This Giving Tuesday, over $3,500 was donated—an incredible achievement! Congratulations and thank you for your generosity. You can still support Polish community cultural events by visiting the Seattle Polish Foundation website or contributing directly to the Giving Tuesday fundraiser. The PHA elections will be held on January 25, 2026. Anyone
This is the season to reflect on all the things we’re grateful for and to think about how we can help others. One of the best ways to make a difference is by participating in the Seattle Polish Foundation fundraisers. The next event, Giving Tuesday, takes place on December 2, and this year we’ll be raising funds for Polish cultural events in Seattle. If you remember Janusz Olejniczak’s concert years ago, you’ll agree that an event of such caliber is long overdue. With your support, it could happen again soon.
Polish Home is excited to welcome Monika Szczepański as the new Dom Polski Manager, joined by her husband Michał! This will be a transition period as we all get to know each other. PHA kindly asks for patience and support while Monika settles into her role, as there may be
SPECIAL THANKS TO SENAT RZECZYPOSPOLITEJ POLSKIEJ FOR SPONSORING OUR FESTIVAL. SPECIAL THANKS TO 4CULTURE FOR SPONSORING FREE ACCESS TO OUR FESTIVAL. Heartfelt thanks to Ryszard Kott and Elżbieta Grzeszczuk, Zbyszek & Katarzyna Pietrzyk, University of WA Slavic Languages and Literatures Polish Studies Endowment Committee, Jozef Plichta, Genevieve Pisarski, Krystyna Untersteiner for
Seattle Polish Film Festival has the pleasure to announce the 2025 Seattle Spirit of Polish Cinema – Viewers’ Choice Award winner: Photosensitive directed by Tadeusz Śliwa. Congratulations to the winner and a big thank you for all your votes.
GivingTuesday is a global generosity movement unleashing the power of radical generosity. GivingTuesday was created in 2012 as a simple idea: a day that encourages people to do good. Since then, it has grown into a year-round global movement that inspires hundreds of millions of people to give, collaborate, and
The Polish Home Association is happy to announce the opening of an Art Gallery in the Polish Cultural Center. We are creating a forum for artists associated with the Polish community to present their art and to popularize and promote art in our community.
It’s been an exciting election season with contests in both Poland and Seattle. But it’s not over yet—the Polish Home Association election is coming up in December, making this the perfect time to renew your membership or join. Every vote matters, and your voice deserves to be heard.
Most of us recall the iconic Apple Macintosh advertisement from the 1984 Super Bowl. It left a lasting impression at the time and continues to resonate today. Given the current state of affairs, it is difficult not to reflect on Orwell’s predictions in “Animal Farm” and “1984.” George Orwell’s 1984
10/24 Friday 4:00 pm – Gdynia Film School students films5:30 pm – Official Opening of the Festival6:00 pm – Life for Beginners (guest Magdalena Maścianica)8:00 pm – Vinci 2 10/25 Saturday 2:00 pm – Crossroads4:00 pm – Loss
Don’t miss the Seattle Polish Film Festival! This year’s selection and guests are truly fantastic, thanks to the dedication and hard work of SPFF volunteers. Come by, show your support, and bring your American friends along!
PHA would like to thank you for your participation in the special ballot to approve the purchase of the 1708 18th Ave property adjacent to the Polish Home. Some members voted by mail, some attended special meeting on Sunday, October 12 to vote in person. 219 ballots were received with
Each year, we hear from subscribers who just missed consular visits. To stay updated on these visits and other events in Seattle, subscribing to this newsletter is the best way. Don’t forget to share it with your friends and family! Historically, the term “witch hunt” has been loaded with fear,
On September 24, we lost a beloved friend and an inspiring leader. His smile, optimism, and wisdom will forever remain in our hearts. Pacio had an enduring passion for skiing. As a dedicated member of the Alpental Ski Patrol for many years, he brought energy and skill to the slopes.
There’s plenty of news coming from the Seattle Polish Film Festival and Polish Home. Stay tuned!
Last month marked the 104th anniversary of Stanislaw Lem’s birthday, making it a perfect time to revisit one of his greatest works, The Futurological Congress. Even 50 years after its publication in 1971, its themes remain just as relevant today. In this satirical sci-fi novella, Lem unleashes his signature wit
Wystartowała jubileuszowa, 20. edycja Konkursu o Nagrodę Marszałka #SenatRP dla dziennikarzy 🇵🇱polskich i polonijnych pt. „Polska tożsamość na emigracji. Między integracją a pamięcią”! Celem jest pokazanie, jak Polonia i Polacy za granicą zachowują swoją kulturę, tradycję i język, a także jak promują polskość poza granicami Polski, a jednocześnie stają się
Due to a grant from the Polish Foundation, admission to the movie festival will be free of charge! SPFF will be distributing free tickets to the movies and is working on the logistics with the SIFF, but rest assured there will have more updates soon. For those of you who
I hope you had a fantastic summer! The weather was beautiful, and thankfully, the wildfire smoke wasn’t as intense as in previous years. If you missed the announcement from the Polish Home Association, there’s great news—Polish Home has officially reopened! On September 5th, PHA celebrated the grand opening of the
Seattle is buzzing with activity this summer. Make the most of the beautiful weather and enjoy all the exciting Polish events! Seattle Polish Festival pulled it off once again—what an amazing event! The Seattle Polish Foundation and the festival organizers extend their heartfelt gratitude and thanks to all the volunteers