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Posted 8/19/24

Poland-- Summer 2024 Olympics

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Congratulations-- Poland!!

1

Gold

1

Event won:

*Sport Climbing

4

Silver

4

Events won:

*Boxing

*Cycling Track

*Canoeing Slalom

*Men's Volleyball

5

Bronze

5

Events won:

*Tennis

*Fencer

*Rowing

*Athletics

*Sport Climbing

Posted 3/15/2024

Saturday, March 30, 2024

Holy Saturday: Święconka (Blessing of Food):

 

•The Shrine Church of St. Stanislaus Bishop & Martyr

10am,11am, Noon, 1pm, 2pm in the Church

• 3449 East 65th Street, Cleveland, OH

 

• St. Bernadette Catholic Church 10am in the Church

• 7600 South 42nd St., Bellevue, NE

 

• St. Stanislaus Catholic Church 1pm in the Church

• 4002 J St., Omaha, NE

 

Check your Church for scheduling

 

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Posted 3/14/24

Sad News:

 

Margaret Smith passed away March 13, 2024

 

Condolences to the Smith's Family

 

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Posted 3/6/2024

Sad News:

 

Kenneth Machelski passed away March 6, 2024

 

Condolences to the Machelski's Family

 

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Posted 2/27/2024

Sad News:

 

Bill Scott passed away February 27, 2024

 

Condolences to the Scott's Family

 

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Posted 8/31/2023

Congratulations To:

Being inducted into:

September 10, 2023

 

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Posted 7/31/2023

Congratulations To:

Larry Olsen

being inducted into the

Michigan Polka Hall of Fame

Larry plays the Trumpet for Pan Franek, 

Zosia, and the Polka Towners

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Posted 7/13/2023

Sad News:

 

Bruno Mikos passed away July 8, 2023

Bruno Mikos Obituary

 

Condolences to the Mikos Family

 

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Posted 7/3/2023

Unfortunately:


The Boys, Jimmy K, and John Stevens Polka Bands

are retiring at the end of this year-- 2023..

Thank you for the Fantastic Memories!!!!!!!!


Good Luck!!!! 

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Posted 6/27/2023

VIP Nashville Polka Tour

with Ryan Joseph & Danika Portz Ogrodny

October 19-22, 2023

Polka Dance with Lenny Gomulka & The Chicago Push

Call 712-540-6710 or email Fourstringsattachedmusic@gmail.com

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Posted 6/22/2023

Congratulations To:

former Versatone Wally Maduzia

being inducted into the

World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame

 

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Posted 6/10/2023

Congratulations To:

Being inducted into:

September 10, 2023

 

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Posted 4/12/2023

St. Stan's A.C. Polish Fest

 Bay City, MI. June 22-25, 2023

 

Thursday - June 22- 6pm-12:30am  

Lenny Longuski's Style Stix & Polka Riot

 

Friday - June 23- 6pm-12:30am  

The Steve Drzewicki Band & Box On

 

Saturday - June 24- 12pm-5pm 

 The Kowalski Brothers

 5pm-12:30am- The Dynabrass & Box On

 

Sunday - June 25- 12:30pm-9PM  

The Dynabrass & The Steve Drzewicki Band

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Posted 4/12/2023

Sad News:

David Raccis passed away April 4, 2023

David use to play drums for Lenny Gomulka

 

Condolences to the Raccis Family

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Posted 4/2/2023

Saturday, April 8, 2023

Holy Saturday: Święconka (Blessing of Food):

The Shrine Church of St. Stanislaus Bishop & Martyr

10am,11am, Noon, 1pm, 2pm in the Church

3449 East 65th Street, Cleveland, OH

 

• St. Bernadette Catholic Church 10am in the Church

7600 South 42nd St., Bellevue, NE

 

• St. Stanislaus Catholic Church 1pm in the Church

4002 J St., Omaha, NE

 

• Check your Church for scheduling

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Posted 4/2/2023

Go UConn Huskies!!!!

Basketball Team---Head Coach Dan Hurley is

Polish from his Mom's side. Yay!!!

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Posted 1/29/2023

Sad News:

Billy Packer (Paczkowski) passed away January 26, 2023

Mr. Packer was Inducted into the

 National Polish-American Sports Hall of Fame in 1988

 

Condolences to the Packer Family

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Posted 1/16/2023

Sad News:

Chester Pala passed away January 16, 2023

 

Condolences to the Pala Family

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Posted 1/13/2023

Sad News:

Larry Matus passed away January 7, 2023

Father of Stacey (Dave) Morris and Vicki (Richie) Zebrowski of the NuTones

Condolences to the Matus Family

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Posted 12/22/2022

Sad News:

Fred Bulinski passed away December 21, 2022

 

Condolences to the Bulinski Family

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Posted 9/26/2022

Happy Birthday to

U.S.P.A President Bob Wolinski today!!!!

 

Happy Birthday!!!!  Sto Lat!!!! 

Posted 9/23/2022

Sad News:

 

Karen Arabek Polisky passed away September 22, 2022

Wife of musician Dennis Polisky

 

Click Here for Obituary

 

Condolences to the Polisky Family

Good Luck- Paige!!


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Posted 7/31/2022

Miss Michigan Paige Rubleski--

Competing in the "Miss America Pagent"-- August 19th


*On the Road with Paige Rubleski


*Paige's Miss Michigan 2022


Videos from Stann Machowiak

and a video from Inside Pageant


*Pass the Crown

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Posted 7/9/22

Petition to "Save The Roncesvalles Polish Festival"

 

Roncesvalles is a district in

the city of Toronto, Ontario, Canada

 

Click Here- to sign the Petition

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Posted 6/28/22

Congratulations to:

Iga Swiatek-- Professional Tennis Player from Poland


"The longest winning run in

women's tennis-- 36 Wins!!!"

Good Luck- Iga!!

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Posted 6/23/22

Sad News:

Steve Yrkoski passed away June 21,2022

Click Here for Service Arrangements

 

Condolences to the Yrkoski Family

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Posted 6/18/22

Sad News:

Richard “Jersey Polka Richie” Drongoski passed away June 18.

Click Here for:  Service arrangements


Condolences to the Drongoski Family

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Posted 6/6/22

 

National Polish-American Sports Hall of Fame

2022 Class of Inductees: Congratulations to:

 

Mark Dantonio

Mark Gubicza

Loreejon Ogonowski

John Danowski

 

49th Annual Induction Banquet

Thursday, June 16, 2022

American Polish Cultural Center

 

For more information:

Click Here

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Posted 6/4/22

Congratulations to: Iga Swiatek

Wins 2022 French Open

 

For more information: Fox News

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Posted 4/10/22

Saturday, April 16, 2022

Holy Saturday: Święconka (Blessing of Food):

 

The Shrine Church of St. Stanislaus Bishop & Martyr 10am,11am, Noon, 1pm, 2pm in the Church

• 3449 East 65th Street, Cleveland, OH

 

• St. Bernadette Catholic Church 10am in the Cafeteria

• 7600 South 42nd St., Bellevue, NE

 

• St. Stanislaus Catholic Church 1pm in the Church

• 4002 J St., Omaha, NE

 

• Check your Church for scheduling

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Posted 4/9/22

Sad News:

 

Big Daddy Lackowski passed away early this morning.

 

 

 

Click Here:  Arrangements and services

 

 

 

 

Condolences to Mary Ann Lackowski & Family

Hank & Jodi Guzevich & Family

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Posted 4/2/22

Congratulations to Karolina Bielawska

for winning Miss World 2022!! 

Miss Poland was crowned on

March 16 in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

 

To watch the video-- Click Here

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Posted 3/29/22

Posted 3/26/22

Congratulations to Coach Mike Krzyzewski

for the record setting 13th time as Head Coach in the Final Four breaking John Wooden's record!!!




Polish Pride....  Go Coach Krzyzewski...

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Posted 3/10/22

Congratulations to- 2022 Miss Michigan Paige Rubleski

(Miss Grand Rapids)

Page will be competeing in the Miss America Pagent

August 14, 2022 in Las Vegas

 

Watch the youtube video:

 from Stann Machowiak

Thank you- Stan

 

Polish Pride!!!!! 

Good Luck Paige!!!!

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Posted 3/6/2022

"Magic mushrooms?

Could fungus found in Polish forest help cure cancer?"

Jan. 3, 2019

 

The First News

 

"A Polish Scientists find fungus that

could help cure colon cancer: report"

Feb. 8, 2022

 

Polskie Radio PL

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Posted 3/5/2022

Mike Krzyzewski's last regular-season game

Saturday, March 5, 2022

@6pm (EST)

"Spawned a $20M real estate bubble" from Fox Business

 

Click Here for the article

 

Good Luck Coach K!!!!!!!!!

 

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Posted 3/5/2022

 David (Scrubby) Seweryniak

 

Inducted into the

World Concertina Congress

2022 Hall of Fame

 

Congratulations!!!

 

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Posted 2/20/2022

The United Polka League of the Mohawk Valley is sponsoring a:

**Polka dance on Sunday, March 13, 2022 from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m.

Featuring Donnie "P" and Celebration

 Roselawn Banquet Facility, 446 Main Street, New York Mills, New York 13417

 

**Polka dance on Sunday, April 24, 2022 from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m.

Featuring the Eddie Forman Orchestra

Roselawn Banquet Facility, 446 Main Street, New York Mills, NY 13417

 

 

 

**Polka dance on Sunday, May 15, 2022 from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m.

 

 

 

Featuring Mon Valley Push

Roselawn Banquet Facility, 446 Main Street, New York Mills, NY 13417

Admission is $15 for adults, children 16 and younger are free

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Posted 2/5/​2022

2022 Winter Olympics!!!!

 

Winter Vinecki  on Team USA

(U.S. Freestyle Aerialist Skier)

Congratulations Winter!!!! Very Cool!!!

 

Winter's Father Michael played with

Eddie Blazonczyk's Versatones in 1990.

Michael passed away in March 2009 due to prostate cancer.

Winter is the niece of Rick Vinecki (Box On Polka Band)

 

Good Luck Winter!!!! 

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Posted 2/5/2022

Poland's Medal count-- 2022

Gold

0

Silver

0

Bronze

1

Posted 1/20/2022

Sad News:

 

Walter Zawadski passed away January 18, 2022

 

Walter and his wife, Terry, volunteered for the USPA. 

They were Special Achievement Award recipients in 1998.

 

Condolences to Terry & The Zawadski Family

 

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Posted 1/8//2022

Way Out West Arizona Polka Dance Fest 2022

Pulaski Club

 

Jan.  15 & 16-Lenny Gomulka & Chicago Push

Feb. 19 & 20-Mike Costa & The Beat

Mar. 19 & 20-The Natural Talent (T.N.T)

Nov. 12 7 13-Dennis Polisky & Maestro's Men

 

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Posted 1/8/2022

Sad News:

 

Sonny Wanderlich passed away

 

Condolences to the Wanderlich Family

 

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Posted 1/4/2022

 

 

 

Sad News:

 

 

 

 

John Furmaniak Sr. passed away January 3, 2022

 

Condolences to the Furmaniak Family

 

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Posted 12/29/2021

PolkaJammer New Year's Eve Celebration Live

Friday, December 31, 2021

 

Programming EST

6-8AM Jim Kucharski

8-10AM Jackie Libera

10-12PM Keith Pietranczyk

12-2PM Ray Skorka

2-10PM TZ's Annual Eddie Blazonczyk Tribute Show

10-1:05AM Mark & Cherie Trzepacz

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Posted 12/29/2021

Jimmy K & His All Star Band will be performing

Saturday, March 26, 2022

 

@ the Wheeling Polka Festival (March 25-27, 2022)

Many Bands performing

 

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Posted 12/20/2021

With Heavy Hearts we bring you sad news

our U.S.P.A President Barbara Haselow

passed away on 12-17-2021.

Click here for Barbara's Obituary

 

Thoughts & Prayers to the Haselow Family

&

The U.S.P.A Board Members

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Posted 12/19/2021

Miracle in Poland

"During Christmas Day Mass in Poland 2013,

a Consecrated Host fell to the floor. It was recovered

and placed in a container with water.

They tested the red stains that appeared.

It revealed that it was fibers of human heart muscle." 

Taken from EWTN News Nightly

 

Click Here to view the video- EWTN

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Posted 12/19/21

Congratulations to:

Julia Orzol- Volleyball Outside Hitter-


Julia, from Poland, helped the

Wisconsin Badgers win their first National Championship in Volleyball.

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Posted 12/18/21

Tune into Fox Sports on Christmas Day-

Saturday, December 25

🇵🇱 Polkas and the NFL

The Packers vs The Browns

Time 4:30pm EST

Featuring: The Maroszek Brothers Polka Band playing pregame, half time, & the during game. Very Cool!!

 

TV Channel 2 and TV Channel 11

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Posted 12/14/21

 

Fox Sports will be at Scolly's Hometown "Zelinski Ballroom" in Pulaski, WI

At 6pm Friday, December 17 to record the Maroszek Brothers. 

It will air Christmas Day During the Packer Game! 

Come Join Us and Wear Christmas or Packer Attire. 

 

Thanks!

Harold Otto

PO Box 439

Pulaski, WI 54162

920-660-9126 Cell

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Posted 11/26/21

 

The passing of a Polka Legend

Happy Louie Dusseault

Condolences, Thoughts, & Prayers to Julcia & Family

Thank you Happy Louie for the Good Times, Memories, & Joy

that you have provided your audiences.

 

Click Here for: Funeral Arrangements

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Summer Music Fest --Frankenmuth, MI

Posted 11/12/2021

"Salute to Veterans @ U.S.P.A Mini-Fest"

Video Taken by Dawn Rosinski

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Posted 11/2/2021

Sad News:

 

Gene Swick passed away October 16, 2021

 

Condolences to the Swick family

 

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Posted 10/5/2021

Sad News:

 

Clarence "CJ" Lackowski passed away September 30, 2021

 

Condolences to the Lackowski family

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Posted 9/11/2021

 

Plan on joining the Blazonczyk Family, Bel-Aire Enterprises, and PAT Tours on an All-Inclusive Tour of Poland

from July 27th – August 7th, 2022.

There will also be an optional extension to Dubrovnik, Croatia from August 7th through August 10th.

Details coming soon…

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Posted 8/31/2021

Holy Toledo 2022 Expanding to 4 Days

 Holy Toledo 2022, Holy Toledo Sunday Dance

Here are links to each press release on the HTPD blog:

 

Click Here for:   The Press Release

 

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Posted 8/8/2021

 

Coming up August 10-14, 2021, it’s time for Summer Music Fest in Frankenmuth, Michigan. The Polka Jammer Network will be broadcasting LIVE from the fest for three of the days! Join us Wednesday through Friday, August 11-13 to hear your favorite bands!

Wednesday 8/11 – 3:00-6:00 PM ET (2-5 PM CT)

Squeezebox w/ Mollie B & Ted Lange

 

Thursday 8/12 5:30-8:30 PM ET (4:30-7:30 PM ET)

5:30 America’s Polka Sweetheart STEPHANIE

6:15 EZ TONES

7:00 NEW BRASS EXPRESS

7:45 POLKA FAMILY

 

Friday 8/13 – 6:30-10:00 PM ET (5:30-9:00 PM ET)

6:30 POLKA FAMILY

7:15 LENNY GOMULKA & CHICAGO PUSH

8:00 POLKA COUNTRY MUSICIANS

9:00 THE BOYS

 

Polka Jammer:  Click Here to Listen

 

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Posted 8/7/21

Poland's Medal count

 Gold                   Si​lver                 Bronze

      4                      5                       5      

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Posted 7/04/2021

 

 

 

Sad News:

 

 

 

 

Frank Franz (CPA Sgt of Arms) passed away.

 

More information to come

 

Condolences to Elaine Mekruit (CPA President) & their families

 

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Posted 6/20/2021

"Beginning June 19, 2021, U.S. citizens and residents traveling

via international air traffic are re-granted authorization to enter Poland."

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Posted 6/17/2021

"Cooking with John Gora"

Looking for a delicious Polish recipe to make?

John Gora has the solution.

Checkout John's Youtube Channel called:

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Posted 6/17/2021

Checkout the new video on: 

hosted by Erika Piotrowski (The Polka Towners)

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Posted 6/12/2021

St.Stan's A.C. Polish Fest

Thursday, June 24th from 6pm-1230am. The Polski Chix and Jimmy K & his All Stars

Friday the 25th from 6pm-12:30am. Jimmy K & and his All Stars and The Steve Drzewicki Band

Saturday the 26th from 12pm-12:30am. The Dynabrass, Bay City Polka Panic and The 25 cent beer band

Sunday the 27th from 12:30pm-830pm- The Steve Drzewicki Band and The Dynbrass

St.Stan's A.C. Bay City, MI.

Polish Fest on Facebook or call 989-894-6321

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Posted 6/7/2021

Eddie Blazonczyk Sr.'s musical legacy is on display "Featured Artifact"

Click Here for: Ticket Information

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Posted 6/3/2021

Duke Basketball

Coach Mike Krzyzewski Retiring After This Season

Polish Pride!!

Thank you for supporting Polish Heritage-- Dziekuje!!

Picture of Coach K in Omaha, NE- 2018 for March Madness

To watch Coach Mike Krzyzewski

Retirement Speech-- Click Here

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"The Star-Spangled Banner"

Posted 5/30/2021

Ania Toboy & Robert Szczublewski singing

"The Star-Spangled Banner" and

"Mazurek Dąbrowskiego"

@ The Detroit Tigers Game

May 28, 2021

Polish Pride!!!

Click Pictures for the videos:

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"Mazurek Dąbrowskiego"

Posted 5/30/2021

"Polish team launches two ‘quantum mechanic’

encryption systems resistant to hackers"

Article on The Am-Pol Eagle website

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Posted 5/22/2021

Polka Fireworks Back On!!!

Seven Springs!!!

2 Day Mini-Fest

July 3 & 4, 2021

For More Information: Click Here

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Posted 5/10/2021

Congratulations to:

*Ted Kiewicz

*Eugene Maroszek

*Chad Przybylski

*Charlie Tansek

*Don Gralak (d)

*Anton Wolfe (d)

*Richard (Li’l Richard) Towalski (d)

for being inducteed into the

World Concertina Congress-- 2021 Hall of Fame

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Posted 5/3/2021

Dear Polkamotion by the Ocean Fans,

As of this writing, the Rehoboth Beach, DE municipality complex, including the convention center,

is still closed due to Covid-19 precautions. Management has no plans to reopen anytime soon

and all planned events have been canceled through early September. As a courtesy to all our fans

and friends, we think it's best to postpone Polkamotion by the Ocean until next year so folks

can make their summer plans without waiting until later in the 2021 season. God willing,

next year's festival dates will be September 14 - 17, 2022.  

Best regards,

Mike Matousek

www.polkamotion.com

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Posted 5/02/2021

Cancelled

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Posted 5/2/2021

We continue to monitor the Covid-19 situation, however have made the descision to postpone the

Roncesvalles Polish Festival until 2022. We want to thank you for your patience, your optimism

and the opportunities you have provided us to host this amazing festival on Roncesvalles Ave.

We would also like to thank the festival-goers, members, partners, suppliers, performers,

exhibitors and sponsors for their continued support and dedication to this annual festival.

We look forward to the Roncesvalles Polish Festival returning in 2022,

stay tuned for updates. Please continue to stay safe and

support the businesses in Roncesvalles Village by shopping locally.

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Posted 4/25/2021

Polish Workshop with Pierogi Dinner

3 Wednesday Nights-- April 28, May 5 and 12

Time 6-9pm

Appleton, WI

For more information- Click Here

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Posted 4/18/2021

Sad News:

Virgil Dominick Vinecki passed away Tuesday, April 13, 2021,

Condolences to the Vinecki family

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Posted 4/16/2021

Cancelled:

We regret to inform you that due to Covid-19 and PA state restrictions,

we will have to cancel Polka Fireworks 2021.

We look forward to seeing everyone back in 2022.

Stay Healthy – God Bless – See you next year!

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Posted 4/16/2021

"Grammy Winning Producer Gets Start at WOUB"

article by WOUB Public Media

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Posted 4/16/2021

Cancelled:

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Posted 3/27/2021

Blessing of Easter Food

April 3, 2021

St. Stanislaus Church

(4002 J St Omaha, NE, NE 68107)

@ 1pm in the church

St. Bernadette Church

(7600 S 42nd St, Bellevue, NE 68147)

@ 10am in the hall

Check your local Church

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Posted 3/24/2021

Checkout the New Youtube Channel called: 

hosted by Erika Piotrowski (The Polka Towners)

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Posted 3/24/2021

"Cooking with John Gora"

Looking for a delicious Polish recipe to make?

John Gora has the solution.

Watch the 2nd cooking video in his collection

Checkout John's Youtube Channel called:

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Posted 3/7/2021

"Quaratine Tonight" Show (News Channel Nebraska) presents Live:


Bobby Z & Polka Joy (NE)


Wednesday, March 24, 2021

Time: 8-10pm (CST)


In Omaha-Watch on Channel Cox 1116

or Click Below to Watch on the Internet:


"Quaratine Tonight"

Then press Stream Now


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Posted 2/15/2021

"Cooking with John Gora"


Looking for a delicious Polish recipe to make?

John Gora has the solution.


Watch the 1st cooking video in his collection


Kapusniak (Polish Cabbage Soup)


Great for cold winter days!!!


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Posted 2/15/2021

New CD from "Pan" Franek, Zosia & The Polka Towners

"Ode to Mary" -- featuring 14 Marian hymns in Polish,

English, and Latin, in honor of our Blessed Mother Mary.


Samples: Hail Mary by Andrea & Erika, and Ode to Mary


Special Thanks to Nathan Neuman for helping on the recording.

Travel with Erika and Andrea on an 11 day pilgrimage tour

to the Shrines of France November 3 - 13th, 2021


For more information on purchasing a CD or

Traveling with Erika & Andrea- Click Here

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Posted 2/8/2021

Super Bowl LV-- Congratulations to:

Tom Brady (QB)#12- Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Rob Gronkowski (TE) #87- Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Stefen Wisniewski (Guard) #61 - Kansas City Chiefs

Captain Sarah Kociuba- who flew the B-2 over

the Super Bowl before the game.

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Posted 1/31/2021

Maestro’s Men- Silver Anniversary Special

On the Polka Jammer Network

Friday, February 5th

Time 8-11 PM ET (7-10 CT)


Celebrate with Dennis and the guys on

TZ "Polka Nite Cap Show" this Friday Night

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Posted 1/30/21

In Super Bowl LV-- Congratulations to:

Tom Brady (QB)#12- Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Rob Gronkowski (TE) #87- Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Stefen Wisniewski (Guard) #61 - Kansas City Chiefs


Good Luck guys!!!

Super Bowl LV- Februrary 7, 2021

Time- 6:30pm EST CBS

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Posted 1/8/2020

Sad News:


Norbert Ciesla known as "Father Norb" passed away


Condolences to the Ciesla family


He video taped hours & hours of Polka events putting them on his YouTube Channel.

President of Let's Polka USA & received the 2018 Joe Jozwiak Award from the I.P.A


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Posted 12/27/2020

Sad News:


Baseball Great-Phil Niekro passed away this morning


Condolences to the Niekro Family


Phil Niekro was inducted into the National Polish Sports Hall of Fame 1990.


"He spent his free time fishing or dancing the Polka" Taken from the National Polish Sports Hall of Fame


Phil was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1997.


Best Known for his knuckleball


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Posted 12/16/2020

Sad News:.


Ron Urbanczyk passed away this morning


Condolences to the Urbanczyk Family


Ron was leader of "The New Direction" Polka Band

Member of the Buffalo Music Hall of Fame, 2016 inductee of the World Concertina Congress.


Obituary-Funeral Information

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Posted 12/10/2020

Prayers Needed for Mark Trzepacz

Musician from Buffalo, IJ on the Polka Jammer

He had Heart Surgery (Triple Bypass) on Dec 4. Then, he had another procedure Dec. 8 because his

heart rate was too high.


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Posted 10/11/2020

Roland-Garros 2020 Women's Event in Paris, France

Saturday, October 10, 2020

Iga Swiatek (from Poland) became a Grand Slam Champion in tennis.

She is 19 years old.


Checkout the Article: Click Here


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Posted 10/11/2020

Brigadier General Thaddeus Kosciuszko

Kosciuszko Means Freedom- Video

(Feb. 4, 1746 - Oct. 15, 1817)

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Posted 10/10/2020

Visa Waiver Program for Poland

For more information: Click Here

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Posted 2/26/2021

President Biden Congratulates Pol-Am--

NASA’s Chief Steve Jurczyk for a Successful Mars landing


To read the story: Click Here

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Posted 10/10/2020

Presidential Proclamation on General Pulaski's Memorial Day

President Donald J. Trump


&


Nebraska Legislature

October 11

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Posted 10/2/2020

Sad News:


Condolences to the John Szalewski Family


John Szalewski, Sr Passed away September 26, 2020


Nebraska Musician-he played the accordion in "The Polka Personalities" Polka band.


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Posted 9/19/2020

Australia's highest mountain is called


Mount Kosciuszko


Rising to an elevation of 7,310 feet (2,228 meters)

Thank you to Gary K. for the information..

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Posted 9/12/2020

Congratulations to:


**Chris Bogdon


**Todd Jurek


**Raymond (Ed) Chesney


**Walter (Li'l Wally) Jagielio


**Casey Siewierski


for being inducteed into the


World Concertina Congress-- 2020 Hall of Fame


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Posted 9/7/2020

Congratulations to:


The IPA- International Polka Association

for a Successful 2020 Virtual Convention


A beautiful Polka/Polish Mass

by Father Dennis A. Bogusz & The Kosmix


Father Bogusz has a Polish Polka Show called "Echoes of Poland"

heard on WEDO 810 AM & 93.3 FM.

Sat. 3-4pm & Sun. 4-5pm in the Pittsburgh & parts of the tristate area


And Congratulation to:


The IPA Polka Hall of Fame Inductees

and to all the IPA Polka Music Awards Winners

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Posted 9/1/2020

"Rhamy makes sweet music at Peppermint"


The Vindicator

August 29, 2020

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Posted 9/1/2020

Sad News:


Condolences to the Todd Zaganiacz Family


Sandi Zaganiacy Passed away August 31, 2020


Todd Zaganiacz is the President of the Polka Jammer Network


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Posted 7/30/2020

Robin & Geri invite you to listen to


New series on FaceBook "Live" titled "Polkas After Dark"


Saturdays 10PM-12AM ET


"Chatroom" open & Everyone is Welcome

Great music, Great friends, Great times, but only if You are there.


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Posted 7/26/2020

Sad News:


Condolences to Mark & Cherie Trzepacz Family

Mark's Father Passed away July 21, 2020


Daniel J.Trzepacz


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Posted 7/25/2020

IPA -- International Polka Association

"Virtual Polka Festival & Convention"


September 4-6, 2020


*Live/Prerecorded Polka Music/Bands

*Polka Celebrity Interviews

*Polka Mass

*& Much More


Check it out: Click Here

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Posted 7/15/2020

"Poland Re-elects President Andrzej Duda"


The Official Website of the President of the Republic of Poland-

News July 13, 2020

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Posted 7/11/2020

Fort Kosciuszko??

The New York-based Kosciuszko Foundation has requested

US President Donald Trump that Fort Bragg in North Carolina be

renamed Fort Kosciuszko.


From ABC News Albany, NY


Click here to read the story


"Kosciuszko's last will stipulated the proceeds of his

American estate be spent on freeing and educating African-American slaves"

taken from The Polish American Journal Jul-Aug 2020 issue

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Posted 7/11/2020

The Vistula Spit Canal-Poland

The Vistula Spit Canal will provide Poland

a second direct route to the Baltic Sea.


Click Here to Learn More


Click Here--Atlas

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Posted 7/11/2020

Baltic Pipeline Construction-Poland

The Baltic Pipeline will lessen Poland's dependence on Russian gas.


Click Here to Learn More


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Posted 7/11/2020

Vodka created in Poland around the 8th Century.

Not Russia which they created Vodka around 9th Century.


Cilck here to read more about Vodka


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Posted 7/11/2020

World War II-- Nearly 4,000 Poles were injured/killed

at Monte Cassino, Italy.


Click Here to Learn More

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Posted 6/29/2020

Congratulations to Emma Bogdon

(daughter of Sandy & Chris Bogdon)


for receiving the Prestigious Girl Scout Gold Award!!!


The Girl Scout Gold Award is the highest honor a Girl Scout can attain

and fewer than 6% of all eligible girls achieve it.


Check out what requirements Emma had to do to earn this prestigious award:


Click Here-Gold Award Requirements


Emma's Project is explained below:


Taken from the Girl Scouts Western Pennsylvania Facebook Page--"Once Emma realized that polka music, a piece of her Polish heritage, would fade into history if young people were not introduced to it, she developed her own polka radio show to promote the music and the culture to youth. Additionally, she held dance lessons for local elementary school students. Emma's radio show, "Polka Lovin Girl", airs on Monday evenings on the Polka Jammer Network."


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Posted 6/28/2020

Sad News:


Condolences to the Mark & Cherie Trzepacz & Cyrankowski Families

Cherie's Mother Passed away June 23, 2020


Christine E. Cyrankowski

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Posted 6/25/2020

Listen to Polka DJ/IJ Harold Otto on 247PolkaHeaven.com

Times- Mon. Noon, Thu. 5am, Thu. 8pm, Fri. 2pm, and Sun. 8am CST

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Posted 6/25/2020

Jimmy Sturr on the airwaves-

Polka Jammer on Sundays @ 11am EST

Sirius/XM Sat. night @ 6pm EST again at 9am EST

RFDTV Fri @ 7PM EST and again on Sun

For more information: Click Here

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Posted 6/25/2020

The Bad Boy Show

(Live & Retro Shows)

THE BAD BOY SHOW with Eddie Biegaj

Thursday nights LIVE from 4:00pm – 6:00pm ET

(3:00pm – 5:00pm CT)


THE BAD BOY SHOW (RETRO EDITION)

Sunday afternoons from 1:00pm – 2:00pm ET

(12:00pm – 1:00pm CT)

Polka Jammer

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Posted 6/25/2020

Mark & Cherie Trzepacz

TGiFriday LIVE Friday evenings from 6:00-8:00pm ET (5:00-7:00pm CT)

Polka Jammer

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Posted 6/25/2020

Chainsaw's Polka Madhouse

Chainsaw's Polka Madhouse with Jim Kucharski

Thursdays LIVE from 6:00pm - 8:00pm ET (5:00pm - 7:00pm CT)

WERG Simulcast LIVE on Sunday afternoons from 4:00pm – 5:00pm ET (3:00pm – 4:00pm CT)

Polka Jammer

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Posted 6/25/2020

Ron & Kathy Raczkowski

Polkas In Vogue

Thursday nights LIVE from 8:00pm – 10:00pm ET (7:00pm – 9:00pm CT)

Polka Jammer

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Posted 6/25/2020

Patrick Henry Cukierka

The Patrick Henry Show

Tuesday nights LIVE from 6:00pm to 8:00pm ET

(5:00pm to 7:00pm CT)

Polka Jammer

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Posted 6/25/2020

Jackie Libera

Polka Nite in America

Tuesday nights LIVE from 8:00pm – 10:00pm ET (7:00pm – 9:00pm CT)

Polka Jammer

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Posted 6/25/2020

Todd Zaganiacz

Polka Nite Cap Show

That 70's Show

Totally 80's

THE POLKA NITE CAP SHOW with Todd Zaganiacz Friday nights

LIVE from 8:00pm – 11:00pm ET (7:00pm – 10:00pm CT)

THAT 70's SHOW airs Monday thru Friday from 2:00pm - 3:00pm ET

(1:00pm - 2:00pm CT)

TOTALLY 80's airs Monday thru Friday from 3:00pm - 4:00pm ET (2:00pm - 3:00pm CT)

Polka Jammer

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Posted 6/16/2020

National Polish-American Sports Hall of Fame


2020 Class of Inductees: Congratulations to:


*A. J. Pierzynski- World Series Champion catcer

*J.R. Celski-3 time Olympic medalist speed skater

*Bronko Nagurski- NFL Hall of Famer

*Mike Krukow- All Star Pitcher


Pierzynski, Celski, Nagurski and Krukow

The Am-Pol Eagle 3/12/2020


47th Annual Induction Banquet

Thursday, June 18, 2020

American Polish Cultural Center


For more information: Click Here

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Posted 6/6/2020

Sunday, June 7, 2020

Polish Connection Band (WI) Garage LIVE Performance

@ 2pm (CDT)


Click Here

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Posted 6/6/2020

Virtual Polish Fest NY

June 13-14, 2020


Randy Koslosky of The KOSMIX Polka Band, Duke Basketball

legendary Coach Mike Krzyzewski, and much more...


For more information: Click Here

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Posted 5/28/2020

The CoVid All-Stars Polka Band

Performed on

The Polka Jammer Network Memorial Day Spectacular

Click Here: View the Video

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Posted 5/23/2020

Harmony Boys Polka Band

(Columbus, NE)

Performed on

News Channel Nebraska

Click Here: View the Video

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Posted 5/23/2020

DynaVersaStickToneAires Polka Band

Performed on Facebook

Click Here

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Posted 5/7/2020

A Touching Beautiful song:


Lord Bless Our World Waltz Lyrics Written & Sung by Lenny Gomulka


Music Written by Les Kapuscinski's for his song "Forever I Promise You Love Waltz"

recorded by John Gora & Gorale on the CD

"My Polish Roots & Beyond"

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Posted 4/25/2020

National Polish-American Sports Hall of Fame


2020 Class of Inductees: Congratulations to:


*A. J. Pierzynski- World Series Champion catcer

*J.R. Celski-3 time Olympic medalist speed skater

*Bronko Nagurski- NFL Hall of Famer

*Mike Krukow- All Star Pitcher


Pierzynski, Celski, Nagurski and Krukow

The Am-Pol Eagle 3/12/2020


47th Annual Induction Banquet

Thursday, June 18, 2020

American Polish Cultural Center


For more information: Click Here

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Posted 4/17/2020

A Touching Beautiful song:


Lord Bless Our World Waltz Lyrics Written & Sung by Lenny Gomulka


Music Written by Les Kapuscinski's for his song "Forever I Promise You Love Waltz"

recorded by John Gora & Gorale on the CD

"My Polish Roots & Beyond"

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Posted 4/17/2020

Join the Party:

Tonight-- Friday, April 17th, 2020


The DynaBrass CD Premiere Party –

Time 7 PM ET (6 PM CT/5 PM MT/ 4 PM PT)


TGIF Friday hosts Mark & Cherie Trzepacz along with Joe Zalewski


To Listen to the Polka Jammer Network

Click Here

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Posted 4/3/2020

Holy Saturday, April 11, 2020


Święconka- Blessing of Foods


**At Home, you can still have your food Blessed:

Our Lady of Czestochowa Catholic Church

Worcester, MA


Live and Archived

(Wielka Sobota----Polish & English)

9am, 11am, and 1pm EST

Click Here


or


**St. Stanislaus Catholic Church

will have a "Drive-Thru" Blessing of the Foods.


Saturday- Time 1-2pm


St. Stanislaus Church

4002 J St

Omaha, NE


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Posted 3/16/2020

Sad News:


Condolences to the Raymond Szymanski Family

Raymond's Wife Passed away Thursday, March 12, 2020


Mary Ellen Szymanski Obituary

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Posted 3/7/2020

Sad News:


Condolences to the Rick Vinecki Family (Box On)

Rick's Mother Passed away February 21, 2020


Theresa L Vinecki Obituary

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Posted 3/7/2020

Congratulations to the Bobek Family winners on the "Family Feud" TV Show

Aired February 25, 2020

They are a Polish Musical Family.

They played a song for host Steve Harvey.

Awesome- Click Here for show



Click Here: Bobek's Family Polish Band Website


Facebook

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Posted 3/7/2020

4 Quarterbacks have Polish Ancestry:

Tom Brady (New England), Jimmy Garoppolo (San Francisco),

Tony Romo (Dallas), and Dan Marino (Miami)


Congratulations to Stefen Wisniewski (left guard) of the Kansas City Chiefs!!

He won his second Super Bowl this year.


Taken from the Polish-American Journal March 2020 Vol 109 pg. 12

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Posted 1/29/2020

"Flavor of Poland"

Cooking & Travel Series

Polish specialty dishes, ingredients, history, & culture

Saturday, Feb. 1@ 11am on WTTW11


PBS TV show

WTTW Chicago


Flavor of Poland Website

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Posted 12/30/19

Sad News on the Passing of Polka Hall of Fame Member:

Stanley "Stas" Golonka

*2016 inducted into the I.P.A. Hall of Fame

*Musician

Condolences to the Golonka Family

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Posted 12/26/19

Christmas tradition in Poland!!!

Omaha, NE- WOWT Channel 6 News "This Made Us Smile"-

had a news bit about the annual Szopki Competition in Krakow, Poland.

To view the video click below:

Click Here

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Posted 12/7/19

Sad News on the Passing of Polka Hall of Fame Member:

Mike Nowakowski

*2004 inducted into the I.P.A. Hall of Fame

*President and Executive Producer of Sunshine Records

*Musician

Condolences to the Nowakowski Family

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Posted 12/7/19

Sad News on the Passing of former I.P.A. Director:

Bonnie Ryniec

Condolences to the Ryniec Family

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Posted 10/18/19

St. John Paul II

Feast Day: October 22th

St. John Paul II - Pray for us!!!

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Posted 10/12/19

Visa Waiver Program for Poland

For more information: Click Here

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Posted 10/12/19

Brigadier General Thaddeus Kosciuszko

Kosciuszko Means Freedom- Video

(Feb. 4, 1746 - Oct. 15, 1817)

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Posted 10/6/19

Presidential Proclamation on General Pulaski's Memorial Day

President Donald J. Trump


&


Nebraska Legislature

October 11

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Posted 10/6/19

Sunday, October 6, 2019

86th Annual Pulaski Day Parade

Philadelphia, PA

ABC Channel 6 Philadelphia will carry the Parade.

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Posted 10/5/19

National Pierogi Day!!

October 8

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Posted 10/4/19

St. Faustina Kowalska

Feast Day: October 5th

St. Faustina- Pray for us!!!

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Posted 9/22/19

Really Sad News:


our Mom (Robin & Duane's Mother) Alleen Wilks passed away

Monday, September 16, 2019, in her sleep. It was unexpected.

Mom loved her Polish Heritage attending many events around the country.

She enjoyed visiting with many of you.

She always considered you her special Polka Family.

Thank you for your Thoughts and Prayers.

Thank you/Dziekuje,


Jim Kucharski's (Chainsaw) Father Frank Joseph Kucharski passed away

Saturday, September 14, 2019

Frank served our country in the United States Marine Corps.

Jim Kucharski (Chainsaw) is an IJ on the Polkajammer & former musician.

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Posted 9/7/19

"Poles create most precise

Milky Way map to date"

By Polskie Radio PL

"This mind-blowing 3D map reveals the

Milky Way’s perplexing curves"

By Popular Science

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Posted 9/7/19

"The largest Number of Motorized

Yachts is Produced in Poland"

By Poland.PL

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Posted 9/4/19

The Kosciuszko Foundation

The American Center of Polish Culture

is holding a Presentation

Andrew Nagorski's new book:

"1941: The Year Germany Lost The War"

Monday, Sept. 9, 2019

for more information: Click Here

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Posted 7/7/19

Sunday July 7, 2019

Watch “To Tell the Truth” Game Show on ABC -TV at 9 pm Central (10pm Eastern).

IPA Polka Hall of Famer & 18 time Grammy Award Winner-

Jimmy Sturr will be on.

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Posted 6/30/19

Poland Tour

"Cultural & Entertainment" Theme

May 17-30, 2020

with Lenny Gomulka & Mitch Biskup

Krakow * Zakopane * Czestochowa * Warsaw * Gdansk * Olsztyn *Torun

For Information Click Here

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Posted 6/30/19

47th Annual National Polish-American

Sports Hall of Fame Induction Banquet

To Watch the Video- Click Here

Pretty Cool!!

Troy, MI

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Posted 6/15/19

National Polish-American Sports Hall of Fame


2019 Class of Inductees: Congratulations to:

Mark Grudzielanek Former All-Star baseball infielder

Allison “AJ” Mleczko gold-medal winning hockey player Allison “AJ” Mleczko

Mike McCoy Notre Dame All-American and Green Bay Packers defensive tackle

Arlene Limas gold medal-winning martial artist Arlene Limas

And the recipient of the (NPASHF) organization’s newly-originated

Tony Kubek Media Award Goes to:

Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN

Named after Tony Kubek a former New York Yankees shortstop (1957-1965)


47th Annual Induction Banquet

Thursday, June 20, 2019

American Polish Cultural Center


For more information: Click Here

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Posted 6/12/19

Poland's President Andrzej Duda and President Trump met

at the White House Wednesday, June 12, 2019

Dziekuje- Thank you!! President Trump on paying tribute to Polish-Americans for their

contributions to America & the World.


To watch the clip- Click Here


The clip comes from Fox News


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Posted 5/8/19

"Wheel of Fortune host Pat Sajak celebrates record-

breaking career on popular gameshow"


Guinness World Records

By Kristen Stephenson / Published 08 May 2019


Congratulations to Pat Sajak.

Pat has Polish Roots.

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Posted 5/2/19

Happy Louie & Julcia will be celebrating their 61st Wedding Anniversary

Friday, May 3, 2019

Congratulations!!! Wow 61 years!!!

Happy Anniversary!!! Sto Lat!!!

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Posted 4/27/2019

Mural restored in Chicago church with Polish roots

article by Chicago Sun Times

St. Stanislaus Kostka Church

Click Here for Article

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Posted 4/14/2019

Saturday, April 20, 2019

Holy Saturday: Święconka (Blessing of Food):


•  St. Bernadette Catholic Church 10am in the Cafeteria
•  7600 South 42nd St., Bellevue, NE
•  St. Stanislaus Catholic Church 1pm in the Church
•  4002 J St., Omaha, NE
•  Check your Church for scheduling

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Posted 1/14/19

Pawel Adamowicz, Gdansk mayor, dies after stabbing

January 14, 2019

BBC News

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Posted 1/4/19

"Agnieszka Radwanska announces retirement, citing health concerns"

Associated Press Nov. 14, 2018

ESPN Website


"AGA Tenis Apartments by Radwańska"

A small scale hotel with10 rooms

Old Town in Krakow, Poland


For more information:

AGA Tenis Apartments- Website


AGA Tenis Apartments- Facebook

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Posted 1/2/19

Fun Facts about Poland

From Real Poland

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Posted 12/27/18

Prayers are powerful ~ please continue!

Here is the most recent update on Dan Gury from his son,

Matt:

Heart rate has been low so a pace maker was put in yesterday and it went well.

The doctors are now happy with his heart rate. Aphasia is what is giving him trouble

with speaking and finding the right words to say. However, he had speech therapy today,

and the therapist was impressed at how well he was doing since the first time she saw him.

Right hand and foot are making slight improvements everyday. He slowly rotated his right wrist

and can lift his right leg about 6 inches currently. We're hoping that he

will be transferred to rehab tomorrow.

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Posted 12/23/18

Please continue praying for Dan Gury.

This update is from this evening, from his son,

Matt: Update on my dad:

His last CT scan yesterday morning showed non threatening signs of swelling. There is 1 more CT scan scheduled for tomorrow morning to check but they think he already hit the high end of the swelling threshold. Speech is weak and frustrating for him at this time. He knows how to say very few words, but we can see him try to say things to us, gets frustrated, and says $h__. He can say yes, no, well, ok, and mhmm if you ask him a question. Sing slowly to him and he will join in if he knows the words, not clearly, but clear enough to know he's singing with you. Although, i did get him to count to 10 in Polish by helping him and he did continue to count a few on his own without my help. Yesterday we got him to move his right toes and ankle. Today we could see him try to move his lower right leg, but still not able to yet. H

e is on a puree diet as his swallow test came back not strong enough for regular food. We all appreciate the kind words and prayers everyone has been saying for us. Until the next update...

Love, the Gurys.

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Posted 12/21/18

~PRAYERS PLEASE~

Great musician, leader of Dan Gury & The Dyna Dukes, and an all around great guy,

Dan Gury, needs your immediate prayers.

Please include his wife Carol, son Matt, and their family, in your thoughts and prayers, as well.


This is from Matt last night:

It makes me very sad to post news like this, but my dad, Dan Gury, suffered a severe stroke last night

December 19th. He is going through ct scans to monitor his brain swelling and we're all praying

for the best that surgery is not required. Please keep our

dad in your thoughts and prayers.

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Posted 11/18/18

"Czerw's Kielbasy: Heart, soul and lots of smoke"

See the video on Fox Business

Neat Story!!!

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Posted 11/14/18

"Decimated woodland turned into spectacular 'Polish Eagle Forest'"

The First News

Great Story!!!

Click Here for the Story

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Posted 11/04/18

Join the newest IJ on The Polka Jammer Network: Emma Bogdon

Our 2018 Teen Miss USPA

Daughter of Chris Bogdon who plays with the Polka Country Musicians.

"Polka Lovin' Girl" will air every other Monday @ 6pm (EST) (5pm CST

Starting Monday, November 5, 2018

Email requests @

polkalovingirl@gmail.com

Click Here for the Polka Jammer

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Posted 10/13/18

Sad News for PNCR!!

Time for a change at Polish New Castle Radio.

Due to the lack of Financial Support.

PNCR will only be streaming Polka Music on the weekends!

Effective this Sunday, Oct. 14 at 10pm- PNCR will sign off.

PNCR will not be available during the week.

Then, on Friday, Oct 19 at Noon, PNCR will sign back on with

non-stop Polkas through Sunday at 10pm.


For more information on PNCR- Click Here

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Posted 9/29/18

"Warsaw Uprising- 63 Days of Extraordinary Courage"

August 1, 1944 - October 2,1944

By: Patrick Ney

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Posted 9/26/18

"A WWII story of survival: Polish American Cultural Center

exhibit celebrates Anders Army"

Article from cleveland.com

Cleveland, OH

until September 30, 2018

For Article & Information: Click Here

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Posted 8/21/18

Omaha Public Schools

Students' Omaha Polka Project

Click Here to see Project

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Posted 8/3/18

Sokol Omaha Polka Hall of Fame- 2018

Omaha, NE


Inductee from the Deceased Category

Big Joe Siedlik- Polka Music Promoter

Congratulations to the Siedlik's Family!!


Sunday, September 9, 2018


Sokol Auditorium

13th and Martha St.

Omaha, NE

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Posted 7/31/18

"Europe's Fastest Roller Coaster Opens in Poland"

From Radio Poland-- (July 21,2018)

To read the article- Click Here

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Posted 7/3/18

Sad news-- the passing of


Anthony (Tony) Krupski


Originator of The Krew Brothers Band (Cheektowaga, NY)

(Passed away on Sunday, July 1, 2018)

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Posted 6/25/18

Books and Information on Polish History and Culture

Click Here

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Posted 6/6/18

Please share with everyone-

Very nice plug for polka music. (Box On Polka Band)


Click Here to watch the Video

The Tribune-Democrat

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Posted 6/1/18

Father's Day in Poland is

Saturday, June 23.

Szczęśliwego Dnia Ojca

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Posted 5/25/18

President Trump awarded Medal of Honor to a

Navy SEAL Britt K. Slabinski


Read his story- Click Here

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Posted 5/25/18

National Poppy Day is May 25th-

In honor of Our Veterans who served and died for our country...

Corn Poppy is the National Flower of Poland

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Posted 5/8/18

Mother's Day in Poland is

Saturday, May 26

Szczęśliwego Dnia Matki

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Posted 5/1/18

National Polish-American Sports Hall of Fame

2018 Class of Inductees: Congratulations to:

Conrad Dobler- Played NFL Football

Rachel Komisarz- 2004 Olympic Swimmer

Larry Krystkowiak- Head Basketball Coach for the Utah Utes

Evan "Big Cat" Williams- Pro Golf Player


46th Annual Induction Banquet

Thursday, June 21, 2018

American Polish Cultural Center


For more information: Click Here

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Posted 3/28/18

NCAA Men's College Basketball-- Congratulations to:

Larry Krystkowiak- Utah Utes

NIT Championship Game

March 29, 2018

Larry is Polish!!

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Posted 3/24/18

UNO/OPS Culture Fest 2018

Sunday, April 8, 2018

Time 2-4pm

Robin and I will have a Polish Display, Egg Demo- Pisanki/Skrobanki,

and a Wycinanki activity.

Barbara Weitz Community Engagement Center

University of Nebraska at Omaha

6001 Dodge St

Omaha, NE

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Posted 3/24/2018

"Kaylan Jablonski is focused on winning Big Ten while

leading Huskers in circle, batter's box"

Omaha World-Herald

March 22, 2018

Click Here to read the Article

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Posted 3/24/18

"Dan Hurley calls coaching UConn 'a dream come true'"

ESPN-- March 23, 2018

Click Here

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Posted 3/18/18

Congratulations!!

"Mike Krzyzewski passes Pat Summitt for most wins in NCAA history"

Click Here to read the NCAA Article

Coach Krzyzewski & the Duke Blue Devils in the

Sweet 16 next game Friday, March 23, 2018

in Omaha, NE


Coach Mike Krzyzewski was inducted into the

National Polish-American Sports Hall of Fame June 13, 1991.

Click Here

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Posted 3/10/18

"Remember the Big Joe Polka Show?!"

Click Here to read the Article

From the Omaha Magazine

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Posted 2/23/17

"'Hero' Cow Escapes Slaughterhouse and

Hides on Island for a Month"

Nyskie Lake, Poland

From Fox News

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Posted 2/17/17

Poland's Medal Count

Gold

1

Silver

0

Bronze

1

Congratulations to:

Kamil Stoch (Ski Jumping) Gold Medal

Ski Jumping Team (Hula, Kot, Kubacki, Stoch) Bronze Medal

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Posted 1/31/18

Happy Pączki Day!!

Tuesday, February 13, 2018


What are Paczki? Click Here


Paczki are on sale at Family Fare

For more information- Click Here

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Posted 1/20/18

Sad news-- the passing of

Susan L. Vinka and Jeanne Szela

(Both passed away on Friday, January 19, 2018)

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Posted 1/14/18

The IPA recognized Father Norb for his

efforts in promoting Polka Music.

Father Norb received The I.P.A. 2018 Joe Jozwiak Award

(January 14, 2018)


Congratulations to Father Norb

Most deserving individual

Thank You Father Norb!!


Video of Father Norb receiving the award: Click Here

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Posted 1/12/18

Jack Black Performed "Everybody Polka"

on the Today Show with Kathie Lee & Hoda

"Everybody Polka" Video

Thursday, January 11, 2018

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Posted 1/11/18

Jack Black Performed 'Everybody Polka'

On the Late Show with Stephen Colbert

"Everybody Polka" Video

Wednesday, January 10, 2018

The band did a Fantastic Job.


The Polka King Movie

Coming Friday, January 12

For more information: Click Here


Jan Lewandowski Official Website

Click Here

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Posted 1/06/18

Are you Proud of your Heritage?


2 Must Read Articles from the Polish American Journal (Jan. 2018)


Editorial Click Here--"Act Now, Before It is Too Late"


&


Click Here--"FREE IS IS GOOD, BUT"

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Posted 12/19/17

Kolędy from Poland- Videos!!!

*GOLEC UORKIESTRA -

Wśród nocnej ciszy


*GOLEC UORKIESTRA A wcora z wiecora-

Fundacja Braci Golec na Jasnej Górze


*GOLEC uORKIESTRA -

PRZYBIEŻELI DO BETLEJEM


*GOLEC uORKIESTRA -

GDY ŚLICZNA PANNA, JASNA GÓRA (HD NOWOŚĆ)

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Posted 12/6/17

Christmas Tree from Poland at the Vatican

69 feet high tree-

For more information: Click Here

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Posted 11/24/17

Potato-Cheddar Pierogi Recipe

Cook's Country- Video

Cook's Country did an excellent job

promoting Polish cuisine!!

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Posted 11/21/17

Duke University Coach K Motivates and Inspires

By Max Hoops

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Posted 11/20/17

The "Tatra Mountains Cultural Foundation"

will be in the Thanksgiving Day Parade in Chicago

on Thanksgiving Day!!!

TV-- WGN

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Posted 11/12/17

Congratulations to Coach Mike Krzyzewski!!

Coach Krzyzewski wins 1,000th Career Game at Duke on

Saturday, November 11, 2017.

The win is Krzyzewski's 1,073rd overall..

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Posted 11/8/17

A Salute to our Polish-American Veterans

who have served-

Thank You!


And


Poland's Independence Day!!

November 11, 1918

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Posted 11/5/17

Christmas is around the corner:

Shopping Polish:

Amber, Polish Art Center, Polka CD's, Polish Pottery, and etc.

Cooking and Baking for Christmas:

Wigilia: Oplatek, Pickled Herring, Pierogi, Kolaczki, Chrusciki, Makowiecz, and much More...

Start now so you are ready for the Christmas Season.

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Posted 11/4/17

150th Anniversary of the Birthday of

Maria Skłodowska-Curie (November 7th)

The first woman to win a Nobel Prize- Click Here

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Posted 10/19/17

St. John Paul II

Feast Day: October 22th

St. John Paul II - Pray for us!!!

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Posted 10/15/17

Brigadier General Thaddeus Kosciuszko

Kosciuszko Means Freedom- Video

(Feb. 4, 1746 - Oct. 15, 1817)

Year of Kosciuszko 2017- 200th Anniversary of his Death.

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Posted 10/9/17

Pulaski's Memorial Day

Nebraska Legislature

October 11

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Posted 10/5/17

National Pierogi Day!!

October 8

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Posted 10/3/17

St. Faustina Kowalska

Feast Day: October 5th

St. Faustina- Pray for us!!!

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Posted 9/18/17

Great opportunity for parents, grandparents, uncles or aunts to protect the children through

the Polish National Alliance with extra coverage at no additional cost and provide the fraternal benefits

the PNA has to offer. This will qualify kids for PNA scholarship program, contests, etc.

This special promotion is in full bloom as of now and is going to

end on October 15th, 2017.


For more information- Click Here

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Posted 9/16/17

"Polka Hop Chicago-Invented Dances"

WBEZ Chicago-Curious City

See the video

Click Here

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Posted 9/11/17

Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa, Doylestown, PA-- Facebook

A Mosaic of Our Lady of Czestochowa--Living Crown of Mary

They used photographs that were sent in.

Check it out-- Click Here

Pretty Cool!!!

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Posted 9/4/17

Polish deputy PM urges US not to be complacent about Russia

Sep. 04, 2017

Fox News- Click Here

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Posted 8/30/17

Polish New Castle Radio

Saturday, September 2nd @ 2pm EST

Freddie Guzevich (Polka Family Band) & Diane Guzevich

New show called "Planet Polka"

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Posted 8/27/17

Polish National Alliance (PNA) -

Info Sheet- Click Here

PNA Website

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Posted 8/23/17

"Our Lady of Czestochowa to Receive a New Crown" (9/8/17)

The Am-Pol Eagle Newspaper

For more information- Click here

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Posted 8/17/17

Coming to Polish New Castle Radio

Saturday, September 2nd @ 2pm EST

Freddie & Diane Guzevich with their

new show called "Planet Polka"

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Posted 8/16/17

Solar Eclipse

Solar Eclipse

Solar Eclipse

For those who are coming for the Solar Eclipse on Monday, August 21!!!


Come a day early for the

St. Stanislaus Polish Festival

Sunday, August 20, 2017

**Bill Scott & the Polonairs Reunion- Noon & 2pm

**Sheelytown- 1pm & 3pm

**Traveling Musicians 4pm & 6pm

**Bobby Z & Polka Joy 5pm & 7pm

Polka Music all day..

41st & J Street

Omaha, NE

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Posted 8/14/17

"Armed Forces Day" in Poland

Tuesday, August 15

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Posted 8/11/17

St. Maximilian Mary Kolbe

Feast Day- August 14

Pray for us!!

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Posted 7/7/17

Jack Black Comedy ‘The Polka King’ Lands at Netflix

Dave McNary- Film Reporter

For More Information-- Click Here

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Posted 6/25/17

Championship History at the CWS (Omaha, NE)

First ever to hit a Home Run from both sides of plate

in College World Series Semifinal Game Saturday, June 24, 2017--

LSU’s Michael Papierski

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Posted 6/17/17

College World Series (Omaha, NE) Congratulations to:

Michael Papierski- LSU

Clayton Kwiatkowski- Florida State

Justin Sorokowski- Florida State

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Posted 6/17/17

National Polish-American Sports Hall of Fame

2017 Class of Inductees: Congratulations to:

Gary Kubiak - football, Steve Javie- referee,

Juliene Brazinski Simpson- basketball, Janusz Bednarski- fencing


45th Annual Induction Banquet

Thursday, June 22, 2017

American Polish Cultural Center


For more information: Click Here

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Posted 6/10/17

Dancing is Good for your Memory!! :)

Watch the video (from Ch 6 News): Click Here

Lead researcher: Aga Burzynska (born in Poland)


Good Reason to Attend a Polka Dance/Event: Dance Schedule

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Posted 4/25/17

Sad News-

Henry D. Jasiewicz passed away today from brain cancer.

Henry was the Leader of Henny & The Versa J's from Pittsburgh, PA.

Henny was Inducted into the IPA Polka Hall of Fame in 2011.

Obiturary- Click Here

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Posted 4/19/17

NBA Men's Basketball Playoffs---Congratulations to:

Marcin Gortat- Washington Wizards

From Poland!!

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Posted 3/26/17

Sunday, March 26, 2017

Did you read Zits the Comic Strip???

Some humor about dancing-- Click Here

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Posted 3/26/17

Braster Device

Established in 2008 by Polish Scientists-

Helping in Women's Health

For more information- Click Here

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Posted 3/15/17

Blondie Comic- March 14, 2017 about Polka

Click Here

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Posted 3/12/17

Congratulations to Coach Mike Krzyzewski and his team

Duke Blue Devils winning the ACC title (March 11, 2017).

As a team, they made history by winning 4 games in 4 days!!!!

For more information: Click Here

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Posted 3/12/17

Jimmy Sturr on the airwaves-

Polka Jammer on Sundays @ 11am EST

Sirius/XM Sat. night @ 6pm EST again at 9am EST

RFDTV Fri @ 7PM EST and again on Sun

For more information: Click Here

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Posted 2/7/17

Ralph Modjeski-- "America's Greatest Bridge Builder"!!!


He was a Polish civil engineer who achieved prominence as a pre-eminent bridge

designer in the US. He has help constructed the Benjamin Franklin Bridge,

Mid-Hudson Bridge (officially the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Mid-Hudson Bridge),

San Francisco–Oakland Bay Bridge (known locally as the Bay Bridge), Ambassador

Bridge, Manhattan Bridge. and many many more.


Film- "Bridging Urban America: The Story of Master Engineer Ralph Modjeski"

Airing on your PBS Station.


For more information: Click Here

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Posted 2/4/17

A year long celebration of Thaddeus Kosciuszko starts

today, February 4th his Birthday.

2017 marks his 200th year anniversary of Thaddeus’s passing...


There are numerous celebrations...

For more information: Click Here

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Posted 1/23/17

"Sundance: Jack Black recruits real-life

'Polka King' for impromptu song"

USA Today

Read the Story: Click Here

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Posted 1/16/17

Film- "Bridging Urban America:

The Story of Master Engineer Ralph Modjeski"

Airing on your PBS Station.

Philly- WHYY-TV PBS- Tuesday, FEBRUARY 7 at 9pm

Northern California-KQED PBS- Saturday, FEBRUARY 11 at 3pm

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Posted 1/16/17

"The Monk who Stopped Bullets with Silk:

Inventing the Bulletproof Vest"

Culture. PL

Check it out: Click Here

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Posted 1/6/17

Christian Kubiak- French Polka Band

Sto Lat

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Posted 1/1/17

Pulaski's Marching Band will perform at the

Rose Bowl Parade-- January 2, 2017

Watch the Rose Bowl Parade on stations like ABC, NBC, HGTV, Hallmark Channels

And on line with Pulaski Music Booster.

Time: 8am PST 10am CST

The band will be number 70 in the Parade.

Last time at the Rose Bowl 2012 they performed a polka.

Check it out

Good job kids!!!

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Posted 1/1/17

Alabama football star: Adam Griffith #99 Kicker (born in Poland)

Adam's story is moving.

Adam will graduate early with a degree in criminal justice & will go for a master's degree.

Alabama is playing for the National Title Monday, January 9, 2017


For Story: Click Here

For ESPN Video (story & ending): Click Here

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Posted 12/14/16

"Studios Still Track Bands but Digital Alters Business"

The Business Journal

By Josh Medore | October 27, 2016

Gary Rhamy is one of the best in the business...

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Posted 11/21/16

Monday, November 21, 2016

Did you read Garfield the Comic Strip????

It's always a good day to listen to Polkas not only on Mondays!!!!

Way to go Garfield... :)

Here is the link

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Posted 11/6/16

Stephanie Louise Kwolek was a Polish-American chemist.

During her time at DuPont, she was responsible for

inventing Kevlar (bullet proof material).

Historical Marker-- Pittsburgh, PA

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Posted 10/26/16

Article from the Omaha World Herald:

Music is "like a second life" to Westside chief financial officer

Bob Zagozda leader of Bobby Z & Polka Joy

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Posted 9/13/16

Pulaski's Marching Band will perform at the

Rose Bowl Parade-- January 2, 2017

Last time at the Rose Bowl 2012 they performed a polka.

Check it out

Good job kids!!!

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Posted 9/8/16

Listen to Polka DJ/IJ Harold Otto on 247PolkaHeaven.com

Times- Mon. Noon, Wed. 5am, Thu. 8pm, Fri. 3am, and Sun. 8am CST

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Posted 9/8/16

Poland Outlaws Use of Term 'Polish Death Camp'

Vatican Radio

For Story: Click Here

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Posted 8/27/16

"Polish Discus Thrower Auctions Silver Medal

to help cover Child's Cancer"

ABC- News

A touching story

For Story: Click Here

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