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Wesley Musial 2015
“P. K. M. ” C el eb rat es I ts
100 t h A n n i v ers ary
On Saturday, May 16, 2015, the Polish
Intercollegiate Club, better known by its
Polish initials, PKM, will celebrate its 100th
anniversary at the Associated Polish Home
Ballroom, 9150 Academy Road in Northeast
Philadelphia.
Our community has celebrated centennial anniversaries for many
Polish organizations and churches in the Delaware Valley in recent
years, institutions founded because of the difficult circumstances
of the officially “stateless” Polish people at the dawn of the 20th
century. Collectively, their mission was to nurture a Polish
heritage in exile, to teach the language and traditions of Poland
and, in essence, to fill the cultural and spiritual void in the Polish
soul. Therefore, given the history of the origins of Polonia in the
Philadelphia area, we cherish and admire the milestone of these
great founding groups of our community that have maintained
their existence for over 100 years. However one of the most difficult
concepts to accept is the reality that the Polish Intercollegiate Club
of Philadelphia, an organization known for its eternal youth and
exuberance, has now also reached the centennial mark.
The concept of a Polish collegiate group in the Philadelphia area
was actually born as early as 1903 with a group of 5 students from
the University of Pennsylvania. However it was not until 1915
that a sustainable group could be formed when 12 students met
in Port Richmond and founded what was to become the Polskie
Kolko Miedzykolegjalne or PKM. They joined with another group of
students from the Thomas Jefferson Medical school, which had been
meeting for over a year. The purpose of the new group was to unite
college students of Polish descent for participation and support in
social, intellectual and cultural activities.
Pulaski Parade Grand Marshal
The Polish American Congress,
Eastern PA District, is proud to
announce that Wesley Musial will be the
Grand Marshal of the 2015 Pulaski Day
Parade.
Wesley Musial is serving his second
term as the Censor of the Polish
National Alliance, America’s largest
national fraternal organization, which
was founded in Philadelphia, PA in
February, 1880. He was selected by the
Polish American Congress in recognition
of his many years of participation with
the Polish American Congress, Eastern PA District, the Pulaski Day
Parade in Philadelphia and supporter of organizations in Polonia.
Wesley will lead the Pulaski Day Parade in Center City
Philadelphia on Sunday, October 4, which is one of the many
events in the Philadelphia area held in recognition of the National
Celebration of Polish American Heritage Month.
For more information about Philadelphia’s Pulaski Day Parade,
visit the front page of the PolishAmericanCongress.com or
PulaskiDayParade.com. For additional information, you can call the
Polish American Congress office at 215-739-3408. Email address:
[email protected].
Once again, the officers and members of the Polish American
Congress, Eastern PA District, along with the entire Polonia, offer
their congratulations to Wesley Musial, Philadelphia’s 2015 Pulaski
Day Parade Grand Marshal.
The group met in several locations around the city and even owned
its own clubhouse before finally settling at the Associated Polish
Home. In addition to participation in Polish community events,
PKM was active in putting on plays, amateur nights and musicals
and for many years published an informative and entertaining PKM
gazette. The group was active in supporting charities and sponsored
grants for eligible students. Traditional activities included formation
of competitive sports teams, hayrides, Christmas caroling, Wigilia
gatherings and the annual selection of Miss PKM.
Today we think of PKM as primarily a folk dance group, a group
that has performed in an impressive list of venues all over the
country and in Poland, but is actually a more recent addition to
PKM, historically speaking. PKM in today’s day and age continues
to be a positive, lively force in the Polish American community whose
members are upstanding and good spirited role models to the youth
of Polonia. I am proud to have been associated with this group for
nearly 40 years and I wish the group another “Sto Lat”. On behalf
of the organizing committee, I invite everyone to help celebrate our
“first 100 years” on May 16th, 2015 at the Associated Polish Home.
For more information, please contact Maryann at 267-679-0624,
[email protected], or call Diane at (856) 912-1393.
Dr. Stephen S. Skorczynski
The entire Polonia extends congratulations, best wishes and
much success to PKM on its 100th Anniversary! Dwiescie Lat!
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Museum’s Historic Reﬂections Project
April / May
“ P . K . M . ” Ce l e b ra te s Its 100th Anni v e rsa ry
The Polish American Cultural Center Museum in Historic
Philadelphia presents Historic Reﬂections from Polish and Polish
American history on the Polish American Radio Program. The
reﬂections are organized in a daily format. Some of the dates may be
the birthday or death date of a prominent person. Other dates may
celebrate a milestone in a prominent person’s life such as a career
promotion, invention date, or some accomplishment that contributed
to science, medicine, sports, or entertainment history. Other dates
may be an anniversary of a historical event in Polonia or Poland’s
history.
For your information, we have listed a brief outline of historic
reﬂections for the months of April and May.
April 1, 1939 - Phil Niekro (Born)
Phil Niekro was a proud Polish American and
well-known pitcher in Major League Baseball. He was
one of the most successful knuckleball pitchers of all
time, with 318 career victories. Niekro was inducted
into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1997.
P.K.M. Polish Folk Dancers, Polish Harvest Festival “Dozynki”.
April 2, 2005 - Blessed John Paul II (Died)
Pope John Paul II, the beloved Cardinal of Krakow,
Poland, was elected to be the shepherd of the
Universal Catholic Church in October, 1978,
and served as Pontiff until his death on April 2,
2005. During his 27 years as Holy Father, he
was recognized as a true son of Poland and an
international leader of faith and justice. He was
beatiﬁed on May 1, 2011 by Pope Benedict XVI.
April 3, 1849 - Juliusz Slowacki (Died)
Juliusz Slowacki was a poet and playwright who wrote
“The Trilogy of Polish History”. Pope John Paul II
quoted Juliusz Slowacki’s works on more than one
occasion. Slowacki had an inﬂuence over other great
Polish poets such as Krasinski, Norwid, and Ujejski.
His ashes were laid to rest in the Royal Crypt in
Wawel Castle.
April 4, 1989 - Round Table Talks Ended
The Round Table Talks took place in
Warsaw, Poland, between February 6th
and April 4th in 1989. As a result of the
Round Table Agreement, Solidarnosc
became a legal political party, free
elections would be scheduled and massive
changes for the better began to take place in Poland. It was the
beginning of the fall of Communism in central Europe.
P.K.M. Polish Folk Dancers performance from 1963.
See more about P.K.M.’s 100th Aniversary on pages 8-9
of this newspaper.
April 5, 1804 - Vincent Dziewanowski (Born)
Vincent Dziewanowski was an American pioneer
who established the city of Pulaski, Wisconsin.
This was the beginning of many schools,
bridges, roads and towns named after General
Casimir Pulaski.
April 6, 1953 - Janet Nowicki (Born)
Janet Nowicki is well known by her stage name,
Janet Lynn, a champion ﬁgure skater who won ﬁve
consecutive United States Women’s National Skating
Championships.
April 7, 1890 - Adam Styka (Born)
Adam Styka was a world renowned painter, born in
Poland in 1890. Styka’s paintings of the Wild West
are regarded by some critics as the best Western
paintings ever painted by an artist. His religious
paintings are located in churches in Europe and
the United States. He is buried in the Alley of Merit
at the National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa
in Doylestown, Pennsylvania.
April 8, 1909 - Helena Modjeska (Died)
Helena Modjeska was a Polish actress of
international fame who immigrated to the United
States in 1876. She became a star of American
stages for many years with her portrayals of
Shakespearian characters. Modjeska was the mother
of Ralph Modjeski, the builder of the Benjamin
Franklin and Tacony Palmyra Bridges in Philadelphia
and several others across America.
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Polish Constitution Day Celebrated in Southeastern Pennsylvania
From the Desk of
David Chominski
Regional Representative
Polish American Congress
Eastern Pennsylvania District
For Delaware County
The Polish American Heritage Association of
Delaware
County, invites everyone to attend the
David Chominski
224th Anniversary Observance
of the Polish Constitution at the Historical 1724
Court House in Chester, on Friday, May 1, 2015,
at 9:30 A.M. Polonia of Delaware County is proud
to feature Debbie Majka as the guest speaker for
the event. Debbie is the Honorary Consul of Poland,
Southeastern Pennsylvania.
This event is held every year with members of the
Polish Community of Delaware County along with
political representatives from the City of Chester
and Delaware County.
Chester’s Historic 1724 Court House
Community-Wide
Polish Constitution Day
224th Commemoration
at the National Shrine of
Our Lady of Czestochowa
in Doylestown, PA
Sponsored by the
Polish American Congress
Eastern Pennsylvania District
Sunday, May 3, 2015
Mass 12:30 P.M.
Followed by the Youth Program
in Visitors Center 2:30 P.M.
Everyone is invited. Admission is free.
Debbie Majka
Please come and feel the
history of both the United States
and Poland in the historical
building, built in 1724, and
still being used today. It is
documented that “All the
great lawyers and judges of
Pennsylvania at some time
gave services in the Chester
Court House. These included
Andrew Hamilton, James Wilson,
signer of the Declaration, Tench
Francis and many more.”
When visiting historic Philadelphia,
be sure to visit the
Polish American Cultural Center Museum
308 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA
and see the exhibit marking the
224th Anniversary of Poland’s May 3, 1791
Constitution, the second oldest
Democratic Constitution in the world.
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For additional information, call the Museum
at 215-922-1700.
Featuring performances by Adam Mickiewicz Polish Language School,
Our Lady of Czestochowa Polish Language School, Sloneczniki
Children’s Folk Dance Group, St. Adalbert Polish Language School,
Janosik Polish Folk Dancers and the P.K.M. Polish Folk Dancers.
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Poland’s Constitution of 1791
Second Oldest Democratic Constitution in the World
In the late 18th century liberal movements swept through
America, England and France, permanently changing their
governments. This movement also had a profound effect in Poland in
1791. On the third of May that year the Polish legislature adopted a
constitution very similar to the United States Constitution, making
Poland the second country in the world to adopt such a document.
This development disturbed the strong monarchies surrounding
Poland who were fearful that the liberal movement would also sweep
through their countries. They soon invaded and partitioned Poland,
crushing the movement and dividing the country.
But the spirit of the Polish people could never be suppressed.
For over 224 years, although faced with many trying events in
their nation’s history, Poles and people of Polish descent have
commemorated the May 3, 1791 Polish Constitution Day as a day
of unity, love of freedom and belief in democratic ideals. Throughout
the past 224 years, it was that endless Polish quest for freedom,
peace and justice and the ideals of the May 3rd Constitution that
united the Polish nation and the world’s Polonia - a unity that still
unites Polonia with an indomitable Polish spirit.
For additional information visit the Museum’s Internet site at
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United States Constitution - First Democratic Constitution in the World
Drafted on September 17, 1787 - Ratiﬁed in 1789
Poland’s Constitution - Second Oldest Democratic Constitution in the World
Drafted in 1788 - Enacted on May 3, 1791
The handwritten original of the Government’s Law names the
Constitution of May Third of the Year 1791, stitched into the great
book containing the records of the Four-Year Seym (1788-1792) kept
at the Main Archives of Ancient Records in Warsaw.
April / May 2015, Polish American News - Page 4
Historic Reﬂections Continued • April / May
April 9, 1241 - Henry II the Pious (Died)
Henry II the Pious (Polish: Henryk II Pobozny),
was a Piast Duke of Silesia (Wroclaw), Krakow and
Southern Greater Poland from 1238 until his death.
During 1238 - 1239 he served as a regent of two
Piast Duchies: Sandomierz and Opole-Raciborz.
April 10, 1943 - Andrzej Badenski (Born)
Andrzej Badenski won a bronze medal in the 400 meter
race in the Tokyo Olympics.
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April 11, 1877 - Tomasz Arciszewski (Born)
In 1944, Tomasz Arciszewski became the Prime Minister
of the Polish Government-in-Exile in London, England.
In this position he was adamantly opposed to having
new boundaries and a new Communist government
imposed on Poland.
April 12, 1973 - Krzysztof Oliwa (Born)
Krzysztof Oliwa, born in Tychy, Poland, was an NHL
hockey player for the NJ Devils, Pittsburgh Penguins,
NY Rangers, Boston Bruins and Calgary Flames.
Krzysztof Oliwa, known as the “Polish Hammer”,
always played a very physical game of hockey. He is
currently involved with the Polish National Hockey
Program.
April 13, 1872 - Jan Szczepanik (Born)
Jan Szczepanik was a Polish inventor who held several
hundred patents and made over 50 discoveries, many
of which are still used today in the motion picture
industry, photography and television. Jan Szczepanik
also worked on airplanes, helicopters and submarines.
April 14, 1895 - Wiktor Labunski (Born)
Wiktor Labunski, a Polish pianist
and composer, was the director of the
Kansas City Conservatory in Missouri
from 1941 to 1958. Among his many
musical accomplishments, Wiktor
Labunski received an honorary Doctorate
Degree from the Curtis Music Institute
of Philadelphia and was also a guest conductor of the Warsaw
Philharmonic.
April 15, 1865 - Olga Boznanska (Born)
Olga Boznanska was a prominent Polish painter who
was awarded the Order of Polonia Restituta in 1938.
She is known for her famous portrait called Girl with
Chrysanthemums.
April 16, 1935 - Bobby Vinton (Born)
Bobby Vinton is the popular singer and entertainer,
who proudly celebrates his Polish American heritage.
My Melody of Love is one of the many recordings
associated with Bobby Vinton.
April 17, 1025 - Boleslaw Chrobry (Crowned)
Boleslaw Chrobry was King of Poland in 1025. He
is known as Boleslaw the Brave for uniting and
protecting the territories of Poland. He was a member
of the Piast Dynasty.
April 18, 1988 - Mary Angela Truszkowska
(Beatiﬁed)
Mary Angela Truszkowska founded the Congregation of
the Sisters of St. Felix of Cantalice, the Felicians. Today
the Sisters are engaged in education, health care, social
service and pastoral services. Blessed Mary Angela was
beatiﬁed April 18, 1988 by Pope John Paul II.
April 19, 1943 - Warsaw Ghetto Uprising
The Warsaw Ghetto Uprising was another
major resistance against the Nazi troops
who brutally occupied Poland during
World War II.
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Historic Reflections Continued • April / May
April 20, 1920 - Vilna Offensive
The Vilna offensive was a
campaign of the Polish-Soviet War
of 1919–1921. The Polish army
launched an offensive on April 16,
1919 to take Vilnius (Polish: Wilno)
from the Red Army. After three
days of street fighting from April 19–21, the city was captured by
Polish forces causing the Red Army to retreat.
April 21, 1978 - Krystyna Chojnowska-Liskiewicz
Krystyna Chojnowska-Liskiewicz of Poland became
the first woman to sail around the world alone in a
31-foot vessel. The trip took 401 days and covered
31,166 nautical miles. On April 21, 1978, Krystyna
Chojnowska-Liskiewicz completed her solo trip and
gained her title “The First Lady of the Oceans”.
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April 22, 1915 - Founding
The Polish Museum of America’s Library
was founded on April 22, 1915 in
Chicago, Illinios, by the Polish Roman
Catholic Union of America. The Library
collects books and information on the
history of Polonia in America and on the
history of Poland.
April 23, 1989 - Mother Frances Siedliska (Beatified)
Mother Frances Siedliska was the foundress of the
Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth in 1875. The
Sisters serve in education, health care and social
services in Poland, France, England and the United
States. Mother Frances Siedliska was beatified on
April 23, 1989, by Pope John Paul II.
April 24, 1908 - Józef Goslawski (Born)
Józef Goslawski was an author of numerous
monuments and portrait sculptures, sculpture
caricatures, medals, coins, renovations and drawings.
His early works, generally not conserved, show some
influence of cubism (self-portrait, portrait of Witold
Chomicz), Szukalski’s ideas (sculpture caricature of
Henryk Uziemblo), as well as forms similar to ideas of
the Polish Applied Art Society (design of the St. Franciscus altar).
April 25, 1333 - King Casimir the Great (Coronation)
Poland’s King Casimir the Great reigned between 1333
and 1370. In 1364, Casimir the Great, known by his
Polish name, Kazimierz Wielki, established Poland’s
first university in Krakow, which became Jagiellonian
University.
April 26, 1919 - Napoleon Cybulski (Died)
In 1895, Napoleon Cybulski discovered Adrenaline,
a hormone which regulates brain and muscle
activity.
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April 27, 1941 - Marian Batko (Polish Teachers’ Day)
On April 27, Polish Teachers’ Day of Remembrance
and Peace, about a thousand Polish teachers and
students paid homage to the victims of the Auschwitz
Nazi camp. The date coincides with the anniversary of
the martyr-death in Auschwitz of the teacher Marian
Batko, who gave his life for a 16-year-old
fellow prisoner.
April 28, 1943 - Nicholas Minue (Died)
Nicholas Minue (birth unknown – died April 28, 1943)
received the Medal of Honor for military service on
behalf of the United States of America in World War
II. He received this recognition for charging a group
of German soldiers that had a machine-gun position
near Medjez El Bab, Tunisia. He died during the
charge. Born in Sedden, Poland, he enlisted in the
United States Army in Carteret, NJ. He served in Company A, 6th
Armored Infantry Regiment, 1st Armored Division.
April 29, 1926 - Paul Baran (Born)
Paul Baran was one of the early developers of
the Internet, ATM technology, and DSL modem
technology. He was born in Poland in 1926 and
his family emigrated to Boston in 1928. Mr. Baran
has connections to Philadelphia through Drexel
University where he did his undergraduate work.
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Historic Reﬂections Continued • April / May
April 30, 1632 - Zygmunt III Waza (Died)
Zygmunt III Waza (20 June 1566 – 30 April
1632) was Grand Duke of Lithuania and Crown
King of Poland, a monarch of Polish-Lithuanian
Commonwealth from 1587 to 1632, and King of
Sweden (where he was known simply as Sigismund)
from 1592 until he was deposed in 1599. He was
the son of King John III of Sweden and his ﬁrst wife,
Catherine Jagellonica of Poland.
May 1, 1908 - Krystyna Skarbek (Born)
Krystyna Skarbek became a spy for the British
Special Operations Executive during World War
II. She was well-known for her operations in
Nazi occupied Poland and France. Due to her
resourcefulness and success, more women were
recruited by espionage organizations.
May 2, 1952 - Christine Baranski (Born)
Christine Baranski is an Emmy and Tony Award
winning actress. She was born in Buffalo, NY. She
is known for her outstanding performances in the TV
series Cybill and Frasier. She also has had roles in
several movies including the Bird Cage and the Grinch
that Stole Christmas.
May 3, 1791 - Polish Constitution Day
Polish Constitution Day marked the second
oldest democratic constitution in the world,
enacted in Poland on May 3, 1791. This
declaration of democracy remains a focal point
for the Polish people who are reminded that
Poland was the fatherland of documented
democracy in Eastern Europe, second only to the democracy
established by the American constitution adapted in 1787.
May 4, 1870 - Zygmunt Stojowski (Born)
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Zygmunt Stojowski was a friend of Peter
Tchaikovsky and famous student of Ignacy Jan
Paderewski. Stojowski was not only a brilliant
concert pianist, he was known for being an
outstanding professor, teaching countless
students in New York until the end of his life. He
became a champion of the newly independent
Polish nation in 1918.
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May 5, 1846 - Henryk Sienkiewicz (Born)
Henryk Sienkiewicz is a Nobel Prize winner for
literature in 1905. Sienkiewicz was born in Poland
in 1846 and is the author of “Quo Vadis?” and three
other novels known as “The Trilogy”.
May 6, 1867 - Wladyslaw Reymont (Born)
Wladyslaw Reymont received the Nobel Prize for
literature in 1924 for his four-volume novel, “The
Peasants”, completed between 1904 and 1910. Never
before had an author presented the daily life and
folkways of the Polish countryside.
May 7, 2004 - Waldemar Milewicz (Died)
Waldemar Milewicz was a Polish journalist and
war correspondent who was killed in a drive-by
shooting in Iraq. It is believed that his car was
followed by a group of Iraqi insurgents in another
car. Milewicz’s car was clearly marked with a
‘press’ sticker. Despite that, when the attackers
caught up with it, they opened machine gun ﬁre.
May 8 - Saint Stanislaus Feast Day
Poland’s Patron Saint, Saint Stanislaus, an early
Bishop of Krakow, Poland, was slain by King
Boleslaw Smialy while celebrating Mass in 1079.
His body lies in the cathedral of Wawel Hill in
Krakow, Poland. Hundreds of Polish churches
across the world are named after St. Stanislaus in
honor of Poland’s Patron Saint.
May 9, 1931 - Albert Michelson (Died)
Albert Michelson was born in Strzelno, Poland, and
emigrated to the U.S. with his family in 1855. He
was a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy, held
several professorships at universities across the
U.S. and received a Nobel Prize in physics in 1907.
His passion was the accurate measurement of the
speed of light. Using his interferometer, he paved the way for the
development of the theory of relativity, formulated by Albert Einstein.
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expand their economies. We see the success of foreign countries every
time we go shopping and look at labels on products. Thirty years
after the New Global Economy moved forward we see that too many
of America’s long established industries opened up manufacturing
overseas, or they contracted with companies in foreign countries to
produce what could and should still be made in the U.S.A.
One endless example of jobs lost to foreign countries is the
long-respected clothing industry which employed millions of
American workers for more than a century. It is unfortunate to
report that today the majority of the clothing sold in the U.S.A.
is imported from other countries, while American workers
lose income and stability. Working toward 50% of everything
sold in America being made in America is more than possible if we
support products made and assembled in the U.S.A. As businesses
expand in the U.S.A. millions of Americans will be back on the job,
designing, producing, distributing, marketing, and selling every
possible product on the market. Our supporters are doing a great
job promoting the 50/50 balance. It would be much easier for us to
achieve success if our national leaders joined our efforts and focused
their attention on the needs and concerns of the American people.
I urge you to go out shopping determined to support American
made products FIRST. I know it’s not always easy, but as you shop,
you will ﬁnd more American made products in circulation than were
available just a few years ago. When shopping, speak up in support
of the Buy American Made Campaign so that business owners and
store personnel see that customers are willing to bypass stores that
don’t offer a reasonable selection of American made products.
It’s time to shift the New Global Economy so it beneﬁts America!
With your help we continue to create a win-win situation for
American workers and America’s economy. Kindly spread the word
and spend more of your dollars on products that reﬂect the
workmanship of American workers.
Parents Need to Speak Up
As we continue to promote the restoration of Trade and Industrial
Arts Programs in America’s schools, I urge parents to speak up
now for the well-being of their children. The loss of so many
Vocational Education Programs has affected the future of
America’s youth and America’s economy. If schools had prepared
young people for the job market with general hands-on experience,
America would never have lost so many private sector jobs to
outsourcing. Students educated in the Trades and Industrial Arts
would be ready to apply for jobs upon their graduation. This would
have made it easier for America’s industries to remain in America
because they would have had skilled workers available to help keep
businesses running and would have permitted them to compete with
foreign competitors.
After looking at present day job opportunities, parents agree it
is necessary for America’s schools to stress both academic and
vocational courses equally. I don’t know why the Trade and
Industrial Arts Programs were downsized 25 years ago, but I
know that America’s young people would presently have more
job opportunities now if the Trade and Industrial Art Programs
were still fully operational. Restoration of these programs requires
that America’s taxpayers contact their elected ofﬁcials and school
boards so action can be taken as soon as possible. Contact your
elected ofﬁcials here: http://www.usa.gov/Agencies.shtml.
Thanks for helping us promote jobs in America and the need to
expand Vocational Education Programs. Send your comments and
suggestions to: [email protected].
Increased Manufacturing Means
More Jobs for Americans!
If anyone asked you where particular products are available for
sale, I’m sure you could offer them some suggestions on where to
shop. If you were asked which stores offered the largest selection
of American made products, could you answer that question with
some authority? Changing the lack of knowledge about what is
actually made in America has been one of the major goals of the
Buy American Made Campaign. We continue to ask our supporters
to look at labels and spend more of their money on items made in
America so we can keep the jobs we presently have and create more
jobs to meet the demands of America’s consumers.
In recent years we have focused
our efforts on the fact that too
many products are being made
outside of America and not enough
are being manufactured in the
United States of America. As we
contacted national elected leaders
we were often told that we live in
a FREE MARKET ECONOMY so
it’s difﬁcult to create laws to keep
businesses in America. That being
said, there is NO REASON why
the American people can’t create
their own demand for American
made products. Every time WE
buy American made WE not only help private sector businesses
remain operational in the U.S.A. but also creates an ongoing
demand for products being made in America right now. Most
importantly, why can’t America’s national leaders help businesses
in America be more competitive by offering them long-term tax
incentives?
After 30 years of America being ﬂooded by cheaper foreign
imports, it’s time for the American people to take charge of their
own destiny and support the businesses and industries that are
employing Americans. It’s hard to understand how we allowed it to
reach the point where 90% or more of products traditionally made in
America are NOW being imported from overseas.
As we promote our 2015 theme “GROW JOBS IN AMERICA”, I
urge you to take the Buy American Made Challenge and direct all of
your buying power in support of American workers from the point
of production to the point of sale. Thanks for promoting our efforts!
America Needs US!
Restore Trade and Industrial Arts Programs
There continues to be an outstanding response to the American
Workers Radio broadcasts discussing EDUCATION in America.
Listeners agree that every junior high and high school student must
be offered the opportunity to participate in TRADE programs like:
Plumbing, Electrical, Heating and Air Conditioning, Mechanics,
Carpentry, Automotive, just to name a few as well as Industrial
Arts Programs like: Engineering, Drafting, Clothing Design and
Manufacturing, Furniture, Appliances, Welding and dozens of others
that reﬂect life-long skills needed by America’s businesses.
25 years ago, junior high and
high school students were offered
academic courses as well as Trade
and Industrial Arts programs during
their regular school day. Today,
America’s young people need to
have access to trade programs that
will offer them hands-on experience
and future employment possibilities.
In the next few years there will be
a critical need to replace skilled workers who will be retiring. If
America does not have enough young workers to ﬁll these jobs, this
will be another reason for businesses to outsource manufacturing
around the world and choose to downsize their domestic operations.
We can’t allow this to happen so it is up to America’s taxpayers to
contact their national and local elected ofﬁcials and local school
boards to voice their support for the restoration of Trade and
Industrial Arts Programs in every school possible. When you call, ask
them for a written reply and let me know how you make out so I can
share your responses with our supporters. Email me at:
[email protected].
Support Your Local Businesses Throughout the Year and During
National Small Business Weekend
The First Friday, Saturday and Sunday of Every Month
NationalSmallBusinessWeekend.com
This message presented by American Workers Radio
Broadcast Every Wednesday at 11 A.M. • 860 AM
With Your Host Michael Blichasz & Guests
Listen Live or Rebroadcasts at: AmericanWorkersRadio.com
April / May 2015, Polish American News - Page 8
Polish Intercollegiate Club of Philadephia - “P.K.M.”
Celebrates Its 100th Anniversary
In early 1915, a group of 12 students met in the Port Richmond
section of Philadelphia and founded what became the Polskie Kolko
Miedzykolegjalne “ P.K.M.”. The purpose of the new group was to
unite college students of Polish descent to support social, intellectual
and cultural activities.
One of the first events sponsored by P.K.M. took place in May of
1915, as the group gathered to commemorate Polish Constitution
Day marking the anniversary of the enactment of Poland’s May 3,
1791 Constitution, the second oldest written democratic constitution
in the world. Since then the organization has helped keep the Heart
of Polonia in America Beating Proudly.
P.K.M. Polish Folk Dancers, Polish American Weekend at Penn’s Landing.
P.K.M. Polish Folk Dancers, Polish American Festival, Doylestown, PA.
P.K.M. Polish Folk Dancers.
P.K.M. Polish Folk Dancers, Polish American Weekend at Penn’s Landing.
P.K.M. Polish Folk Dancers, Polish Constitution Day.
P.K.M. Polish Folk Dancers, Polish Harvest Festival.
P.K.M. Polish Folk Dancers, May 3rd celebtation, Shrine of Czestochowa.
P.K.M. Polish Folk Dancers, Polish American Heritage Month celebration.
April / May 2015, Polish American News - Page 9
Polish Intercollegiate Club of Philadephia - “P.K.M.”
Celebrates Its 100th Anniversary
P.K.M. Polish American
Cultural Ambassadors
The P.K.M. Polish Folk Dance Group is one of the cultural
activities of the Polish Intercollegiate Club of Philadelphia. In 1960,
the organization expanded their community outreach and formed
the P.K.M. Polish Folk Dance Group to promote Polish dance through
public performances. The group consists of high school, college,
graduate students and alumni and performs at various events each
year including various events in the Philadelphia area, including the
annual Pulaski Day Parade, Polish Constitution Day celebrations, the
Polish Harvest Festival “Dozynki” and has also performed at festivals
in Poland. As the Polish Intercollegiate Club marks its 100th Anniversary and
their P.K.M. Polish Folk Dance Group marks its 55th Anniversary,
the Polish American Congress and Polish American Cultural Center
Museum join with all of Polonia to extend congratulations and our
thanks for promoting Polish history and culture and for bringing
so many people together during the last century to celebrate Polish
pride.
P.K.M. Polish Folk Dancers, Pulaski Day Parade.
These photos are just a few examples of the Dance Groups efforts
to highlight the beautiful dances and regional customs of Poland. We
thank everyone for their ongoing efforts. Dziekujmy Bardzo i Dwiescze Lat! Michael Blichasz
P.K.M. Polish Folk Dancers, Polish American Night at the Phillies.
P.K.M. Polish Folk Dancers, Pulaski Day Parade.
P.K.M. Polish Folk Dancers, Pulaski Day Parade.
P.K.M. Polish Folk Dancers, Polish Harvest Festival “Dozynki”.
P.K.M. Polish Folk Dancers, Polish Constitution Day.
P.K.M. Polish Folk Dancers, Pulaski Day Parade.
P.K.M. 50th Anniversary Committee - 1965
April / May 2015, Polish American News - Page 10
Polish American Social Services “PASS”
Historic Reflections Continued • April / May
Special Appeal
May 10, 1955 - John Radecki (Died)
John Radecki (also known as Jan Radecki)
(1865 - 1955) was a master stained glass
artist working in Australia, considered to be
the finest such artist of his time. Radecki
was born on August 2, 1865 at Lódz, Poland to Pavel Radecki and
his wife, Victoria.
May 11, 1935 - Jozef Pilsudski
Jozef Pilsudski was a Polish revolutionary,
statesman, Field Marshal, and Polish Chief of State.
He is considered largely responsible for Poland
having regained her independence in 1918. Many
Polish and Polish American organizations, schools
May 12, 1970 - General Wladyslaw Anders (Died)
General Wladyslaw Anders was a Polish freedom
fighter and military leader during World War II. In
addition to leading Poland’s cavalry units during
Poland’s invasion in 1939, General Wladyslaw
Anders is known for creating Anders Army. Anders
was also the leader of several successful battles
which freed Monte Cassino, Italy, from Nazi
occupation.
May 13, 1984 - Stanislaw Marcin Ulam (Died)
Stanislaw Marcin Ulam was a Polish mathematician
who participated in the Manhattan Project and
proposed the Teller–Ulam design of thermonuclear
weapons. He also invented nuclear pulse propulsion
and developed a number of mathematical tools
in number theory, set theory, ergodic theory, and
algebraic topology.
From the Board, Staff and Constituents of PASS,
The prolonged recession has been difficult for many people. This
is especially true for those who are trying to address the situation
on their own as they have done their entire lives.
Polish American Social Services (also known as United Social
Services and PASS) has been a leading force in helping people in
need, especially those who are experiencing age-related difficulties,
or are living on a fixed income with no possibility of extra income
to keep up with the rising cost of living, or those facing long-term
unemployment. Many face language and cultural barriers and have
no place else to turn to.
For many years, PASS and many similar organizations helped
constituents remain financially self-sufficient with various public
services grants. Unfortunately, the prolonged recession has caused
many of these grants to be reduced or cut completely.
In addition to serving the Polish/Slavic communities in
Southeastern Pennsylvania, the agency assists constituents from
six additional ethnic groups through its United Social Services
Outreach Program. As a one-stop point of contact, PASS helps
individuals remain self-sufficient by helping them access many forms
of assistance that remain available.
We appeal to supporters to join in our mission of building selfsufficiency for thousands of constituents each year. PASS avoids
directing people to government welfare programs that promote
chronic dependence by helping constituents address a temporary
difficulty with income enhancement programs like energy, utility
and property tax rebates or discounts, and the tax freeze for the
low-income elderly. In this way, constituents retain personal dignity,
self-confidence and psychological well-being. Kindly help us continue
our mission.
Cut out the form below and return with your donation.
May 14, 1948 - Walter Olkewicz (Born)
United Polish American Social Services
Polish American Social Services (“PASS”)
United Social Services
Walter Olkewicz is an actor who played Marko in
Wizards and Warriors. He also guest starred in
many TV shows including Night Court, Seinfeld,
ER, and Who’s The Boss. He also played Jacques
Renault on Twin Peaks.
308 Walnut Street • Philadelphia, PA 19106 • (215) 923-1900
Outreach Services in Southeastern Pennsylvania
Internet: UnitedSocialServices.com
May 15, 1951 - Dr. Frank Wilczek (Born)
Dr. Frank Wilczek received the 2004 Nobel Prize in
Physics for the discovery of asymptotic freedom. Dr.
Wilczek is a professor of physics at the prestigious
M I T University and is considered one of the world’s
most eminent theoretical physicists.
May 16, 1902 - Jan Kiepura (Born)
We remember Jan Kiepura, known as the greatest
Polish tenor. Jan Kiepura made his American debut
with the Chicago Opera Company in 1931. His
performances won him title roles in major operas and
he made several recordings during his career.
May 17, 1941 - Grace Zabriskie (Born)
Grace Zabriskie is an American actress. She
has appeared in many popular American
films and television series. Zabriskie may best
be remembered in her role as Mrs. Ross, a
recurring character on the sitcom, Seinfeld. She
played the mother of another doomed daughter, Susan Ross - George
Costanza’s fiancee.
May 18, 1920 - Karol Wojtyla (Born)
Karol Wojtyla was elected Pope on
October 16, 1978 and died on April 2,
2005. He is known as Pope John Paul
The Great.
May 19, 1939 - Tomasz Sikorski (Born)
Donor Reply Form
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Polish American Social Services, I offer my donation in support of the
services listed below. Kindly check one or more:
Community outreach services to people of all ages to build self-
sufficiency in time of need.
Information, referral and direct assistance to low income senior citizens.
Senior citizen services for individuals seeking bilingual services.
Employment outreach services.
Educational outreach media services (print, internet and radio) directed to helping constituents avoid a crisis by timely
information about benefits and services
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Pianist Tomasz Sikorski was born in Warsaw in
1939. During his life he wrote chamber, orchestral,
solo and choral music. In 1975, he was awarded
a senior Fulbright scholarship from the United
States government which allowed him to work at
the Columbia-Princeton Electronic Music Center
in New York. Tomasz Sikorski’s work is frequently performed at
contemporary Music Festivals throughout the world.
Charge my donation to:
May 20, 1881 - General Wladyslaw Sikorski (Born)
Contributions are tax deductible to the extent permitted by law.
We are grateful for your support.
General Wladyslaw Sikorski was a Polish military
and political leader. During World War II, General
Sikorski became Prime Minister of the Polish
Government in Exile and Commander-in-Chief of the
Polish Armed Forces.
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April / May 2015, Polish American News - Page 11
Polish American Social Services “PASS”
PolishAmericanSocialServices.com • UnitedSocialServices.com
Polish American Social Services “PASS”
Job Seeker and Job Training Outreach
United Social Services Outreach Program
Sponsored by:
Main Ofﬁce:
Polish American Social Services “PASS”
308 Walnut Street • Philadelphia, PA 19106
Open Monday to Friday • 9 A.M. to 4 P.M.
Telephone: (215) 923-1900
308 Walnut Street • Philadelphia, PA 19106
Telephone: (215) 923-1900 • Fax: (215) 922-1518
Internet: PolishAmericanSocialServices.com
Outreach Services in and around the Philadelphia area
Do You Have A Resume?
If you, a family member, or friend have a question concerning social
services, call PASS and discuss your needs with a representative.
All calls are CONFIDENTIAL, and PASS will either give you the
information you need, handle your service directly, or refer you to the
proper agency that can assist you.
PASS encourages job-seeking clients to prepare an outline of
their work experience, or a resume, before they apply for any type of
employment. A written resume helps job seekers present their job
qualiﬁcations to a prospective employer. A PASS staff associate can
review your current resume, update it, or develop a new one with
you to prepare you for your job interview.
Clients wishing to visit the main ofﬁce at 308 Walnut Street, or one
of the outreach sites, are asked to call in advance so that a Social
Service Representative can tell you what documentation you will
need to bring with you to process your request.
You can view an outline of several programs available to senior
citizens and individuals of all ages on the PASS Internet site at
PolishAmericanSocialServices.com.
For additional information, call PASS, Monday through Friday,
between 9 A.M. and 4 P.M. at (215) 923-1900.
Senior Discount on Water
PASS reminds senior citizens living in the city of Philadelphia that
they can apply for the 25% water and sewer discount program.
To qualify, you or your spouse must be:
65 years of age or older
have an annual household income of less
than $32,000,(approximately $2,625 per month.)
This service is available at the ofﬁce of Polish American
Social Services, 308 Walnut Street in Center City Philadelphia.
Call to make an appointment for this free service at (215) 923-1900.
What If I Am Satisﬁed With My Current Resume?
If you are already satisﬁed with your resume, live in the State
of Pennsylvania and want to share your availability with potential
employers, mail your resume to PASS and your resume will be
shared with prospective employers. Mail your resume to:
Polish American Social Services
Employment Outreach
308 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106
Fax to: (215) 922-1518
Email to: [email protected]
For more information call PASS, Monday through Friday between
9 A.M. and 4 P.M. at: (215) 923-1900.
Additional Requirements include:
Proof of Age
Proof of Address
Proof of Household Income
Attention Employers!
Those who qualify will receive a 25% discount on every monthly
water bill. There are many people still eligible who have not applied.
For more information or an application contact PASS at
215-923-1900.
Real Estate Taxes
The Real Estate Tax/Rent Rebate
Program is being administered now. New
applications are available. Homeowners
and renters can get back as much as $650
on last year’s real estate taxes or rent.
The income limit is $35,000 annually for
homeowners and $15,000 for renters to
qualify. It is important to know that only
half of your Social Security or SSI counts
toward the income guideline. Age requirements are 65 or older,
living with a spouse that is 65 or older, widow or widower between
the ages of 50 to 64 or permanently disabled between the ages of 18
and 64. For more information call PASS at (215) 923-1900.
Fuel Rebate Program LIHEAP
As in previous years, the Low Income Home
Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), also known
as the Fuel Rebate Program, began on
November 3, 2014 and is scheduled has been
extended to May 1, 2015.
For those who are not familiar with the program, there is no
age restriction to apply. The household income must be within the
following guidelines:
Number in Household
1
2
3
4
5
6.
Approximate Monthly Income
$1,458.75
$1,966.25
$2,473.75
$2,981.25
$3,488.75
$3,996.25
Annual Income
$17,505
$23,595
$29,685
$35,775
$41,865
$47,955
For more information on ﬁling requirements or to get an
application, call PASS at (215) 923-1900.
Special Greetings from
Leon A. Mankowski, Esq.
Attorney-At-Law
People seeking employment often contact PASS. The staff will
be pleased to alert job seekers of Job Openings that have been
reported.
If your place of employment is about to or has posted a position,
kindly let “PASS” know about that opening. Call Monday through
Friday, between 9 A.M. and 4 P.M. (215) 923-1900, or send the job
opening information to:
Attn: Employment Information
Polish American Social Services
308 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106
Kindly include qualiﬁcations needed, starting salary and where to
go for an application and interview.
Medications and Prescription Plans
PACE PLUS is the name being used for the
PACE/PACENET programs, (the Pharmaceutical
Assistance Contract for the Elderly) that help
pay for prescription drugs. The new name
reﬂects how this program works with Medicare
Part D. It can provide better coverage for those
who have both PACE/NET and Medicare D. This
program has two qualifying income categories
for determining eligibility. Seniors, age 65 or
older with incomes as follows: for PACE, a
single person $14,500; a couple $17,700. For
PACENET, a single person between $14,500 and
$23,500 or a couple between $17,700 and $31,500. For more info
and to get an application call PASS at (215) 923-1900.
The Pennsylvania Patient Assistance
Program Clearinghouse
This program works with Pharma (Pharmaceutical Manufacturers)
to get prescription drugs for those unable to pay. For more
information, call 1-800-955-0989.
“PASS” works closely with the
Philadelphia Corporation for Aging to
provide information and assistance to
the elderly. For information regarding
services available in Philadelphia and
Southeastern Pennsylvania, call PCA’s
helpline number at (215) 765-9040 or PASS (215) 923-1900.
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April / May 2015, Polish American News - Page 12
Port Richmond Pharmacy
Store Hours: Monday-Friday: 8:30 A.M. to 8 P.M.
Saturday: 8:30 A.M. to 2 P.M.
Sunday: 8:30 A.M. to 12 Noon
Closed on Sundays in the Summer
“Mowimy po polsku”!
2512 East Clearfield Street • Philadelphia, PA 19134
Tel: 215-426-5099
Fax: 215-426-4401
www.PortRichmondRx.com
Email: [email protected]
• Friendly Competent Service
• Always Prompt Courteous Service
• Family Atomosphere
• Convenient Location
• ATM Inside
• Open 7 Days A Week
• Lottery Tickets
• Polish & Albanian Translation
• Free Delivery & Rx Pick-Up
• All Insurance Accepted
• Food Mart, Gifts, Keys Made, Greeting Cards
• Medical Supplies
• Free Blood Pressure / Diabetes Screening
• UPS Drop Off & Pick Up
Nicholas Masino: Owner / Pharmacist
John Masino: Owner / Manager
Gerry Masino: HR / Customer Relations Manager
Kristie Masino-Monoky: Pharm. D.
Winner “Best of Port Richmond” 2007 • 2008 • 2009 • 2010 • 2011
Winner of “Best of River Wards” 2012
Greetings to Polonia in
Philadelphia and the Tri-State Area
from the
Historic Reflections Continued • April / May
May 21, 1674 - Jan Sobieski (Coronation)
Jan Sobieski became King of Poland on May
21, 1674. It was Sobieski who defeated the
Turkish Armies during the battle of Vienna in
1683, which in turn saved Europe and Western
civilization. He has been honored for centuries
as the “Defender of Christendom.”
May 22, 1993 - Mieczyslaw Horszowski (Died)
Pianist Mieczyslaw Horszowski was an
internationally acclaimed pianist and music
teacher whose performances were widely recorded.
Mieczyslaw Horszowski was also a teacher at the
Curtis Institute and continued to teach and perform
until shortly before his death in Philadelphia in
1993 at the age of 100.
May 23, 1883 - Cyprian Norwid (Died)
Cyprian Norwid was a nationally esteemed Polish
poet, as well as a prominent sculptor, dramatist and
painter. His work was not appreciated during his
lifetime. Cyprian Norwid is now considered one of
the four most influential poets of Poland.
May 24, 1543 - Mikolaj Kopernik (Died)
Polish astronomer Mikolaj Kopernik, known by his
Latin name “Nicholas Copernicus”, was born in the
city of Torun, Poland. Copernicus is the Father of
Modern Astronomy, known as the man who moved
the earth and stopped the sun.
May 25, 992 - Mieszko I (Coronation)
Mieszko I was a Duke of Poland and the first
historical ruler of Poland. Member of the Piast
dynasty, he was son of the legendary Siemomysl,
grandchild of Lestek and father to Boleslaw
Chrobry, the first crowned prince of Poland, and
Swietoslawa-Sygryda, a Nordic queen.
May 26, 1956 - Aloysius Szymanski (Died)
For information and a list of our locations,
visit us on the Internet at:
www.PSFCU.com
Polish Museum of America
America’s First Ethnic Museum
984 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL 60642
773-384-3352, ext. 104 • PolishMuseumOfAmerica.org
Founded in 1935, the Polish Museum of America is one of the
country’s first and largest ethnic museums. Polish and
Polish American history is promoted through music, artworks,
and historical and cultural displays.
Greetings from
Richard L. Krzyzanowski, Esq.
Krzyzanowski Foundation
2535-37 Castor Avenue (Castor & Aramingo)
Philadelphia, PA 19134 • 215-744-1531
Stop in and ask for a frequent dinner card
There’s No Place Like The Neighborhood
Your 11th Meal Free!
Ewa Matczak, D.M.D.
General Dentistry
3084 Aramingo Avenue
4250 Richmond Street
Philadelphia, PA 19134
Philadelphia, PA 19137
215-739-2787
215-533-2787
Office Hours by Appointment Mowimy Po Polsku
To see additional Historic Reflections visit:
PolishAmericanCenter.org/hr
Aloysius Szymanski, professionally known as Al
Simmons, was a player in Major League Baseball for
over three decades. Al Simmons was elected to the
Baseball Hall of Fame in 1953. He is on the list of
the 100 Greatest Baseball Players in Major League
Baseball.
May 27, 1887 - Kazimierz Fajans (Born)
Kazimierz Fajans, a Polish American physical
chemist, was the co-author of a work entitled, “The
Science of Radioactivity” and helped to formulate the
law of radioactive moves. Kazimierz Fajans served as
a university professor and researcher in Germany,
England and the United States.
May 28, 1981 - Cardinal Stefan Wyszynski (Died)
Cardinal Stefan Wyszynski was the leader of
Poland’s Catholic Church during the dark days
of Soviet Communist rule in Poland. Cardinal
Wyszynski was the chief church official, the Primate
of Poland, from 1948 until his death on May 28th in
1981.
May 29, 1987 - Jack Ham (Hall of Fame Induction)
Jack Ham was inducted into the National Polish
American Sports Hall of Fame on May 29, 1987. He
played for the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1970’s and
is considered one of the greatest outside linebackers
in the history of the NFL.
May 30, 2005 - Tomasz Pacynski (Died)
Tomasz Pacynski was a Polish fantasy and science
fiction writer. He was one of the creators, and since
2004, the chief editor of Fahrenheit, the first Polish
Internet science fiction fanzine. He published short
stories in such magazines as Science Fiction, SFera,
and Fantasy, and in Internet fanzines such as
Fahrenheit, Esensja, Fantazin and Srebrny Glob. He
also wrote articles published in SFera and Science Fiction.
May 31, 1957 - Leopold Staff (Died)
Leopold Staff was one of the most recognized Polish
poets in the first half of the 20th century. Staff was
also an editor, dramatist and prolific translator. He
was associated with the Young Poland Movement.
April / May 2015, Polish American News - Page 13
Polish American Cultural Center Exhibit Hall Sponsors Business Directory
Auto Body Shop
Insurance
Organizations
Syrena Auto Body Shop
Jerry Gregorowicz
Copernicus Society of America
1 Reiffs Mill Road
Ambler, PA 19002 • 215-646-4420
6201 Oxford Avenue • Philadelphia, PA
(215) 535-6606
691 Bethlehem Pike • Montgomeryville, PA
(215) 361-1900
See ad in this newsletter.
The Selzer Company
Insurance - Business & Personal
975 Easton Road, Suite 100
Warrington, PA 18976
215-491-1660 Ext. 107
Engineering Services
Legal Services
Tantala Associates, LLC
6200 Frankford Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19135
215-289-4600 • www.tantala.com
Albert M. Tantala, Sr., P.E.
Peter J. Tantala, P.E.
Albert M. Tantala, Jr., AIA
Michael W. Tantala, P.E.
Financial Institutions
POLONIA BANK
With 6 Offices in the Philadelphia
Area to Serve You
Philadelphia, PA:
2646 E. Allegheny Avenue • 215-427-3333
2133 Spring Garden Street • 215-665-9363
8910 Frankford Avenue • 215-332-7304
8000 Frankford Avenue • 215-338-7777
4800 Richmond Street • 215-744-5700
Huntingdon Valley, PA
3993 Huntingdon Pike,
Huntingdon Valley, PA
215-938-8688
National Penn Bank
Bridesburg:
Orthodox & Almond
215-743-6673
Fishtown:
York & Memphis
215-423-2314
Frankford:
4625 Frankford Avenue
215-289-1400
Woodhaven:
Knights & Woodhaven
215-824-0151
Mayfair:
Roosevelt Blvd. at
Unruh 215-332-7650
Girard:
136 W. Girard Avenue
215-627-3769
For locations in Bucks & Mercer Counties,
please call 215-579-4000.
Washington Savings Bank
2701 E. Allegheny Avenue
215-427-3500
2548 E. Lehigh Avenue (Mon-Wed-Fri)
215-739-7219
10663 Bustleton Avenue
215-673-3500
8729 Frankford Avenue
215-624-8400
2900 Comly Road
215-698-9400
Leon A. Mankowski, Esq.
2624 E. Allegheny Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19134
215-739-8521 • Fax: 215-739-8082
Email: [email protected]
George R. Szymanski, Jr.
Accidents• Injuries • Criminal Defense • Social Security
Disability • Wills & Estates • Free Initial Consultation
2538 E. Allegheny Avenue
1370 Chews Landing Road
Laurel Springs, NJ 08021 • 856-232-9828
Life Insurance
Organizations
Polish Beneficial Association
A Fraternal Life Insurance Society
Serving Pennsylvania,
New Jersey, & Delaware
Main Office: 2595 Orthodox Street
Philadelphia, PA 19137 • 215-535-2626
Polish Falcons of America
A National Fraternal Insurance Organization
Main Office: 381 Mansfield Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15220 • 412-922-2244
Polish National Alliance
America’s Largest
National Fraternal Organization
National Office: 6100 N. Cicero Avenue
Chicago, IL 60646 • 1-800-621-3723
Polish Roman Catholic Union of America
National Fraternal Benefit Society
Main Office: 984 N. Milwaukee Avenue
Chicago, IL 60642 • 1-800-772-8632
www.prcua.org
Polish Women’s Alliance of America
National Fraternal Benefit Insurance Organization
or Toll Free - 888-522-1898
Slabinski Funeral Home, Inc.
Branches in States Across America
Chicago, IL 60631 • 847-384-1200
Lodging
Wyndham Hotel
Philadelphia Historic District
400 Arch Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106
215-923-8660 • Wyndham.com/Philadelphia
2614 Orthodox Street
Philadelphia, PA 19137
215-744-2700
Memorials
Edward C. Tomaszewski
Funeral Home, Inc.
Monuments & Markers • Over 50 Years of Service
Two of Port Richmond’s Most Modern and
Spacious Chapels at One Location
2728-30 E. Allegheny Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19134 • 215-739-6624
Visit the
National Shrine of
Our Lady of Czestochowa
“America’s Czestochowa”
654 Ferry Road
Doylestown, PA
Telephone: 215-345-0600
Internet: PolishShrine.com
Polish Police Association of Philadelphia
P.O. Box 16381
Philadelphia, PA 19114 • 215-426-2727
Polish Women’s Alliance, St. Rita’s Society
2401 Pennsylvania Avenue 15B-33
Philadelphia, PA 19130 • 215-769-8530
St. Adalbert Polish Language School
2645 E. Allegheny Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19134 • 215-739-3500
Classes Are Held On Saturday Mornings
Second Street Polish Society
P.O. Box 37107
Philadelphia, PA 19148
The Society of Our Mother of Consolation
P.O. Box 331
Wilmerding, PA 15148
Pharmacy
Port Richmond Pharmacy
2512 E. Clearfield Street
Philadelphia, PA 19134
215-426-5099
“Best of Port Richmond” 2007 through 2011
See ad in this newsletter.
Andrew T. Rakowski
Funeral Home, Inc.
215 -739-7900 • 215-634-4202
www.rakowskifuneralhome.com
Andrew T. Rakowski, Supervisor
Polish National Alliance, Lodge #650
2201 N. Bent Lane
Aston, PA 19014 • 610-876-4565
Philadelphia, PA 19134 • 215-426-4680
Main Office: 6643 N. Northwest Highway - 2nd Floor
2634 East Allegheny Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19134
Polish American Heritage Association
of Delaware County
St. Hedwig’s Society, Chester, PA
Attorney • Adwokat
When You Need Personal Legal Attention
Funeral Directors
(Successor to Joseph T. Sekula Funeral Home)
Polish American Congress
Eastern Pennsylvania District
308 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106 • 215-739-3408
Kulinski Memorials
Speaks Polish • Mowimy Po Polsku
Custom Designing, Cemetery Lettering, Statues,
Stone Cleaning, Vases & Vigil Candles
Serving all faiths in NJ, PA, and NY cemeteries!
1-800-458-5467 • KulinskiMemorials.com
Moving Services
Isaac’s Moving and Storage
4309 G Street • Philadelphia PA 19124
Looking for Drivers and Movers
No experience required, spoken English necessary,
excellent starting pay, close to all Major Highways and
Public Transportation, located in Philadelphia, PA.
To arrange for an interview, call
Isaac’s Moving and Storage (800) 642-3562 ext. 740.
Physicians & Surgeons
Ewa Matczak, D.M.D.
3084 Aramingo Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19134 • 215-739-2787
4250 Richmond Street
Philadephia, PA 19137 • 215-533-2787
Office Hours by Appointment
See ad in this newsletter.
Theresa Korneluk Reilly, M.D.
Eye Physician & Surgeon
2418 E. Allegheny Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19134 • 215-634-6660
Office Hours by Appointment • Mowimy Po Polsku
Restaurants
Applebees
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2535-37 Castor Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19134 • 215-744-1531
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You are invited to become a
Polish American
Cultural Center
Exhibit Hall Sponsor
Call Theresa Romanowski at:
215-922-1700
PolishAmericanCenter.com
April / May 2015, Polish American News - Page 14
Farewell to
Polish American Cultural Center Museum
308 Walnut Street • Philadelphia, PA 19106 • (215) 922-1700
Memorial Gifts Are Appreciated
Memorial gifts in honor of relatives and friends help continue
the mission and programs provided at the Polish American Cultural
Center Museum Exhibit Hall, 308 Walnut Street in Historic
Philadelphia. The Museum promotes public awareness of Polish
history and heritage and welcomes tourists from across the United
States and around the world who visit the Exhibit Hall during their
tour of Historic Philadelphia.
Kindly use the form below to make your donation. Every
donor will receive a donation acknowledgement letter along with a
Memorial Acknowledgement Card which can be sent to the family of
the deceased. We would also appreciate having you list the Polish
American Cultural Center as a suggested charity in obituary
notices. For additional information, contact the Center Monday
through Friday between 9 A.M. and 5 P.M. (215) 922-1700.
Memorial Donation Registration Form
The enclosed donation for the Polish American Cultural Center
is in memory of:
Name:
On March 2, 2015, Fr. Francis
Gwiazda, (Fr. Frank), the long time
Pastor of St. Laurentius Church in
the Fishtown section of Phladelphia,
passed away. Fr. Gwiazda, ordained in
1969, was respected for his service to
the Catholic Church. He was known
as a proud priest, great speaker,
and a person who loved to sing and
promote his Polish heritage. Fr. Frank
served as Pastor of St. Laurentius
Church, the oldest Polish Church in
the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, PA,
for 27 years until he retired. He also served as Assistant Pastor at
St. Hedwig Church in Chester, PA, St. Laurentius Church, St. John
Cantius Church and St. Adalbert Church in Philadelphia, prior to
being named pastor of St. Laurentius Church.
The Funeral Mass was held on Saturday, March 7th, at the Chapel
of St. Francis Center in Darby, PA. A Memorial Mass was held on
Thursday, March 12th in St. Adalbert Church, Thompson Street and
Allegheny Avenue, in the Port Richmond section of Philadelphia.
Members of the Polish American Congress, Polish American
Heritage Associations, and Polonia, extend condolences to Fr.
Gwiazda’s family. May he rest in peace.
Date Deceased
Donated by:
Donations to the Museum in Memory of
Name
Date
Address
City
State
Zip
Email
Telephone (
Rev. Francis A. Gwiazda
)
Donation enclosed $
Make check payable to:
Polish American Cultural Center
308 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106
Kindly return this entire form with your donation.
Donations are tax deductible.
Donations will be acknowledged in writing and memorial names and
donors will be listed in the next edition of the Polish American News.
You can print out Donation Registration forms at:
PolishAmericanCenter.org/Memorial.pdf
In Memory of
Frank Romanowski
Rev. Francis A. Gwiazda
Michael Blichasz & Family
Mr.& Mrs. John J. Krakowiak & Family
People of St. Laurentius Church
Polish American Congress Eastern PA District
Polish American Congress Pulaski Day Parade Committee
Polish American Cultural Center & Museum
Polish American Radio Program 860 AM Radio, WWDB
Polish American Social Services
Theresa B. Romanowski
Memorial Donation in Support of the
Polish American Cultural Center & Museum
Morris Marital Trust
Maureen Morris Trustee
August 3, 1914 • May 22, 1996
Offered by Daughter
Theresa Romanowski
In Memory of
Dorothy L. Walunas
From Joseph S. Walunas
Memorials in Memory of
Margaret Breslin
From: Michael Blichasz
In Memory of
People of St. Laurentius Church
Dr. Victor L. Gregory
Polish American Congress Eastern PA District
Offered by Wife
Polish American Congress Pulaski Day Parade Committee
Mrs. Kathleen A. Gregory
Polish American Cultural Center & Museum
Edward Dybicz
From: Polish American Heritage Association of
Montgomery County, PA
Kenneth J. Dydak
From: Polish American Congress Eastern PA District
Dr. Victor L. Gregory
From: Mrs. Kathleen A. Gregory
Edward H. Johnson
From: Robert Johnson
Gale Rudley
From: Mrs. Kasia Fogarasi
The Polish American Congress
Eastern Pennsylvania District invites you to support the
Polish American News and our community-wide efforts
2015
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April / May 2015, Polish American News - Page 15
From The Desk Of Michael Blichasz
American Made Movie In Philadelphia
From the Desk of
Mary Ann Zerkowski, President
Berks County Polish American
Board of Education
[email protected]
The Polish American Board of Education of
Berks County will award thirteen scholarships
totaling $27,000 to Berks County high school
seniors of Polish descent at its 70th anniversary
banquet on Sunday, April 12, beginning at 5:00
p.m. in the Reading Country Club, Route 422, Exeter Township.
For more information and reservations contact Helen Nowotarski at
610.777.4598.
Dear Friends and Supporters,
On Wednesday, April 29, 2015, the Panel of American Workers
Radio will welcome Mark Andol, Founder of the Made in America
Store who is featured in the American Made Movie, as he visits
Philadelphia. He will join us as we promote the expansion of jobs
and job skills in America and efforts like National Small Business
Weekend, the ﬁrst Friday, Saturday and Sunday of every month. We
invite our supporters to be our guests at the following events:
1. 6 P.M. on Wednesday, April 29th, we invite you to be our
guest at the showing of the American Made Movie at the Ritz
Movie Theater, 214 Walnut Street in Historic Philadelphia.
(Parking is free on Wednesday evening from 5 P.M. to 12
midnight in all areas that normally require a paid kiosk parking
meter ticket).
2. Meet Mark Andol Reception after the movie at the Polish
American Cultural Center, 308 Walnut Street from 7:30 to
8:30 P.M. (one block away). Admission is Free.
If you would like to attend, contact us using the Email Reply Form
located on the front page of: AmericanWorkersRadio.com. Kindly
respond by April 25, 2015.
Michael Blichasz, Host of American Workers Radio
[email protected]
On Sunday, April 26 at 2:00 P.M., the Polish American Heritage
Association of Berks County is sponsoring a joint meeting with the
Berks County Genealogical Society in the Genealogical Society’s
Suite 413 in the GoggleWorks Center for the Arts, 201 Washington
Street, Reading, PA. At the meeting volunteers from the Genealogical
Society will instruct the attendees on how to use the computer to
research information about their ancestors. Members and friends of
PAHABC are invited to attend the seminar. Individuals attending the
program are asked to give a $5 donation to the Genealogical Society.
The Polish American Heritage Association of Berks County is
conducting its seventh annual Polish Open Golf Tournament on
Saturday, May 16. At 1:00 P.M. Scramble will take place at the
Manor Golf Club, 153 Bran Road, Sinking Spring, PA. The cost of
the tournament is $70 per golfer which includes all you can drink
beer and soda, lunch and dinner. Registrations to participate in the
tournament must be submitted no later than May 8 to Toni Wade,
102 W 46th St., Reading, PA 19606. Questions can be directed to
Marilyn at 610.779.5523 or email [email protected].
Thank You Supporters!
The April/May 2015 Polish American News is Sponsored by:
American Workers Radio
Michael, Marion & Donna Blichasz
Casimir & Renee Kowalski
Mr. & Mrs. John J. Krakowiak
If anyone is interested becoming a June/July Polish American News
Sponsor, call the Polish American Cultural Center at 215-922-1700.
From the Desk of
Diane Misthal
President, Associated Polish Home
9150 Academy Road, Philadelphia, PA 19114
215-624-9954
Friends of Polish Home:
Polish American Heritage Association
Manayunk, Roxborough & Surrounding Areas Group
In cooperation with Polish American Cultural Center
308 Walnut Street - Philadelphia, PA - PolishAmericanCenter.com
For information about our upcoming meeting, contact:
Helen Cyzio (215) 482-3040
Syrena Auto Body Shop
6201 Oxford Avenue • Philadelphia, PA • (215) 535-6606
691 Bethlehem Pike • Montgomeryville, PA • (215) 361-1900
Polish American Travel Service
Travel Reservations • Translation Services
PEKAO • Parcels to Poland
2714 E. Allegheny Avenue • Philadelphia, PA 19134
(215) 634-3396
Polka Deli
2719 E. Allegheny Avenue - Philadelphia, PA 19134
Meats & deli products - ﬁsh, pierogi & baked goods
Telephone: (215) 634-3750
Download and print out archived editions of the
Polish American News
from the Internet at: PolishAmericanNews.com
With Spring upon us, Polish Home begins
this year with new sense of purpose. Many of
our member organizations are planning fun
activities that will be engaging and fun, as well
as culturally meaningful. We invite you to explore the Calendar and
plan to attend as many as you can.
Friday evening, May 8th, Polish Home will host the Stan Borys
concert in our banquet hall. This legendary singer will perform at
8PM and include many of his most popular songs in his program.
You can get your ticket at Polka Deli or Polus Agency.
On Saturday, May 9th, from 7 AM until 9 PM we will have the
honor to facilitate elections for the President of the Republic of
Poland. You will need a valid Polish passport and register online in
order to participate. Please contact Deborah Majka for more details:
(215) 627-1391.
The St. John’s Night Picnic will once again return to Polish Home
on Sunday, June 28th. Please join us for an afternoon of fun
activities, great food and music!
The newly elected Executive Board and Directors create a very
dynamic team and will work together for the betterment of Polish
Home. We are charting a new agenda for the 115th year of our
existence and with your support, will make this year a great one!
I want to thank all the volunteers for the many efforts they have
contributed over the last year to improve our facility. We appreciate
your participation.
April / May 2015, Polish American News - Page 16
Bulletin Board
The Polish American Congress Encourages All to Support Our Area Activities!
Saturday, April 11 - Cabaret, sponsored by the Marcella Kochanska
Sembrich Chorus, Associated Polish Home, Vistula Lounge, 9150
Academy Road, Northeast Philadelphia, 8:00 P.M., songs, skits,
karaoke, entertainment, snacks. Info call Debbie Majka
215-627-1391.
Saturday, May 2 - Family Entertainment, sponsored by Association of Polish Families, Associated Polish Home, 9150 Academy Road, Northeast Philadelphia, 3 to 9 P.M. Family activities, music, cash bar. Info call 215-624-9954.
Saturday, April 11 - Polka Dance, Chambers Hill Fire Hall,
6400 Chambers Hill Road, Harrisburg, PA. Music by Variety Tones Band, 7 to 11 P.M. Info call Sandy Smith 717-752-7013.
Sunday, May 3 - Polish American Congress Polish Constitution Day Mass and Youth Program, National Shrine of Our Lady of
Czestochowa, Ferry Road, Doylestown, PA. Mass, 12:30 P.M.,
Youth Program, 2:30 P.M. Info call 215-739-3408.
Sunday, April 12 - Berks County Polish American Board of Education Scholarship Banquet, Reading Country Club,
Route 422, Exeter Township, cocktails 4 P.M., dinner 5 P.M. Music. Info/reservations call Helen Nowotarski 610-777-4598.
Sunday, May 3 - Polka Party, Thaddeus Kosciuszko Club (TK), East Hector and Apple Streets, Conshohocken, PA. Music by the Shoreliners Band, 3 to 7 P.M. Free parking. Admission price includes a meal. Info call 610-828-9352.
Sunday, April 12 - Polka Dance, Thaddeus Kosciuszko Club (TK),
East Hector and Apple Streets, Conshohocken, PA. Music by the Shoreliners Band, 3 to 7 P.M. Free parking. Admission price includes a meal. Info call 610-828-9352.
Sunday, May 3 - St. Joseph History Society Annual Armed Forces Day Mass & Flag Blessing, St. Joseph Church, 1010 Liberty Street, Camden, NJ, 10:30 A.M. Honoring current and former members of the military. Refresments following Mass in lower hall. Info call Grant Wilinski 609-965-2614.
Friday, April 17 - Girls Night Out, sponsored by Secret of Flowers, Associated Polish Home, Vistula Lounge, 9150 Academy Road, Northeast Philadelphia, 8 P.M. Learn how to create wreaths as demonstrated by professionals. Info call Anna Kwasniewska
215-301-7041.
Saturday, April 18 - Family Entertainment, sponsored by Association of Polish Families, Associated Polish Home, 9150 Academy Road, Northeast Philadelphia, 3 to 9 P.M. Family activities, music, cash bar. Info call 215-624-9954.
Saturday, April 18 - Annual International Spring Festival, North
Penn High School, Valley Forge Road & Sumneytown Pike, Lansdale, PA,11 A.M. to 5 P.M. Food vendors, international displays, live entertainment, activities for children and much more. Info call Lansdale Public Library 215-855-3228.
Free admission. Everyone is invited.
Sunday, May 3 - “Swing Into Spring Polka Blast” Dance, Sunnybrook Ballroom, 50 Sunnybrook Road, Pottstown, PA,
12 Noon to 8 P.M. Music by Eddie Forman Orchestra, O’Such Rhythm & Music Band, and The Boys Band. No BYOB - No BYOF. Info call Janet O’Such 610-326-2915 or Walt Kazmierczak
610-375-3051.
Friday, May 8 - Stan Borys Concert, Associated Polish Home, 9150 Academy Road, Northeast Philadelphia, 8 P.M. Tickets available at Polka Deli and Polus Agency. Info call Anna Kwiasniewska
215-301-7041.
Saturday, May 9 - Polish Presidential Elections, Associated Polish Home, 9150 Academy Road, Northeast Philadelphia, 7 A.M. to
9 P.M. Must have a valid Polish passport and register online before May 8th. Info call Debbie Majka 215-627-1391.
Sunday, April 19 - Polski Uniwersytet Ludowy Lectures, in the Polish language, Associated Polish Home, 9150 Academy Road, Northeast Philadelphia, 3 P.M. Speaker: Dr. Ewa Matczak, dentist. 4 P.M. Speaker: Dr. Tomasz Pudlocki, Professor from Krakow, Poland. Info call 215-624-9954. All are invited to attend. Free.
Saturday, May 9 - Polish Police Association of Philadelphia Annual Founder’s Day Banquet, King’s Caterers II, 4010 New Falls Road, Bristol, PA, 6 P.M. to Midnight. Music by Eddie Forman Band and Chuck Pendrak with the Music Box Band . Cocktail hour, surf and turf sit down dinner and a 6 hour open bar. Info call Edward McCloskey 215-425-4783.
Sunday, April 19 - Country Western Polka Dance, Sacred Heart Parish Center, Cornwall Road & 419, Cornwall, PA. Music by Joe Stanky & Cadets Band, 2 to 6 P.M. Info call Joe 717-566-5704.
Saturday, May 9 - Polka Dance, Chambers Hill Fire Hall, 6400 Chambers Hill Road, Harrisburg, PA. Music by Polka Who Band,
7 to 11 P.M. Info call Sandy Smith 717-752-7013.
Sunday, April 19 - St. Josesph Church, Camden, NJ, Swieconka Luncheon (Buffet/Brunch), 12:30 P.M., Collen’s International Catering at Royal Cracovia, 510 White Horse Pike, Magnolia, NJ. Info/reservations call Connie 856-456-9120.
Saturday, May 9 - Polish Dinner Night, St. John Cantius Auditorium, 4435 Almond Street, Bridesburg section of Philadelphia. Price includes golabki, pierogi, placki, plus more, dessert and beverage. BYOB. Dinners served from 4 to 7 P.M. Info call 215-535-6667.
Sunday, April 19 - Polka Spring Fling, St. Mary Church, 94 Walnut Road, Hamburg, PA. Music and dancing 1 to 5 P.M., doors and kitchen open 12 Noon. Music by Polka Country Musicians Band. Ticket includes hot buffet. No BYOB and NO BYOF. Info call
610-562-7657.
Saturday, April 25 - Cabaret, Associated Polish Home, Vistula Lounge, 9150 Academy Road, Northeast Philadelphia, 8 P.M. Great Show, cash bar, free entry. Info call 215-624-9954.
Saturday, April 25 - The Polish Arts Club of Trenton 69th Annual Polonaise Ball & Scholarship Awards Dinner, Trenton Country Club, Sullivan Way, West Trenton, NJ, cocktails 6 P.M., dinner
7 P.M. Music by Dennis Ostopowicz Orchestra. This year Honoree Andrzej Pitynski. Info/reservations call William Muszynski 609-448-6393.
Saturday, April 25 - Grand Opening of the Polonia Garden Club of Philadelphia, (the first American Garden Club in the U.S.) & Tree Planting Ceremony, Associated Polish Home, 9150 Academy Road, Notheast Philadelphia, 9:30 A.M. Free trees available, courtesy of the Philadelphia Parks & Recreation Department. Light refreshments will be served. RSVP by April 20 to [email protected]
Sunday, April 26, Polish American Heritage Association of Berks County & Berks County Genealogical Society Seminar, Goggle Works Center for the Arts, 201 Washington Street, Suite 413, Reading, PA, 2 P.M. Info call Marilyn 610-779-5523.
Sunday, April 26 - Designer Bag Bingo, St. John Cantius Parish
Auditorium, 4435 Almond Street, Bridesburg section of Philadelphia. Doors open 12:30 P.M., bingo begins 2 P.M. Ticket price includes buffet lunch, dessert, beverages plus 10 Bingo Games. Basket Auction, 50-50 chances will also be available. Info call 215-535-6667.
Friday, May 1 - Polish Constitution Day Commemorative Program, Historical 1724 Court House, Avenue of the States, Chester, PA, 9:30 A.M., sponsored by the Polish American Heritage Association of Delaware County. Guest speaker will be Debbie Majka, Honorary Consul of Poland, Southeastern Pennsylvania. Info call Judy Kucinski 610-494-6948.
Saturday, May 2 - Polka Dance, Emigsville Fire Co. (Alert Fire Hall),
George Street, Emigsville, PA. Music by Shoreliners Band, 7 to
11 P.M. Info call Betty 717-292-3723.
Saturday, May 16 - Polish American Heritage Association of Berks County 7th Annual Polish Open Golf Tournament, Manor Golf Club, 153 Bran Road, Sinking Spring, PA, 1 P.M.
Info call Marilyn Wlazewski 610-779-5523.
Saturday, May 16 - Polish Intercollegiate Club (PKM) 100th Anniversary, Associated Polish Home Ballroom, 9150 Academy Road, Northeast Philadelphia. Cocktails 6 P.M. followed by a short program and dinner at 7:30 P.M. Music by Our Gang Band. Info/
reservations call Maryann 267-679-0624 or Diane 856-912-1393.
Sunday, May 17 - Patriotic Polka Dance, Sacred Heart Parish Center, Cornwall Road & 419, Cornwall, PA. Music by Polka Who Band, 2 to 6 P.M. Info/tickets call Joe 717-566-5704.
Sunday, May 17 - Painting Party, St. John Cantius Auditorium, 4435 Almond Street, Bridesburg section of Philadelphia,
1 to 3 P.M. Ticket includes supplies and instructions. Bring your own refreshments. Info call 215-535-6667.
Monday, May 25 - St. Joseph Church, Camden, NJ Memorial Day Mass, St. Joseph Cemetery, Chews Landing, NJ, 10 A.M. Info call rectory 856-963-1285.
Saturday, June 6- Polka Dance, Emigsville Fire Co., (Alert Fire Hall), George Street, Emigsville, PA. Music by Making Memories Trio Band, 7 to 11 P.M. Info call Betty 717-292-3723.
Sunday, June 7 - Annual Polish Parish Festival, St. Mary’s Church, 250 S. 12th Street, Reading, PA., 10 A.M. to 2 P.M. Music, Polish food, games, and much more. Rain or Shine.
Info call Shelly 610-376-6321.
Saturday, June 13 - Polka Dance, Chambers Hill Fire Co.,
6400 Chambers Hill Road, Harrisburg, PA. Music by the By Request Band, 7 to 11 P.M. Info call Sandy Smith 717-752-7013.
Saturday June 20 & Sunday, June 21 - Polish Food Festival,
St. John Cantius, 4415 Almond Street, Bridesburg section of Philadelphia. Saturday beginning at 4 P.M., Sunday 12:30 P.M. Polish food, Beer Garden, childen’s entertainment including the moon bounce, local artists, musicians, Polish vendors and much more. Artists and vendors are welcome, for info call Daniella Goral 215-289-1497 or [email protected]
Visit the Polish American Cultural Center Museum online at:
Poli shAmeri canCenter.co m