THE SUMMIT TIMES

January
 
January 6, Saturday
7:00 p.m.
RECITAL: POLISH CHRISTMAS CAROLS
Directed by Lilianna Osses Adams
Organized by the Polish Club and Polish National Alliance Lodge 7
Information about our guest can be found at: http://www.polonia-euro.com/KULTURA/kult-adams.htm

January 12, Friday
Santa Cruz
8 p.m.
Teresa Wierzbianska - mezzo-soprano.
Recitalat the Music Center Recital Hall of UCSC
Info: (831) 423-1448

January 14, Sunday
San Francisco
Annual Meeting of the Polish Arts and Culture Foundation
2:00 PM
1750 Clay Street, San Francisco, CA 94109, tel: (415) 474-7070.
All members and well-wishers are cordially welcome.

January 18-21
San Francisco
Lowiczanie Audition for the Ethnic Dance Festival
Lowiczanie Polish Folk Ensemble
UCSF, 19th & Holloway
Open to the public for a minimal fee.
More information: (415) 285-4336

January 19, Friday
7:30 P.M.
Polish American Engineer's Club meeting:
BLUE STAR COFFEE
1071 S. DeAnza Blvd in Cupertino.  tel. (408)863-0707
For directions visit website:  www.monikasown.com/bluestar
Guest speaker Kerry Veenstra lecture: "Helping schools develop students' interest in science and technology: SCVSEFA and science fairs."

January 21, Sunday
2:30 P.M.
San Jose
St. Brother Albert Church
10250 Clayton Road
"Obywatel poeta," a documentary about the famous poet Zbigniew Herbert (1924-1998). (in Polish)
Banned in Poland by the post-communists in the Polish TV.
Event is free for all guests.
Zbigniew Herbert's short biography and selected bibliography.
Zbigniew Herbert's books in the Polonia bookstore
About Z. Herbert in the Polish "Magazyn Literacki."
Producers of the documentary: Dr WATKINS
Polish Culture and Art on WWW.
Event organized by Polska Agencja Informacyjna (PAI), the Polish American Congress in Northern California, and The Summit Times.
 

January 25, Thursday
Stanford
Slavianskii Dom Lounge, 650 Mayfield Dr. Stanford, CA 94305
8:00 p.m.
Blind Chance (Przypadek), directed by Krzysztof Kieslowski.
The film presents three different biographies of a man's life, using the "what if" formula. Depicted are the possible careers he could have chosen at the turning point in his life, including that of a physician, a political dissident and a party activist.  (in Polish with English subtitles.)

January 27, Saturday
San Jose
10250 Clayton Road in San Jose
1:30 to 4:00 P.M.
Lots of attractions, games and magic show. Awards for best costume, drawings and the best presented Polish songs and poems
Tickets: $5.00 per family. Everyone is welcome.
Info: (408) 945-9685.

January 28, Sunday
Martinez
10 a.m.
Polish Christmas Carols Recital during the Holy Mass
by Anna Radomska from Warsaw, Poland.
909 Mellus Street, Martinez
 

February
 
February 2, Friday
San Jose
7:30 p.m.
HOLY MASS FOR THE INTENTION OF HEALING (in Polish)
God, who is fully present in the Eucharist, wants to heal a person from his afflictions - both of his body and of his soul. All are invited.
St. Brother Albert Church, San Jose, 10250 Clayton Road
More information: (408) 251-8490

February 3, Saturday
San Francisco
7 p.m.
Carnival Ball by Polonez Soccer Club
Cathedral Hill Hotel Ball Room, 1101 Van Ness Ave.
By reservations only: (415) 552-2619

February 4, Sunday
San Francisco (in Polish)
11:00 a.m.
Celebration of Scout "Thinking Day"
in honor of Baden Powell, the founder of international scouting birthday.
Organized by Polish Scouting Association of the San Francisco Bay Area (ZHP p.g.K.; poza granicami Kraju)
Info: (415) 285-4336

February 9, Friday
San Francisco
8:00 P.M.
Celebration of Chopin's Birthday
with Hiroko Kunitake, piano, the Third Prize Winner  of the 2000 National American Chopin Piano Competition in Miami.
1751 Sacramento Street (at Van Ness), San Francisco.
Tel. (415) 474-2626 or (925) 247-0894
Chopin Council
e-mail: ChopinSF@aol.com
P.O. Box 292, Moraga, CA 94556

February 10, Saturday
Monterey
6 p.m. to 1:00 a.m
The Gala Polonaise Ball
The 11th Annual Polonaise Ball will be held at the Grand Ballroom of Monterey Marriott
The Ball is sponsored by the Friends of John Paul II Foundation of Northern California.
It is a key fundraising event in support of the Foundation program (cultural, educational, humanitarian and religious).
For more information or to make reservations, please call (831) 375-4403.

February 11, Sunday
Martinez
909 Mellus Street
12 P.M.
"Obywatel poeta," a documentary about the famous poet Zbigniew Herbert (1924-1998). (in Polish)
Banned in Poland by the post-communists in the Polish TV.
Event is free for all guests.
Zbigniew Herbert's short biography and selected bibliography.
Zbigniew Herbert's books in the Polonia bookstore
About Z. Herbert in the Polish "Magazyn Literacki."
Producers of the documentary: Dr WATKINS
Polish Culture and Art on WWW.
Discussion in Poland (in Polish): see next event.
Organized by Polska Agencja Informacyjna (PAI), the Polish American Congress in Northern California, and the East Bay Polish American
Association.
 

February
 
February 18, Sunday
Sacramento
4:30 P.M. - 8:30 P.M.
Gala Dinner at the Polish American Club in Roseville
A ten course tasting menu of traditional Polish foods.
Entertainment includes folk dances and songs, and Polka
dancing after dinner.
Info and tickets: Eve Paprocki (916) 927-8507

February 21
Redwood City
5:30 P.M. - 6:30 P.M.
Sending packages to Poland
Price: $.65 per pound + $2.50 per package
Zoon Agency
1629 Main Street, Redwood City,
Info (650) 967-5510 after 7:00 P.M.

February 23, Friday
Cupertino
7:30 P.M.
Polish American Engineers Club
General Meeting and election of new officers
BLUE STAR COFFEE
1071 S. DeAnza Blvd., Cupertino
Tel. (408) 863-0707
Directions: www.geocities.com/kiziemizie
It will begin with Zbigniew Mroz presentation:
"Can 'Silicon Valley' be built in Poland - observations from lecturing at Jagiellonian University."

February 23, Friday
Fremont
8:00 P.M.
Krzysztof Zanussi's movie "Life as a Fatal Sexually Transmitted Disease"
Large screen video projection. (English subtitles)
Ohlone College Smith Center
43600 Mission Boulevard
See map at http://www.ohlone.cc.ca.us/nav/maps/Mapkey3.htm
A social hour with the director, Krzysztof Zanussi, before the event.
After the movie QA session.
Reservations at poloniasfo@aol.com.
Admission $10, PAC individual members $5.
Organized by the Polish American Congress

February 24, Saturday
San Jose
8 P.M.
Carnival Ball
The most elegant and the biggest Polish dance party in the South Bay.
Queen of the Ball contest. Polish home made food.
10250 Clayton Road, San Jose
Tel. (408) 226-8502 or (408) 985-9604

February 24, Saturday
San Francisco
7:00 P.M. ? 1:00 A.M.
Church of the Nativity
240 Fell Street
Music by Pawel Skrzynski DJ.
Donation: $15.00

February 25, Sunday
San Francisco
Polish Club (Dom Polski)
3040  22nd Street
Remembering Zbigniew Herbert - a special event in the Polish House.
1:30 P.M.
Potluck Lunch.
Bring some food and drinks to share with other, and new games, books or family album to show them to your friends.
For food & drink coordination call: Helena Glodek (415) 648-9157, or Grazyna Kosinski (415) 681-3087, or e-mail to tld@polishclub.org
2:00 P.M.
Presentation of the winners of the Second Annual Essay Contest "Famous Polish People"
Herbert's poems - listen to his voice recorded on a CD.
Presentation of Zbigniew Herbert's life and his achievements by Monika Zahorski
Ryszard Kolaczkowski about Herbert - during his many years of work at the Radio Free Europe he met Zbigniew Herbert in Munich, Germany.
3:00 P.M.
"Obywatel poeta," a documentary film about the famous poet Zbigniew Herbert (1924-1998). (in Polish)
Banned in Poland by the post-communists in the Polish TV.
Zbigniew Herbert's short biography and selected bibliography.
Zbigniew Herbert's books in the Polonia bookstore
About Z. Herbert in the Polish "Magazyn Literacki."
Producers of the documentary: Dr WATKINS
Polish Culture and Art on WWW.
Event is free for all guests.
Discussion about the documentary:
ZYCIE - "Zawsze z tymi, ktorych bija", Rozmowa ze Zdzislawem Najderem i Krzysztofem Karasekiem o Zbigniewie Herbercie.
Rzeczpospolita informuje, ze [wskutek protestow] zarzad TVP podjal decyzje o emisji filmu 29 stycznia: "kierujac sie otwartoscia wobec krytyki oraz uwazajac, "e widz ma prawo do obejrzenia filmu o wybitnym poecie, nawet w tej niedoskonalej formie".
Organized by Polska Agencja Informacyjna (PAI) in Warsaw, the Literary Dramatic Association, and The Summit Times
 

March
 
March 2, Friday
San Jose
Holy Mass for the Intention of Healing (in Polish)
7:30 P.M.
All are invited.
St. Brother Albert Church
San Jose, 10250 Clayton Road
Info: (408) 251-8490

March 17, Saturday
Redwood City
2:00 P.M.
Annual Meeting
Polam Federal Credit Union
770 Marshall Street, Redwood City, CA 94063
Tel. (650) 367-8940
Snacks will be served after the meeting.
Members, visitors and guests are welcomed

March 17, Saturday
Martinez
7:00 P.M.
Polish School children performance (in Polish)
Martinez Junior High School,
1600 Court, Martinez.
Donation $5.00 (adults) and $2.50 (children) or $6.00 & $3.00 at the door.
Info: Iwona Urbaniak, (925) 685-6035

March 21, Wednesday
San Francisco
240 Fell Street
8:00 P.M.
Kabaret OTTO (event in Polish)
Organized by the Polish American Congress

March 22, Thursday
Martinez
909 Mellus Street
7:30 P.M.
Kabaret OTTO (event in Polish)
Organized by the Polish American Congress

March 23, Friday
Walnut Creek
8:00 P.M.
The 10th Annual International Dance Festival, "Celebrations of Life."
Lowiczanie will join topnotch ethnic ensembles and over 100 dancers representing the
cultures of Spain, the Philippines, Mexico, the Native Americans, Palestinians and others.
Dean Lesher Regional Center for the Arts, Hofmann Theatre
For tickets, phone Center Tickets (925) 943-SHOW.
http://www.dlrca.org/rca.feb.01.html
Tickets: $20.00 general, $15.00 senior/youth/child

Marzec 23, Friday
San Jose
10250 Clayton Road
8:00 P.M.
Kabaret OTTO (event in Polish)
Organized by the Polish American Congress

March 24-25
Paso Robles
The Ninth Annual Paderewski Festival in Paso Robles, California
This year's recital will be provided by Karol Radziwonowicz, a prominent pianist from Poland.
"Zywot Paderewskiego" - artykul w Nowym Dzienniku w 60. rocznice smierci
More information: Ms. Carolyn Goodrich (805) 238-6805 or e-mail: goodrich@fix.net
Organized by: The Paso Robles Foundation for Culture and Arts

March 25, Sunday
San Francisco
1:30 pm
Polish Club (Dom Polski),
Potluck Lunch
Polish Scouts of Bay Area (Zuchy) will join us for a special performance (Zuchowy kominek).
We invite everyone to show support for the Scouts by attending this event.
As always, please bring any quantity of food and/or drinks to share. New games, books or family album to show to your friends are always welcome.
More information about food & drink coordination: Helena Glodek (415) 648-9157 and Grazyna Kosinski (415) 681-3087 or e-mail: tld@polishclub.org

March 30, Friday
San Jose
8.00 P.M.
Le Petit Trianon, Mother Olson Inn, 72 N. Fifth Street
Performance by prominent Polish pianist Karol Radziwonowicz
More info about Karol Radziwonowicz
An interview with Karol Radziwonowicz (in Polish)
Program: works by Mozart, Schubert, Chopin, Liszt, Paderewski
"Zywot Paderewskiego" - artykul w Nowym Dzienniku w 60. rocznice smierci
Tickets priced at $22.00 - premium, $18.00 - regular and $12.00 - students and seniors (regular only) can be purchased on-line at:
http://www.polishculture.org/karol/ or from Gregory at (408) 391-3229.
Organized by the Polish Art and Culture Foundation in San Francisco

The Sierra Club will be offering it's first ever eco-adventure travel trip to Poland this summer.
This trip involves a week sailing and exploring the Mazurian Lakes, as well as three days hiking in the Tatra. Historical sights in Warsaw and Krakow are also on the itinerary.
The trip is co-led by a Polish speaking Sierra Club member and one of the Sierra Club's most experienced adventure travel leaders.
http://www.sierraclub.org/outings/national/brochure/01820A.asp
Info: Eve Paprocki (916) 927-8507
 

April
April 1, Sunday
San Francisco
2:00 P.M.
Century Club of California, 1355 Franklin Street
Performance by prominent Polish pianist Karol Radziwonowicz
More info about Karol Radziwonowicz
An interview with Karol Radziwonowicz (in Polish)
Program: works by Mozart, Schubert, Chopin, Liszt, Paderewski
"Zywot Paderewskiego" - artykul w Nowym Dzienniku w 60. rocznice smierci
Tickets priced at $22.00 - premium, $18.00 - regular and $12.00 - students and seniors (regular only) can be purchased on-line at:
http://www.polishculture.org/karol/ and from the PACF office at (415) 474-7070.
Organized by the Polish Art and Culture Foundation in San Francisco.

April 6, Friday
San Jose
7:30 P.M.
Holy Mass for the Intention of Healing (in Polish)
God, who is fully present in the Eucharist, wants to heal a person from his afflictions -- both
of his body and of his soul.
All are invited.
St. Brother Albert Church, San Jose, 10250 Clayton Road
Info: (408) 251-8490

Easter season in SF Bay Area Polish parishes:
San Jose - click the EASTER 2001 link at:
http://members.aol.com/poloniasfo

San Francisco - call 1-415-252-5799

Martinez and Union City - call 1-510-352-0772

April 12, Thursday
4:15 P.M.
Stanford University
Professor Andrzej Paczkowski, Institute of Political Studies, Warsaw; visiting scholar, Woodrow Wilson Center, Washington D.C.
The Black Book of Communism: The Polish Perspective
Events website: http://www.stanford.edu/dept/CREES/events.html
More info: Mary Dakin at (650) 725?6852 or e-mail mdakin@stanford.edu

April 14, Saturday
San Francisco
2:00 P.M.
Traditional Polish Easter Feast "Swiecone"
Polish Arts and Culture Foundation
1750 Clay Street
If you would like to attend call by April 11 -- (415) 474-7070
 

San Francisco International Film Festival, April 2001
The Big Animal
Directed by  Jerzy Stuhr
http://www.sffs.org/titleDetail.asp?title_id=58
April 20, 7:00 P.M., Pacific Film Archive Berkeley, CA
April 25, 10:00 A.M., Kabuki Theater San Francisco, CA
April 25, 7:00 P.M., Kabuki Theater San Francisco, CA
April 29, 9:30 P.M., Landmark's Park Theater Menlo Park, CA

Happy Man
Directed by  Malgorzata Szumowska
http://www.sffs.org/titleDetail.asp?title_id=102
April 26, 7:20 P.M., Kabuki Theater San Francisco, CA
April 29, 9:30 P.M., Kabuki Theater San Francisco, CA
April 30, 3:00 P.M., Kabuki Theater San Francisco, CA

April 22, Sunday
San Francisco
2:00 P.M.
"Swiecone" Traditional Polish Easter Celebration
Church of the Nativity
240 Fell Street
Please come and join Polish Americans for this old Polish custom with delicious traditional home made food

April 22, Mercy Sunday
San Jose
10:30 A.M.
Holy Mass (in English and in Polish)
Celebration of Enthronization of St. Faustina's Relic
St. Br. Albert Polish Roman Catholic Mission
10250 Clayton Road, San Jose, CA 95127-4336
Phone: (408) 251-8490

April 26, Thursday
Menlo Park
7:30 P.M.
Polish American Engineers Club presentation:
Wojciech Zalewski will talk about his recent trip to West Africa.
The Little House of Peninsula Volunteers
800 Middle Avenue, Menlo Park, CA 94025
Tel. (650) 326-2025
Driving directions: http://my.yahoo.com/preview/mapit.html

April 26, Thursday
Martinez
7:30 P.M.
Polish singer Marek Grechuta and Anawa - Gospel Music
909 Mellus Street
Tickets $20.00
Reservation: Mr. Michta, (925) 2291-9197

April 29, Sunday
San Francisco
1:00 P.M.
May 3rd Constitution celebration at the Golden Gate Park Music Concourse.
The Golden Gate Park Music Concourse (near Japanese Tea Garden).
An afternoon of Polish Dance performances and Music.
4:00 P.M.
Join us for Polish party at 240 Fell Street for delicious home made Polish food and Polish music.
Event organized by Polish American Congress and Polish Folk Dance Ensemble "Lowiczanie".
 

May
May 4, Friday
San Jose
Holy Mass for the Intention of Healing (in Polish)
7:30 P.M.
God, who is fully present in the Eucharist, wants to heal a person from his afflictions -- both of his body and of his soul. All are invited.
St. Brother Albert Church, San Jose, 10250 Clayton Road
Info: (408) 251-8490

May 5, Saturday
San Francisco
11:30 A.M. - 2:00 P.M.
PACF 35th Anniversary
A Brunch at the beautiful Graden Court of the Sheraton Palace Hotel.
2 New Montgomery Street, San Francisco.
Menus range from $25 to $38 plus 19% serice charge and 8.25% sales tax.
Reservations (415) 474-707 or e-mail polisharts@aol.com

May 6, Sunday
Martinez
10 P.M.
Anniversary of Battle of Monte Cassino
Special Mass at the Polish Church
followed by art performances and dinner
909 Mellus Street, Martinez, CA
Info: (925) 229-9197

May 6, 2001, Sunday, Sacramento
3:00 P.M.
Celebration of the Polish Constitution Day
Chopin Piano Concert by Hubert Salwarowski and Pawel Skrzypek
Polish American Club of Greater Sacramento
327 Main Street, Roseville, CA 95678
More info: (916) 782-7171
 

May 13, Sunday
Martinez
Mother's Day Celebrations
Info: (925) 229-9197

May 14, Monday
Stanford University
4:15 P.M.
John Tedstrom, Senior Researcher, Rand Corporation, Washington DC
"Hope for Ukraine? Domestic Reforms and the Quest for Europe"
Terrace Room, Margaret Jacks Hall, Building 460, 4th Floor
Events website: http://www.stanford.edu/dept/CREES/events.html
More info: Mary Dakin at (650) 725?6852 or e-mail mdakin@stanford.edu

May 16, Wednesday
Palo Alto
Herbert Hoover Memorial Building, Room 330
Noon to 1:00 p.m.
David Hoffman, National Fellow, Hoover Institution - will speak on the subject of:
"Stalinist Morality? Contradictions in Soviet Culture."

May 19, Saturday
San Francisco
7:30 P.M.
Films by the producers of the documentary movie "Obywatel poeta": Dr WATKINS
Guests: Jerzy Zalewski, director, and Tadeusz Deszkiewicz, producer.
"Prywatna wojna" rozmowa z rezyserem Jerzym Zalewskim
There will be some time for discussion with our guests.
Church of the Nativity
240 Fell Street
Tickets $5.00
For more info sent an e-mail to: Salski@dnai.com

May 19, Saturday
San Francisco
7:00 P.M.
PACF
A candlelit evening of poetry and music - Wieczor przy swiecach
Members of the Polish poetry group KRAK from LA will be joining local poets and artists in a bi-lingual evening.
Refreshments will be served. $15.00 per person
Info (415) 474-7070

May 20, Sunday
San Francisco
12:30 p.m.
Celebration of 75th Anniversary of Polish Club of San Francisco
All well wishers are welcomed but please call before or on May 12, 2001, for invitation at (415) 285-4336.
The celebration begin earlier with a special mass at the Nativity Church.
The Polish Club festivities include: cocktails, silent auction, gourmet dinner, artistic program, dance party.
Secured parking provided for guests two blocks away.
Organized by the Polish Club (Dom Polski) of San Francisco

MAY 20, Sunday
Martinez
11:00 a.m.
Special celebration of the Pope's birthday
Annual meeting of the John Paul II Foundation
For more information call: (831) 375-4403

May 21, Monday
4:15 p.m.
Stanford University
The Honorable Thomas Simons, Former US Ambassador to Poland and Pakistan
The Honorable Steven Pifer, Former US Ambassador to Ukraine
"Poland and Ukraine:  Post-Communist Paths Taken and Not Taken"
Terrace Room, Margaret Jacks Hall, Building 460, 4th Floor
Events website: http://www.stanford.edu/dept/CREES/events.html
More info: Mary Dakin at (650) 725?6852 or e-mail mdakin@stanford.ed

May 26, Saturday
Sacramento
8:00 p.m. performance, 7:00 p.m. pre-concert talk
Community Center Theater
1300 L Street
Pianist, Wojciech Kocyan, will play with Camellia Symphony
The concert will feature the music of Prokofiev, Brahms, and Musgrave.
Ticket info: the Community Center Theatre Box Office at (916) 264-5181
 

June
>>>
Polish Holocaust Movie on NBC
"Burning Questions"is an Emmy award-winning documentary that highlights the often forgotten story of Polish Catholics in Nazi concentration camps during World War II.
The film is going national on June 13, 2001. It may be shown on your local NBC affiliate if there is enough interest.
Send a letter to your local NBC station saying that you are interested.
A form of such letter is provided on a website http://www.burningquestions.org  (Click on the "BQ on NBC" button)
You may also order a copy of the video tape through the link: http://www.burningquestions.org

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Each letter or email represents 50 to 100 viewers to a TV programmer and increases the likelihood that the station will air the program.
So please take 5 minutes to email this letter to your NBC station and help us honor the Catholics who suffered during WWII.
>>>

June 1, Friday
San Jose
7:30 p.m.
Holy Mass for the Intention of Healing (in Polish)
God, who is fully present in the Eucharist, wants to heal a person from his afflictions -- both
of his body and of his soul. All are invited.
St. Brother Albert Church, San Jose, 10250 Clayton Road
Info: (408) 251-8490

June 7, Thursday
Menlo Park
7:00 p.m.
Polish American Engineers Club meeting
"Global Venture Capital - A View from Inside" - lecture by Mr. Chris Hrut.
Chris Hrut will share his insights into the global venture capital industry as well as prospects for Poland based on his experience as a venture capitalist.
In addition to his position as a Vice President at Vertex - a $1B under management fund operating in the US, Asia, Europe and Israel - Mr. Hrut was also Vice President at GRIC Communications and held executive positions at Oracle, Trimble and Xerox.
Meeting will be held at the Little House of Peninsula Volunteers,
800 Middle Avenue, Menlo Park, CA
Info: (650) 326-2025

June 9, Saturday
San Francisco
7:00 p.m.
Polish Club
Poetry of Jan Lechon (1899-1956)
Candle light evening filled with poetry and harp music.
Lilianna Osses Adams will recite poems of Jan Lechon and play her compositions.
http://radiojan.org/kultura/osses-adams/
Coffee, polish cake and glass off wine.
Suggested donation $15.00

June 10, Sunday
Martinez
12:00 p.m.
909 Mellus Street, Martinez
Our Lady of Immigrants Chapel
Poetry of Jan Lechon (1899-1956)
Candle light evening filled with poetry and harp music. Lilianna Osses Adams will recite poems of Jan Lechon and play her compositions.
http://radiojan.org/kultura/osses-adams/
East Bay Polish American Association
Info: (925) 229-9197

June 10,  Sunday
San Francisco
4:00 p.m.
The Sixth Annual San Francisco Chopin Competition for Young Pianists - The Concert of the Winners.
Hellman Hall of the San Francisco Conservatory of Music,
1201 Ortega Street (at 19th Avenue), San Francisco.
Donation $5
The Chopin Foundation, Council of San Francisco
Info: (415) 474-2626 or (925) 247-0894 or w-mail ChopinSF@aol.com

June 16,  Saturday
San Francisco
5:00 p.m., Room 315
Guest artist and choreographer, Irena Choma-Grzybowska (former artist with the Polish National Folk Ensemble, Slask).
A beginner/intermediate workshop in both the Polonez and in elements of Beskid mountain dances.

June 16,  Saturday
San Francisco
7:00 p.m.
Roosevelt School Theater.
Lowiczanie Polish Folk Ensemble closes its 2000/2001 season with a 30-minute concert performing for the 25th Annual San Francisco Folk Festival. Guest Artist: Roman Titcu on the cimbalom.
460 Arguello (at Geary, Roosevelt Middle School), San Francisco
FREE ADMISSION
Info: about the Festival at www.sffolkfest.org, or call the Festival Hotline at (510-287-9095, or email info@sffolkfest.org.

June 17,  Sunday
Martinez
9:30 a.m.
Corpus Christi celebration, the only Polish procession on city streets in the San Francisco Bay Area.
909 Mellus Street, Martinez
Info: (925) 229-9197

June 18 - August 17
University of Washington
Intensive Polish in Seatle
Elementary Polish, daily, 1:10-4:30 p.m., 15 credits.
Emphasizes conversation and basics of Polish grammar and vocabulary.
Students develop a certain fluency in expressing themselves in everyday situations.
Link to the web site: http://depts.washington.edu/slavweb/slav-sum.htm

June 24,  Sunday
Concord
10:00 a.m.
Annual Polish Picnic at the Cowell Park.
The festivities start with the outdoor mass in Polish and continue with home made Polish food feast, recreation activities, games and fun for children.
East Bay Polish American Association
Info: (925) 229-9197
 

July
July 1, Sunday
San Francisco
11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Polish Club
Lowiczanie Polish Folk Ensemble will host a beginners' workshop in Polish dance taught by Guest Choreographer, Irena Choma-Grzybowska.
Ms. Irena, a native of Bielsko-Biala, was an artist with the famous Polish national folk ensemble, "Slask", for 20 years. She has directed her own youth ensemble in Poland as well as managing her own dance studio.
Pre-registration required.
Fee: $15 (snacks included). For those who have wanted a chance to start with the basics this is a perfect opportunity to explore the dynamic Polish dances!
Call 510-540--0835 or 415-285-4336 for more information/registration.

July 1,  Sunday
San Francisco
12:30 p.m.
Annual Meeting of Polish American Congress
        Update on current activities and plans.
2:00 p.m.
Polish Holocaust Documentary "From Gulag to America", in Polish, English subtitles.
An important relation by witnesses who survived Siberia. After the film, QA session with the director Eugeniusz Starky.
Parish Hall, 240 Fell Street, San Francisco
Info: Polish American Congress (650) 349-5079

Tuesday, July 3
San Francisco
8:00 p.m.
Polish Club
3040 - 22nd Street
Zwiazek Narodowy Polski, Towarzystwo Literacko-Dramatyczne, The Summit Times & Dr WATKINS Studio Filmowe zapraszaja na dwa filmy rezyserii Jerzego ZALEWSKIEGO:
"SERCE EUROPY albo mysz ktora ryknela"
"Byl raz dobry swiat. Film o Janie Kelusie"
Tworczosc Jerzego Zalewskiego mielismy moznosc poznac ogladajac wczesniej w Domu Polskim cieszacy sie duzym powodzeniem film o Zbigniewie Herbercie "Obywatel Poeta".
More info: Polish Club

July 6, Friday
San Jose
7:30 p.m.
Holy Mass for the Intention of Healing (in Polish)
God, who is fully present in the Eucharist, wants to heal a person from his afflictions -- both
of his body and of his soul. All are invited.
St. Brother Albert Church, San Jose, 10250 Clayton Road
Info: (408) 251-8490
 

August
 
August 9, Thursday
San Francisco
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
W kazdy czwartek, poczawszy od 9. sierpnia, Dom Polski zaprasza swoich czlonkow i sympatykow.
Prasa polska i polonijna, szachy, warcaby, bilard, brydz, polskie filmy video.
Polish Club
San Francisco, 3040 22nd Street
Info: (415) 821-2574

August 4th - September 17th
San Francisco
The Polish Arts and Culture Foundation presents an extensive Paderewski exhibit
on the 4th floor of the Main San Francisco Public library at Civic Center.
Pictures, books, manuscripts, telegrams, paintings all are part of informing the public of Ignacy Jan Paderewski's impact on the world's stage. Many of the items have never been exhibited before.
The Main Library is at the corner of Larkin and Grove across from City Hall, one block up from Market Street. BART is also one block away.

August 12, Sunday
San Francisco
1:00 p.m.
Polish Club
POLONIJNY POTLUCK-LUNCH "Wakacyjne wspomnienia"
Szachy, warcaby i bilard czekaja na chetnych! Brydzysci mile widziani!
W programie:
- Konkurs fotograficzny "Wybierzemy najatrakcyjniejsze zdjecie wakacyjne", przynies ze soba przynajmniej jedno zdjecie formatu  8" x 10" lub wieksze. Nagrody niespodzianki!
- Kazdy moze zademnonstowac ciekawy fragment rodzinnego filmu video z wakacyjnej przygody (czas projekcji ograniczony).
- Film krajoznawczy z Polski.
-  inne atrakcje.
Prosimy naszych gosci aby przyniesli ze soba - osoby ktorych nazwiska zaczynaja sie na litery alfabetu:
od A do F  - przynosza napoje, od G do L  - desery lub owoce, od M do R  - salatki, od S do Z  - dania gorace.
Informacje: Heleny Glodek (415)  648-9157

August 19, Sunday
Martinez
Niedziela 4. rocznic
909 Mellus Street, Martinez
Our Lady of Immigrants Chapel
- Rocznica "Cudu nad Wisla", Dzien Zolnierza, Rocznica Powstania Warszawskiego, powstanie "Solidarnosci"
oraz swieto koscielne Wniebowziecie NMP
Nabozenstwo bedzie celebrowal bp John Cummin z Diecezji w Oakland
Po nabozenstwie spotkanie z przedstawicielami konsularnych RP z Los Angeles oraz wystepy artystyczne i obiad

August 26, Sunday
San Jose
4 p.m.
Polish Pilgrimage to the Mother Mary Quinn of Nations, at the Polish St. Albert Chmielowski Parish in San Jose
Special Holy Mass with participation of many guest priests.
All Bay Area Polish parishes are taking part in this special celebration.
After the celebration a wide variety of homemade Polish food will be served.
St. Br. Albert Polish Catholic Pastoral Mission

August 26, Sunday
Sacramento
Celebration of the Czestochowa Mother Mary Church Fair -- the Parish Holiday "Odpust"
Also a celebrations of the Anniversaries of:
- 1920 Polish-Bolshevik War
- 1944 Warsaw Uprising
- 1980 "Solidarity" birthday
Polish Cultural and Pastoral Center
1601 South Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95838-4525
Tel. (916) 646-6445
[Hwy 80, exit Marysville Blvd. South]
 

September
 
September 6, Thursday
San Francisco, 3040 22nd Street
6:45 p.m.
World Cup Finals qualifier at the Polish Club on a big screen TV.
This is a social night at the Club. It is also a day when you can bring parcels for flood victims in Poland. Packages must have the name and
return address + a list of items in the parcel. There is no cost of shipping for the donating party.
Info: (415) 648-9157 or (415) 681-3087

September 6, Thursday
Menlo Park
7 p.m.
Dominik Schmidt, CEO Airify Communications, PAEC member, will talk about:
"Ultra-flexible wireless systems"
Location: Little House of Peninsula Volunteers
800 Middle Ave.
Menlo Park
Info: (650) 326-2025

September 7, Friday
San Jose
HOLY MASS FOR THE INTENTION OF HEALING (in Polish)
7:30 p.m.
God, who is fully present in the Eucharist,  wants to heal a person from his afflictions -- both of his body and of his soul. All are invited.
St. Brother Albert Church, San Jose, 10250 Clayton Road
More information: (408) 251-8490

September 8, Saturday
Walnut Creek
9:00 a.m
The Polish Language School opens.
This year school sessions will be held at The Walnut Creek United Methodist Church, 1543 Sunnyvale Ave.
The school has also Polish classes for adults.
More info: Elukaszewicz@aol.com

September 8, Saturday
Rocklin
2:00 p.m.
Lowiczanie Polish Folk Ensemble of San Francisco will join Rozanie Polish dance group of Roseville to present a full concert of
Polish music, song, and dance
in Rocklin (near Auburn).
More info: (510) 540-0835 or (415) 285-4336

September 9, Sunday
Concord
10:00
Our Lady of Immigrants Chapel
Polish Picnic at the Cowell Park - Piknik jesienny
Concord Community Park
Msza Polowa 10:00
Kuchnia polska, bufet, polskie piwa
Mecz pilki noznej druzyn z San Jose i Concord
Organized by East Bay Polish American Association
Info: (925) 229-9197

September 9, Sunday
Roseville
10:30 a.m.
Bishop Richard Garcia will began with a celebration of a Mass.
11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Annual Roseville Polish Festival
327 Main St., Roseville
Traditional food, a live polka band for dancing, and crafts and book booths.
Featuring performances by Lowiczanie Polish Folk Ensemble (2:00, 3:00 and 4:00 p.m.), and Rozanie dancers.
Info: (916) 782-7171

September 9, Sunday
Martinez
7:00 PM
Kabaret Masztalskich
909 Mellus Street, Martinez
Organized by Our Lady of Immigrants Chapel

September  22, Saturday
San Francisco, 3040 22nd Street - Polish Club
6:00 rano do 8:00 wieczorem
Polish Parliamentary Elections, Voting Place in San Francisco
Wybory do Sejmu i Senatu Rzeczypospolitej Polskiej
Konsul RP w Los Angeles powolal Komisje Wyborcza Nr 138-Z na teren polnocnej Kalifornii.
Prawo do udzialu w glosowaniu maja obywatele Rzeczypospolitej Polskiej, ktorzy ukonczyli 18 rok zycia.

September 23, Sunday
San Jose
11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
10250 Clayton Rd, San Jose
The Biggest Polish Festival in the Bay Area
Fifth Polish Festival in the South Bay
* Folk Dance performances
* Traditional Polish food
* Souvenirs from Poland
* Books, Videos and CD's
* Raffle - win $2,500.00
Games and fun for children
Info: (408) 251-8490

September 23, Sunday
Sacramento
11 a.m.
Holy Catholic Mass
Polish Festival in the California Capital
Location: Fair Oaks Recreation Park (Fair Oaks & Madison)
* Traditional Polish food
* Raffle
* Games and fun for children
Organized by Polish Cultural and Pastoral Center, Sacramento
1601 South Ave., Hwy. 80, Exit Marysville Blvd. South
Call for exact location: (916) 825-1267

September 26, Wednesday
Santa Clara University
Center for Performing Arts
12:00 p.m.
Pianist Ewa Szalek (future performer - American Chopin Competition, Ph.D. candidate at the Catholic University of Lublin, Poland) and violinist Lois Owslay (veteran orchestral/chamber player, celebrated Bay Area teacher) in an Vivaldi program featuring the Peters edition of "Four Seasons" arranged for violin and keyboard.
Admission is free.
Info: (408) 554-4429 or (408) 554-4431

September 29, Sunday
Martinez
Kabaret Masztalskich - dwie godziny smiechu i "zrywania bokow".
909 Mellus Street, Martizez
Info: (925) 229-9197

>>>
A play at Stanford Little Theater directed by Alexandra Wolska and played by Jarek Truszczynski and Geoff  Hoyle
http://www.stanfordtheater.org

A Polish Yacht Club is being organized in the Bay Area.
If you are interested or would like to or find out more information call
Mr. Michal Laster at (925) 427-7472, or email: LasterM@anesthesia.ucsf.edu

September 29-30
POLISH FESTIVAL IN PORTLAND
We may say "the largest Polish event West of Chicago".
Last year, the festival brought over 12,000 guests. The Festival is ran entirely by over 200 volunteers.
More info: http://home1.gte.net/marek/festival
If you would like to volunteer at the festival, please send an email to Malgosia Prouse (coordinator of volunteers),
mprouse@yahoo.com , or to Marek Stepien (festival coordinator) marek@gte.net

October 4, Thursday
6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Dom Polski (Polish Club) zaprasza Rodakow - jak w kazdy czwartek...
Ponadto, po raz ostatni beda przyjmowane w tym dniu paczki z darami dla powodzina w Polsce.
Na paczce musi byc napisane HELP-POWODZ oraz podane nazwisko i adres nadawcy a takze jej zawartosc.
W Domu Polskim sa specjalnie przygotowane do tego nalepki.
Info: (415) 821-25-74 lub (415) 648-9157.
 

October
 
Polish American Heritage Month
Pulaski Day - Polonia's special occasion
Your Polish Heritage

October 9, Tuesday
10:00 a.m.
Center for Russian & East European Studies
Lane History Corner, Bldg 200 Room 107
Slide-Illustrated Lecture Series: Art and Architecture of Medieval and Early Modern Russia and Ukraine
"Early Rus' Art, 11th - 16th Centuries"
Lecturer Jack Kollmann
Info: Mary I. Dakin, Ph.D. tel. (650) 725-6852
Assistant Director -- mdakin@leland.stanford.edu
Stanford University, Building 40

October 11, Thursday
6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Dom Polski (Polish Club) zaprasza Rodakow - jak w kazdy czwartek...
O godz. 6:30 - film "EMISARIUSZ CHCIUK - CELT" nakrecony przez TVP. Projekcja 90 min.
Wstep wolny.

October 11, Thursday
12:00 noon
Center for Russian & East European Studies
Bldg. 200, Lane History Corner, Room 307
Slide-Illustrated Lecture: "Protection and Salvation of National Monuments in Russia & Ukraine: Legislation, Policy and Reality"
Alexander Leskov, Visiting Professor of Archeology, University of Pennsylvania
Info: Mary I. Dakin, Ph.D. tel. (650) 725-6852
Assistant Director -- mdakin@leland.stanford.edu
Stanford University, Building 40

October 14, Sunday
San Francisco
1:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Polish Club
San Francisco, 3040  22nd Street
DOZYNKI - POLISH HARVEST - 2001
$5 admission supports the Polish Club and musicians.
Live folklore performance from harvest traditions, dancing, and homemade Polish food.
Raffle and silent auction to benefit Lowiczanie.
Parking in a lot near to the Polish Club.
Info: (415) 285-4336

October 16, Tuesday
10:00 a.m.
Center for Russian & East European Studies
Lane History Corner, Bldg 200 Room 107
Slide-Illustrated Lecture Series: Art and Architecture of Medieval and Early Modern Russia and Ukraine
"Early Rus' Architecture, 11th - 16th Centuries"
Jack Kollmann, Lecturer,
Info: Mary I. Dakin, Ph.D. tel. (650) 725-6852
Assistant Director -- mdakin@leland.stanford.edu
Stanford University, Building 40

October 20, Saturday
7:00 PM
Polish Club
23rd Anniversary of the Pontificate of Pope John Paul II
Candle light evening filled with poetry and harp music. Lilianna Osses Adams will recite Karol Wojtyla's poems and play her own compositions.
Spotkanie z poezja Karola Wojtyly i wspolczesnych poetow, ktorzy poswiecili Ojcu Swietemu swoje wiersze.
Wstep - dotacja $12.00, w tym kawa, herbata, ciastko i lampka wina.
Info: Helena Glodek (415) 648-9157

October 21, Sunday
UC Berkeley, at Hertz Hall
3:00 p.m.
Recital: Ewa Podles, Polish contralto
Fees: $42.00 -- ask about student/UCB/senior discount
Contact: Cal Performances (http://www.calperfs.berkeley.edu) or call (510) 642-9988

October 25, Thursday
12:00 noon
CERAS (Center for Education Research at Stanford)
Bldg 40, Rm. 41J
"The Black Book of Communism: the German Debate takes a French Turn"
Astrid Hedin, Visiting Fellow, Scandinavian Consortium for Organizational Research.
Info: Mary I. Dakin, Ph.D. tel. (650) 725-6852
Assistant Director -- mdakin@leland.stanford.edu
Stanford University, Building 40

October 28, Sunday
12:30 PM
Polish Catholic Pastoral Mission (Parafia Polska)
The Church of the Nativity
245 Linden Street
San Francisco, CA 94102
23rd Anniversary of the Pontificate of Pope John Paul II
Event filled with poetry and harp music.
Lilianna Osses Adams will recite Karol Wojtyla's poems and play her own compositions.
Spotkanie z poezja Karola Wojtyly i wspolczesnych poetow, ktorzy poswiecili Ojcu Swietemu swoje wiersze.
 

November
 
November 1 -- All Saints Day (All Souls' Day) In Polonia
Your Polish Heritage

November 2, Friday
Stanford University
12:00 noon
Bldg. 200, Lane History Corner, Rm. 203
Andrew Sorokowski, Historical Research and Information Specialist, US Department of Justice
Kievan Churches: Reflections on John Paul II's Visit to Ukraine
Info: Mary I. Dakin, Ph.D. at (650) 725-6852 or mdakin@leland.stanford.edu
Center for Russian & East European Studies

November 4, Sunday
San Francisco
1:00 p.m.
Polish Club
POLONIJNY POTLUCK-LUNCH
Szachy, warcaby i bilard czekaja na chetnych! Brydzysci mile widziani!
W programie:
- Harcerska Pielgrzymka mlodziezy z Bay Area - relacja, zdjecia i film video - druh phm Kazimierz Sobczak.
- Wspomnienia z wakacyjnego pobytu w Polsce Zapraszamy do podzielenia sie swoimi wrazeniami.
- Chetni beda mieli szanse pokazania video nakreconego w czasie pobytu w Polsce.
- Film o Polsce, inne ciekawostki i atrakcje.
Zgodnie z potluckowym zwyczajem prosimy naszych gosci aby przyniesli ze soba:
Osoby ktorych nazwiska zaczynaja sie na litery alfabetu:
od A do F przynosza desery / owoce; od G do L salatki; od M do R dania gorace; od S do Z napoje.
Info: Helena Glodek (415) 648-9157
Potluck organizuja: Towarzystwo Literacko-Dramatyczne, Zwiazek Narodowy
Polski-Grupa 7, Towarzystwo Sw. Stanislawa Biskupa.

November 4, Sunday
Martinez
11:00
Our Lady of Immigrants Chapel
909 Mellus Avenue
Martinez, CA 94558
23rd Anniversary of the Pontificate of Pope John Paul II
Event filled with poetry and harp music.
Lilianna Osses Adams will recite Karol Wojtyla's poems and play her own compositions.
Spotkanie z poezja Karola Wojtyly i wspolczesnych poetow, ktorzy poswiecili Ojcu Swietemu swoje wiersze.
Organized by the Friends of John Paul II Foundation
Info: (925) 229-9197

November 5, Monday
Hoover Institution, Stauffer Auditiorium
3:15 p.m.
The Honorable Milos Zeman, Prime Minister of the Government of the Czech Republic
Czech Republic and United Europe in the Globalized World
Info: Mary I. Dakin, Ph.D. at (650) 725-6852 or mdakin@leland.stanford.edu
Center for Russian & East European Studies

November 6, Tuesday
Stanford University
starting at 8:30 a.m.
High-Tech Investment and Trade Mission from Poland will present its program
Stanford University - Stanford Faculty Club
439 Lagunita Drive
Stanford, CA 94305
Info: Consulate General of Poland: (310) 442-8500, ext. 114 or 111
or visit website: www.pan.net/tradeconsul/hightech
The Mission schedule is as follows:
November 5 Monday, Austin, Texas
November 6 & 7 (Tuesday & Wednesday), San Jose, California
November 8 (Thursday), Los Angeles & Long Beach, California
November 9 (Friday), San Diego, California

November 6, Tuesday
Santa Clara
Program:
7:00 - 8:00 p.m - No Host Cocktail Party
8:00 - 9:00 p.m. - Dinner
9:00 - 9:30 p.m. Keynote Address
Polish American Engineers Club cordially invites you to
Club's Annual Dinner, and a Reception for the first ever High-Tech Investment and Trade Mission from Poland which
comes to Silicon Valley.
Keynote Address: Remarks by Tomasz Kulisewicz from Polish Chamber of IT and Telecommunication
Marriott Hotel
2700 Mission College Blvd
Santa Clara, CA 95054
Reservation: $50/person - PAEC Members and Spouses, $55/person - Non-Members
Reservations on-line: www.polishengineerssv.org
Info: Janusz Balicki: 408-865-0164, balicki@pixeldevices.com

November 7, Wednesday
Martinez
7:00 p.m.
Kabaret PIGWA - Wojciech Korda, solista zespolu Niebiesko-Czarni
Our Lady of Immigrants Chapel
909 Mellus Avenue
Martinez, CA 94558

November 8 Thursday
Stanford University, Bldg. 40, Rm. 41J
12:00 noon
Janusz Reykowski, Professor of Psychology, University of Warsaw
The 1989 Round Table Negotiations in Poland: Preconditions, Process and Long-Term Consequences
Info: Mary I. Dakin, Ph.D. at (650) 725-6852 or mdakin@leland.stanford.edu
Center for Russian & East European Studies

November 10, Saturday,
San Francisco
4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Former president of Poland, Lech Walesa, in conversation with Jane Wales, President of the World Affairs Council of
Northern California.
World Affairs Council, 312 Sutter Street, Suite 200
Prepaid reservations required.
Reservation and information: (415) 293-4600

November 10, Saturday
Pleasant Hill
7:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m.
BIG BARBORKA DANCE PARTY
Buffet supper included. Attire: semi formal.
A Performance by "Lowiczanie" Folk Dancers, and many other attractions.
Pleasant Hill Recreation Center, 320 Civic Drive.
Donation per person: $40 in advance, $45 at the door.
For The Benefit Of The Polish Language School Of John Paul II
Information and credit card ticket orders: Jacek Wagner Tel. (510) 530-6719, e-mail: Jacekwag@Earthlink.Net
Make checks payable to the Polish-American Educational Committee of San Francisco (PAEC), and send to: PAEC C/O Leszek
Golkowski, 353 West Baltimore, Larkspur, CA 94539.

November 11, Sunday
San Francisco
11:00 a.m.
at 12:00 (noon) continuation of the celebration in the Parish Hall.
Polish Independence Day Celebration
Nativity Church, 240 Fell Street
After short official ceremony and artistic program the delicious Polish food will be available. Please come and enjoy the afternoon.
Organized by the Polish American Congress and Polish veterans organizations.
More details to come.

November 11, Sunday
Martinez
2:00
St. Br. Albert Polish Catholic Pastoral Mission
10250 Clayton Road
San Jose, CA 95127-4336
23rd Anniversary of the Pontificate of Pope John Paul II
Event filled with poetry and harp music.
Lilianna Osses Adams will recite Karol Wojtyla's poems and play her own compositions.
Spotkanie z poezja Karola Wojtyly i wspolczesnych poetow, ktorzy poswiecili Ojcu Swietemu swoje wiersze.
Info:  (408) 251-8490

November 12, Monday
5:30 p.m.
Stanford University
Panel: "Contemporary Developments in Polish Politics and Culture"
Anna Niewiadomska, Attache for Cultural Affairs, Embassy of the Republic of Poland; Krzystzof Kasprzyk, Consul General, Republic of Poland, Los
Angeles; Roman Czarny, Consul for Cultural Affairs, Republic of Poland, Los Angeles
Newhall Room, Littlefield Center, Graduate School of Business
Info: Mary I. Dakin, Ph.D. at (650) 725-6852 or mdakin@leland.stanford.edu
Center for Russian & East European Studies

November 12, Monday
Davis
8:00 p.m.
Meeting with Lech Walesa - Nobel Prize-winning union leader, and president of Poland.
Location: Freeborn Hall, UC Davis
Map: http://ucdavispresents.ucdavis.edu/showday.html
http://ucdavispresents.ucdavis.edu/calendar_by_date.lasso

THIRD ANNUAL ESSAY CONTEST Organized by the Polish Club of San Francisco, the Polish American Congress Northern California Division, Polam  Federal Credit Union, Polish National Alliance Lodge 7, and the Literary Dramatic Association. FAMOUS POLISH PEOPLE The purpose of this contest is to promote awareness of the rich cultural heritage of which Americans of Polish ancestry can be proud.  The contest will encourage all young students up to the 12th grade to gain a better understanding of history and contributions of the  Polish people.  All entries are due by November 15, 2001.

November 18, Sunday
San Francisco
1:00 p.m.
"Present Polish political scene" - observations during recent elections in Poland - by Zdzislaw Zakrzewski.
Polish American Congress meeting.
Guests and members are very welcomed. Polish dinner available for purchase.
Polish Club, 3040  22nd Street, San Francisco, CA 94110
Info: (650) 349-5079

November 22, Thursday
4:00 p.m.
Polish Club
THANKSGIVING DINNER - Obiad dziekczynny
Wstep dotacja: $18 od osoby, dzieci $10 (do lat 12)
More information to come.
 

December
 
• The Polish Chef - Wigilia
 
December 1, Saturday
San Francisco
7 p.m. - 1 a.m.
ANDRZEJKI dance party
The tradition in Polish social life.
240 Fell Street
Tickets: $15.00 and $10.00
(415) 333-3026 or (415) 252-5799

December 2, Sunday
Walnut Creek
Lowiczanie and the Julia Morgan Center for the Arts present a concert for the Julia Morgan Theater's
"Kaleidoscope Sunday Matinee Series"
Event for kids and families; 2 p.m. $10.00 adults, $5.00 children
For tickets call: CBON (925) 798-1300.
Performances from the Lowiczanie repertoire, as well as from the Bay Area's Polish children's ensembles.
More info: (510) 540-0835

December 2, Sunday
San Francisco
4:00 p.m.
Chopin Christmas Concert
Featuring the Winners of the Sixth Annual San Francisco Chopin Competition for Young Pianists, 2001 and special guests
at the California Club, 1750 Clay Street, San Francisco
Refreshments will follow
Admission $7 regular, $5 students and seniors, free to members of the Council.
Reservations: (925) 247-0894 or e-mail CHOPINSF@AOL.COM
Organized by The Chopin Council of San Francisco.

December 7, Friday
San Jose
HOLY MASS FOR THE INTENTION OF HEALING (in Polish)
7:30 p.m.
St. Br. Albert Polish Catholic Pastoral Mission
God, who is fully present in the Eucharist, wants to heal a person from his afflictions -- both of his body and of his soul. All are invited.
St. Brother Albert Church, San Jose, 10250 Clayton Road
Information: (408) 251-8490

December 15, Suturday
Martinez
Wieczerza Wigilijna
Tradycyjna kolacja z 13 potraw. Jaselka. Lamanie sie oplatkiem. Zyczenia.
Traditional Blessed Wafer sharing.
Konkurs szopek wigilijnych. Sw. Mikolaj z prezentami.
818 Green Street, at Las Juntas Street
Organized by the East Bay Polish American Association
Info (925) 229-9197

December 16, Sunday
San Jose
2 p.m.
Polish Christmas Eve, WIGILIA
Polish food made specifically for the occasion
10250 Clayton Road, San Jose
St. Br. Albert Polish Catholic Pastoral Mission
Info: (408) 251-8490

December 16, Sunday
Sacramento
4 p.m. Holy Mass celebrated by Fr. Sylwester Kwiatkowski
5 p.m.
Polish Christmas Eve Supper - Wigilia
Polish traditional food, koledy and Christmas Carols, Rozanie Polish Folk Dance Group, and Santa Clause
Polish American Club of Sacramento
327 Main St., Roseville, CA 95678
Info:  (916) 725-8704 or (916) 782-7171

December 16, Sunday
San Francisco
Traditional Wigilia put on by The Polish Arts and Culture Foundation
Drawing Room of The California Club
1750 Clay Street, San Francisco (between Van Ness and Polk)
Call (415) 474-7070 for reservations, or e-mail: Polisharts@aol.com
Adult: $40.00, child 12-15: $15.00, children10 and under free.
Come share the holiday spirit with good food and Christmas carols.

December 23, Sunday
San Francisco
12:30 p.m.
Polish Christmas Eve Supper WIGILIA celebration
Traditional Blessed Wafer (oplatek) sharing and wishes
Polish food made specifically for the occasion
Church of the Nativity
240 Fell Street
Info: (415) 333-3026 or (415) 252-5799

December 23, Sunday
San Jose
1:30 p.m.
Polish Christmas Carols - Harp recital by Liliana Osses Adams
Polish Catholic Pastoral Mission, St. Brother Albert Church
10250 Clayton Road, San Jose
Info: (408) 251-8490

December 30, Sunday
San Francisco
12:30 p.m.
Polish Christmas Carols - Harp recital by Liliana Osses Adams
Polish Catholic Pastoral Mission, Church of the Nativity
240 Fell Street, btw. Gough and Franklin, San Francisco
Info: 1-415-252-5799

December 31, Monday
San Francisco
New Year's Eve Party -- SYLWESTER
Polish Club, San Francisco
3040  22nd Street
Admission: $100:00 per couple, $60:00 single person.
All food, drinks and champagne included.
Reservations: (415) 648-9157 or (415) 387-8660

December 31, Monday
San Jose
8 p.m. - 2. a.m.
New Year's Eve Party -- SYLWESTER
Delicious Dinner included, raffle drawing
Tickets: $85.00 per person
10250 Clayton Road, San Jose
St. Br. Albert Polish Catholic Pastoral Mission
Info: (408) 251-8490

December 31, Monday
Concord
New Year's Eve Party - Bal Sylwestrowy
Location: Nice Ballroom on Willow Pass at Olivera
Info: (925) 229-9197

December 31, Monday
Sacramento
New Year's Eve Party -- SYLWESTER
Location: 2197 Chase Dr, Rancho Cordova
Tickets: $50 per person.
All food, drinks and champagne included.
Info & reservations: Stanislaw Rowinski (916) 987-5767; Zbigniew Bogacz (916) 369-5377 or Marianna Samlik (916) 486-0617

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Voices of Hope: The Story of Radio Free Europe and Radio Liberty
Wojenna i radiowa historia red. Ryszarda Kolaczkowskiego.
April 24 through December 28, 2001
Open to the Public, Free of Charge
Tuesday - Saturday
11:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.
Herbert Hoover Memorial Exhibit Pavilion, next to Hoover Tower
Tel. (650) 723-3563

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Flood relief for Poland - organized by the Polish American Congress in Northern California
Emergency Polish Flood Relief Program - organized the the Polish American Congress in Chicago