October is a magical time in the Pacific Northwest. As autumn rains return and temperatures drop, forests in Washington and Oregon become a mushroom hunter’s dream. Mossy trees, misty trails, and the earthy aroma of the woods set the stage for one of the region’s favorite fall traditions: mushroom picking. For many, mushroom hunting is more than a pastime—it’s a chance to slow down, connect with nature, and uncover the forest’s hidden gems. Whether you’re
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The Polish Fall Bazaar is coming! Join us and celebrate together our tradition over 60 years old! Enjoy a delicious…
Polish Home Association is raising funds for improvements to the kitchen. to find more information and donate please visit PHA website.
Radio Gdańsk has launched a sixty-part audio series, “Gdynia Obiecana,” inspired by Grzegorz Piątek’s book on Gdynia’s extraordinary interwar transformation. The series explores not only the city’s rapid development but also the people behind it and the social costs involved. Created to mark Gdynia’s centennial, each six-minute episode airs on weekdays at 5:45 a.m. and repeats at 8:50 p.m. (Seattle times: 8:45 p.m. PDT the previous day for the morning broadcast, and 11:50 a.m. PDT
Do you love Polish music and enjoy singing? Vivat Musica! Polish Choir at the Polish Home Association in Seattle is welcoming new members! It’s a friendly and vibrant group brought together by a love of music, Polish culture, and singing together. You don’t need to be a professional singer — enthusiasm and a desire to sing are what matter most! The choir is directed by Dr. Marcin Paczkowski, an outstanding musician and conductor. 🎶 The
The Indie Games Poland Foundation is celebrating its 10th appearance at PAX West in Seattle, the largest video game trade show in the United States — and one of the biggest in the world. This year’s booth features 14 diverse independent games developed in Poland, including several titles published by Polish companies. Visitors will have the chance to meet the creators, learn about their development process, and experience unique games across a wide range of
Ryszard Kott will receive the Gloria Artis medal on September 4 for his significant contributions to Polish culture and heritage. His efforts include establishing the Maria Kott Endowed Professorship of Polish Studies, founding the Seattle Polish Foundation, and organizing cultural events. He has been pivotal in promoting Polish arts and traditions in the U.S.
Seattle Polish Foundation (SPF) is the main Polish‑American charity in Seattle and Washington State — and everything we do is about keeping Polish culture vibrant, visible, and fun in the Pacific Northwest. We sponsor cultural events, support local Polish organizations, and team up with partners across the region to bring Polish traditions to the wider community. 🌟 Our Big Events Polish Festival Seattle is our flagship celebration every July at Seattle Center. Since 2012, it’s
In summer and fall the forests in Poland come alive with people; young and old are united by a lofty goal to find wild mushrooms, a prized commodity since time immemorial. Mushroom foraging in Poland is not only a pastime but, particularly in the countryside, it’s a way of life. Mushrooms are cooked, fried, marinated and stored in jars, dried, froze or salted (rather rare today). There is hardly a house that does not have a couple of pounds of dried mushrooms in a pantry to enhance the flavor of meat dishes, soups, or to make a fabulous mushroom sauce. Poles could die for pierogis with mushrooms or a delish mushroom sauerkraut dish.
From the bestselling author of How Fascism Works, a global call to action that tells us “why the past is a frontline in the struggle for a future free of fascism” (Jeff Sharlet, New York Times bestselling author) as it reveals the far right’s efforts to rewrite history and undo a century of progress...
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * In the spirit of George Carlin and Christopher Hitchens, the son of a former Catholic nun and a Franciscan brother delivers a deeply irreverent and biblically correct takedown of far-right Christian hatred—a book for believers, atheists, agnostics, and anyone who’ll ever have to deal with...
When you have guests from Poland visiting Seattle, instead of taking them only to the obvious tourist attractions, use Walkkie to show them the city’s hidden gems, local culture, and lesser-known spots that make Seattle feel more personal and authentic than a typical sightseeing tour. Walkkie is a location-based discovery...
