Three Rivers Festival International Village 2013!

We are excited to announce that International Village is returning to Three Rivers Festival again in 2013!  Located next to Junk Food Alley, in the Club Soda Parking Lot. Thanks the generous support of Wells Fargo, we are able to host 10 organizations representing the many cultures and countries now living in Fort Wayne.  International Village will bring together a variety of different cultures and backgrounds, all living in Fort Wayne. 

Come enjoy an interactive experience with a wide assortment of ethnic foods, native crafts, music, cultural dancing and entertainment for our friends, families and neighbors.  Participating countries or cultures may offer food for sale, along with educational entertainment, such as traditional music, dancing or storytelling every hour.

Participating Countries include: Philippines, Poland, Korea, Italy, Vietnam, Dominican Republic, Burma, Laos, and Mexico!

Visit Our Lodge's Event Page on Facebook for Event at:
 https://www.facebook.com/events/484877998253254/


3RF International Village Friday June 19, 2013 - Pictures
3RF International Village Saturday June 20, 2013 - Pictures

Thank You Event SPONSORS Wells Fargo and DID, MCC and ALL THE COUNTRIES that Participated this year for all your hard work, devotion, volunteering and continuing endeavors in the heat and to the 3RF, ALL PARTICAPANTS and VOLENTEERS and Especially EVERYONE who came down to see and ENJOY this Wonderful and Special Event.

We had a great time and learned a lot this year at the event. We are looking forward to Next Years International Village with all the Diverse Countries Displaying and Sharing Your Culture and Ethnicity! - Hope to SEE EVERYONE AGAIN NEXT YEAR!

 

Installation of Officers - January 15th 2013

Installation of Officers - January 15th 2013

Newly Installed Lodge Officers (Left to Right) Nelly Wood Recording Sec., Debbie Stevens Communications Officer, John Chodacki Sargent-at-Arms, Jean Podzielinski Financial Sec., Richard Pacer Vice President, George Wilenski Treasurer, Jeff Wilenski President, Our guest and past Lodge President Stanley Podzielinski 

(Also attending members and guest: Joyce Pacer PNA and Lodge Member, Carol Wilenski PNA Member, Marybeth Miller PNA Member and Phyllis Jordan)  -  more pictures on facebook page

Richard E. Zych (76) January 9, 2013

Our Condolences to Family and Friends...

Richard E. Zych, passed away Wednesday, January 9, 2013 on his 76th birthday. Born in Ft. Wayne, IN, Richard graduated from Central Catholic High School in 1956. He served in both the Army (PFC) and Navy (AOC/AC) from 1956 to 1986. He also retired from GTE and Butler Telecom. He was a member of Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, American Legion, past Boy Scout Den Leader and past President of the Polish National Alliance Lodge 3149. He is survived by his wife, Sharon; children, Valerie (Fred) Grant, Andrea (Scott) Keim, Richard (Helen) Zych and Victoria (Chadd) Neace; sister, Joanne (Joe) Starewich; 8 grandchildren; and 3 great-grandchildren. Richard was preceded in death by parents, Albert and Lillian and brother, Carl. Mass of Christian Burial is 10 am, Monday, January 14, 2013 at Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception with calling one hour prior. Msgr. Robert C. Schulte officiating. Calling also from 4 to 6 Sunday at D. O. McComb and Sons Maplewood Park Funeral Home, 4017 Maplecrest Rd. Burial in Catholic Cemetery. Memorials to Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Ft. Wayne Civic Theater and Bach Collegium. To sign the online guest book, go to www.mccombandsons.com

Wigilia Supper 2012

Wigilia Supper

Wesolych Swiat, Bozego Narodzenia i Szczesliwego Nowego Roku!

December 2nd 2012 - 5 :00 p.m. Aboite Township Fire Station, Community Rm,
11321 Aboite Center Rd. Fort Wayne, IN

We invite you to Wigilia Supper on December 2nd 2012 (1st Sunday in December) at the Aboite Township Fire Station, in the Community Room, located at 11321 Aboite Center Rd. - 5:00 p.m. Social time and Dinner at 6:00 p.m. - This will be a Carry-In-Dish /Potluck. Our Lodge will provide fish, refreshments and wine with dinner. Please bring in a side-dish, salad, casserole, desert or your favorite Polish recipe to share. Wigila is traditionally meatless except for fish. Best Wishes and hope to see everyone there!  Please RSVP Jean Podzielinski or Jeff Wilenski so we may have a count and can prepare!

You can also RSVP or let us know via Faceook - Event is posted on our Facebook page here: http://www.facebook.com/events/509932269025561/

(Wigilia Supper 2012 - See more photos on Facebook)

OCTOBER - Polish American Heritage Month

A National Celebration of Polish History, Culture and Pride.

The main point of  Polish American Heritage Month  is to highlight the contributions Poles and Polonians have made to America and the world as a whole, celebrate various facets of our cultural heritage and share its beauty with the community at large.

2012 Three Rivers Festival International Village

Three Rivers Festival International Village

July 20 & 21 (Fri & Sat) - 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Head Waters West - Marketplace Pavilion

International Village - It's Back!  Participating countries: Burma, DR Congo, Ethiopia, Italy, Korea, Laos, Mexico, Philippines, Poland, and Vietnam.  Come and enjoy traditional foods, crafts, songs and dance from the different countries participating in this great event in Fort Wayne this year. 

From left to right: George Wilenski and Jean Podzielinski. Jeff Wilenski, Mary Wozniak and Jean Podzielinski. George Wilenski and Maryeth Miller-Wilenski.

This year we had Polska Menu of: Ziemniak Pierogi Potato Pierogi, Kapusta Sauerkraut, Kielbasa, Rye Bread, Dill Pickle Spears and Mazurek Fruit Pastry. Mary Wozniak talked about the Polish Immigrants setting in Jamestown. We played Polish Folk music and danced the Polonaise and Polka!

Participating Countries booths starting from left, down to end and back ending at right: Vietnamese (South China), Poland (Central Europe), DR of Congo (Central Africa), Italy (South-Central Europe), Korea (East Asia), Filipino (Southeast Asia), Ethiopia (Africa), Burma (Souteast Asia), Loas (Southeast Asia).

Last three pictures: Christine Marshall - Multicultural Council of Fort Wayne, 3RF International Village Police Represenative, Last but not least the Sponsor - Wells Fargo!

RESEARCHING YOUR POLISH ANCESTORS: MARCH 18, 2012

RESEARCHING YOUR POLISH ANCESTORS
   
MARCH 18, 2012 - 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. (SUNDAY)
ALLEN COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY, MAIN BRANCH
MEETRING RM A - 900 LIBRARY PLAZA, FT. WAYNE

To register please call 260-421-1225 or email:Genealogy@ACPL.Info

Kris Rzepczynski, librarian for the Library of Michigan, will be presenting on Sunday, March 18, 2012, Researching Your Polish Ancestors. Researchers interested in their Polish roots are faced with a unique set of challenges, from the langu...age to the infinite spelling variations and the shifting boundaries on the map. This program will explore these challenges, important American sources, both print and online, and research strategies that can shed light on your ancestral town in Poland. The lecture will be held in Meeting Room A from 1-2 pm. To register please call 260-421-1225 or email Genealogy@ACPL.Info

Link to event on facebook: http://www.facebook.com/events/359185564094930/

the making of some Pysanky eggs!

We will bring out the kistkas on March 20, 2012 and We will be making some Pysanky eggs!