An Evening with President Lech Walesa
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Solar Lottery is a 1955 science fiction novel by American writer Philip K. Dick. It was his first published novel and contains many of the themes present in his later work. It was also published in altered form in the UK as World of Chance. The main story is about a man named Ted Benteley who lives in a strange world, dominated by percentages and the lottery.
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Lech Walesa, the living legend who defeated communism and pushed the world toward democracy, is coming to Seattle on his first-ever Grand Lecture Tour. Listen as he takes you behind the scenes of one of history’s greatest turning points – and into the future we must build together. Watch here https://youtu.be/mXVHghnWj_E Register
Through June 2025, the Art Gallery in the Polish Cultural Center presents the art of Adam Dopierala.
You can view the PHA Gallery most Friday evenings when the restaurant is open and at other PHA events. The works of the presented artists are available for viewing in our gallery and can also be purchased directly from the artist. Purchasing artwork is a significant recognition for the artist and additionally sponsors PHA.
Polish Festival Seattle returns to its usual venue at the Seattle Center Armory and the Mural Amphitheater this year. The festival will open with a parade from the Mural Amphitheatre to the Armory Food & Event Hall at 12 p.m. There will be the usual attractions – folk group performances, concerts, exhibition, movies, workshops, Polish food and a beer garden as well as booths with arts and craft vendors and different organizations. 2025 highlights will
The Consulate General of the Republic of Poland in Los Angeles kindly informs that the next consular visit to Seattle, only to process passport applications, is scheduled for January 28-31, 2025. The Consul will be available at the Polish Cultural Center Dom Polski, by reservation only 12 pm to 6 pm on Tuesday, January 28 9 am to 6 pm on Wednesday, January 29 9 am to 6 pm on Thursday, January 30, 9 am
For some time now, Seattle Polish News has been looking for a new editor-in-chief to take over the news service from Ryszard Kott. However, this search has been unsuccessful and so it’s time to say goodbye. Unless somebody steps forward soon, the service will be discontinued starting from beginning of January 2025. The Seattle Polish News is an independent news service serving Seattle and the Pacific Northwest since 2002. Since the beginning it has been
This is the annual meeting of the members of the Polish Home Association. PHA owns and operates the Polish Cultural Center Dom Polski in Seattle. It is also an election meeting for the PHA Board of Trustees and the Officers positions. Please visit the PHA election page for the election committee downloadable newsletter with the announcement, candidate lists and other info. As is a tradition, a free dinner will be served before the meeting, starting
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
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
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
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
The Polish Cultural Center invites everybody to the annual New Year’s Eve party. Festive dinner by Sebi’s Bistro includes: 8 hot courses, 7 different appetizers, desserts, hot and cold beverages, a glass of champaign at midnight. Music by DJ Justin. Cost is $120 for PHA members, $140 non-members. For tickets, reservations and more info call Halina at (206) 484-3549, or buy tickets on Square. More: Must be 21+ to attend. Party webpage is here RK
Ho, ho ho!!!! Christmas is right around the corner and it’s time to celebrate! Polish Home Association and the Polish School in Bellevue invites all children and their parents to the annual Christmas party for kids – Mikołajki. This is a community-wide event, and all children are invited, regardless of whether they speak Polish or English. Attractions include: photo booth gingerbread workshop (register here) – a fundraiser for the Polish School in Bellevue Christmas ornaments workshop
As usual at the Christmas season, you can preorder the holiday cold and hot foodstuffs from Sebi’s. Pickup is on Saturday, December 21 or Monday, December 23. The preorder form and other details can be found here.
If you missed this movie at the Seattle Polish Film Festival two years ago, this is your chance. In this Ukrainian Polish co-production, directed by Olesia Morhunets-Isaienko takes the ‘Carol of the Bells’ is a symbol of the spirit of brotherhood and unity all over the world. The peaceful existence of three families, Polish, Ukrainian and Jewish, sharing a large house, musical evenings and merriment in the Polish city of Stanisławów (now Stanislaviv in Ukraine)
Polish Home Association invites everybody to an Andrzejki dance party at the Polish Cultural Center. In Poland, Andrzejki used to be the last party of the season, on the St. Andrew’s Eve, and its traditions include fortune telling with wax poured on water. The restaurant will be open for dinner and appetizers from 6 pm to 10 pm, the bar will be open downstairs and upstairs. Party dancing from 8 pm with a DJ playing Polish