they agree to organize a Polish book section and to place a proper plaque on it, for example, "Wanda Sever - Polish Books." If negotiations are successful, we anticipate the opening in October, the Polish American Heritage Month.

•• Noc Świętojańska which means St. John's Night is celebrated by Slavic in the night from the 23rd of June to the 24th of June. This night is associated with water, magic, fertility, trees, flowers, and herbs. It is kind of Valentine's Day, just closer to the nature and magic. You can feel the substitute of St. John's Night attending the WaterFire exhibit. Especially the first WaterFire is planned for Friday, June 24th.

•• Cat Welfare Association invites you for EXTRAVAGANZA, Tuesday, June 21st, and for PIZZA PARTY, Thursday, June 23th.

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Summer is best known as poison ivy season. Poison ivy, poison oak and poison sumac are plants that contain an irritating, oily sap may be carried on the fur of pets, clothing, shoes, toys, tools, or other objects and then transferred to the skin. Once the rash begins its symptoms, the untreated rash will usually last from 14-30 days before healing is completed. In severe exposures to these poison oils, allergic reactions can occur which can be life threatening and prolong the healing process for months.

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Show line German Shepherd puppies for sale! For more information please call 614-465-2045 or cell:631-327-1887

• JOB JOB JOB : Access 2 Interpreters provides interpretation and translation services in over 70 languages in Columbus area. We work with schools, courts, health care providers and businesses. We are trying to reach to the community of Polish speakers in Columbus to see if anyone will be interested in becoming an interpreter with us. We are looking for native Polish speakers, who are fluent in English, and who will be interested in working part time as an interpreter. We pay $20.00 per hour. Prior experience is not necessary.
Contact: Maria Thomas 503-400-1993, or Human Resources Manager Caroline Mickey at 614-221-1414 or Fax: 614-464-3004
Address: Access 2 Interpreters, LLC 341 S. Third St. Suite 300 Columbus, OH 43215

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You are not with us but you are never forgotten. It is with deepest sympathy we announce the death of one of our very dearest members WANDA SEVER who passed away on Tuesday May 31th 2011. Family will receive friends on Friday, June 3, 2011 from 4-7 p.m. at the SCHOEDINGER NORTHEAST CHAPEL, 1051 E. Johnstown Road, Gahanna. Wanda's Interment will take place at Calvary Cemetery in Cleveland, Ohio on Saturday, June 4. Condolences (kept online until 5/31/2012) : Dispatch.com In lieu of flowers, contributions in Wanda's name can be made to Faith Mission, Dept. L-1313, PO Box 18045, Columbus, OH 43218-0045

Barb & Ted Young's grandson AUSTIN W. ALLEN passed away on Monday, May 30th, 2011. He was born December 23, 1990 in Columbus and attended Westerville North High School. Family will receive friends Saturday, June 4, 2011 from 12Noon until the time of the funeral service at 2 p.m. at SCHOEDINGER WORTHINGTON CHAPEL, 6699 N. High St., Worthington (Just South of I-270). To view Austin's video tribute or offer condolences to his family, visit www.schoedinger

• •	Spring Dance, May 7th, 2011 Saturday, May 7th, PAC .....

•• Polish Legion of American Veterans (PLAV): If you or your family or friends are veterans, please become the member of the New PLAV post in Columbus. You don’t have to be Polish to belong to this fine organization. This opportunity may never happen again.
* The first meeting: Sunday, May 8th at 3pm at the American Legion Post located at 393 E. College Ave. Westerville, OH.
* Contact: Walt Malys, 614.330.2703.

M O T H E R ' S   D A Y

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God could not be everywhere, and therefore he made MOTHERS. PL: May 26th EN: May 8th (2nd Sunday in May)

What My Mother Taught Me ;) *********My mother taught me RELIGION. “You’d better pray that will come out of the carpet.” *********My mother taught me TIME TRAVEL. “If you don’t straighten up, I’m going to knock you into the middle of next week!” *********My mother taught me FORESIGHT. “Make sure you wear clean underwear, in case you’re in an accident.” *********My mother taught me IRONY. “Keep crying, and I’ll give you something to cry about.” *********My mother taught me about CONTORTIONISM. “Will you look at that dirt on the back of your neck!” *********My mother taught me about WEATHER. “This room of yours looks as if a tornado went through it.” *********My mother taught me about ENVY. “There are millions of less fortunate children who don’t have wonderful parents like you do.” *********My mother taught me about ANTICIPATION. “Just wait until we get home.” *********My mother taught me about RECEIVING. “You are going to get it when you get home!” *********My mother taught me HUMOUR. “When that lawn mower cuts off your toes, don’t come running to me.” *********My mother taught me WISDOM. “When you get to be my age, you’ll understand.” *********My mother taught me about JUSTICE. “One day you’ll have kids, and I hope they turn out just like you”.

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REMINDER Saturday, May 7th, 6:30-10 p.m.: PAC SPRING DANCE. The setup: Friday night, 6-8 pm - all help is very welcome!!!

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As a little Polish community we’ve also celebrated the beatification of Pope John Paul II. Fr. Linowski has leaded Prayer for Divine Mercy. He was supported by our soloist, a men’s trio and by a computer presentation. After prayers we have watch a powerful documentary film "Nine Days that Changed the World" and have seen the exhibit of memorabilia of Pope John Paul II. Thank you, father Linowski and organizers!

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- The awaited day has arrived. It has arrived soon because so it pleased the Lord: John Paul is blessed! - said Benedict XVI during the beatification mass (Text of Homily). Vatican, St.Peter's Square, May 1st 2011, 10:37 a.m. To pass from Blessed to "Saint" (abbreviated " St."), one more miracle is necessary. The case is studied and finally the canonization takes place. It has taken even centuries for the Church to declare someone "Saint".

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• The Consul General of the Republic of Poland from New York will visit Cincinnati on March 18 from 10 AM to 8 PM and March 19 from 9 AM to 5 PM to accept applications for Polish Passports.  He will be accepting applications at the following location: Molecular Research Center, Inc. 5645 Montgomery Road, Cincinnati, Ohio 45212. For more information please contact Marek Dollar at (513) 529-0385. Thank you, Polish American Society of Greater Cincinnati                

• PART TIME JOB: Hubert's Polish Kitchen (former: Hania's Olde World Cuisine) is looking for a person that knows how to make pierogi and traditional Polish soups. Contact: Hubert, 804-2469.

• REMINDER: Cincinnati Mardi Gras Masquerade Ball on Saturday, March 5th!

• Riverdance, the thunderous celebration of Irish music, song and dance that has tapped its way onto the world stage thrilling millions of people around the globe, will play 5 Farewell Performances at the Palace Theatre Columbus February 18-20, 2011 (tickets).

• POLISH ARTISTS EXHIBITION - With the upcoming May 3rd parade, Grace Hryniewicz is looking for professional and non-professional Polish artists such as painters, sculptors and photographers as well as collectors and folk handicraft makers. If you know of anyone who fits that description, whether in Cleveland or somewhere further, we would like to talk to you. For further information please call the following number after 9 p.m. 216.394.8209

• We have another young driver in our midst; Mateusz, the son of Beata and Darek, recently got his driver's learning permit. Grove City residents - watch out!

• Babushka’s Kitchen, located at 4657 N. High Street in the Beechwold Center, opened their doors Tuesday, February 15th. This Cleveland-based eatery is well known up north for their Polish cuisine. Dine-in & carry-out available.

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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.

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The devotion to Divine Mercy is based on the writings of St.Faustina, a 20th century Polish mystic (see: movie, diary). Jesus appeared to her and spoke to her about His infinite love and mercy. Through sister Faustina, Lord Christ has given the aching world new channels for the outpouring of His grace: † Chaplet of Divine Mercy † Veneration of the Divine Mercy Image with the caption: Jesus, I trust in You   † Praying at the Hour of Divine Mercy (3 p.m.)  † Divine Mercy Sunday † To spread the message of The Divine Mercy around the world The world center of veneration of the Image of the Divine Mercy is the Sanctuary of Our Lord's Mercy in Krakow 's Lagiewniki. A devotee of Divine Mercy is father E.Linowski.

I am thinking of getting a Nanny for my 7 year old grandchildren (twin boys) for the summer. Does anyone know of someone in Poland that might be interested. I would think someone more mature in age, speaks English and loves children. The family lives in Landen (Maineville, Ohio). Thank you, Marilyn (Majewski) Hospodar, 513-677-2158

Announcing the 20th anniversary of the International Business and Trade Summer Law Program Kraków, Poland June 11 – July 23, 2011
·· Students may earn up to 8 credits in the ABA-approved summer law program, taking classes at Jagiellonian University with Polish law students and living with Polish and European students in historic Kraków. 
·· Tuition is $620 per credit hour – financial aid eligible.
·· Applications now being accepted. 
Please share with any law students you know who'd like to spend 6 weeks in Poland while earning credits. All classes taught in English. For more information see: http://www.law.edu/clinics/cracow/.Contact: Margaret J Pooley, Program Coordinator 202-319-6205

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Fridays, 6:30pm - 8pm

Saturdays, 11:30am - 1pm

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Taste of OSU is an evening of cultural performances on stage, exhibits and food from around the world provided by more than 30 different international and ethnic clubs on campus. Admission to event is free. Food tickets $1 each (samples of international cuisine) Friday, 01.28, 5pm-9pm, OSU Ohio Union, Archie Griffin Ballroom "If anyone can help us on wednesday and thursday night (26 and 27) that would be awesome! Ida Klarenbach - Polish Club at OSU".

Last year group from PAC helped students to prepare for Taste of OSU. We have made pierogies, kielbasa with onion and Karpatka. This year students choose golabki (cabbage rolls), chrusciki - favorki (fried pastry) and szarlotka (apple cake). It is made at OSU kitchen and OSU supplies with everything that is needed. It would be nice if we can help them to show our support. Please, let me know if you can help. Kind regards, Eva 614.750.9122

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Prefektura Domu Papieskiego w Watykanie poinformowala, ze uroczystosc beatyfikacji Papieza Jana Pawla II odbedzie sie 1 maja 2011 na Placu sw. Piotra. Please join Ohio Right to Life and special guests, Newt and Callista Gingrich, as we celebrate the life of Pope John Paul II and his pilgrimage to Poland in 1979. The powerful documentary, Nine Days That Changed The World, explores the Pope's historic visit and what transpired to move the Polish people to renew their hearts, reclaim their courage and free themselves from the shackles of Communism - a culture of death. There will be food and beverages available for purchase. Friday, Jan. 28, 2011 -- Doors open at 4:30 p.m. Event begins at 6:30 p.m. -- Address: Walter Student Pavilion St. Charles Preparatory School, 2010 E.Broad St., Columbus, Ohio 43209 -- Tickets: $10 -- More information: Eva 614.750.9122

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GOO-STUFF CLUB (First Indoor Practice): When:Friday, January 21st, 6:30 pm Where: First Alliance Church, 3750 W.Henderson Road, Columbus, ohio 43220 (second entrance) Contact: Marek 614.766.9724

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Thursday, January 13th Youngstown, OH (more)

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Wednesday, January 12th - bad weather is causing us to cancel PAC's meeting. The next meeting:  Wednesday, February 9th. Please share this information with anyone you know that had planned to go.

• Tuesday, 1/11/11 - eye-catching date. Who knows what will happen on Nov. 11, when we hit 11/11/11 at 11:11:11.

• Sunday January 9, 2011 - the 10th annual No Pants Day will take place on commuter trains and subways. It started in New York City in 2002 with 7 participants, all male. Last year 44 cities around the world in 16 countries were involved. Today 47 cities in 22 countries participate. Global No Pants Subway Ride 2011 Instructions.

• Thursday, 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.

• Ted Williams - the homeless man with the golden voice.

• Social Security Number - the nine-digit numbers are surprisingly easy to steal.

• Babushka Foods, a restaurant with a classic Polish menu, will open around the end of January in the vacant Scottie MacBean site, 4675 N. High St. in Clintonville. Hours of operation: Mon - Closed / Tue-Thu - 11a - 9p / Fri-Sat - 11a - 10p / Sun - 11a - 4p.

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2011 - MARIE SKLODOWSKA-CURIE YEAR 2011 marks the 100th Anniversary of Marie Curie’s second Nobel Prize win and befittingly, Poland and France have named 2011 “Marie Sklodowska-Curie Year” and The United Nations designated it “The International Year of Chemistry.”

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New Year's Day is every man's birthday. Charles Lamb

• Top 100 Baby Names of 2010 in USA.

• At First Night Columbus, you'll find over 150 entertainers in more than 15 downtown performance sites, and hands-on activities involving the imagination and creativity of all participants.

• According to TrueCar.com, Dec. 31 will be the best day to buy a car this month, with an average 8.2% discount off the manufacturer's suggested retail price.

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May your Christmas be filled with joy and happiness. Best wishes for now and the coming year. EDITOR PS. ** The truth about Saint Nicholas ;-) ** Something special for kids: Personalized letter from Santa Claus (mc) ** Santa's Home (live video) - little town Rovaniemi in Lapland, Finland (dm) ** Track Santa Claus as he delivers presents during Christmas

• REMINDER: Sunday, December 19th - Polish Mass; 2:30pm - Confession in Polish and English. Friday before the Mass (December 17th) - rehearsal.  

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Polonia Wigilia 2010 Every holiday gathering "Wigilia" of our Polish community organized by the PAC is different but each one is full of charm and unforgettable moments. This time we welcomed father Eugeniusz Linowski. His warm words and the blessings created a truly holy and homelike atmosphere for the gathered. Everybody was amazed by the PACanow performance. Especially the size of the class and how well the students behaved and were organized by Malgosia and Zuzia, the instructors. We were impressed with the skill level of the other performers organized by Beata-Melanie, Madison, Mateusz and Nikolas. Our musicians, Tomek and Bronek, were fantastic as usual. The rest of the evening was also very successful thanks to the vocal performance of Luba’s group, the entertaining party hosts-Marek and Mike, enthusiasm on the little faces during the visit of Santa Claus, the joy of the winners of the “We All Are Children” ruffle organized by Marzena and the surprise gift of the lovely flowers for the sponsors and the volunteers donated by Wanda. We also noted the smooth bar tending by Ted and his helpers, the professional welcoming by Dave’s group at the entrance and of course the wonderful and tasty traditional homemade Christmas Eve dishes prepared by all the guests. What else would anyone need? Preparation ... On the morning of Saturday, December 11th the simple and modest interior of Eagle Hall Club was transformed into a festive and charming room ready to accommodate 200 guests. At 10 am that morning twenty volunteers, their age span 11 to 88, started moving, hanging, unpacking, hammering, taping, pinning, setting up, putting together, decorating, ….. so our Polish Christmas Eve party could take place in a proper and presentable setting. Thank you! More pictures: I / II / III

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PACanow Saturday, December 4th, '2010 Do PACanowa przybyl sw.Mikolaj. W czasie kilku wczesniejszych zajec dzieci przygotowywaly sie na przyjecie milego goscia. Mikolaj byl niezwykle zaskoczony, gdy uslyszal w jezyku polskim kolede "Pojdzmy Wszyscy do Stajenki" spiewana przez "studentow" PACanowa i zobaczyl Tojaka w ich wykonaniu. Sw.Mikolaj obdarowal dzieci prezentami. Niestety, nie mogl zostac w PACanowie na poczestunku przygotowanym przez Mamy, gdyz musial udac sie w dalsza droge. Mikolaju, do zobaczenia na Polonijnej Wigilii!

• We invite you to visit Columbus Kids Magazine online. Enjoy free year-long admission to COSI, free admission to over 300 science centers worldwide, and more!

• Wigilia PAC - Saturday, December 11th. If you are willing to help decorate the hall for Wigilia please come at 10 A.M. PAC seeks sponsors, private or business, for a raffle "We're all just kids at heart" during the party.

The list of sponsors of the raffle "We're all just kids at heart" for Polonia Christmass Party "Wigilia" is growing up. In alphabetical order: ♥ 81off.com ♥ anonymous ♥ anonymous ♥ anonymous ♥ Aarons International Travel ♥ Albrycht Family ♥ Chalasinski Insurance Group LLC ♥ Gold Wine Classes ♥ Goshia's Hair and Nail Designs ♥ Hammond Family ♥ Stephen Habash ♥ Swiderski Family The donated prizes are: ♥ Books ♥ Landscape pictures ♥ Crew Stadium winter jacket ♥ $50 restaurant gift certificate ♥ Two tickets for basketball match OSU vs. Tennessee ♥ Two free daily tickets for skiing or snowboarding on Mad River Mountain ♥ ... and many more Buy lots of raffle tickets. If you buy just ONE ticket, you can only win ONE prize. 1 ticket ---- $2 6 tickets -- $10 In order of tickets drawn, raffle winners choose from available prizes. If you are first to win, YOU choose the FIRST prize from ALL prizes available. The second winner chooses from the remaining prizes, and so on.

• Monday, December 6th, 7:30 - 9:30 pm - MAZOWSZE. Palace Theater, 1501 Eucilid Ave, Cleveland OH. Parking: Playhouse Square Parking Garage, 1450 Chester Ave.

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December 6th - Mikolajki. Kids, be prepared!

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We would like to see as many of our members as possible at the next PAC meeting, which is on Wednesday, Dec. 8th. We are voting on the items in next year’s budget. PAC meetings are usually the second Wednesday of the month at 7:30 P.M. at the Eagles Club, 3800 Westerville Rd. at Ferris, south of Morse.

• !!! NEW YEAR'S EVE PARTY !!!
Admission: $70.00/person (dinner & alcohol included). Aladin Shrine 3850 Stelzer Rd. Please send cheque to: M.Juncewicz,4009 Anthony Ct.S. Columbus, Ohio 43213. Due date: December 11th. Contact: Marysia, 614 231-8160

• Columbus motorists faced their first true test of the winter driving season this Wednesday, December 1st. A coat of ice covered road surfaces and caused several accidents. Comparing to the situation in Europe, we should not complain. Yeah, you haven't seen real winter.

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There were no Polish concentration camps in World War II. Auschwitz and other such camps in Polish territory were operated by German Nazis. The Wall Street Journal Essential Guide to Business Style and Usage, Nov.29 '2010 Thank you to everyone who sign up the Kosciuszko Foundation's petition, especially to President of Poland, Mr.Bronislaw Komorowski.

PAC has been approached by the Polish Legion of American Veterans or PLAV to start a post in central Ohio. PLAV is a veterans organization open to all active members of our armed forces and honorably discharged veterans. PLAV is a U.S. Congressionally Chartered American Veterans Organization open to all honorably discharged American veterans and certain allied veterans as specified in the PLAV National Constitution. PLAV was originally organized by American Veterans of Polish descent at the end of World War I. It is a nationwide organization which operates in 14 states and has members in many more. You do not have to be Polish to be a member of PLAV. Nor do you have to be a member of the Polish American Club.
On November 18th Dave Bergman, PAC Treasurer and Ted Young, PAC Trustee met with the State of Ohio Commander Ken Milenovic from Post #30, Frank Kowalski, Finance Director from Post #30, and John Pestovic, Adjutant from Post #30 in Cleveland. They came down to Westerville where we discussed at length starting a post here. We need a minimum of 10 members to form a post. When we have the membership we elect a Post Commander and other officers to serve. Once we are formed funds will be provided to acquire flags and other items needed by the club. These funds are provided by PLAV's Department of Ohio. This is a great opportunity for veterans to again serve their country by helping to insure that no benefits are denied to those who served their country and support legislation intended to those who earned the right to the benefits being considered. Being a member of PLAV helps to maintain the comradeship that you held so dear during your time of service to our great country.
If you are interested in becoming a member or have questions concerning PLAV, please contact: Dave Bergman 614-890-3442 or Ted Young 614-326-1543.

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Happy Thanksgiving!

• Good news for Goo-Stuff Club - GYM WAS FOUND !!! Sawmill Rd & Henderson Rd, Mondays or Fridays, 6pm. Contact: Marek, 614.766.9724

• Dear Friends, My son, Timothy (age 33) has been awarded a grant to travel to Gdansk, Poland for their art festival (Dec 2-5), and is looking to stay with a family for those 2 or 3 days. Is there anyone among you that may have contacts of family or friends in that area that Timothy might contact. We would greatly appreciate it if yiou might let us know. Timothy lives in Brooklyn NY and is doing his Masters in Theatre & Media. Thank you for any help you may give us. Marilyn Hospodar 513-677-2158

• "People say that a job is just a job but our jobs are also a form of a calling. After all our attention and our lives’ efforts, our lives ‘ambitions are concentrated on it. Is it allowed to be ambitious? Ambitious in a healthy, sensible way-absolutely, by all means. Not permitted is the ambition driven by stupidity……" John Paul II, 1983

• PAC seeks sponsors, private or business, of a raffle during the club's Christmas Eve party "Wigilia". The purpose of the raffle is to offset a part of the cost of the event. The names of sponsors would be announced unless they chose to remain anonymous. Please contact Marzena at 614.766.9724 with your donations. Thank you for your consideration and contributions.

• Each year around Nov. 17-18 the Leonid meteor shower peaks. Avid meteor gazers graced with clear skies may see between 15 and 20 meteors per hour.

• TravBuddy.com is an online community for meeting travelers and sharing travel reviews, photos and blogs. Find travel buddies, read hotel reviews, and get the insider tips on the thousands of destinations around the world.

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OPLATKI CHRISTMAS WAFERS OPLATKI CHRISTMAS WAFERS OPLATKI CHRISTMAS WAFERS Again this Christmas, the Polish American Club of Columbus will be making available the traditional “Oplatki” – Polish Christmas Wafers.Those interested in participating in this ancient Polish tradition may obtain their “Oplatki” by sending a check, payable to the Polish American Club, in the amount of $5.00 (which includes postage) for each packet of four wafers, to The Polish American Club (Oplatki), at 6200 Home Road, Delaware, OH 43015. (ejk)

• Warsaw, November 13th - Awsome performance of "Light, music & water".

• Japan’s 3D Hologram Rock Star Hatsune Miku. Impressive!

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New on the Web: Articles about Us.

• They are among us - Malgosia C.' story: "From Poland to Marysville".

• Drunk people vs. drunk animals.

• To mark the 2nd anniversary of our Yoga Bear Club we stuffed ourselves with delicious home made dishes. Now we have something to work on in the upcoming year!
ARCHIVES: 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.

• 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. Poznan celebrates St Martin's name day. The main attraction of the festival is a sweet roll in the shape of a horse shoe. The shoe belonged to a white horse ridden by the bishop, Martin of Tours.

• JOB ! JOB ! JOB !
Hello, I am a recruiter for an industrial staffing company in Columbus, OH. Recently, I was in contact with an Illinois-based fabrication company and I was referred to the Polish population for machinists/welders. I hire manual and robotic welders, manual and CNC machinists as well as administration. I have been having a difficult time connecting with the small portion of the population that has experience in these skilled trades. If there is any information you can give me about a newsletter or a Polish newspaper or how to market the jobs I have for the Polish community it would be greatly appreciated. Thank you, Kelly Oliver - Account Executive

• Giga Panorama - Warsaw from different perspective. Enjoy!

• In USA Daylight Saving Time reverts to standard time on the first Sunday in November. Turn your clocks back one hour by Sunday, November 7th at 2am and enjoy one extra hour of sleep.

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A new book of poems by Nobel laureate Wislawa Szymborska is an occasion to celebrate. When Here was published in Poland, reviewers marveled, "How is it that she keeps getting better?". These twenty-seven poems (listen to Szymborska read one of them: Metaphysics), as rendered by prize-winning translators Clare Cavanagh and Stanislaw Baranczak, are among her greatest ever. The original, in Polish, is presented on the left hand side, the English translation on the right. Prefect gift for your friends and family, especially for a person with the Polish roots.

• World's 'largest Jesus' being built in Poland. (jm)

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

• How to be a millionaire by age 25.

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According to Chinese Feng Shui, October ‘2010 is very special. It has five Fridays, five Saturdays and five Sundays. Such a month with three consecutive days appearing 5 times is considered a money bags month. (rb).

• Central Ohio Rotary clubs are looking for high school and middle school students interested in becoming international exchange students.

• Our local Hungarian Cultural Association is looking to get in touch with the Polish American Club here in Columbus, because they want to plan some joint event for their annual commemoration of Hungary ‘56 (this year it will be Sunday, Oct 24, at the Hungarian Reform Church down in German village). They were looking for someone to give a talk about the Polish perspective on Hungary ‘56...They pay a speaker’s fee, too —like more than $100. And a free lunch afterwards!Then I thought maybe someone from PAC would be a good candidate. Anyone who was around in ‘56 could simply share personal memories of the time, etc. Jessie Labov  

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After Polish October Mass, St.Leo Church has hosted several choirs who was sing a variety of traditional, contemporary and ethnic songs to honor Mary, the Mother of God. Our Polish church musical group was feature songs in Polish: Czarna Madonna (Black Madonna), Byla Cicha i Piekna jak Wiosna (She Was Calm and Beautiful Like a Spring), Bądź pozdrowiona (Hail Thy Be Mary). Bravo!

• Whether you call it "trick or treat", "beggar's night", or something else, it is undeniable that the best part about Halloween, if you ask children, is all the free candy. Check the official trick-or-treating hours and make sure to get the costumes ready (if you have children or if you're a kid at heart).

• A unique adventure in Columbus for kids, adults, family: Nine Great Annual Halloween Activities.

• In an efficient and safe effort to save us from the ill-effects of plastic waste, Akinori Ito from Japan has developed a machine which converts plastic back into oil. (lb)

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International Festival Marysville, Ohio October 14, 2010 The forth annual International Festival in Marysville was the biggest yet, with cultural exhibits and food from more than 30 countries. One of the countries being displayed was Poland. Gosia Cymbal with family including her father Marian proudly represented Poland. Gosia prepared "Bigos" and seemed to satisfy American taste buds. People came back and ask for seconds. Natalia (Gosia’s daughter) was dressed in traditional Polish outfit of "Krakowianka". The event was sponsored by the International Family Center of Union County. The first event four years ago was held primarily for students. Six countries were represented. Large crowds last year and anticipated larger crowds this year necessitated a move from the center to the gymnasium at the new Ohio National Guard Training Center adjacent to the YMCA in Marysville. The International Festival was a big success in American culture by opening people’s eyes and widening their horizons. (mc)

• The volleyball season ended with an important change. On October 12,2010 the V-Club was renamed the  Goo-Stuff Club to reflect the awesome skills of the players.

• Because of the persisting hot weather summer meetings of the V-Club were reinstated. On October 12^th we will meet again on the outdoor court. We are continuing our efforts to find a gym for the winter months. Please keep checking the website for updates.

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POLSKA vs. USA 2:2

Marian Concert

St.Leo Church
221 Hanford St. Columbus, OH 43206

Sunday, October 17, 2010, 6:30 pm

After Polish October Mass in German Village, Sunday, October 17, 2010, 3pm, St.Leo Church will host several choirs who will sing a variety of traditional, contemporary and ethnic songs to honor Mary, the Mother of God. Our Polish church musical group is invited to this Marian Concert and will feature songs in Polish: Czarna Madonna (Black Madonna), Byla Cicha i Piekna jak Wiosna (She Was Calm and Beautiful
Like a Spring), Bądź pozdrowiona (Hail Thy Be Mary). (ejk)

Concert Tour '2010
Santo Subito

This oratorio composed by Piotr Rubik recounts the life and mission of Karol Wojtyla – Pope John Paul II. Thursday, October 14th, 8pm, Rocky River, Oh.

more: Announcements

Poland vs. USA

The U.S. Men’s National Team will face Poland at Soldier Field. 
Saturday, October 9th, 5:30pm, Chicago, IL

more: Announcements

• Barbara Fate's knee replacement surgery is scheduled for 10:00 AM, September 30, 2010. We wish her lots of luck!

• Interview by Andrew Biernat, president of Polish-American Society of Greater Cincinnati, with students of the Nativity school after their return from Poland.

• Sunday, September 26th - Bus with Polish tourists crashes in Germany killing 13, injuring 29. (mm)

• The scorching hot weather ended overnight. Starting Saturday, September 25th it will be cool, rainy and depressing. Once again we have a reason to complain ;-).

• Have you seen a bright star near the moon around September 18-23, 2010? It's really the planet, Jupiter. On September 20, Jupiter is closest to the Earth until 2022.

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All of the participants of our Polish Mass on September 9th were again invited to a private garden party. All of the previous gatherings were full of charm but this one, on Jurek's property, was exceptional. We were treated to a poetic / music performance called "The Autumn" by "Cicho Sza" group. They were joined by the local talent on the stage set up in the garden, equipped with lights and speakers. It was nostalgic and humorous. It goes without saying that the host took care of not only the "food for thought". The hungry were fed and the thirsty were given drink. Is there such parish but not exactly parish anywhere else in the world?

• During the Polish Mass on Sept.19^th we witnessed another Baptism, a fifth one in the history of our parish. Alexander Michal bravely suffered through the ritual of joining the catholic community. Everybody present welcomed him with a prayer and a round of applause.

• Anna Kaleta - or how to transform yourself from a worn-out by life grandma into your own daughter’s sister. (wf)

• Another Polish business contributed to PAC's Scholarship Fund (due date: October 8th!). Elite Home Health Care Services, LLC provides the highest quality of services to all patients.  Our expertise and knowledge of the home health field, along with our compassionate, caring, and dedicated nurses, aides, social workers, and therapists makes us the right choice for you or your loved ones.

• With one gold and two silver medals, Polish students have triumphed at the IV International Astronomy and Astrophysics Olympiad held in Beijing, China, between 12-21 September. (wf)

• WaterFire Columbus - Final Two Burns of the 2010 Season. Friday & Saturday, September 17th & 18th; music starts 7:30 p.m.; WaterFire bonfires lit 8:30 p.m., Downtown Columbus riverfront, near Genoa Park Amphitheatre. The city-owned parking lots next to COSI accommodate more than 600 vehicles directly west of the building. Parking in these lots is $5 per day or $4 after 5pm.

• SLICE of COLUMBUS, September 15th, 5 - 10 p.m.: The best part of this annual event, ALL attendees will have the opportunity to sample UNLIMITED pizza and vote for your favoirte.

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The short downpour did not spoil our outdoor gathering. It only helped us add another meal under an improvised “ roof” made out of a tarp. Our guests from Cleveland won the volleyball tournament this time. Oh, well, one cannot win all the time…. “Kliwlend Kru” brought two DJs and the party by the campfire went on till the next morning. It was a fun time filled with delicious  food, sports and dancing.  The kids are asking already when they will get to camp again. Ewa and Janek, thank you.

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REMINDER Saturday - Sunday, Sept. 11-12 CAMPING

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After a long "dry spell" Ela and Leszek finally have two more grandsons. Agata and Josh are proud parents of Austin James (4 lbs 7 oz) born on Saturday, September 4. Benjamin (6 lbs 12 oz), the son of Aneta and Krzysztof, was born Tuesday, September 7, 2010. The newborns, parents, siblings and grandparents are all doing great. Congratulations!

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PACanow ;-)

The end of the summer. The roads are full of school buses. This also means that Pacanow is about to start. The first session of Pacanow for the 2010/2011 school year will take place Saturday, September 18th, after the camping at the Alum Creek Park. I would like to thank all the children and their moms for the three years of working together. Greetings, Marzenna M.

• Sunday, August 29th: POLISH HERITAGE DAY in YOUNGSTOWN: Authentic homemade food, baked goods and deli. Three bands and folk dance group performances Polka lessons and championship demonstrations Geneaology workshops Marketplace of amber jewelry, pottery and authentic folkart.

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21 sierpien 2010 Piknik "Pod Strzecha"

Due to the uncertain whether the annual PAC Picnic  took place in “the barn”. We got our fill of stuffed cabbage rolls and homemade desserts. We also had plenty of Polish beer and the excellent wine made by the International Gold Medal winner.  We danced to the tunes of “Rey Galla and His Polka Gems”. Joanna took care of the face painting . The games for the youngest ones prepared Malgosia C.  The rest of the event preparation was taken care of by the usual group of wonderful people who always attend the PAC meetings and plan the Polish gatherings. The commentaries  on this party and many others writes for you Marzena. The earnings from this party contributed $104 to the PAC scholarship fund and one more family joined the club. Our numbers are growing. Friendships are formed. The kids are looking forward to being together. And that’s what this is all about. See you at next camping trip / aerobic class / volleyball match / Polish Mass / PACanow class and so forth….

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DO SUKCESU POD WIATR. Wspomnienia krnabrnego emigranta - the autobiography of the businessman from Columbus, OH. Jan Czekajewski was born in Poland in 1934. He received an M.S. in electrical engineering from Wroclaw Technical University in Poland and a Ph.D. from Uppsala University in Sweden. In 1968 he emigrated to the United States, and in 1970 founded Columbus Instruments, a manufacturer and exporter of medical research equipment, of which he is owner and president. The company employs thirty-five people and exports to fifty countries, including the Eastern bloc and the Soviet Union via a distributor in Sweden. PS. “Do sukcesu pod wiatr” mozna przeczytac on-line, ale takze kupic bezposrednio od autora (z dedykacja), jednoczesnie sponsorujac nasz klub PAC. Cena egzemplarza: $20 ( $10 na pokrycie czesc kosztow druku i przesylki droga lotnicza z Polski, pozostale $10 autor przekazuje na PAC). Contact: Jan Czekajewski, janczek@aol.com Cell 614.620.0860

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Summer is best known as poison ivy season. Poison ivy, poison oak and poison sumac are plants that contain an irritating, oily sap may be carried on the fur of pets, clothing, shoes, toys, tools, or other objects and then transferred to the skin. Once the rash begins its symptoms, the untreated rash will usually last from 14-30 days before healing is completed. In severe exposures to these poison oils, allergic reactions can occur which can be life threatening and prolong the healing process for months.

• More than a third of the contiguous USA has a higher-than-average risk of flooding in the coming months, and residents in the Midwest are likely to see the worst of it.

• The Kosciuszko Foundation, in cooperation with the U.S. Helsinki Commission, announced that an international conference on the Katyn Massacre would be held at the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C. on May 5, 2010. Before then, on April 7, Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk are scheduled to meet in the Katyn Forest, near Smolensk, where Polish officers were murdered. (jm)

• Welcome *** Hania's Olde World Cuisine *** the next Polish business advertised on the web page Polonia Ohio.com.

• Female suicide bombers blew themselves up Monday morning, March 29th, in twin attacks on Moscow metro stations Lubyanka and Park Kultury packed with rush-hour passengers. The explosions killed at least 38 people and wounded more than 60.

Barb Young's great-grandson Austin just passed away. He was only 7 weeks old and it was totally unexpected - just did not wake up that morning. Hours at the funeral home, Schoedinger on 6699 N. High St. (between I-270 and Worthington) are Tuesday, March 30th, 2-4 and 6-8 PM. with the service on Wednesday.

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First Kick 2010 Columbus Crew open up MLS season with 2-0 win over Toronto FC. Congratulations to Robert, hist team, and Fun Club 304!

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March 20 ' 2010 We feel sorry for everybody who could not come to this annual spring picnic organized by the PAC Club. To everybody who could have but did not - your loss. We had an exceptionally nice day for Ohio. It has not been this sunny and warm in the last five years we "scared" winter away. The students of PACanow were there and knew well why they were there and what to do. They were proudly using the rattles made during their club's meetings. We also had five dogs present. Along with taking care of the main goal of the gathering (making sure that winter is gone for good) we had a very good time and very good food. Supported by proof in the form of pictures (on this page + PICs) and the testimony of witnesses: I PRONOUNCE THE DESTRUCTION OF WINTER!

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New on the Web: Links.

You are not with us but you are never forgotten.

It is with deepest sympathy we announce the death of SLAWOMIR JANIK who passed away on Thursday March 11th 2010. He was 48 years old. A FUNERAL SERVICE will be held at 1:00pm on Tuesday, March 16th at the St.Mary's Catholic Church, 684 South Third Street, German Village, Columbus OH 43206. The Mass will by celebrated by Fr. Andrzej Knapik.

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Tuesday, March 9th - aerobic meeting cancelled

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MARCH 8th - Happy International Women's Day.

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Starting on march 2010 the aerobic classes will take place two times a week. More: ANNOUNCEMENTS

• Since February 19, 2010, the heaviest recognized chemical element with the atomic number 112, officially carries the name copernicium and the chemical symbol "Cn." The name "Copernicium" honors Polish scientist and astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus (1473-1543).

• CHICAGO - Visitors to the Sears Tower's new "glass balconies" all seem to agree: The first step is the hardest. The four boxes, with transparent walls, floor and ceiling, are suspended 1,353 feet in the air and jut out four feet from the building's 103rd floor Skydeck. Each can hold five tons, and the glass is an inch-and-a-half thick.

• On February 14, 2005 Chad Hurley registered the YouTube domain. Today, YouTube exceeds two billion views per day, and more than 20 hours of video are uploaded every minute. Happy 5th Birthday, YouTube.

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New on the Web: We, Poles & Calendar.

• Merry Christmas ski fans. Do not overload. Let me know if you want to join for skiing the Mad River Mtn. We have a lot of cold, white, fluffy stuff on the slopes and brown, hot, testy stuff in the lunch room (plus salads and drinks). You can stretch your limbs, improve your skill and relax by the fireplace in the loft. A lot of fun, Greg 614.495.1727 (gs)

• The Huntington Holiday Train is now on display at Main Library, Columbus, 96 South Grant Ave. The beautiful winter scene includes seven miniature trains running on 280 feet of track-through tunnels, over bridges, around mountains and among replicas of German homes, churches and other historic buildings. (ags)

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May your Christmas be filled with joy and happiness. Best wishes for now and the coming year. EDITOR PS. The truth about Santa Nicolaus ;-) PS. Something special for kids: Santa Claus welcomes you. (mc)

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December 20th, '2009 Barbara & Janusz May God Bless You Both!

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Baptism December 20th, 2009 - The first baptism in St. Mary of the Assumption Church during the Polish Holly Mass. Three kids have been baptized: Hava, Oskar i Konrad.

•	Polish Wigilia '2009 Wigilia was so nice, with all the beautiful decorations and music, not to mention the abundance of delicious foods and warm spirit. I just love that part of Polonia, the traditions and the affection we share, not to mention the enthusiasm about who we all are as a group. (jm)