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

AD: Support Syrena Seattle Dance Group

To whom it may concern, Syrena Seattle is preparing for an exciting new concert season in 2025. With beautiful new costumes in the making, we are thrilled to present our next program, which will feature traditional dances from the Łowicz region of Poland. We would like to extend an opportunity

AD: Wendy Rader-Konofalski exhibits in November 2024

Local artist, Wendy Rader-Konofalski, is back for the November Edmonds Art Walk which takes place every third Thursday of the month.  Come and see her and her artist colleague, Becca, on Thursday, November 21st from 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.  Their exhibit is on the inside wall of the Epulo

Seattle Polish News Looks for Editor-in-Chief

Polish News looks for a new editor-in-chief to take over our news service from Ryszard Kott. If you are interested in joining Seattle Polish News, or discussing what it would involve, please contact Ryszard. The Seattle Polish News is an independent news service serving Seattle and the Pacific Northwest since

AD: Folk Costumes for Sale at the Bazaar

Polish folk costumes designed by Basia Niesulowski are offered for sale this Fall Bazar at the Polish Cultural Center. Please visit Art by Basia shop on Etsy for costumes, paintings, drawings, cards and other gift ideas. Or visit Art By Basia on FB for more examples and information.

AD: Polish Scouts T-Shirt Design Contest

Calling All Young Artists! Polish Scouts in Seattle are seeking your creative ideas to give us an innovative design for our next t-shirt to honor this year’s Scout Theme: “Give Me Your Hand!” All participants must submit their t-shirt designs by Wednesday, October 30th to be considered. Top entries will

Open House at Polish Scouts

Join Polish Scouts! If you are looking for a place for your child where they can develop their skills, make friends, and experience unforgettable adventures – Polish Scouting is the perfect choice!  Scouting is an organization that shapes young people, teaching them independence, responsibility, and cooperation. Scouting is not only meetings

Seattle Polish Film Festival News

Zbigniew Konofalski returns as the Festival Director after the resignation of Michal Friedrich. The Festival will take place at the Egyptian Theater during one weekend of November 8-10. SPFF will be screening some of the newest films from the 2024 Gdynia Festival, like “White Courage”, “Simona Kossak”, and “Kulej.” More:

Flood Relief for Poland

Update as of Oct 31, 2024: SPF has received about $1,700 in PayPal donations and $2,000 from PHA; together with $5,000 from SPF, $8,700 has been wired to the Caritas charity in Poland. Dear Friends of Poland, As you have seen in the news, there has been terrible flooding in

Registration At the Polish School in Seattle

The Juliusz Słowacki Polish School in Seattle is starting enrollment for the 2024/2025 academic year. Classes for adults will be online in the evenings on weekdays and in the morning on weekends, and children’s classes will take place at the Polish Home on Saturdays mornings. The fees for the classes are

Registration at the Polish School in Bellevue

The Fr. Twardowski Polish School in Bellevue accepts new students for the 2024/2025 academic year for classes 0 to 8. The enrollment is based on demonstrated language skills, not on age, and the new students can enroll in person on September 11, 2024, at 7 pm at the East Shore Unitarian

AD: Aleksandra Monk’s Celebration of Life August 28 at 1 pm

Aleksandra Monk died on July 29, 2024. Please join us for a gathering to celebrate the life of Aleksandra and honor her legacy onWednesday, August 28,2024, 1:00 PM Wisteria Hall, Washington Park Arboretum 2300 Arboretum Drive East, Seattle, WA 98112 Please bring your favorite memories to share, a poem, a

AD: Młodzi Polanie Children Dance Group Invites New Dancers

Młodzi Polanie – the new children’s dance group invites you to the new dancer’s orientation on Saturday, September 21st, at 12:30 pm. We commit to supporting our youth and children’s physical and cultural development and put our best effort into creating a sense of community and belonging, so necessary during those

AD: Syrena Dance Ensemble Invites New Dancers

Everyone is welcome, no experience is needed age 13+:) Come to try out traditional Polish dancing, meet new people, and perform with us! First practice is on Friday, September 27th at 7 pm at the Polish Cultural Center, 1714 18th Ave, Seattle. More: Contact us at Polishfolkseattle@gmail.com

AD: Wendy Rader-Konofalski Home & Deck Art Show

Local artist, Wendy Rader-Konofalski, is opening her house and deck for her Annual Home and Deck Art Show on Saturday, July 20th from 2 p.m. till 6 p.m.  Her address is: 11025 NE 96th St., Kirkland.  Please come and see her growing collection of paintings–landscapes, abstracts, acrylic and watercolors, many

Polish Cultural Center Closed Till September

The restaurant and the bar at the Polish Cultural Center have closed for the summer. The summer break will last two months, through July and August. Both the restaurant and the bar should reopen as usual on the first Friday after Labor Day, that is on September 13, 2022. More:

AD: Learn Polish at the Polish School Summer Courses

The Polish School in Seattle will run summer courses at the beginner and intermediate level, from July 1 to August 13.. Tuition is $500 for 8 weeks, with 2 hours weekly. Size of group: maximum 6 students To register click here More: please contact the school at polishschool@polishhome.org

AD: Art Sale Fundraiser

June 15: 11am to 5pm, June16: 11am to 3pm Saint Margaret of Scotland Parish in Seattle Local artist Basia Niesulowski is having an art sale featuring her work to benefit the Orphanage in Katowice.  This will be an opportunity to purchase her acrylic and oil paintings, pastels, graphics and cards

AD: Wendy Rader-Konofalski exhibits in June 2024

Wendy Rader-Konofalski has several exciting art events coming up! June 7, 2024 from 5 – 7 pm. Art Reception at the Merrill Gardens Senior Living (14 Main Street, Kirkland, WA) where I am exhibiting two acrylic paintings on canvas and two watercolor landscapes on paper, framed. Besides lots of great