News Bits
Posted 8/19/24
Poland-- Summer 2024 Olympics
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 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
Videos from Stann Machowiak
and a video from Inside Pageant
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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
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
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 Silver 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."
From Poland Gov
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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"
@ The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum
Springfield, IL
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
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Posted 5/02/2021
Cancelled
June 11-13, 2021
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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.
Thank you
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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