Social Events 2004

Polish Patriotic Song Choir, meetings Wednesdays, twice a month at the Polish Home,  email for more information: Basia Niesulowska

The traditional party on the New Year’s Eve. The dinner will start at 7 pm, dancing from 8 pm.

Where: at the Polish Home, 1714 18^th Ave. Seattle; tickets $50 members, $80 non-members

More: ticket reservation & more info Zbigniew Pietrzyk, (206) 762-6553

Come to sing Polish and American carols! The traditional evening of singing carols at the Polish Home shall be better than ever as both the Polish Choir and the cabaret singers from the Polish Home are going to perform and then sing along with all present. Everybody's invited, and in case you forget the words, the lyrics are supplied! Santa Claus is also expected to bring sweets and some surprises so please come and enjoy this great evening!

Where: at the upper hall of the Polish Home; admission free

More: Barbara Strutynski (425) 746-3037, more info at Polish Home

An event for children building on Polish traditions for St. Nicolas's Day (Dec 6). This year the main attraction is a play based on Christian Andersen’s classic tale The Little Match Girl performed by the "Mlodzi Polanie" children group from the PHA. After the play Santa Claus arrives with presents and candies for the children. The restaurant will be open from 1:30 pm till after the party.

Where: at the Polish Home, 1714 18th Ave in Seattle; admission free

More: For the children group, Barbara Strutynski (425) 746-303

This is a traditional Mikolajki party organized by the Society for Polish Culture. In the program: a short performance, Santa Claus’s visit with presents, sharing of Christmas wafers, singing of Polish carols and taking pictures with Santa Claus.

Where: Kirkland Woman's Club, 407 1st Street, Kirkland; admission free

More: The Society for Polish Culture

According to the old Polish tradition, Andrzejki (a party on St. Andrew’s eve, Nov 30) was the last party of the year, with some special customs such as divining future from pouring wax on water. The evening will feature live music by the Polonus band from Portland.

Where: at the Polish Home, tickets $13 PHA members, $15 others

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Polish Scouts invite for a Halloween party for kids at the Polish Home on Sunday afternoon.

Where: at the Polish Home, 1714 18^th Ave in Seattle, admission $5 includes dinner

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DJ Marcin Ludowicz invites to the Halloween theme disco at the Polish Home. Halloween costumes encouraged but not required. You need to be 21+ to attend.

Where: at the Polish Home; tickets $10

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This disco evening is with Maciek Pietrzyk as the DJ. For 21+ crowd only.

Where: at the Polish Home; tickets $10

The Polish Scout Troop “Kaszuby” invites to their first meeting of the 2004/2005 school year; both new scouts and cub scouts are invited to attend. The Polish troop in Seattle has been active for over 15 years and provides another venue for immersing Polish-American kids into traditions of the old country. The troop accepts children of any age, from kindergarten to high school and is a friendly place to introduce your child to some tradition of the old country and to scouting at the same time.

Where: at the Polish Home, admission free

More: about Polish scouts Anna Bieniek, (425) 280-4858

The Polish Scout Troop “Kaszuby” invites all members of the Polish community, kids, parents, grandparents and friends to a yearly bonfire and a singing together. This event is open to everybody and you don’t have to be a scout to come and enjoy games and traditional Polish scout & military songs. Please note that due to space limitation this time around, the scouts will not be able to serve hotdogs etc. as in years past; some cookies for a good spirit will be there but this is all that is possible this year! Come and enjoy the singing! Everybody is invited.

Where: Camp Long Park in West Seattle, 5200 35^th SW (at 35^th & Dowson), admission free, food & drinks provided

More: about Polish scouts Anna Bieniek,  (425) 280-4858, camp info here

This is a yearly picnic for the members and friends of the Polish Home Association and their families. Come and share good food and fun! There will be grills and tables available as well as free drinks, hamburgers and hot dogs for kids and teenagers. A casual volleyball game is a tradition at the PHA picnics and some people always try to play soccer among the bushes, so get your sport shoes ready! Everybody is invited.

Where: Lincoln Park in Seattle, shelter #1 near the Vashon Ferry or watch for Polish flag and a PHA banner; admission free, bringing your food & drink to share is optional

More: Polish Home Association

Mark your calendar for this year picnic for members and friends of the Seattle-Gdynia Sister City Association and their families. Come to enjoy kielbasa roasted on coals and share delectable delights like Paul's famous bigos and Martha's desserts. Don't miss Ron's T-Bird demonstration! Everybody is invited!

Where: the shelter at the Alki Beach Park in Seattle, watch for a SGSCA banner; admission free, bringing your food to share optional

More: Seattle-Gdynia Sister City Assn., Carol Forte

A tradition emerging right before your eyes: this is the First Annual Chopin Foundation Picnic in Seattle! Invited are all members, supporters and friends of the Foundation as well as anybody interested in Chopin music. There will be grilled Polish sausages, potato salad, pies and other great foods and drinks as well as games to entertain and prizes to surprise you. Watch for grill site and Polish, French and American flags to join other Chopin enthusiasts at this little charming park.

Where: the Ravenna Park in Seattle, parking advised at a tiny diagonal street NE of NE 58th St & 20th Ave NE, admission free, bringing your food to share is optional

More: Chopin Foundation NW, Steven Lagerberg, tel. (206) 381-1416

June 19, 8 pm – midnight - Disco Night at the Polish Home

Disco Tec with DJ Marcin Ludowicz, everybody is invited. The bar is open till midnight, refreshments available as well.

Where: at the Polish Home, 1714 18^th Ave. Seattle; tickets $10

More: www.PolishHome.org

June 5, 8 pm - midnight - Dance evening at the Polish Home

This is a special dance evening in that it is also fundraiser for the ventilation installation at the Polish Home: all the profits from the event will go towards the ventilation / air conditioning fund. Ladies Auxiliary will prepare a dinner included in your ticket price. Dancing with the favorite local DJ, Marcin Ludowicz.  Organized by the Polish Home Assn & Ladies Auxiliary. So far about $8,000 has been raised for the ventilation project.

Update as of June 17: the dance generated about $1000 in profit for the ventilation project.

Where: at the Polish Home, 1714 18^th Ave. Seattle; tickets $20 PHA members, $23 regular; the price includes dinner

More: www.PolishHome.org