 Since 1608, when the first Polish
settlers arrived at Jamestown, VA, Polish people have been an important part of
America's history and culture. With that in mind, this year we will mark the
410th anniversary of the First Polish Settlers by saluting All American Workers. Ours were
among the first skilled workers in America and, in their honor, this month we urge
people to purchase the products and services offered by American workers. For
this recognition and much more Polish
American Heritage Month was created more than 37 years ago in Philadelphia,
PA, and became a national celebration of Polish history, culture and pride.
Learn more about this annual event and other Polish-American events and history
at http://www.PolishAmericanCenter.com . It's great to see that
Polish-American history and pride are well represented in the "Great
Mosaic of America."
National Pierogi Day: We REALLY
celebrated our favorite delicate dumpling
 Here in the Mahoning Valley
we kicked off the month with our largest National Pierogi Day event yet ---selling out at
more than 450 dozen pierogi and pledging to double that offering in 2019!
Thanks to Babcia's Lunchbox food truck for joining us and Rhine Haus Bier Hall & Suzie's Dogs & Drafts for hosting! More than eight varieties of
flavors were a peek at what is to come
at Rhine Haus who plans to offer a rotating variety of hand-pinched delicacies
when they open in the next few weeks. Combine that with Polish beer. Vodka
specials and live polka music from
the Polonia Duo PLUS photo opps with
our beloved mascot Stan the Pierog & you have the fixins for a great day! If you didn’t
get to join us – mark your calendar now for 2019!
Tyler History Center
invites us for lecture on Poles in Ytown
 Continuing our Pol-Am
Month celebration, we accepted the invitation of the Mahoning Valley Historical
Society to be the featured speakers at their monthly Bites and Bits of History Lunch Program on THURSDAY,OCTOBER 18 12 –
1 PM at the beautiful Tyler Mahoning Valley History Center at 325 W. Federal
Street, Downtown Youngstown. These free, monthly lunchtime discussions cover a
variety of topics and give attendees a chance to explore local history in a
casual setting. In response to our speaker invite, we reached out to Polish
Arts Club of Youngstown, Krakusy Society, Polish Legion of American Veterans
and the area Polish churches for a submission on their history. The goal is to
give a talk that is a real overview of everything from Poles immigration to the
Valley, to the social circles they created to some residents of acclaim who
shared our heritage! Why don’t
you plan on joining us! Zapraszamy!
Bring your own lunch, or visit Overture for their $6 Bites and Bits Lunch
Special! (Call Overture at 330-744-9900 for details or to place your order).
A valiant effort for
humans and animals
 PolishYoungstown is
co-hosting a book club discussion with the Youngstown Area Delta Zeta Alumnae of the book Zoo Keepers Wife. The book by Diane Ackerman has also been adapted into a popular film,
but is a worthwhile read. The book tells the remarkable WWII story of Jan
Zabinski, the director of the Warsaw Zoo, and his wife, Antonina, who, with
courage and coolheaded ingenuity, sheltered 300 Jews as well as Polish
resisters in their villa and in animal cages and sheds. Members of the Delta
Zeta book club and YSU English Festival co-chair Angela Messenger will be on
hand to lead the discussion. All are welcome. Zapraszamy! Thursday,October 18, 2018, at 7:00 pm
at the cafe in Barnes & Noble in Boardman.
News from Around Polonia
Honoring Polish
Constitution Anniversary
Cleveland’s
Polonia are celebrating the important 100th Anniversary of Poland’s
Constitution. On November 3 there will be a Gala Dinner at the Tremont City
Side Ballroom. Tickets $65 per person or $480 per table of 8. For more
information call 216-285-1958 (Henia) or 216-236-6601 (Alina).
The second event will be a Concert on
November 11 in collaboration with the Polish American Cultural Center and
Cleveland State University at CSU’s Main Classroom Auditorium. Tickets are
$20 for adults and $10 for students. For more information call 216-849-1292.
Events can be purchased at via PayPal at www.polishcenterofcleveland.org
Calendar Highlights
 All Month -
Pol-Am Heritage Month exhibit, Magg Library-YSU… Oct. 11 Pulaski Day…Oct
18, 12 – 1 PM Polish History Bites and Bits History Lunch Presentation… Oct. 18, 7 PM Zoo
Keepers Wife by Diane Ackerman - Polish-themed Book discussion sponsored by Delta Zeta book club,
Barnes & Noble, Shops at Boardman Park…Oct
26 - 3 – 5 PM YSU International Coffee
Hour, Lariccia Cultural Collaboratory in YSU Jones Hall … Saturday, Nov 3 6 PM Polish
Constitutional Gala, Tremont City
Side Ballroom, Cleveland…Sunday, Nov 11 Polishfest, Cathedral of Learning,
Univ of Pitt…And you know there will be more to come!
Do Zobaczenia!
Aundréa and Your PolishYoungstown Team
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