Another Friday Night, Another Fantastic Memory! A huge thank you to everyone who joined us last night for Live Music Friday. The Kennebec Band and John Teklinski brought such incredible energy to Wawel, and we were thrilled to see so many familiar and new faces in the crowd.

We hope you enjoyed the jazz, the food, and the company as much as we did. We are already looking at the calendar to plan our next musical evening—stay tuned for the date announcement coming soon!

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After the incredible success and joy of our Christmas Holiday Bazaar, we decided we couldn’t wait until December to gather again! We are thrilled to invite you to our first ever, Polish Easter Bazaar on Sunday, March 22nd, 2026.

Get into the spirit of the season with seasonal vendors offering unique spring products, traditional crafts, and more. As always, admission is free—we’re here to celebrate our culture and have fun!

Calling All Vendors: Are you a maker or artisan who can help us bring the spirit of Easter to life? We are looking for vendors with high-quality, seasonal products to join us.

• Deadline to Apply: March 1st, 2026
• Note: Spaces are limited to ensure a curated experience.
• Vendor Application Form

A Note on Security: Please stay vigilant! We will never ask for payment online or via social media comments. All official communication will come directly through our verified channels. Beware of scams!

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We are honored to host Jozefa Rogocki of Unfolding Patterns. As a recipient of the 2025 Midwest Culture Bearers Award, Jozefa is a master of this traditional and dear to us craft. Under her guidance, you will discover the magic and technique behind the traditional wax-resist process.

Cost: This workshop is FREE of charge and exclusively available to APCS members. 

Availability: Spots are limited to ensure a quality experience for all participants.

Choose Your Session:

• Saturday, March 7th | 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
• Sunday, March 15th | 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
• Friday, March 27th | 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM

How to Register: Email us at management@americanpolishcenter.com to secure your spot! Use “Pisanki Classes” as email subject.

Not a member yet? We would love to have you join our community! To participate in this workshop and enjoy future member-only events, please fill out our membership application here: Download Application (PDF)

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For $120 per couple, your evening includes:

• Multi-Course Dining: Appetizers, a delicious dinner, and desserts.
• Wine: Your choice of a glass of red or white wine to toast to your love.
• Live Music: Enjoy live music from Swingin’ Chopin starting from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM.

Space is limited, so please make your reservations early to ensure we have the perfect table waiting for you.

View our special Valentine’s menu below:

APPETIZER

• “Caesar’s Crush” (salad)
• “Pierogi of Devotion” (board)
• “Wine” (complimentary glass of red or white wine)

MAIN COURSE 

• “Be Mine” Beef medallions on a bed of creamy mashed potatoes, accompanied by roasted asparagus sautéed with lemon butter and Parmesan.
• “Lamb of Love” Chops on bed of creamy mashed potatoes with roasted asparagus.

DESSERT 

• “Trio to Share” (mini pączki, apple pie, angel wings)

Reserve your table today (248) 689-3636

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Sunday, February 15th, 2026, marks a significant milestone for our organization. We invite you to join us for the Official Installation Ceremony of the Newly Elected Board.

To celebrate this special occasion, a special dinner will be held with the ceremony. We would be honored to have our members and friends present as we welcome the leadership that will guide us through the coming term.

• Tickets: $40.00 per person
• Reservations: Please call (248) 687-3636 to secure your place. Deadline for reservations is February 11th., 2026

We look forward to sharing this important occasion with you. 

If you are paying with check, please make your checks payable to American Polish Cultural Society. 

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It will be an evening of elegance, tradition, and non-stop celebration:

• Music: Dance the night away with the fantastic Plus Band.
• Dining: A premier family-style dinner served at 8:00 PM.
• Drinks: Open Bar from 7:00 PM to Midnight.
• Tickets: $120.00 per person

Special Discount: Take $10.00 off if you are a PAFCU member or if you attended the 44th Radio Ball!

For Reservations:  Call: (313) 343-0660 or (519) 992-1207 Email: jerzyrozalski@yahoo.com

Don’t miss out on the biggest Polish gala of the season!

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We are pleased to announce the results of the election and congratulate all those who were chosen to serve:

Executive Board

• President: George Kurzatkowski
• First Vice President: Zofia Duniec-Dmuchowski, Ph.D.
• Second Vice President: Richard Zdzisław Tarnicki
• Treasurer: Walter Maziarz
• Recording Secretary: Jessica Wyszyński McClenahan
• Corresponding Secretary: Zdzisława Gumul

Board of Directors

• Dorota Bocheński
• Maria Chodubski
• James Conrad
• Marek Czech
• Frank Dmuchowski
• Henry Gumul
• Danuta Gurne
• Donald Kaliszczak
• Arnold Słomiński

Financial Review Committee

• Andrew Chodubski
• Ryszard Konrad
• Ryszard Kubina
• Andrzej Osika
• Barbara Słomiński

Congratulations and best wishes to all! We are grateful to every candidate who stepped forward to serve and to every member who took part in this important process. Together, we continue to build a strong future for the American Polish Cultural Center.

Dziękujemy! Thank you for being such an essential part of our community.

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Over the last few days, we have moved a staggering amount of pączki to ensure our loyal customers and friends had a sweet Fat Thursday (Tłusty czwartek), Fat Tuesday (Pączki Day) and every day in between. It’s a massive undertaking every year, and we couldn’t have done it without our incredible team.

From our Board of Directors to our staff and volunteers—whether you see them in these photos or they were working hard behind the scenes—we are so grateful for your dedication!

A funny realization: In our “slap-happy” state during the final assembly line push, we noticed our shirts actually said “Paczki” (which means boxes in Polish) instead of “Pączki”. Honestly, it couldn’t have been more fitting, as we were completely surrounded by boxes all day!

To everyone who visited us and got their pączki: thank you for making us a part of your tradition. We love seeing you and can’t wait to do it all again next year!

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The Mission: This year, the Orchestra plays “For the healthy tummies of our children.” All donations will go toward the diagnosis and treatment of gastroenterological conditions in pediatric patients, directly impacting the lives of 1.2 to 1.5 million children in Poland.

Join the Celebration:

When: Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 2:00 PM

Where: American Polish Cultural Center, Troy

Activities: Raffles, fun games for children, music, dancing and delicious food available for purchase!

Every bit counts. Let’s come together as a community to show our support and make a real difference!

Z ogromną radością ogłaszamy, że 34. Finał Wielkiej Orkiestry Świątecznej Pomocy (WOŚP) odbędzie się w American Polish Cultural Center! Jako największe wydarzenie charytatywne w Polsce, z dumą dołączamy do tego globalnego ruchu, aby wesprzeć zbiórkę funduszy na ten szczytny cel.

Misja: W tym roku Orkiestra gra pod hasłem: „Dla zdrowych brzuszków naszych dzieci”. Wszystkie zebrane środki zostaną przekazane na diagnostykę i leczenie schorzeń gastroenterologicznych u najmłodszych pacjentów, co bezpośrednio wpłynie na życie od 1,2 do 1,5 miliona dzieci w Polsce.

Dołącz do wspólnego świętowania:

Kiedy: Sobota, 24 stycznia 2026 r. o godzinie 14:00

Gdzie: American Polish Cultural Center, Troy

Atrakcje: Loterie fantowe, gry i zabawy dla dzieci , muzyka, tance, oraz pyszne jedzenie dostępne w sprzedaży!

Każdy grosz się liczy. Zjednoczmy się, aby okazać nasze wsparcie i realnie zmienić świat na lepszy!

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It has been a whirlwind of a December here at Wawel! While our calendar has been packed with private events, we couldn’t let 2025 come to a close without one final live music session.

Since our Fridays have been so busy, we’re doing something a little different: we’re moving “Live Music Friday” to Saturday!

Join us this Saturday, December 20th, for an unforgettable evening of delicious Polish cuisine and smooth, soulful jazz from the Scott Wrona Band. This will be our very last live performance of the year, and we would love to celebrate the season with you.

Space is limited and we expect a full house, so please call us at (248) 689-3636 to reserve your table today. We can’t wait to see you there!

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