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United States 

Polka Ass​ociation​

Polish Polka Music, Dancing and ​Entertainment​

The Website to go to!

Thank You for Supporting the USPA !

Thank you!!

2022 U.S.P.A Awards

Summer Dance Schedules

News Bits

Posted 4/12/2023

St. Stan's A.C. Polish Fest

 Bay City, MI. June 22-25, 2023


Thursday - June 22- 6pm-12:30am  

Lenny Longuski's Style Stix & Polka Riot

 

Friday - June 23- 6pm-12:30am  

The Steve Drzewicki Band & Box On


Saturday - June 24- 12pm-5pm 

 The Kowalski Brothers

 5pm-12:30am- The Dynabrass & Box On


Sunday - June 25- 12:30pm-9PM  

The Dynabrass & The Steve Drzewicki Band

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Posted 4/12/2023

Sad News:

David Raccis passed away April 4, 2023

David use to play drums for Lenny Gomulka


Condolences to the Raccis Family

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Posted 4/2/2023

Saturday, April 8, 2023

Holy Saturday: Święconka (Blessing of Food):

The Shrine Church of St. Stanislaus Bishop & Martyr

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

3449 East 65th Street, Cleveland, OH


• St. Bernadette Catholic Church 10am in the Church

7600 South 42nd St., Bellevue, NE


• St. Stanislaus Catholic Church 1pm in the Church

4002 J St., Omaha, NE


• Check your Church for scheduling

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Posted 4/2/2023

Go UConn Huskies!!!!

Basketball Team---Head Coach Dan Hurley is

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

Dan's brother Bobby was inducted into the

National Polish-American Sports Hall of Fame in 2006

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Posted 1/29/2023

Sad News:

Billy Packer (Paczkowski) passed away January 26, 2023

Mr. Packer was Inducted into the

 National Polish-American Sports Hall of Fame in 1988


Condolences to the Packer Family

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Posted 1/16/2023

Sad News:

Chester Pala passed away January 16, 2023


Condolences to the Pala Family

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Posted 1/13/2023

Sad News:

Larry Matus passed away January 7, 2023

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

Condolences to the Matus Family

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Posted 12/22/2022

Sad News:

Fred Bulinski passed away December 21, 2022


Condolences to the Bulinski Family

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Posted 9/26/2022

Happy Birthday to

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


Happy Birthday!!!!  Sto Lat!!!! 

Posted 9/23/2022

Sad News:


Karen Arabek Polisky passed away September 22, 2022

Wife of musician Dennis Polisky


Click Here for Obituary


Condolences to the Polisky Family

Good Luck- Paige!!


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Posted 7/31/2022

Miss Michigan Paige Rubleski--

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


*On the Road with Paige Rubleski


*Paige's Miss Michigan 2022


Videos from Stann Machowiak

and a video from Inside Pageant


*Pass the Crown

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Posted 7/9/22

Petition to "Save The Roncesvalles Polish Festival"


Roncesvalles is a district in

the city of Toronto, Ontario, Canada


Click Here- to sign the Petition

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Posted 6/28/22

Congratulations to:

Iga Swiatek-- Professional Tennis Player from Poland


"The longest winning run in

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

Good Luck- Iga!!

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Posted 6/23/22

Sad News:

Steve Yrkoski passed away June 21,2022

Click Here for Service Arrangements


Condolences to the Yrkoski Family

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Posted 6/18/22

Sad News:

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

Click Here for:  Service arrangements


Condolences to the Drongoski Family

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Posted 6/6/22


National Polish-American Sports Hall of Fame

2022 Class of Inductees: Congratulations to:


Mark Dantonio

Mark Gubicza

Loreejon Ogonowski

John Danowski


49th Annual Induction Banquet

Thursday, June 16, 2022

American Polish Cultural Center


For more information:

Click Here

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Posted 6/4/22

Congratulations to: Iga Swiatek

Wins 2022 French Open


For more information: Fox News

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Posted 4/10/22

Saturday, April 16, 2022

Holy Saturday: Święconka (Blessing of Food):


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

• 3449 East 65th Street, Cleveland, OH


• St. Bernadette Catholic Church 10am in the Cafeteria

• 7600 South 42nd St., Bellevue, NE


• St. Stanislaus Catholic Church 1pm in the Church

• 4002 J St., Omaha, NE


• Check your Church for scheduling

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Posted 4/9/22

Sad News:


Big Daddy Lackowski passed away early this morning.


Click Here:  Arrangements and services


Condolences to Mary Ann Lackowski & Family

Hank & Jodi Guzevich & Family

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Posted 4/2/22

Congratulations to Karolina Bielawska

for winning Miss World 2022!! 

Miss Poland was crowned on

March 16 in San Juan, Puerto Rico.


To watch the video-- Click Here

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Posted 3/29/22

Posted 3/26/22


Congratulations to Coach Mike Krzyzewski

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


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

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Posted 3/10/22

Congratulations to- 2022 Miss Michigan Paige Rubleski

(Miss Grand Rapids)

Page will be competeing in the Miss America Pagent

August 14, 2022 in Las Vegas


Watch the youtube video:

 from Stann Machowiak

Thank you- Stan


Polish Pride!!!!! 

Good Luck Paige!!!!

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Posted 3/6/2022

"Magic mushrooms?

Could fungus found in Polish forest help cure cancer?"

Jan. 3, 2019


The First News


"A Polish Scientists find fungus that

could help cure colon cancer: report"

Feb. 8, 2022


Polskie Radio PL

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Posted 3/5/2022

Mike Krzyzewski's last regular-season game

Saturday, March 5, 2022

@6pm (EST)

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


Click Here for the article


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


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Posted 3/5/2022

 David (Scrubby) Seweryniak


Inducted into the

World Concertina Congress

2022 Hall of Fame


Congratulations!!!


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Posted 2/20/2022

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

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

Featuring Donnie "P" and Celebration

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


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

Featuring the Eddie Forman Orchestra

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


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

Featuring Mon Valley Push

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

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

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Posted 2/5/​2022

2022 Winter Olympics!!!!

 

Winter Vinecki  on Team USA

(U.S. Freestyle Aerialist Skier)

Congratulations Winter!!!! Very Cool!!!


Winter's Father Michael played with

Eddie Blazonczyk's Versatones in 1990.

Michael passed away in March 2009 due to prostate cancer.

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


Good Luck Winter!!!! 

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Posted 2/5/2022

Poland's Medal count-- 2022

Gold

0

Silver

0

Bronze

1

Posted 1/20/2022

Sad News:


Walter Zawadski passed away January 18, 2022


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

They were Special Achievement Award recipients in 1998.


Condolences to Terry & The Zawadski Family


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Posted 1/8//2022

Way Out West Arizona Polka Dance Fest 2022

Pulaski Club


Jan.  15 & 16-Lenny Gomulka & Chicago Push

Feb. 19 & 20-Mike Costa & The Beat

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

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


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Posted 1/8/2022

Sad News:


Sonny Wanderlich passed away


Condolences to the Wanderlich Family


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Posted 1/4/2022

Sad News:


John Furmaniak Sr. passed away January 3, 2022


Condolences to the Furmaniak Family


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Posted 12/29/2021

PolkaJammer New Year's Eve Celebration Live

Friday, December 31, 2021


Programming EST

6-8AM Jim Kucharski

8-10AM Jackie Libera

10-12PM Keith Pietranczyk

12-2PM Ray Skorka

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

10-1:05AM Mark & Cherie Trzepacz

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Posted 12/29/2021

Jimmy K & His All Star Band will be performing

Saturday, March 26, 2022


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

Many Bands performing


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Posted 12/20/2021

With Heavy Hearts we bring you sad news

our U.S.P.A President Barbara Haselow

passed away on 12-17-2021.

Click here for Barbara's Obituary


Thoughts & Prayers to the Haselow Family

&

The U.S.P.A Board Members

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Posted 12/19/2021

Miracle in Poland

"During Christmas Day Mass in Poland 2013,

a Consecrated Host fell to the floor. It was recovered

and placed in a container with water.

They tested the red stains that appeared.

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

Taken from EWTN News Nightly


Click Here to view the video- EWTN

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Posted 12/19/21

Congratulations to:

Julia Orzol- Volleyball Outside Hitter-


Julia, from Poland, helped the

Wisconsin Badgers win their first National Championship in Volleyball.

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Posted 12/18/21

Tune into Fox Sports on Christmas Day-

Saturday, December 25

🇵🇱 Polkas and the NFL

The Packers vs The Browns

Time 4:30pm EST

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


TV Channel 2 and TV Channel 11

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Posted 12/14/21


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

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

It will air Christmas Day During the Packer Game! 

Come Join Us and Wear Christmas or Packer Attire. 


Thanks!

Harold Otto

PO Box 439

Pulaski, WI 54162

920-660-9126 Cell

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Posted 11/26/21


The passing of a Polka Legend

Happy Louie Dusseault

Condolences, Thoughts, & Prayers to Julcia & Family

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

that you have provided your audiences.


Click Here for: Funeral Arrangements

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Summer Music Fest --Frankenmuth, MI

Posted 11/12/2021

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

Video Taken by Dawn Rosinski

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Posted 11/2/2021

Sad News:


Gene Swick passed away October 16, 2021


Condolences to the Swick family


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Posted 10/5/2021

Sad News:


Clarence "CJ" Lackowski passed away September 30, 2021


Condolences to the Lackowski family

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Posted 9/11/2021


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

from July 27th – August 7th, 2022.

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

Details coming soon…

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Posted 8/31/2021

Holy Toledo 2022 Expanding to 4 Days

 Holy Toledo 2022, Holy Toledo Sunday Dance

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


Click Here for:   The Press Release


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Posted 8/8/2021


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

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

Squeezebox w/ Mollie B & Ted Lange


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

5:30 America’s Polka Sweetheart STEPHANIE

6:15 EZ TONES

7:00 NEW BRASS EXPRESS

7:45 POLKA FAMILY


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

6:30 POLKA FAMILY

7:15 LENNY GOMULKA & CHICAGO PUSH

8:00 POLKA COUNTRY MUSICIANS

9:00 THE BOYS


Polka Jammer:  Click Here to Listen


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Posted 8/7/21

Poland's Medal count

 Gold                   Si​lver                 Bronze

      4                      5                       5      

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Posted 7/04/2021


Sad News:


Frank Franz (CPA Sgt of Arms) passed away.


More information to come


Condolences to Elaine Mekruit (CPA President) & their families


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Posted 6/20/2021

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

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

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Posted 6/17/2021

"Cooking with John Gora"

Looking for a delicious Polish recipe to make?

John Gora has the solution.

Checkout John's Youtube Channel called:

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Posted 6/17/2021

Checkout the new video on: 

hosted by Erika Piotrowski (The Polka Towners)

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Posted 6/12/2021

St.Stan's A.C. Polish Fest

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

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

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

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

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

Polish Fest on Facebook or call 989-894-6321

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Posted 6/7/2021

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

Click Here for: Ticket Information

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Posted 6/3/2021

Duke Basketball

Coach Mike Krzyzewski Retiring After This Season

Polish Pride!!

Thank you for supporting Polish Heritage-- Dziekuje!!

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

To watch Coach Mike Krzyzewski

Retirement Speech-- Click Here

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"The Star-Spangled Banner"

Posted 5/30/2021

Ania Toboy & Robert Szczublewski singing

"The Star-Spangled Banner" and

"Mazurek Dąbrowskiego"

@ The Detroit Tigers Game

May 28, 2021

Polish Pride!!!

Click Pictures for the videos:

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"Mazurek Dąbrowskiego"

Posted 5/30/2021

"Polish team launches two ‘quantum mechanic’

encryption systems resistant to hackers"

Article on The Am-Pol Eagle website

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Posted 5/22/2021

Polka Fireworks Back On!!!

Seven Springs!!!

2 Day Mini-Fest

July 3 & 4, 2021

For More Information: Click Here

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Posted 5/10/2021

Congratulations to:

*Ted Kiewicz

*Eugene Maroszek

*Chad Przybylski

*Charlie Tansek

*Don Gralak (d)

*Anton Wolfe (d)

*Richard (Li’l Richard) Towalski (d)

for being inducteed into the

World Concertina Congress-- 2021 Hall of Fame

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Posted 5/3/2021

Dear Polkamotion by the Ocean Fans,

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

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

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

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

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

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

Best regards,

Mike Matousek

www.polkamotion.com

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Posted 5/02/2021

Cancelled

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Posted 5/2/2021

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

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

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

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

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

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

stay tuned for updates. Please continue to stay safe and

support the businesses in Roncesvalles Village by shopping locally.

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Posted 4/25/2021

Polish Workshop with Pierogi Dinner

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

Time 6-9pm

Appleton, WI

For more information- Click Here

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Posted 4/18/2021

Sad News:

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

Condolences to the Vinecki family

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Posted 4/16/2021

Cancelled:

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

we will have to cancel Polka Fireworks 2021.

We look forward to seeing everyone back in 2022.

Stay Healthy – God Bless – See you next year!

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Posted 4/16/2021

"Grammy Winning Producer Gets Start at WOUB"

article by WOUB Public Media

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Posted 4/16/2021

Cancelled:

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Posted 3/27/2021

Blessing of Easter Food

April 3, 2021

St. Stanislaus Church

(4002 J St Omaha, NE, NE 68107)

@ 1pm in the church

St. Bernadette Church

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

@ 10am in the hall

Check your local Church

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Posted 3/24/2021

Checkout the New Youtube Channel called: 

hosted by Erika Piotrowski (The Polka Towners)

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Posted 3/24/2021

"Cooking with John Gora"

Looking for a delicious Polish recipe to make?

John Gora has the solution.

Watch the 2nd cooking video in his collection

Checkout John's Youtube Channel called:

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Posted 3/18/2021

Wisconsin Dells Polka Fest is on!!!

April 30-May 2, 2021


Polka Family, Polka Country Musicians, John Gora & Gorale

& Many More


For More Information: Click Here

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Posted 3/7/2021

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


Bobby Z & Polka Joy (NE)


Wednesday, March 24, 2021

Time: 8-10pm (CST)


In Omaha-Watch on Channel Cox 1116

or Click Below to Watch on the Internet:


"Quaratine Tonight"

Then press Stream Now


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Posted 3/1/2021

2021 Kinloch Fire Hall

Polka Schedule:


Saturday, April 17, 2021

The Return of Energy- After 25 years..

Time:6-10pm


Sunday, May 16, 2021

Chris' 50th Birthday Celebration

Featuring Dynabrass

Time 2-6pm


Saturday, August 28, 2021

Featuring Polka Country Musicians

Time 6-10pm


Kinloch Fire Hall

915 New York Ave

New Kensington, PA


Contact Chris Bogdon for more information:

412-260-9725 or [email protected]

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Posted 2/26/2021

President Biden Congratulates Pol-Am--

NASA’s Chief Steve Jurczyk for a Successful Mars landing


To read the story: Click Here

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Posted 2/15/2021

"Cooking with John Gora"


Looking for a delicious Polish recipe to make?

John Gora has the solution.


Watch the 1st cooking video in his collection


Kapusniak (Polish Cabbage Soup)


Great for cold winter days!!!


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With regret, I'm writing to inform you that, for the 2nd consecutive year, the Holy Toledo Polka Days Festival scheduled for April 15, 16 & 17, 2021 is cancelled due to the Covid-19 Pandemic and the State of Ohio Mass Gatherings Ban, which is currently in effect and will be for the foreseeable future.


Joe Zalewski

Holy Toledo Polka Days

419-351-5031

www.holytoledopolkadays.com

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Posted 2/15/2021

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

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

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


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


Special Thanks to Nathan Neuman for helping on the recording.

Travel with Erika and Andrea on an 11 day pilgrimage tour

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


For more information on purchasing a CD or

Traveling with Erika & Andrea- Click Here

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Posted 2/11/2021

Canceled:


U.S.P.A/CPA Joint Dance scheduled for Feb 20, 2021


U.S.P.A Spring Dance with Lenny Gomulka Mar. 20, 2021


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Posted 2/8/2021

Super Bowl LV-- Congratulations to:

Tom Brady (QB)#12- Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Rob Gronkowski (TE) #87- Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Stefen Wisniewski (Guard) #61 - Kansas City Chiefs

Captain Sarah Kociuba- who flew the B-2 over

the Super Bowl before the game.

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Posted 1/31/2021

Maestro’s Men- Silver Anniversary Special

On the Polka Jammer Network

Friday, February 5th

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


Celebrate with Dennis and the guys on

TZ "Polka Nite Cap Show" this Friday Night

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Posted 1/30/21

In Super Bowl LV-- Congratulations to:

Tom Brady (QB)#12- Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Rob Gronkowski (TE) #87- Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Stefen Wisniewski (Guard) #61 - Kansas City Chiefs


Good Luck guys!!!

Super Bowl LV- Februrary 7, 2021

Time- 6:30pm EST CBS

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Posted 1/8/2020

Sad News:


Norbert Ciesla known as "Father Norb" passed away


Condolences to the Ciesla family


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

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


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Posted 12/27/2020

Sad News:


Baseball Great-Phil Niekro passed away this morning


Condolences to the Niekro Family


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


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


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


Best Known for his knuckleball


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Posted 12/16/2020

Sad News:.


Ron Urbanczyk passed away this morning


Condolences to the Urbanczyk Family


Ron was leader of "The New Direction" Polka Band

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


Obituary-Funeral Information

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Posted 12/13/2020

Prayers Needed for Ron Urbanczyk

Musician from Buffalo, co-founder & co-leader of the "The New Direction" Polka Band

He was put on a ventilator and placed on dialysis due to Covid-19.


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Posted 12/10/2020

Prayers Needed for Mark Trzepacz

Musician from Buffalo, IJ on the Polka Jammer

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

heart rate was too high.


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Posted 11/25/2020

                   The return of Energy.....

                      Energy Polka Band Reunion in 2021


               For more inforamtion: Click Here

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Posted 11/10/2020

Sad News:


Sokolowski' University Inn- Temporarily Closed because of Covid-19

Channel 19 News- Click Here

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Posted 10/11/2020

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

Saturday, October 10, 2020

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

She is 19 years old.


Checkout the Article: Click Here


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Posted 10/11/2020

Brigadier General Thaddeus Kosciuszko

Kosciuszko Means Freedom- Video

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

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Posted 10/10/2020

Visa Waiver Program for Poland

For more information: Click Here

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Posted 10/10/2020

Presidential Proclamation on General Pulaski's Memorial Day

President Donald J. Trump


&


Nebraska Legislature

October 11

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Posted 10/2/2020

Sad News:


Condolences to the John Szalewski Family


John Szalewski, Sr Passed away September 26, 2020


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


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Posted 9/19/2020

Australia's highest mountain is called


Mount Kosciuszko


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

Thank you to Gary K. for the information..

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Posted 9/12/2020

Congratulations to:


**Chris Bogdon


**Todd Jurek


**Raymond (Ed) Chesney


**Walter (Li'l Wally) Jagielio


**Casey Siewierski


for being inducteed into the


World Concertina Congress-- 2020 Hall of Fame


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Posted 9/7/2020

Congratulations to:


The IPA- International Polka Association

for a Successful 2020 Virtual Convention


A beautiful Polka/Polish Mass

by Father Dennis A. Bogusz & The Kosmix


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

heard on WEDO 810 AM & 93.3 FM.

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


And Congratulation to:


The IPA Polka Hall of Fame Inductees

and to all the IPA Polka Music Awards Winners

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Posted 9/1/2020

"Rhamy makes sweet music at Peppermint"


The Vindicator

August 29, 2020

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Posted 9/1/2020

Sad News:


Condolences to the Todd Zaganiacz Family


Sandi Zaganiacy Passed away August 31, 2020


Todd Zaganiacz is the President of the Polka Jammer Network


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Posted 7/30/2020

Robin & Geri invite you to listen to


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


Saturdays 10PM-12AM ET


"Chatroom" open & Everyone is Welcome

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


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Posted 7/26/2020

Sad News:


Condolences to Mark & Cherie Trzepacz Family

Mark's Father Passed away July 21, 2020


Daniel J.Trzepacz


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Posted 7/25/2020

IPA -- International Polka Association

"Virtual Polka Festival & Convention"


September 4-6, 2020


*Live/Prerecorded Polka Music/Bands

*Polka Celebrity Interviews

*Polka Mass

*& Much More


Check it out: Click Here

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Posted 7/15/2020

"Poland Re-elects President Andrzej Duda"


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

News July 13, 2020

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Posted 7/11/2020

Fort Kosciuszko??

The New York-based Kosciuszko Foundation has requested

US President Donald Trump that Fort Bragg in North Carolina be

renamed Fort Kosciuszko.


From ABC News Albany, NY


Click here to read the story


"Kosciuszko's last will stipulated the proceeds of his

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

taken from The Polish American Journal Jul-Aug 2020 issue

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Posted 7/11/2020

The Vistula Spit Canal-Poland

The Vistula Spit Canal will provide Poland

a second direct route to the Baltic Sea.


Click Here to Learn More


Click Here--Atlas

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Posted 7/11/2020

Baltic Pipeline Construction-Poland

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


Click Here to Learn More


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Posted 7/11/2020

Vodka created in Poland around the 8th Century.

Not Russia which they created Vodka around 9th Century.


Cilck here to read more about Vodka


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Posted 7/11/2020

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

at Monte Cassino, Italy.


Click Here to Learn More

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Posted 7/4/2020

Breaking News:


52nd Annual Festival and Convention

International Polka Association (IPA)

Millennium Hotel – Buffalo, NY


September 4- 6, 2020

Has been Canceled!!

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Posted 7/3/2020

Breaking News:

After much consideration we have made the decision to postpone the

2020 Frankenmuth Summer Music Fest for this year.

With all the uncertainty with what may and may not be allowed and

for everyone's safety we felt it best to postpone to August 10th - 14th 2021.

We hope to see you all soon and look forward to

seeing you all August 10th - 14th 2021 in Frankenmuth.

Happy 4th of July, stay safe and God's Blessings,

Mark, Val, Tyler and Zac Janson

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Posted 7/1/2020

Breaking News:


"Polkas for Parkinson's Dance" Aug. 1, 2020 is Canceled.


It has been rescheduled for Saturday, July 31, 2021.

Box On & The Happy Louie Tribute Band will perform.


TEAM HAPPY LOUIE is accepting donations which will be sent to the MJF Foundation

for Parkinson's Research. Send to Ha-LO Enterprises


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Posted 6/29/2020

Congratulations to Emma Bogdon

(daughter of Sandy & Chris Bogdon)


for receiving the Prestigious Girl Scout Gold Award!!!


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

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


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


Click Here-Gold Award Requirements


Emma's Project is explained below:


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


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Posted 6/28/2020

Sad News:


Condolences to the Mark & Cherie Trzepacz & Cyrankowski Families

Cherie's Mother Passed away June 23, 2020


Christine E. Cyrankowski

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Posted 6/25/2020

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

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

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Posted 6/25/2020

Jimmy Sturr on the airwaves-

Polka Jammer on Sundays @ 11am EST

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

RFDTV Fri @ 7PM EST and again on Sun

For more information: Click Here

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Posted 6/25/2020

The Bad Boy Show

(Live & Retro Shows)

THE BAD BOY SHOW with Eddie Biegaj

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

(3:00pm – 5:00pm CT)


THE BAD BOY SHOW (RETRO EDITION)

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

(12:00pm – 1:00pm CT)

Polka Jammer

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Posted 6/25/2020

Mark & Cherie Trzepacz

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

Polka Jammer

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Posted 6/25/2020

Chainsaw's Polka Madhouse

Chainsaw's Polka Madhouse with Jim Kucharski

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

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

Polka Jammer

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Posted 6/25/2020

Ron & Kathy Raczkowski

Polkas In Vogue

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

Polka Jammer

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Posted 6/25/2020

Patrick Henry Cukierka

The Patrick Henry Show

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

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

Polka Jammer

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Posted 6/25/2020

Jackie Libera

Polka Nite in America

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

Polka Jammer

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Posted 6/25/2020

Todd Zaganiacz

Polka Nite Cap Show

That 70's Show

Totally 80's

THE POLKA NITE CAP SHOW with Todd Zaganiacz Friday nights

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

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

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

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

Polka Jammer

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Posted 6/25/2020

Breaking News


Dear Polkamotion Fans...

We've been in constant contact with the folks who manage the Rehoboth Beach Convention Center

concerning the feasibility of conducting Polkamotion by the Ocean this September.

Due to COVID-19 precautions, the center is still closed and a decision to try to reopen

won't be made until mid-August. Even if they are able to reopen, they are extremely pessimistic

about their ability to manage the mandated restrictions governing indoor gatherings.

Given these obstacles, all parties agree that the prudent thing to do is to cancel this

year's polka festival in Rehoboth Beach. Since a significant portion of our polka fan base is

the most vulnerable to the current virus, we believe this decision is the safest

option as well. Please mark your calendars for September 15 - 18, 2021

when Polkamotion by the Ocean returns to Rehoboth Beach.

Stay well and God bless!


Mike Matousek

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Posted 6/16/2020

****Scam****


Mike Matousek's email account was hacked.

[email protected]


**Do not send money**

Polkamotion by the Ocean

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Posted 6/16/2020

National Polish-American Sports Hall of Fame


2020 Class of Inductees: Congratulations to:


*A. J. Pierzynski- World Series Champion catcer

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

*Bronko Nagurski- NFL Hall of Famer

*Mike Krukow- All Star Pitcher


Pierzynski, Celski, Nagurski and Krukow

The Am-Pol Eagle 3/12/2020


47th Annual Induction Banquet

Thursday, June 18, 2020

American Polish Cultural Center


For more information: Click Here

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Posted 6/6/2020

Sunday, June 7, 2020

Polish Connection Band (WI) Garage LIVE Performance

@ 2pm (CDT)


Click Here

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Posted 6/6/2020

Virtual Polish Fest NY

June 13-14, 2020


Randy Koslosky of The KOSMIX Polka Band, Duke Basketball

legendary Coach Mike Krzyzewski, and much more...


For more information: Click Here

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Posted 5/28/2020

The CoVid All-Stars Polka Band

Performed on

The Polka Jammer Network Memorial Day Spectacular

Click Here: View the Video

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Posted 5/23/2020

Harmony Boys Polka Band

(Columbus, NE)

Performed on

News Channel Nebraska

Click Here: View the Video

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Posted 5/23/2020

DynaVersaStickToneAires Polka Band

Performed on Facebook

Click Here

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Posted 5/19/2020

Breaking News:

Polka Fireworks- Seven Springs, PA is Cancelled

July 2-4, 2020

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Posted 5/7/2020

A Touching Beautiful song:


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


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

recorded by John Gora & Gorale on the CD

"My Polish Roots & Beyond"

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Posted 5/7/2020

Breaking News:

Rendition- Polish Pottery Festival (Weston, Missouri) is Cancelled

Saturday, May 9,2020

Postponed to later June or perhaps rescheduled for the Fall.

Rendition is Open- Check it out...

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Posted 5/2/2020

Breaking News:

ZABAWA Polish Festival- Holy Trinity Church

27th Annual ZABAWA Polish Festival (Erie, PA) is Cancelled

August 21-23, 2020

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Posted 4/25/2020

National Polish-American Sports Hall of Fame


2020 Class of Inductees: Congratulations to:


*A. J. Pierzynski- World Series Champion catcer

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

*Bronko Nagurski- NFL Hall of Famer

*Mike Krukow- All Star Pitcher


Pierzynski, Celski, Nagurski and Krukow

The Am-Pol Eagle 3/12/2020


47th Annual Induction Banquet

Thursday, June 18, 2020

American Polish Cultural Center


For more information: Click Here

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Posted 4/18/2020

Breaking News:

Richie & Wally Dombrowski

Ocean Beach Park Polka Days (Ocean Beach Park, CT) is Cancelled

June 18-20, 2020

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Posted 4/17/2020

A Touching Beautiful song:


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


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

recorded by John Gora & Gorale on the CD

"My Polish Roots & Beyond"

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Posted 4/17/2020

Join the Party:

Tonight-- Friday, April 17th, 2020


The DynaBrass CD Premiere Party –

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


TGIF Friday hosts Mark & Cherie Trzepacz along with Joe Zalewski


To Listen to the Polka Jammer Network

Click Here

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Posted 4/3/2020

Holy Saturday, April 11, 2020


Święconka- Blessing of Foods


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

Our Lady of Czestochowa Catholic Church

Worcester, MA


Live and Archived

(Wielka Sobota----Polish & English)

9am, 11am, and 1pm EST

Click Here


or


**St. Stanislaus Catholic Church

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


Saturday- Time 1-2pm


St. Stanislaus Church

4002 J St

Omaha, NE


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Posted 4/3/2020

Breaking News:

Just talked with Harold Otto (Committee of Pulaski Polka Days) as of today @ 4:30pm CST

Pulaski Polka Days (Pulaski, WI) is Cancelled

July 16-19, 2020

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Posted 4/3/2020

Breaking News:

Patrick Henry's Wisconsin Dells Polka Fest 2020

is Cancelled

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Posted 4/3/2020

Breaking News:

PolishFest- Milwaukee, WI

is Cancelled

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Posted 4/1/2020

Breaking News:

Received an email from Bel-Aire Enterprises

May 3, 2020 Combo Celebration Polish Constitution/Cinco De Mayo Dance

is Cancelled

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Posted 3/16/2020

Breaking News:


Received an email today from Joe Zalewski (CEO of Holy Toledo Days)

Holy Toledo Days is Cancelled

April 17-18, 2020

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Posted 3/16/2020

Sad News:


Condolences to the Raymond Szymanski Family

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


Mary Ellen Szymanski Obituary

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Posted 3/7/2020

Sad News:


Condolences to the Rick Vinecki Family (Box On)

Rick's Mother Passed away February 21, 2020


Theresa L Vinecki Obituary

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Posted 3/7/2020

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

Aired February 25, 2020

They are a Polish Musical Family.

They played a song for host Steve Harvey.

Awesome- Click Here for show



Click Here: Bobek's Family Polish Band Website


Facebook

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Posted 3/7/2020

4 Quarterbacks have Polish Ancestry:

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

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


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

He won his second Super Bowl this year.


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

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Posted 1/29/2020

"Flavor of Poland"

Cooking & Travel Series

Polish specialty dishes, ingredients, history, & culture

Saturday, Feb. [email protected] 11am on WTTW11


PBS TV show

WTTW Chicago


Flavor of Poland Website

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Posted 1/22/2020

Saturday, February 8, 2020

Game Time 7pm


Polish heritage at the annual

Polish Heritage Night


Detroit Pistons vs New York Knicks


Enjoy a pre-game performance by PRCUA Gwiazda Dancers.

All attendees will have the opportunity to shoot a free throw on the Pistions Floor.

Click Here for more information and Tickets


Little Caesars Arena

2645 Woodward Ave

Detroit, MI

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Posted 1/12/2020

Saturday, February 22, 2020

22nd Annual Zapusty Dinner Dance


The Steve Drzewicki Band

Time from 630pm-1130pm


Posen Community Center

Posen, MI


Tickets include: Dinner, Dance, Drinks and Door Prizes.

This is a fundraiser for Posen Pavilion improvements.

Call 989-766-8807

Posted 12/30/19

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

Stanley "Stas" Golonka

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

*Musician

Condolences to the Golonka Family

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Posted 12/26/19

Christmas tradition in Poland!!!

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

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

To view the video click below:

Click Here

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Posted 12/7/19

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

Mike Nowakowski

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

*President and Executive Producer of Sunshine Records

*Musician

Condolences to the Nowakowski Family

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Posted 12/7/19

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

Bonnie Ryniec

Condolences to the Ryniec Family

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Posted 11/20/19

**Jan 12, 2020 Time 1:30pm

Eddie Biegaj guest soloist @ St. Adalbert Catholic Church

Wigila Dinner will follow

250 East Jersey St., Elizabeth, NJ


**Bayway Polish Club

Sunday, February 16, 2020

Dance time 2-6pm

Music by:

The HEROES featuring:

Eddie Biegaj, Rick Gazda, Chuck Pendrak


Polish Cultural Foundation

177 Broadway

Clark, NJ


**HEROES featuring Eddie Biegaj

Friday March 20. Benefit Dinner Dance and Tricky Tray.

Garfield NJ

Barb Zackeroff: 973.722.5766 tickets


**Crusade Eddie Biegaj, Randy Krajewski, Jimmy Mackiewicz Jr

Sunday March 29th

Ludlow PACC, Ludlow MA.

Tickets $14


**Saturday March 28

Crusade, Sunnybrook TBA

**HEROES featuring Eddie Biegaj

April 18 Saturday

WSKG Taping for Billy Flynn TV show

Afternoon.


**HEROES featuring Eddie Biegaj

April 19 Sunday

Dupont VFW

401 Main Street

Dupont PA 2-6


**April 26 Dance-- TKO with Eddie Biegaj And Chuck Pendrak

The Associated Polish Home of Philadelphia PA.

2-6


**Eddie Biegaj Tour of Central Europe and Southern Poland June 3-14.

More info: Eddie 419.480.7050


**June 19 Friday TAPS (Toledo Area Polka Society) Picnic,

Crusade Eddie Biegaj, Randy Krajewski, Jimmy Mackiewicz

Oak Shade Grove.

6-10

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Posted 11/11/19

Bayway Polish Club

Sunday, February 16, 2020

Dance time 2-6pm


Music by:

The HEROES featuring:

Eddie Biegaj, Rick Gazda, Chuck Pendrak


Polish Cultural Foundation

177 Broadway

Clark, NJ

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Posted 10/18/19

St. John Paul II

Feast Day: October 22th

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

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Posted 10/12/19

Visa Waiver Program for Poland

For more information: Click Here

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Posted 10/12/19

Brigadier General Thaddeus Kosciuszko

Kosciuszko Means Freedom- Video

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

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Posted 10/6/19

Presidential Proclamation on General Pulaski's Memorial Day

President Donald J. Trump


&


Nebraska Legislature

October 11

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Posted 10/6/19

Sunday, October 6, 2019

86th Annual Pulaski Day Parade

Philadelphia, PA

ABC Channel 6 Philadelphia will carry the Parade.

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Posted 10/5/19

National Pierogi Day!!

October 8

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Posted 10/4/19

St. Faustina Kowalska

Feast Day: October 5th

St. Faustina- Pray for us!!!

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Posted 10/3/19

Sunday, October 6, 2019

82nd Annual Pulaski Day Parade

New York City, NY

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Posted 9/22/19

Really Sad News:


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

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

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

She enjoyed visiting with many of you.

She always considered you her special Polka Family.

Thank you for your Thoughts and Prayers.

Thank you/Dziekuje,


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

Saturday, September 14, 2019

Frank served our country in the United States Marine Corps.

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

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Posted 9/7/19

"Poles create most precise

Milky Way map to date"

By Polskie Radio PL

"This mind-blowing 3D map reveals the

Milky Way’s perplexing curves"

By Popular Science

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Posted 9/7/19

"The largest Number of Motorized

Yachts is Produced in Poland"

By Poland.PL

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Posted 9/4/19

The Kosciuszko Foundation

The American Center of Polish Culture

is holding a Presentation

Andrew Nagorski's new book:

"1941: The Year Germany Lost The War"

Monday, Sept. 9, 2019

for more information: Click Here

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Posted 8/24/19

Andrea and I have been working together to present the

opportunity to travel with us again on pilgrimage!

We have decided to offer the popular pilgrimage to

Poland in the footsteps of Saint John Paul II from May 7th to the 16th,

as well as a pilgrimage to the Shrines of France in the month of October!


Erika Piotrowski with Andrea Stepanski

Euro Pilgrimage Tours

(231)720-8378

[email protected]

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Posted 7/14/19

The KOSMIX have finished the video of

“Everything’s Better at the Beach.

It can be seen at The Kosmix Band website

or at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ltimSN-pasI


Thanks,

Randy Koslosky

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Posted 7/7/19

Sunday July 7, 2019

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

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

Jimmy Sturr will be on.

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Posted 6/30/19

Poland Tour

"Cultural & Entertainment" Theme

May 17-30, 2020

with Lenny Gomulka & Mitch Biskup

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

For Information Click Here

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Posted 6/30/19

47th Annual National Polish-American

Sports Hall of Fame Induction Banquet

To Watch the Video- Click Here

Pretty Cool!!

Troy, MI

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Posted 6/15/19

National Polish-American Sports Hall of Fame


2019 Class of Inductees: Congratulations to:

Mark Grudzielanek Former All-Star baseball infielder

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

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

Arlene Limas gold medal-winning martial artist Arlene Limas

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

Tony Kubek Media Award Goes to:

Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN

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


47th Annual Induction Banquet

Thursday, June 20, 2019

American Polish Cultural Center


For more information: Click Here

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Posted 6/12/19

Poland's President Andrzej Duda and President Trump met

at the White House Wednesday, June 12, 2019

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

contributions to America & the World.


To watch the clip- Click Here


The clip comes from Fox News


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Posted 6/4/19

HA-LO Enterprises

Presents the 4th Annual MJF Polkas for Parkinson's

Research Fundraiser Dance

Saturday, August 3, 2019

2-6pm

"Polka Capital of New England" Pulaski Park

40 Belchertown St. Three Rivers, MA

Back by Popular Demand

"Box On" (Rick, Alicia Vinecki & Family)


The Polkas for Parkinson's Dance will again raise money for the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research. Polka Music Hall of Fame Musician Happy Louie is battling Parkinson's along with many others. We need a cure. Thank you for your continued support and generosity. The dance will be held rain or shine.


Cash Kitchen/Cash Bar/Raffles/50/50 Raffles


Advance Tickets: $20 per person At the Door: $22 per person

Children 14 & under Free when accompanied by a parent

For Advance tickets contact Ernie @ 413-592-0367 or Cathie @ 413-283-9315


🎵😊🎷🎺🎻


Click on website below for more information


Happy Louie Website

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Posted 5/8/19

"Wheel of Fortune host Pat Sajak celebrates record-

breaking career on popular gameshow"


Guinness World Records

By Kristen Stephenson / Published 08 May 2019


Congratulations to Pat Sajak.

Pat has Polish Roots.

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Posted 5/8/19

Our Sweetest Heart of Mary annual Pierogi fest

4440 Russel St, Detroit,MI


August 9-11, 2019.


More info- Click Here


Music by: Misty Blues, Kielbasa Kings, Steve Drzewicki Band and the New Brass Express.

Also, performances by Traditional Polish Folk Groups

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Posted 5/2/19

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

Friday, May 3, 2019

Congratulations!!! Wow 61 years!!!

Happy Anniversary!!! Sto Lat!!!

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Posted 4/28/19

IPA Announces Polka Hall of Fame Inductees

and 2018 Music Award Winners

Congratulations to all the winners!!

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Posted 4/27/2019

Mural restored in Chicago church with Polish roots

article by Chicago Sun Times

St. Stanislaus Kostka Church

Click Here for Article

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Posted 4/14/2019

Saturday, April 20, 2019

Holy Saturday: Święconka (Blessing of Food):


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

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Posted 3/12/19

Polish American Night @ Comerica Park


Detroit Tigers vs. Oakland A's


Friday, May 17, 2019


Game Time 7:10 p.m.


***This package includes a game ticket, a Detroit Tigers/Polish American Night hat

and a donation to the Polish Roman Catholic Union of America #1593 Scholarship Fund.

The Steve Drzewicki Band will, once again, be playing as part of the

entertainment portion during pre-game.


More information: Click Here

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Posted 2/28/19

Hot off the press: Tickets go on sale March 4th. The Great Lakes Loons is having

The Steve Drzewicki Band play on June 21st. Their is part of their Feel Good Friday's

presented by Midland Center For The Arts. Their will be drink specials all night and

pre and post game polka music by The Steve Drzewicki Band. The Loons are a single

A affiliate of The LA Dodgers and are the 2016 Midwest Leauge Champs.

For more info on tickets:

Click Here

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Posted 2/24/19

Robin please add to your web page thank you David “Let’s Celebrate together” The Pulaski Club of Phoenix 

Arizona is proud to present “3 Days of fun in the Sun” with Canada’s own John Gora and Gorale’ Band” March 

16th, and 17th, for a musical experience you’ll never forget. Kick off the festivities Friday night, March 15th,” 

Meet & Greet”, with the Variety Soundz of DJ “Nickelcity Dave” @ 6pm. FREE Admission (bar food, snacks and drink 

specials all night long). Saturday Polka Dance from 6 – 10pm, Sunday 2 to 6pm, $12.00 admission at the door 

both days, kids 12 years and under FREE. This is a No B.Y.O.B. affair the Pulaski Club has a full bar available and 

the Polish Kitchen will be open. So come on out this weekend wear your green or red and celebrate St. Patrick and 

St. Joseph day. “Pat and Joe pay no dough” this weekend too! For more information about the dance you can 

contact David Bonczkiewicz from Phoenix Arizona @ (602) 741-8214 ([email protected]) or from 

Canada John Gora (905)336-3055. Hotel reservations: Holiday Inn & Suites Phoenix Airport North 1515 N. 44th, 

St. Phoenix, Az 85008 (p) 602-358-0908 www.hiphoenixsuites.com The Pulaski Polish / American Club at 4331 

E. McDowell Rd. Phoenix Arizona 85008, 602.275.9329 (602) 275-9329. www.pulaskiclubaz.org. I have a flyer 

too

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Posted 2/21/19

Saturday, May 11, 2019

Mollie B with the Jim Busta Band & Squeezebox

Dance Time 1-5pm


Come and enjoy the day in Mollie's beautiful Norwegian hometown.

Optional dance lessons will be provided, starting at 11:30.

Tickets are $12 in advance and $15 at the door.

Contact Karen to order tickets or for more information, 507-450-1373.

Enjoy the 24x36 wooden dance floor.


Spring Grove Fest Building

110 N Division Ave

Spring Grove, Minnesota

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Posted 2/8/19

The 22nd Annual Pączki Day sponsored by he Polish Heritage Dancers of WNY will take place

on Sunday, March 3rd at the Holy Mother of the Rosary Cathedral 6298 Broadway in Lancaster

from 1:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Special Delivery will be playing all your favorite polkas from 2-6 PM.

The Polish Heritage Dancers will take the stage at 3 PM. Our Polish kitchen will be open for all

your favorite Polish foods. Dinners as well as ala carte items, desserts and of course Paczki

will be on the menu. Polish Beer will also be available. There will also be a Theme Basket Raffle.

We will crown Pączki King, Queen, Prince and Princess. This event is a perfect opportunity

to bring children and grandchildren for a fun afternoon. Plenty of free parking and buses are welcome.

Tickets are $8.00 in advance, $10.00 at the door. Children under 12 can get in for only $2.00.

Tickets are limited so get them early before they sell out! For tickets, table reservations, or

more information, call (716) 983-5084 or (716) 681-0813. Tickets are also available at the

Am-Pol Eagle Newspaper, the voice of Polonia, 3620 Harlem Rd. Cheektowaga, NY 835-9454

and at Salt Lamps Etc. 5274 Broadway, Lancaster, NY 395-3379. Pre-sale tickets on sale now till

March 1st. Get your tickets early as there will be no pre-sale tickets held at the door.

Like their Facebook page to learn more about the group and upcoming events.

**Polka Lessons - Want to learn how to dance for Dyngus Day?

Wed. Evenings – March 20 , April 3 & April 10, 2019.

Door open 6:30 PM Lesson 7-8 PM. St. Gabriel's Parish Hall, 5271 Clinton St. Elma, NY .

Cost $15 with a partner or $10 single each class. Sign up for all 3 sessions with your partner

$40 or single $25. Coffee, cookies and water included. This event is sponsored by the

First Catholic Slovak Ladies Association Branches 630 & 534. Proceeds from this event will

support the youth group at the parish. A healthy and fun way to socialize. Classes will be taught

by Michelle Kisluk of the Polish Heritage Dances and Lynn Zakowicz of the FCSLA.

Space is limited so call to reserve your spot by March 14th.

Michelle Kisluk (716)983-5084 or (716) 480-4370

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Posted 1/14/19

Pawel Adamowicz, Gdansk mayor, dies after stabbing

January 14, 2019

BBC News

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Posted 1/4/19

"Agnieszka Radwanska announces retirement, citing health concerns"

Associated Press Nov. 14, 2018

ESPN Website


"AGA Tenis Apartments by Radwańska"

A small scale hotel with10 rooms

Old Town in Krakow, Poland


For more information:

AGA Tenis Apartments- Website


AGA Tenis Apartments- Facebook

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Posted 1/2/19

Fun Facts about Poland

From Real Poland

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Posted 12/31/18

In the NFL Playoffs-- Congratulations to:

Stephen Gostkowski- New England Patriots

Rob Gronkowski- New England Patriots

Jerry Schuplinski-New England Patriots- Assistant Quarterbacks Coach

Stefen Wisniewski- Philadelphia Eagles

Sebastian Janikowski- Seattle Seahawks

Good Luck..

All Polish!!

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Posted 12/27/18

Prayers are powerful ~ please continue!

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

Matt:

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

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

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

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

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

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

will be transferred to rehab tomorrow.

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Posted 12/23/18

Please continue praying for Dan Gury.

This update is from this evening, from his son,

Matt: Update on my dad:

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

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

Love, the Gurys.

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Posted 12/21/18

~PRAYERS PLEASE~

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

Dan Gury, needs your immediate prayers.

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


This is from Matt last night:

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

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

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

dad in your thoughts and prayers.

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Posted 11/20/18

Friday, November 30, 2018- Bobby Z & Polka Joy, Time 6-6:20pm,

Holiday Cultural Festival, Durham Museum, 801 S

10th Street, Omaha, NE

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Posted 11/18/18

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

See the video on Fox Business

Neat Story!!!

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Posted 11/18/18

Polish Heritage Night- NBA Basketball

Sunday, November 25, 2018

Detroit Pistons vs. Phoenix Suns

Game Time 4pm ET

Come early for a traditional pre-game

Polish Dance and Performance!

Exclusive Ticket Pricing North End Club: $18

Contact: Jessica Wendt (313)-682-3031

Or email- [email protected]

Little Caesars Arena

2645 Woodward

Detroit, MI

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Posted 11/14/18

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

The First News

Great Story!!!

Click Here for the Story

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Posted 11/08/18

CHAINSAW'S POLKA MADHOUSE

A Message for all fans of polka music:

If you're looking for a show that plays the finest in polka music from the past & present, I invite you to tune into my show: 

CHAINSAW'S POLKA MADHOUSE.

My show can be heard on Thursday afternoons from 4-6pm Eastern Time (3-5pm Central) over the Polka Jammer Network located 

at www.polkajammernetwork.org.

Now approaching it's 16th year, the Polka Jammer Network is the "World Leader In Polka Entertainment" featuring a stellar lineup 

of

LIVE as well as pre-recorded programs, an interactive chat room, an Archive enabling listeners to tune into past programs up to 3 

weeks after it's initial airing, and numerous LIVE remotes throughout the country.

We are also heard on Sunday afternoons from 4-5pm Eastern Time (3-4pm Central) over WERG 90.5FM in Erie, PA. (simulcast 

on www.polkajammernetwork.org).

Finally, for those of you in the Wisconsin area, I host the "Polish Hour" of the POLKA PARADE every 3 weeks on Saturday mornings 

from 10-11am Central Time (11am-12pm Eastern) locally over WJYI 1340AM & 98.7FM in Milwaukee, WI. (streaming 

online at www.joy1340.com)

Most of our Jammer & WERG shows are LIVE, but some are pre-recorded. I invite you to visit my website 

at www.polkamadhouse.com for information about my programs as well as a schedule of whether those shows are LIVE or not.

The POLKA PARADE show in Milwaukee is pre-recorded.

We gladly accept your requests & dedications at my e-mail address at [email protected].

You have many choices for polka entertainment. We would like you to consider checking out my show where I guarantee that I will 

play for you the finest polka music anywhere.

I thank you for supporting polka music!

Sincerely,

Jim Kucharski

Host - CHAINSAW'S POLKA MADHOUSE

CHAINSAW'S POLKA MADHOUSE with Jim Kucharski can be heard:

**Thursday afternoons from 4:00pm - 6:00pm Eastern Time (3:00pm - 5:00pm Central) on the Polka Jammer Network.

(www.polkajammernetwork.org)

**Sunday afternoons from 4:00pm - 5:00pm Eastern Time (3:00pm - 4:00pm Central) over WERG 90.5FM in Erie, PA. (simulcast 

on www.polkajammernetwork.org)

**I also host the Polish hour of the POLKA PARADE every 3 weeks on Saturday mornings from 10-11am Central Time (11am-12pm Eastern) over WJYI 1340AM & 98.7FM in Milwaukee, WI. (streaming online at www.joy1340.com )

E-Mail: [email protected]

Friend me on Facebook: www.facebook.com/cpmshow

Follow me on Twitter at: @cpmpolkashow

Our Website: https://www.polkamadhouse.com/

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Posted 11/08/18

Press Release The DynaBrass...A Polka Year in Review

Banner Year in 2018, Now Booking Performances for 2019

Toledo, OH, November 8, 2018: The year of 2018 is just about wrapped up and what a year it was for the DynaBrass.

From the January 1st Hangover Dance in New Castle, PA to the Oktoberfest in Owosso, MI and many places in between, crowds 

were good, fun was had and the DynaBrass entertained with a new level of excitement as the “Dance All Night” craze swept across 

the polka scene.

From Wisconsin to the East Coast, the DynaBrass appeared at many major polka events including Val’s Dyngus Day in Buffalo, 

Polish American Festival in Toledo, OH, USPA Festival, Milwaukee Polish Festival, Cedar Polka Fest, St. Stan’s Polish Festival in Bay 

City, Polka Fireworks at Seven Springs, Polish American Festival in Sterling Heights, MI, Pulaski Polka Days in Pulaski, WI, Boyne 

Falls Polish Fest, Zabawa Festival in Erie, PA, Polish American Festival in Doylestown, PA and the Posen Potato Festival. The band 

even worked in three very special wedding receptions into this year’s

schedule.

In March, the DynaBrass was notified that the band had been nominated for the 2017 United States Polka

Association (USPA) Awards in 3 categories; Band of the Year, Song of the Year and Recording of the Year. The 42nd annual USPA 

Awards Banquet was held on Saturday May 26, 2018 during the USPA Convention &

Festival held at the Holiday Inn in Independence, Ohio. The “Dance All Night” CD received the 2017 USPA Recording of the Year. 

 The title song “Dance All Night” received the 2017 USPA Song of the Year.

In April, The DynaBrass was notified that the band had been awarded the 2017 International Polka Association (IPA) Awards in 2 

categories; The “Dance All Night” CD received the 2017 IPA Favorite Polish Style CD. The title song “Dance All Night” received the 

2017 IPA Favorite Polish Style Song. The 49th annual IPA Awards Banquet was held on Saturday September 1, 2018 during the IPA 

Convention & Festival held at the Millennium Hotel in Buffalo, New York.

The DynaBrass is actively booking engagements for 2019 and beyond. Now is the time to get the DynaBrass booked for your next 

Polka Festival, Dance or Event. To book The DynaBrass, please contact Joe Zalewski at 419-351-5031 or via email at 

[email protected] The upcoming schedule is available online at

http://www.dynabrass.com/schedule.html.

Jeff Mleczko Update: Jeff is doing very well, you may have even seen him this past summer at Seven Springs or Frankenmuth Summer Music Fest. While there is no timetable for his return to the stage, he continues to make progress with his rehabilitation efforts. Jeff and his family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you for all the

support that Jeff has received over the past three years.

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Posted 11/04/18

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

Our 2018 Teen Miss USPA

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

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

Starting Monday, November 5, 2018

Email requests @

[email protected]

Click Here for the Polka Jammer

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Posted 11/04/18

Congratulations to Alli Lange!!

Our 2014 Teen Miss USPA!

(Alli is Ted Lange's daughter. Ted is the leader of Squeezebox Polka Band.)

Alli won the title of Miss Maple City 2019.

Alli will be competing on the Miss Ohio stage in June.

Good Luck Alli!!

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Posted 11/03/18

Press Release Holy Toledo ’19 Hotel Reservations Update


Renaissance Currently Full; Additional Group Room Rate Established at Park Inn by Radisson

Toledo, OH, November 3, 2018: TOPOMO, LLC announced today, that due to a high volume

of Holy Toledo’19 reservations, the Renaissance Toledo Downtown Hotelis currently reserved to

capacity. An additional block of rooms has been established for Holy Toledo attendees at the Park Inn

by Radisson, located at 101 North Summit Street in Toledo, OH. Just a 5 minute walk or complimentary

shuttle bus ride to the Holy Toledo Polka Days Festival.

With a welcoming atmosphere and a complimentary local shuttle, the Park Inn by Radisson in downtown

Toledo, OH is ideal for business and leisure guests alike. The Park Inn features 294 comfortable hotel rooms

with amenities like cable and satellite TV, a coffee maker, a microwave,a refrigerator, Free Wireless High-

speed Internet, and an on-site fitness center.

The Park Inn by Radisson Hotel features non-smoking rooms. The Holy Toledo Group Rate is $109 per

night plus applicable taxes for a Standard Double or a Standard King room. All reservations must be made

by calling the Park Inn by Radisson Reservation Line at 419-241-3000 and the Holy Toledo Group Code

is 1904HTPDRB. In addition, a waiting list has been established for the Renaissance Toledo Downtown Hotel,

for more information please contact Joe Zalewski directly at 419-351-5031 or via email at [email protected]

The revival of Holy Toledo Polka Days is scheduled for April 5, 6 & 7, 2019. Holy Toledo ’19 will be held at the

Renaissance Toledo Downtown Hotel, located at 444 N Summit Street in Toledo, Ohio. For more information about

Holy Toledo Polka Days, visit the website at www.holytoledopolkadays.com

About Renaissance Parking: There is no RV parking available on the Hotel property or in the immediate downtown

Toledo area. The hotel has Valet parking, currently $22 for 24 Hours with full in and out privileges. Directly across the

street from the hotel, the Vistula Parking Garage, offers self-parking currently $8 for 24 hours. The Vistula parking facility

is linked by an underground concourse to the Renaissance Toledo Downtown Hotel.

About Park Inn by Radisson Parking: There is no RV parking available on the Hotel property or in the immediate downtown

Toledo area. The Park Inn by Radisson is connected to the Seagate Parking Garage which has 375 underground parking spaces

and self-parking currently $10 for 24 hours.

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Posted 10/13/18

Sad News for PNCR!!

Time for a change at Polish New Castle Radio.

Due to the lack of Financial Support.

PNCR will only be streaming Polka Music on the weekends!

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

PNCR will not be available during the week.

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

non-stop Polkas through Sunday at 10pm.


For more information on PNCR- Click Here

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Posted 9/29/18

"Warsaw Uprising- 63 Days of Extraordinary Courage"

August 1, 1944 - October 2,1944

By: Patrick Ney

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Posted 9/26/18

"A WWII story of survival: Polish American Cultural Center

exhibit celebrates Anders Army"

Article from cleveland.com

Cleveland, OH

until September 30, 2018

For Article & Information: Click Here

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Posted 9/6/18

Sokol Omaha Polka Hall of Fame- 2018

Omaha, NE


Inductee from the Deceased Category

Big Joe Siedlik- Polka Music Promoter

Congratulations to the Siedlik's Family!!


Sunday, September 9, 2018


Sokol Auditorium

13th and Martha St.

Omaha, NE

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Posted 9/6/18

Saturday, Oct 6th, 2018

Casino Club of Grand Rapids is throwing a special "Polish Day"

Traditional Polish meals served all day.

Music from 5-10pm. Drink specials all day.

Music by The Steve Drzewicki Band


Casino Club

3260 Salerno Drive N.E.

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Phone: 616-363-7721

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Posted 8/30/18

Polka Jammer Network

Live from IPA Festival & Convention

 

*Friday, August 31st- Time: 2-5PM Eastern with:

Special Delivery Polka Band

Time 7-11pm with:

Jackie Libera & The Classix and Lenny Gomulka's Chicago Push


*Saturday, September 10- Time 7:30-11:30PM Eastern with:

The IPA Tribute Band, The Project, and The Boys

Click Here to Listen

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Posted 8/25/18

The International Polka Association Releases

Historic Recording

"Here's a Gift" - by the IPA Tribute Band along with 39 IPA Hall of Famers

To listen to this recording- Click Here


For all the credits on this recording - Click Here

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Posted 8/21/18

Omaha Public Schools

Students' Omaha Polka Project

Click Here to see Project

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Posted 8/6/18

Polka Jammer Network

Live from Frankenmuth, MI- Summer Music Fest


*Thursday, August 9th- Time: 5:30-8:30PM Eastern

*Friday, August 10th- 7-10PM Eastern


Click Here to listen

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Posted 8/3/18

Sokol Omaha Polka Hall of Fame- 2018

Omaha, NE


Inductee from the Deceased Category

Big Joe Siedlik- Polka Music Promoter

Congratulations to the Siedlik's Family!!


Sunday, September 9, 2018


Sokol Auditorium

13th and Martha St.

Omaha, NE

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Posted 8/1/18

Polkamotion Returns to Rehoboth Beach in 2018!


Polkamotion by the Ocean, the fantastic four-day polka festival held at the beautiful ocean-front town of 

Rehoboth Beach, DE, returns to the newly-renovated Convention Center from September 12 – 15, 2018!


Marking its 13th year in Rehoboth Beach and 38th year overall, the festival features some of the nation’s top 

polka bands.


The lineup includes host band:


*The Boys (MD), featuring Polka Hall of Famers Frankie Liszka and Mike Matousek,

*The Polka Country Musicians (CT), featuring Polka Hall of Famer Wally Dombrowski,

*The Knewz (NY), featuring multiple USPA Favorite Male Vocalist award-winner, Andy Bojczuk,

*Polka Hall of Famer Jimmy Weber and The Sounds (NJ) making their only reunion appearance of the year,

*The Beat (NJ), featuring the signature songs of Mike Costa,

*The Eddie Forman Orchestra (MA), featuring Polka Hall of Famer Eddie Forman celebrating his 50th anniversary in the polka business,

*The Nu-Tones (PA), featuring nine-time USPA Favorite Female Vocalist award-winner Stacey Morris,

*Old School (OH), featuring top polka musicians and their incomparable honky-style sound, and

*Melody Sounds III (MD), featuring guest Polka Hall of Famers Fred Bulinski and Freddy K, and other polka stars.


Throughout the festival in the hall, authentic homemade Polish food (pierogi, golabki, fresh and smoked kielbasa, 

etc.) will be available for sale, along with reasonably-priced beverages served at the full bar. Other activities 

include the annual Polkamotion Open, a fun-filled “best ball” golf tournament for players of all skill levels 

(newbies are welcome) that takes place on Tuesday at the Rookery North Golf Course in nearby Milford, DE. On 

Wednesday night, the music kicks off in the hall with the $5 Polkamotion Welcome Party from 7 pm – 11 pm. For 

the first time, live polka music will be featured at the Band Stand at the end of Rehoboth Avenue (near the 

boardwalk and beach) on Friday from 11 am – 2 pm. Stop by to enjoy the sounds of many of the polka stars who 

will be featured in the hall. On Thursday night, the doors open in the hall at 5 pm with music and dancing from 6 

pm until midnight. Admission is only $16. Doors open at 4 pm on Friday and Saturday, with music from 5 pm – 

12:30 am each night. Admission is only $18. As always, kids under 16 are free! Save with the three-day ticket 

package for $50. Advance tickets are recommended. For more details, band schedules, ticket information, 

lodging packages, and more, visit www.polkamotion.com or contact Mike Matousek at (410) 729-9697 or 

[email protected] If you’ve got the notion, to polka by the ocean, pack your lotion, and come on down to 

Polkamotion!

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Posted 7/31/18

"Europe's Fastest Roller Coaster Opens in Poland"

From Radio Poland-- (July 21,2018)

To read the article- Click Here

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Posted 7/15/18

2018 Live broadcasting from Pulaski Polka Days:


**Thursday - July 19 :: 8-10 PM Eastern 7-9PM Central

**Friday - July 20 :: 8-10 PM Eastern 7-9PM Central

**Saturday - July 21 :: 7-8 PM Eastern 6-7PM Central

**Sunday - July 22 :: 9-10 AM Eastern 8-9PM Central


To listen 247polkaheaven

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Posted 7/13/18

Sunday, July 22, 2018

The Boys,

Time 3-7pm, Avon Oaks Ballroom,

Polka with Peppermint @ Avon Oaks,

1401 N. State St., Girard, OH


Thursday, August 23, 2018

Special Dinner Show with Mollie B, Ted Lange and Squeezebox,

Polka with Peppermint @ Avon Oaks,

The Embassy in Youngstown, OH


Sunday, October 7, 2018

Box On Polka Band and Del Sinchak Band,

Time 3-7pm, Avon Oaks Ballroom,

Polka with Peppermint @ Avon Oaks,

1401 N. State St., Girard, OH

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Posted 7/3/18

Sad news-- the passing of


Anthony (Tony) Krupski


Originator of The Krew Brothers Band (Cheektowaga, NY)

(Passed away on Sunday, July 1, 2018)

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Posted 6/25/18

Books and Information on Polish History and Culture

Click Here

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Posted 6/19/18

Polka Jammer Network LIVE from Ocean Beach Park Polka Days –

Wednesday - Saturday, June 19-23, 2018


Check out the Times- Click Here

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Posted 6/18/18

Polish Heritage Night with the White Sox

Wednesday, June 27 at 7:10 p.m.


Chicago White Sox vs. Minnesota Twins


Guaranteed Rate Field

For more information- Click Here

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Posted 6/12/18

Polka Riverboat Cruise on the Detroit Princess

Tomorrow, Wednesday June 13th,

Loading Dock: 625 W Congress St., Detroit, MI

The Polski Chix will be providing the music

playing your favorite polkas, waltzes, and obereks

Call or text at 616-334-3068

You can purchase tickets at the gate but they need a count

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Posted 6/7/18

Box On Polka Band Schedule

Click Here

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Posted 6/6/18

Please share with everyone-

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


Click Here to watch the Video

The Tribune-Democrat

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Posted 6/1/18

Father's Day in Poland is

Saturday, June 23.

Szczęśliwego Dnia Ojca

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Posted 5/25/18

President Trump awarded Medal of Honor to a

Navy SEAL Britt K. Slabinski


Read his story- Click Here

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Posted 5/25/18

National Poppy Day is May 25th-

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

Corn Poppy is the National Flower of Poland

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Posted 5/25/18

Breaking news!!!

Polka Riot, a talented and energetic band, from Mid-Michigan

will be releasing their long awaited first CD.

June 2nd at Weiss dairy farm on weiss rd, off of Junction in Frankenmuth, MI.

A free potluck will start at 6pm. Byob and byof.music from 7pm-1130pm.

"In this crazy life" will be on sale for $10 that night.

Contact polka riot on facebook for more info

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Posted 5/23/18

PCM LIVE AND JAM II RAFFLE!

For those attending the USPA Convention this weekend,

the PCM will be holding a raffle with a chance of winning the following:

An autographed copy of the PCM's soon to be released recording, "Live-...And Jam II"

A collage poster of "Polka Country Musicians Live and Jam II ~ 2017" (See pictures on this post.).

Raffle tickets are $1 each and will be available throughout the entire weekend of the USPA Convention & Festival. See Maryrose or Wally to participate in the raffle for your chance to win!

We'll be drawing 5 winning tickets for autographed copies of "Live-...And Jam II" and 2 winning tickets for the collage poster of "Polka Country Musicians Live and Jam II ~ 2017".

Buy as many tickets as you'd like! Winners will be announced on

Sunday night, May 27, during the PCM's sets.

The 5 winners of the CDs need not be present to win.

The 2 winners of the collage posters MUST be present to win.

See you all this weekend at the USPA Convention!

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Posted 5/22/18

The Holy Toledo '19 band lineup has been finalized.

Holy Toledo Polka Days is scheduled for April 5, 6 & &, 2019.


Click Here for: Band Lineup

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Posted 5/22/18

Polish Heritage Night at the White Sox

Wednesday, June 27th, 2018


Chicago White Sox vs. Minnesota Twins


Polish Roman Catholic Union of America

Chicago, IL

Click Here for TICKETS

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Posted 5/8/18

Mother's Day in Poland is

Saturday, May 26

Szczęśliwego Dnia Matki

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Posted 5/6/18

Renaissance Online Hotel Reservation Center now open: Click Here

Holy Toledo Polka Days

April 5, 6, & 7, 2019

Holy Toledo group rate $122 per night plus applicable

taxes for Double, Queen, or King

Suites available call Joe Zalewski directly at 419-351-5031

or email [email protected]

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Posted 5/4/18

Polish American Night at Comerica Park


Detroit Tigers vs Chicago White Sox

Friday, May 25th

Game time 7pm


Polka Music starts at 5pm on the concourse.

Music by:

The Steve Drzewicki Band, Marshall Lackowski,

Keilbasa Kings and The Natural Tones


More information- Click Here

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Posted 5/1/18

National Polish-American Sports Hall of Fame

2018 Class of Inductees: Congratulations to:

Conrad Dobler- Played NFL Football

Rachel Komisarz- 2004 Olympic Swimmer

Larry Krystkowiak- Head Basketball Coach for the Utah Utes

Evan "Big Cat" Williams- Pro Golf Player


46th Annual Induction Banquet

Thursday, June 21, 2018

American Polish Cultural Center


For more information: Click Here

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Posted 4/21/18

It's Reminiscing Time, Again!

There is still time to go through your favorite USPA pictures and

share these special memories with all of us at the Convention. Don't delay!

Scan the pics and email them to: [email protected]

Let's relive those good times once again!

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Posted 4/21/18

**Breaking Polka News**

Holy Toledo '19 Polka Days Return

April 5, 6, & 7, 2019

at the Renaissance Toledo Downtown Hotel

(444 N Summit Street; Toledo, OH)

For More Information: Click Here

Joe Zalewski (402)351-5031 or [email protected]

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Posted 4/20/18

HA-LO Enterprises Presents

3rd Annual Polkas for Parkinson's Research Fundraiser Dance

Saturday, July 28, 2018

2-6pm

Music by Box On

Click Here for more information

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Posted 4/19/18

Polish National Alliance (PNA)


POLISH INDEPENDENCE 10K RUN/WALK BIEG STULECIA


Proud to be Polish?

Join us for the Polish Independence 10K Run/Walk and show your colors!

Polish Independence 10K Run/Walk (Bieg Stulecia) is a race commemorating

the 100th anniversary of Poland’s resurgence as a sovereign country on November 11th, 1918.

The Chicago race is a part of bigger endeavor that includes 100 races

held around Poland and abroad on the same date.


WPNA- Click Here for the Registration


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Posted 4/16/18

Poland Tour 2018 with Lenny Gomulka & Mitch Biskup

August 17-28, 2018

10 openings book today

Click Here for More Information

Call or write Lenny Gomulka (413)374-7096

[email protected] or Mitch Biskup (617)899-5895

[email protected]

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Posted 4/13/18

Jimmy K - Polkas & More Appearing

Friday June 8 - Hofbrau Haus, Cleveland, OH 7pm-11pm

Sunday August 26 - Polish Day, St. Anne Church, 4310 Kirk Ave.,

Youngstown, OH Noon-8pm Alternating

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Posted 4/11/18

The Rich Bobinski Orchestra (RBO)

is pleased to announce the release of their new CD


"THE WAY IT WAS"


scheduled to be released in the late Spring

Featured vocalists are

Eddie Biegaj, Eddie Zavaski, & Polka Paul


Instrumentalists are

Jim Turek, Greg Dolecki, June Ingram, Eddie Zavaski,

Dave Goclowski, Rich Pavasaris, & Jim Sajkowicz


The CD features 22 songs – 17 Polkas, 2 Obereks, 1 Waltz,

1 Modern, and 1 Latin


To receive your copy, please call or text 860-910-5447 with your name and mailing address,

and your CD will be mailed out to you as soon as we get them back from production

Producer – Jimmy K

Graphic Design – Michelle Eron


Recorded, Mixed, and Mastered at Trod Nossel Studios, Wallingford, CT

Engineered, Mixed, and Mastered by Justin A. Watson

Additional Engineering by Caitlyn Thomas

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Posted 4/6/18

Polish New Castle Radio--

Saturday, April 7, 2018

Tune in to PNCR for their LIVE Broadcast of

Springus Flingus featuring

The Boys and Polka Country Musicians

from Great Meadows, NJ Saturday starting at 4pm EST!

We'll have a live simulcast on our Facebook page too!

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Posted 4/6/18

Steve Drzewicki Band - Bay City, MI-- 2018 schedule as of 4-6-18.

May 25th 5pm start time.

POLISH AMERICAN NIGHT @ COMERICA PARK, HOME OF THE DETROIT TIGERS.

Music starts in the concourse @ 5pm and ends right before first pitch at 7pm.

June 8th

POLKA MUSIC in The Cove at Dow Diamond, home of the Great Lakes Loons,

in Midland,MI. Music from 5-7pm then after the game.

THE LOONS are single A affiliates of the LA Dodgers.

JUNE 9th

Time from 5-8pm Polkas on Main St in downtown Kinde,MI.

68th annual St. Stans Polish Fest in Bay City,MI.

June 29-July 2nd

STEVE DRZEWICKI BAND will be there the 29th rotating with The New Brass Express.

Then July 2nd, rotating with Dynabrass and Box On.

JULY 14th

Time from 11:30am-3:30pm.

AMERICAN POLISH FEST in Sterling Heights,MI.

METRO DETROIT's largest Polish Fest.

AUGUST 12th

Time from 12-4pm at Our Sweetest Heart of Mary annual pierogies fest. Free!

RUSSEL ST, near downtown in Deotrit,MI.

Authentic polish food & beer.

AUGUST 31st

Muskegon Polish Fest in Muskegon,MI. Music starts @ 11am.

STEVE DRZEWICKI BAND rotating with John Stevens and Doubleshot.

September 16th

Time from 12-8pm. KINDE POLKA FEST.

STEVE DRZEWICKI BAND WILL be roaring with 2 other bands.

Bands to be announced shortly.

More details at kindepolkafest.com

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Posted 4/4/18

2018 JammerThon – April 6-8, 2018 –

Help Keep The Polkas On The Air!!

The Polka Jammer Network

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Posted 4/4/18

Sunday, April 20, 2018

Taste of Pulaski Polish Dinner Dance


Chad Przybylski and His Polka Rhythms (Pulaski, WI)

Polish Dinner 12:30

Dance Time 2-5pm


Call Stan for Tickets (574)-286-4344

**Order your tickets before April 20, 2018


American Legion Post 357

5414 Sample St.

South Bend, IN

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Posted 3/28/18

NCAA Men's College Basketball-- Congratulations to:

Larry Krystkowiak- Utah Utes

NIT Championship Game

March 29, 2018

Larry is Polish!!

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Posted 3/24/18

UNO/OPS Culture Fest 2018

Sunday, April 8, 2018

Time 2-4pm

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

and a Wycinanki activity.

Barbara Weitz Community Engagement Center

University of Nebraska at Omaha

6001 Dodge St

Omaha, NE

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Posted 3/28/18

Todd Zaganiacz of the Polka Jammer is featuring

a segment each week with the Winner's and Finalists for our USPA 50th Awards.

Tune into "The Jammer" on Friday nights from 8-11 PM

or Sunday mornings on WHMP if you live in the Mass area.

In case you miss a show, they are stored in the Jammer archives at

Polka Jammer Network Listen in and check out the extraordinary talent

heading up the awards for our 50th Anniversary!

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Posted 3/24/2018

"Kaylan Jablonski is focused on winning Big Ten while

leading Huskers in circle, batter's box"

Omaha World-Herald

March 22, 2018

Click Here to read the Article

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Posted 3/24/18

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

ESPN-- March 23, 2018

Click Here

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Posted 3/18/18

Congratulations!!

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

Click Here to read the NCAA Article

Coach Krzyzewski & the Duke Blue Devils in the

Sweet 16 next game Friday, March 23, 2018

in Omaha, NE


Coach Mike Krzyzewski was inducted into the

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

Click Here

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Posted 3/11/18

NCAA Men's College Basketball-- Congratulations to:

Dylan Osetkowski- Texas Longhorn

James Sosinski- Kansas Jayhawks

Jakub Mijakowski- Penn Quakers

Alex Olesinski- UCLA Bruins

Maciej Bender- West Virginia Mountaineers

Bobby Hurley- Coach Arizona State Sun Devils

Dan Hurley- Coach Rhode Island Rams

Mike Krzyzewski- Coach Duke Blue Devils

All Polish!!

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Posted 3/10/18

"Remember the Big Joe Polka Show?!"

Click Here to read the Article

From the Omaha Magazine

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Posted 3/8/18

Polish American Night at Comerica Park

Detroit Tigers vs Texas Rangers

Friday, May 25th

Game time 7pm

Polka Music starts at 5pm on the concourse.

More information to come...

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Posted 3/7/18

Knights of Columbus “Polish Night”

Saturday, April 14, 2018


Time 7:00pm to midnight

The Polka Family Band


Knights of Columbus, Council 2061, 775 Washington Rd., Parlin, NJ


The cost of $35.00 per person (advance reservations only-no tickets sold at door)

includes a full Polish Buffet and open bar

Call Joe at 732-721-4563 or Jim at 732-254-8896 for reservations.

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Posted 2/28/18

68th St. Stans A.C. Polish Fest in Bay City, MI

More info: St. Stans Polish Fest Facebook

June 28-July 1, 2018

Thurs 6pm-12:30am_ Steve Drzewicki Band & The New Brass Express

Fri 6pm-12:30am - The Boys and The Dynaversasticktoneaires

Sat 12-4:30pm - Dynaversasticktoneaires 4:30pm-12:30am - The Boys and The DynaBrass

Sunday 12-4pm - Box On and 4-10pm The DynaBrass and The Steve Drzewicki Band

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Posted 1/26/18

Sad news-- the passing of

Bernice Jodlowski

Passed away on Sunday, February 25, 2018

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Posted 2/23/17

"'Hero' Cow Escapes Slaughterhouse and

Hides on Island for a Month"

Nyskie Lake, Poland

From Fox News

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Posted 2/17/17

Poland's Medal Count

Gold

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