On February 22, 2020 Polish School teachers, parents and their friends enjoyed traditional Carnival Ball. This year’s theme was One Night Around the World. See the photos and smile! Photos by Stan Aponiuk
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On February 8th, 2020 Houston Polonia gathered at the Polish Church picnic area to celebrate Folk Dance Group’s WAWEL 10th anniversary! The highlight of the celebration was a traditional bonfire. Happy anniversary, WAWEL! Thank you,…
On January 19, 2020, Polish School students performed in traditional „Jasełka”, while the teachers, parents and all guests enjoyed this nativity play, a wonderful tradition in Polish Church. Photos by Stan Aponiuk Check previous years Jasełka…
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Houston Polonia gathered on Sunday, January 12, 2020 in the Polish Parish Hall to uphold wonderful Polish tradition of sharing „Opłatek”. Sharing of the ‚opłatek’ is the most ancient and beloved of all Polish Christmas traditions. Oplatek…
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Polish School children enjoyed traditional „Mikołajki”, an afternoon with Santa on Sunday, December 15, 2019. Find your photo with Santa in our Photo Gallery! Photos by Stan Aponiuk
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Polish Home and PNA members traditionally gathered on December 8, 2019, at the Christmas Party. Santa visit, Polish food, Wawel performance and many guests made this event very special! Photos by Stan Aponiuk
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The First to Fight display, which commemorates the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Poland and the start of World War II, is opened at the University of Houston-Downtown. Exhibit location: Milam And Travis Conference Rooms. The College of…
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Congratulations to Dr. Janusz Grebowicz, University of Houston Downtown Professor, honored at the Conference on Chemistry & Analytical Techniques, in San Francisco, where he was a Keynote speaker, Chair of the plenary session and a…
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On November 12, 2019, the Consulate of Poland in Houston invited representatives of Texas Polonia to celebrate Poland’s Independence Day and the 30th anniversary of the fall of communism in Poland. During the ceremony, the…
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Do you remember? Houston Polonia met Agnieszka Holland for the first time over 20 years ago, when she came for the Houston International Film Festival. 1999 Eight years later Agnieszka was back in Houston at…
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On September 29, 2019, Houston Polonia traditionally participated in this year Houston Slavic Festival, where Slavic communities get together every year to honor Sts. Cyril & Methodius, and to share in the celebration of their…
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The new school year 2019/2020 in the Polish School started with the holy mass on September 7, 2019. Parent’s meeting has been rescheduled to Saturday, October 5, 2019. Po mszy w bibliotece szkolnej miało miejsce Narodowe…
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How many of us remember DOŻYNKI 2009? Have you been there? Do you still remember? Was it long ago or just a while ago? The kids are teenagers now, while some Polish friends are no…
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Eleanor Kline, a student of the Polish School in Houston, has been recognized in the international contest „To Be Polish”. She was able to attend the award ceremony in the Royal Castle in Warsaw on…
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Many Polish Houstonians visited Bremond’s Polish Festival on June 22, 2019. This was 32nd Festival with live music, street dance, games for both adults and children, downtown parade, BBQ cook-off – something for everybody! Houston Polish Folk Dance Group…
On June 13, 2019, parishioners of Our Lady of Czestochowa Polish Parish welcomed President, Andrzej Duda and his wife, Agata Kornahauser-Duda. Read about Polish First Lady in the Polish School More on www.prezydent.pl and President’s…
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Wawel and Mini Wawel entertained the audience at the Kids International Festival (KIFEST) in Galveston on Saturday, June 8th, 2019. Take a look at pictures from their performance!
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Polish children, parents and teachers celebrated Child Day on June 2, 2019. Games, Polish food, water – fun time for everybody! Photos by Stan Aponiuk
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Another school year has ended! On June 1, 2019, Polish School children said good-bye to the teachers and they all will start a well-deserved vacation. Some will travel to Poland, others will enjoy Houston camps,…
Cecilia Abbott, the first lady of Texas served as the Grand Marshal of the 13th annual Houston Polish Festival on Sunday, May 5. Photos by Stan Aponiuk
Everybody hoped for great weather despite not so great predictions. A wonderful day for all who came! Children Performance Photos by Stan Aponiuk
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If you were at the Venetian Mascarade, carnival ball organized by Polish School on February 16, 2019, you can find your photos in our photo gallery below, courtesy of Stan Aponiuk. If you missed it this year, plan on coming next year!
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Polish School students, teachers, parents and their guests enjoyed this year traditional nativity play „Jasełka”. Photos by Stan Aponiuk, January 13, 2019
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On December 12, 2018, Houston Polonia invited by Consul General, Robert Rusiecki, gathered in the Polish Parish to celebrate Christmas. The program included Polish Christmas carols beautifully presented by Mirosława Sojka-Topór and Filip Błachnio. What a wonderful…
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On December 9, 2018, Saint Nicholas came to visit Polish School children. Picnic, presents, photo with Santa – happy time for so many children. Thank you Polish School for continuing this tradition! Photos by Stan Aponiuk
Polish National Alliance hosted their December 2018 meeting in Houston Polish Paris. Dancing, having a good time with friends, and even Santa stopped by! Photos by Stan Aponiuk
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It became a tradition for the Polish Folk Dance Group Wawel to participate in Houston the Thanksgiving Parade on November 22, 2018. If you missed it, here are some photos. Photos by Krystyna Aponiuk and Danuta…
Invited by Polish American Council of Texas many Polish Houstonians traveled to Chappell Hill on November 17th, 2018 to celebrate 100th anniversary of Polish Independence. All three groups Wawel were there as well as Dallas dance…
On November 14, 2018, Consulate General of the Republic of Poland invited Houston Polonia to a special celebration of Polish Independence Day and The 100th Anniversary of Poland’s Independence. The program included: Consul General, Robert Rusiecki…
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On November 11, 2018, Polish School children celebrated Poland’s independence anniversary with the performance The Train to Freedom. Photos by Stan Aponiuk
