Year: 2025

Passing the Torch at the Seattle Polish News

The Seattle Polish News has finally a new editor-in-chief. Bohdan Raciborski volunteered to run our news service in 2025. He replaces Ryszard Kott, who created the Polish News Seattle in 2002 as an independent news service and has served as the publisher and the editor-in-chief ever since. The service has four other editors currently, namely Anna Kamińska, Anna Raciborska, Nandhini Sundaresan and Anna Kułakowska. Ryszard stays as the SPN publisher for now. Bohdan knows our

Documentaries About Local Guide Bronka Sandstrom

KINO OKO presents a short documentary “Lady of the Mountain / Kobieta Skała” in memory of Bronka Sandstrom who at the age of 77 summited a Mt. Rainier as oldest women who made this achievement. The documentary was produced by Monika Meleń from Polish TVP Polonia in 2018. Another short documentary movie will also present Bronka’s experiences from summiting the Mt. Rainier. More: about Bronka, contact Krystof for more information by RK

“Kulig” Winter Sleigh Ride in Leavenworth

Polish Home Association invites winter enthusiast to a “kulig” horse sleigh ride in Leavenworth, WA. This will be a magical afternoon of Polish traditions, winter wonder, and community connection. What’s Included: 40–50-minute enchanting sleigh ride through Leavenworth’s picturesque winter landscape. Single-use hand warmers to keep cozy during the ride. Meet-and-greet with the majestic horses. 2-hour bonfire experience following the sleigh ride, featuring: Cozy blankets Warm cider, mulled wine and hot chocolate Delicious s’mores and sausage

Opłatek: Christmas Caroling and Wafer Sharing

The Polish Cultural Center invites everybody to Opłatek, a wafer & goodwill sharing event that has been a long-standing tradition of the Polish community. This is an open and free event – everybody is welcome to come and enjoy the holiday cheer. The program includes a round of Christmas wafer sharing & well-wishing and singing Polish & American carols, as well as sharing of food and desserts. As usual, the Polish Choir Vivat Musica will