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<b><i>Greetings, </i></b><br />
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Great performance everyone! PKM dancers once again wow'ed the <b>Garfield </b>audience. Under Kasia's direction, PKM provided the singing and dancing talent for the event. As usual, the hosts treated everyone to a full dinner and much hospitality. Thanks, everyone:) See photos.</div>
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To build on this momentum, we will have dance practice this<b> Friday</b>. Since the <span class="s1"><b>Kolomejka</b></span> was re-introduced into the PKM repretoire last week, we want to solidify that dance, by practicing it and teaching it to rest of the group. Plus, we will review some of the other suites as well.</div>
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I am sure that you have heard about the tragedies in Ukraine. Poland's leaders have spoken out against President Viktor Yanukovychin and in support of the anti-government activists in Kiev. Here in Philadelphia, a public demonstration is being organized <b>this Sunday</b> to express solidarity with the Ukrainian community. Please find the details below. </div>
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<b>EVENT:</b> Ukrainians and supporters in the Philadelphia area will hold a rally to protest the killings of at least 30 protesters in Kyiv on Tuesday, as well as attacks on several hundred who are seriously injured. Please bring candles to mourn the dead.</div>
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<b>DATE and TIME</b>: Sunday, February 23 at 2 pm</div>
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<b>LOCATION:</b> Thomas Paine Plaza (across from City Hall) </div>
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1401 John F Kennedy Blvd.</div>
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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19102</div>
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<span class="s2">The event page on Facebook is <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/245690768944361/">https://www.facebook.com/events/245690768944361/</a></span></div>
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There is also a Facebook page specifically for movements in Philadelphia with regular updates -<a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Euromaidan-in-Philadelphia-Human-Rights-Support/560450457374632"><span class="s3">https://www.facebook.com/pages/Euromaidan-in-Philadelphia-Human-Rights-Support/560450457374632</span></a><span class="s4"> </span></div>
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PKM was asked to perform at Polish Heritage Day at a NE Philly nursing Home on Saturday, April 19. I added it to the Calendar below. I will be happy to manaqethis performance:)</div>
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I have heard from a number of you regarding the preference for <b>Dennis Klima's</b> visit for <span class="s5">April 11</span>. If you have not done so already, please let me know if this date is OK for you.</div>
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email. I have moved to Lausanne, Switzerland, and the dance group is entering a
very busy performance season. As the Calendar below suggests, there is a lot of
dancing to be done in the next few weeks! Everyone had a a nice, long break and
now its time to dust off those dance shoes and get in dancing shape again:)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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well-represented at St. John Cantius Polish School's 20th Anniversary Banquet.
We all danced the night away! In attendance were Debbie Majka, Krzys Mozdzonek,
Paula Kwasniewska, Andrzej Wisniewski, Liz Stasnek, Basia Goral, Ola and Jan
Goral (they're dancing again!), David Zagorski, Tina Saraczewska, and legacy
dancer Andrzej Mieckowski :)</span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 18pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-bidi;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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PKM will perform a the <b><span style="color: #336666;">Vineland Flag Raising
ceremony</span></b>. The show will be short, and food they feed the
participants delicious. We need to decide what numbers are to be performed and
agree on logistics. Please arrive at practice on time so there is time to
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scheduled this and next month, we can go to see <b><span style="color: #660000;">Slask,
the National Song and Dance Ensamble of Poland</span></b>, and compare how we
measure up. I am sure by then PKM's level will be very close to Slask's? Lets
talk on Friday about getting tickets so we can all sit together. I for
one,cannot wait to see the show! See attached flyer.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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is Saturday, October 27 from 8:30 to 1:30</b>. Costumes are encouraged, DJ
Narodowski will play. Tickets are $25, include appetizers, dinner and dessert.
Cash bar with $2 Sobieski shots. I'll see if I can get the flyer from Andrzej
so it can be attached to tomorrow's email.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Marshall this year for the Pulaski Day Parade. I would like to invite everyone
to attend the Parade Banquet the night before as one of our PKM events to honor
Debbie. Tickets are $60, sit-down dinner and open bar, and good music. It is
one of the major fundraisers for the parade, so I think we should all attend.
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Please check the Calender tab to stay updated on events!<br />
I hope to see EVERYONE at practice this Thursday and Friday.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7409775126931468194.post-91104001825476600342012-08-18T06:43:00.004-07:002017-10-18T10:32:37.160-07:00PKM Update 8-18-12<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">PKM did a one hour show at the<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><strong><span style="color: #993399;">Baltimore Polish Festival</span></strong>. This year the event took place indoors, at the State Fairgrounds. The dancers wow'ed the audience with their spectacular dancing and Glee soothed their ears with the sweet melodies of Poland. See photos. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">As every summer, we are having a<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><strong><span style="color: #000099;">White Water Rafting<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></strong>trip again this year! It will take place on<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><strong>Sunday, August 5 at the Poconos</strong>. <span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We will be joining an already formed group which brought the price down to $43.07:) Let me know if you want to come and I will provide more details.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Since<strong><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>I am moving to Switzerland </span>next month</strong>, I want to say farewell to all my PKM and Polish Home friends. I enjoyed working with many of you on renovation projects, taking trips, dancing, making costumes, hosting events, improving landscaping and so many other projects. I thank you for those times,I will remember them fondly. Please come to<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><strong>Polish Home<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></strong>next<strong>Thursday, August 9, at 6PM<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></strong>to say goodbye, and enjoy some BBQ delicacies (sponsored by PKM), beverages (sponsored by Polish Home) and good music. Salads and deserts are welcome, as are skits, roasts, songs and general good times:) Please come if only for a little while as I would like to see everyone before I leave. </span></div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7409775126931468194.post-86135314871465000432012-01-05T13:32:00.001-08:002017-10-18T10:32:37.154-07:00PKM Update 2-24-2012Witam,<br /><br />Last week the dancers got a break so I am sure eveyone is ready for tomorrrow's Teaching Session! Since there was so much excitement about Annie's Zumba style warm-ups, we will try to put something together in that format:)<br /><br />The evening with begin with Glee at 7:30. Krzysiu and Misia will be working those great voices of yours:)<br /><br />Tomorrow's dance practice will be dedicated to refining Lowicz. Why Lowicz you ask? Because PKM will be performing it at Temple University's Celebration of Globalization performance. We sent in a tape of Lowicz and were accepted as a competitor for the event. The motivation to shine is especially strong as the winner of this competition (yes, it's a COMPETITION) receives $1000 prize:) I think it is definetly within our reach. But of course, we need to earn it. The event is in April but the organizers requested a dress rehearsal in March. More details at practice. <br /><br />A number of PKM'ers will be trekking to NYC on Saturday to take part in the Zofia Czechlewska workshop. There is still space left in a the car so if you would like to go, let me know on Friday. The cost is $40 but PKM is covering $20 of that. Should be fun! <br /><br />On Friday we will also talk about the July 21 performance in Baltimore. Some plans are already in place but others need to be discussed. <br /><br />Attached you will find a sponsorship form for Misia's play that is coming up soon. Lets discuss on Friday how PKM will support this fabulous artist in our midst:)<br /><br />Since there will be a Polish Home meeting on March 9, we will not have official dance practice that evening. Lets discuss if we want to use that evening for something else, like individual/small group lessons or Polish kareoke. This may be fun as that is the planned date for opening the newly rennovated Club Room downstairs....<br />Also taking place the weekend of March 9 is the Philadelphia Flower Show, where our Ania and Krysia are competing. Lets talk about making a group trip downtown that weekend to support them in their attempt to win two years in a row!Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7409775126931468194.post-82093674845713918492011-09-27T05:49:00.001-07:002017-10-18T10:32:37.144-07:00PKM Update 9-26-2011Hello,<br />
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We had a busy weekend last week. On Friday we prepared the Rzeszow suite, in parade format. Even the newer dancers were able to master it by the end of the evening. Great job everyone!<br />
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We also had some news of a personal nature. Grzesiu and Sylwia are expecting a baby! Congratulations to both of you and we look forward to meeting this new PKM'er:) <br />
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We also held annual nomination/elections for the year 2011-2012. The officers remain the same:) Also, please continue to send in your PKM dues.<br />
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On Sunday we had our first show in Vineland, NJ. See attached article and photots. http://www.thedailyjournal.com/article/20110919/NEWS01/109190311/Polish-culture-embraced-V-land<br />
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Later that afternoon, we celebrated Adam Zazula's wedding in Hainesport. NJ. It was a beautiful party, the bride looked radiant and the dinner delicious. see photo.<br />
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Please let me know tomorrow if you would like to dance in the parade. Next week's practice will be light since we will be doing it off site @ Temple, so tmorrow evening is crucial. Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7409775126931468194.post-52944942369394713082011-09-09T05:52:00.000-07:002017-10-18T10:32:37.081-07:00<br />
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Now that the Czestochowa Show is behind us, I want to thank so many people for their time, energies and patience during the challenge that was the two weeks of preparations:) I want to thank the dancers for coming to extra practices to review / learn all the suites, the PKM Singing Ensamble for proving beautiful music so the dancers could change costumes and catch their breaths, Ela the Costume Czar for making us look beautiful, Stephen for introducing our numbers so the audience could follow the program, Andrzej Klimek for having our music ready on que and at the correct volume, Kasia's mom for taping the show and Pani Stasia for making two new Mazur costumes. Job well done! See photos.<br />
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This Friday, we have the following agenda:<br />
8:30, please return all costumes from the Czestochowa show, or else, face Ela...<br />
9Pm, enjoy the Thank You Party that PKM is treating everyone to. Ice cream and all kinds of toppings will be provided:)<br />
9:30 - discuss what can be improved in our one-hour program<br />
- decide on Little servant Sisters performance this Sunday<br />
- decline Oct 15 performance?<br />
- dance practice:)<br />
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Costumes:<br />
We have been very fortunate to receive a donation of gently used girls Krakowiak pieces. Since we encourage all members to have their own set, we will be selling pieces at very reasonable prices. We also have a few new pieces from Poland. Bring $$$<br />
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The Brach family has generously donated a Nowy Sacz belt! Since we currently have 5 costumes and only 4 belts, this is truely a lucky situation for us. Jacek and Mary, the next time we perform Nowy Sacz, it will be in your honor:) Dzieki.<br />
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Polish Schools:<br />
During this summer I have talked to a number of people with young children about signing them up for a Polish School. Since registration for both schools is coming up soon, I thought it might be useful to pass on some basic information about each one: <br />
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St. Adalberts Polish Language School<br />
Address: Our Lady Help of Christians School building, Allegheny and Chatham St.<br />
Registration, first day of classes - Sept 17<br />
Hours - Saturdays, 9Am - 1:30Pm<br />
Instruction - in Polish<br />
Structured Polish classes, grades 1-8, and high school, singing, dancing, CCD<br />
Cost - $40/ month, two or more kids - $70 / month, $20 Registration<br />
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Adam Mickiewicz Polish Language School<br />
Address: Associated Polish Home, 9150 Academy Road, NE Philly<br />
Registration - First day of classes - Sept 24<br />
Hours of school - Saturdays, 9:30Am - 1Pm<br />
Registration/first day of class - Sept 24<br />
Instruction - in English<br />
Curriculum - Polish history, cultural lessons (traditional books, stories, arts and crafts like wycinanki, making chrusciki) singing, dancing<br />
Cost - $130 / year<br />
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Teresa Krakowiak<br />
Teresa has been away most of the summer, but her military-style vacation is coming to an end. This week Teresa and her batallion are off to Victory Forge where they will camp and apply all the skills they learned during training. If you would like to leave a Shout Out to Teresa, go to the following page, under Discussion: <br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7409775126931468194.post-58746564227854822402011-07-06T09:50:00.000-07:002017-10-18T10:32:37.092-07:00PKM Update June 30thKochani<br /><br />Since this a holiday weekend, PKM will NOT hold dance practice this Friday, July 1. <br /><br />The break will be welcome by all as we recuperate from last weekend's activities. On Friday we held our dance practice, and welcomed new members, Kathryn and Veronica. We hope you have fun dancing and spending time with PKM:)<br /><br />On Saturday we hosted members of the PAFDC group from New York. First we took them to the mecca of Philly cheesesteaks, Pat's in South Philly. They seemed to really enjoy that menu offering. Afterwards, we exposed them to some of the cultural wonders of Philly located along the Ben Franklin Parkway, with a final stop at the Art Museum.<br /><br />At 7PM we gathered with the rest of PKM for a joint dance practice at St. Adalberts gym for a energetic, and fun filled evening. Together, we danced their suites and tought them our Wielkopolska. See photo. The evening ended with a performance at a wedding in Bensalem. Thanks to all that shared the evening with us.<br /><br />Sunday was the most challenging yet most fun day of the weekend. Of course I am referring to the Noc Swietojanska Picnic at Polish Home. The mastermind of the event, Andrew Wisniewski, did most of the preparations for the event; installing outdoor lights in the BBQ area, clearing out and "rennovating" the summer bar, getting the menu ready and preparing the program. The day of the picnic, it was a team effort that made the event a success. Members of Polish Home's Board of Directors swiftly set up and ran the bar, Pawel, Krzysiu and Edek ran the grill , putting the finishing touches on their tasty bigos (prepared by Ania and Sylwia) that morning. Debbie, Dorothy, Ela and Wojtek manned the admissions and deserts tables, while our PAFDC guests set up all the decorations, got the outdoor tables covered and generally "helped out". The entertainment part of the Program was well received. It included performances by PKM, PAFDC and the Chorus. The traditional "wianki" were laid on the "stream" and young and old alike had fun looking for the "forbidden fern". The children mostly enjoyed the "babka" throwing contest, as the hurled water balloons down the driveway. And Pani Kolodziej read palms and generally entertained the guests as our resident "wrozka". <br /><br />Thanks to all those mentioned and the ones omitted as I know everyone did all they could to support the cause which is to make sure our Polish Home stays a vibrant part of our Polish community. See photo.<br /><br />Next weekend we have a busy schedule as well. We will begin the evening with a performance in center city Philly. Afterwards we will gather for dance practice as there is much to prepare for the Czestochowa show. <br /><br />On Saturday, July 9, we will travel to the Poconos for some white water rafting. More details on that event in my next week's email.<br /><br />PKM Calendar<br />July 1 No dance practice<br />July 8 Performance (wedding, center city Philly)<br />Dance practice after performance - @9PM<br />July 9 White Water Rafting in the Poconos<br />July 10 Independence Day Picnic @ Polish Home<br />July 21 Rzeszow Festival, POLAND<br />Aug 12 Dance practice<br />Aug 19 No dance practice<br />Aug 26 Dance practice<br />Sept 2 Dance practice<br />Sept 4 Performance @ Polish Festival, Czsetochowa<br />Sept 10 Performance @ Little servant Sisters<br />Sept 18 AM - Performance @ Vineland NJ<br />PM - Wedding in Hainedport, NJ<br />Oct 2 Pulaski Day Parade<br />Jan 28 Royal Maor, Polish University Club Ball (2012)<br /><br />Looking forward to seeing everyone tomorrow evening,<br />Diane<br /><a href="http://www.pkmdancers.com/" target="_blank">www.pkmdancers.com</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7409775126931468194.post-9237307029084106392011-06-23T20:16:00.000-07:002017-10-18T10:32:37.166-07:00PKM Update 6-24-2011Halo,<br /><br />On Saturday, at the St. Peter's Cathedral, a mass to celebrate 200 year anniversary of of the birth of St. John Newmann was served. Our own Ania, Krzysiu, Paula and Kuba, dressed in Krakowiak, represented the Polish community. Thanks for committing your time and energy to this cause. See photo. <br /><br />Last Sunday myself and Andrew Wisniewski performed with the PAFDC group in NYC in their Rzeszow Preview Concert. It was a lot of fun. The program included 6 suites performed by the adult group, 2 numbers by the children's group and 3 kapela segments. The hall was filled with a cheering audience, making it easy to dance our best. While we danced, Eric and Monica were helping out with the operations; adding more chairs, running the sound system, manning the selling table. See photo as well as article in local paper <a href="http://www.newyorkshitty.com/greenpoint-goodness/?p=62575" target="_blank">GreenpointBlog</a><br /><br />We returned on Monday to perform in our own Port Richmond's Campbell Sqare that evening. Although the program was short, the local audience seemed to really enjoy it, especially the young children, as over 30 of them joined us for the Polonez. See photos.<br /><br />Yes, the White Water Rafting Trip is on for Saturday, July 9. Its a day trip, so no need to bring sleeping bags and such. The cost is $66 for a 5 hour ride down the river. Please bring your $$ tomorrow if you want to register with the group.<br /><br />Tomorrow's practice will be focused on getting ready for the Noc Swietojanska Picnic which will take place this Sunday. Please bring all your costumes back so we can keep the Costume Closet current. <br /><br />On Saturday we will also hold practice, this time with our guests from NYC, the PAFDC group. They are very excited to join us and we have a busy weekend planned with them. At 4PM we will take them into Philly for an informal tour. All PKM'ers are welcome to join us. We will visit some of the local cultural/historic spots, with a mandatory stop at Geno's / Pats for some Philly Chees Steaks, of course! We will begin the joint dance practice at St. Adalberts gymnasium at 7PM. After we finish, some of us (those signed up on Friday) will perform at a wedding in NE Philly. Others will head on over to Polish Home for some Polish Kareoke.<br /><br /><br />PKM Calendar<br />June 24 Dance practice<br />June 25 Joint practice with PAFDC @ 7PM<br />Performance @ wedding @ 10:30<br />June 26 Noc Swietojanska Picninc @ Polish Home<br />July 8 Performance (wedding, center city Philly)<br />Dance practice after performance - @9PM<br />July 9 White Water Rafting in the Poconos<br />July 10 Independence Day Picnic @ Polish Home<br />July 21 Rzeszow Festival, POLAND<br />Aug 12 Dance practice<br />Aug 19 No dance practice<br />Aug 26 Dance practice<br />Sept 2 Dance practice<br />Sept 4 Performance @ Polish Festival, Czsetochowa<br />Sept 10 Performance @ Little servant Sisters<br />Sept 18 AM - Performance @ Vineland NJ<br />PM - Wedding in Hainedport, NJ<br />Oct 2 Pulaski Day Parade<br />Jan 28 Royal Maor, Polish University Club Ball (2012)<br /><br />Looking forward to seeing everyone tomorrow evening,<br />DianeUnknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7409775126931468194.post-29879924538832927292011-03-27T07:42:00.000-07:002017-10-18T10:32:37.049-07:00PKM Update March 25 2011Kochani, This practice will be dedicated to developing a Standard PKM One-hour Program. I have put together a proposal and we will discuss at 8:30. Please bring your ideas and lets come up with a plan that showcases our suites and costumes and and makes it easy to put on a show:) At 9PM we will start dancing. The PKM Glee practice will begin at 7:30. We are still accepting donations for the Orphanage in Poland. The first package will be sent out next week, but since there are many donations, we will send out one package a week for the next few weeks. List attached. On Sunday, before the Pan Wolodyjowski film was shown, PKM held Opening Ceremonies for the Polish Home Volleyball Court! See photos. Besides cutting the red ribbon, we went on to play for two hours in the perfect weather, enjoying this new facility and each other's company. As soon as the weather gets better, we will hold regular volleyball practices before dance practice. Also, some are talking about organizing a tournament with other Polish organizations. Debbie, let your ladies in the choir know they have been challenged:) Our Costume Avengers are working very hard at organizing our costumes. If you have not done so already, please bring all PKM costumes from your home so they can inventory it and tag it approprietly. Thanks! In this time of lent, some of you may wish to attend a traditional Polish Gorzkie Zale at the St. Adalbert's church. The ceremony starts at 7PM and every week another your organization hosts the event. Check it out. <br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPFxFjcDPxpEbjXX1Dpv4KAuBxUzkM-8osyslr8WSdLaxw8IU5_PBhPj2H8wicTu99yt7njn0zApI_xcOJ7yR61FpN_Xw_Anbaky3TYTiMgs0K3F-ahJpiKkwqMYOHhwzDe9v5s2P_rNv3/s1600/vball+play+2.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5588770840768954610" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPFxFjcDPxpEbjXX1Dpv4KAuBxUzkM-8osyslr8WSdLaxw8IU5_PBhPj2H8wicTu99yt7njn0zApI_xcOJ7yR61FpN_Xw_Anbaky3TYTiMgs0K3F-ahJpiKkwqMYOHhwzDe9v5s2P_rNv3/s400/vball+play+2.JPG" /></a></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7409775126931468194.post-45103552833293437292011-02-21T06:56:00.000-08:002017-10-18T10:32:37.070-07:00PKM Update 2-20-11<div>Witam,<br /><br />The Polka Lessons for Everyone last Friday night was a great success! Many people attended, regular members as well as alumni and their offsprings:) It was so nice to be part of the multi generational gathering; the alumni sharing their love of Polish dancing (and PKM) with their children. I invite all the alumni to bring their young ones to join us for the Oberek Lessons for Everyone session, which will be scheduled in the spring (thanks for the idea, Jay!) No one is too young to learn the Oberek....<br /><br />The Polka lessons paid off, as was evident at the Polish Police Ball on Saturday. PKM had record number of tables, 5 to be exact! It seems everyone enjoyed the combination of great food, fabulous music and good company that evening. Of course no Police Ball is complete without our traditional photo session. See attached. More coming next week:)<br /><br />The Wielkopolska Suite practice was rescheduled for March 11. Please mark it in your calendars as it promises to be a good one. Dennis has been calling me with many ideas for improving the suite. Although it will be slightly shortened, it will be enhanced to include other elements of presentation. We shall call it Wielkopolska 2.0<br /><br />We will hold the first PKM Meeting of the year on Friday, February 25. Please forward any agenda items to be by next Thursday, Feb 24.<br /><br />As a reminder, I am attaching the flyer for the upcoming Polish Movie Classic, POTOP, that will be shown at Polish Home on Saturday, February 26 at 4PM. Doors open at 3PM so everyone can enjoy the home baked goodies, and the intriguing introductions provided by our house history buffs, Stephen and Wojtek!<br /><br />PKM Calendar<br />Feb 18 Dance practice<br />Feb 25 Dance practice / Meeting<br />Feb 26 Movie Night @ Polish Home, POTOP, at 4PM (doors open at 3PM)<br />March 4 Dance practice<br />March 11 Wielkopolska Suite 2.0, with Dennis Klima<br />March 18 Dance practice<br />March 20 Movie Night @ Polish Home, Pan Wolodyjowski, the last of the Trilogy series<br />May 7 Follies Party @ Polish Home<br />July 8 Wedding, center city Philly<br />July 21 - 28 Rzeszow Festival, POLAND<br /><br />Looking forward to seeing everyone Friday evening,<br />Diane</div><br /><div></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg49H52bM30RwpJIujVpto_uZfdPWKX1TeWNyW-N2SoZpBzq4GQ4o5BRzSVV8uPQg2Tg3rOYiARdJYDyiOymMpXe9mBLZWmwS_otJvUXMhir4ohDJ8FwJ-mLzBUQ67J2gmvqOwjAK41MrSV/s1600/Girls+on+chair.jpeg"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg49H52bM30RwpJIujVpto_uZfdPWKX1TeWNyW-N2SoZpBzq4GQ4o5BRzSVV8uPQg2Tg3rOYiARdJYDyiOymMpXe9mBLZWmwS_otJvUXMhir4ohDJ8FwJ-mLzBUQ67J2gmvqOwjAK41MrSV/s1600/Girls+on+chair.jpeg"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg49H52bM30RwpJIujVpto_uZfdPWKX1TeWNyW-N2SoZpBzq4GQ4o5BRzSVV8uPQg2Tg3rOYiARdJYDyiOymMpXe9mBLZWmwS_otJvUXMhir4ohDJ8FwJ-mLzBUQ67J2gmvqOwjAK41MrSV/s1600/Girls+on+chair.jpeg"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 260px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5576157333561833026" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg49H52bM30RwpJIujVpto_uZfdPWKX1TeWNyW-N2SoZpBzq4GQ4o5BRzSVV8uPQg2Tg3rOYiARdJYDyiOymMpXe9mBLZWmwS_otJvUXMhir4ohDJ8FwJ-mLzBUQ67J2gmvqOwjAK41MrSV/s400/Girls+on+chair.jpeg" /></a><br /><div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7409775126931468194.post-7537865389306953062011-01-20T13:38:00.000-08:002017-10-18T10:32:37.135-07:00PKM Update 1-20-2011<strong><span style="font-size:180%;color:#ff0000;">Witam,</span></strong><br /> Last Friday we celebrated Stephen Skorczynski's birthday. He would not disclose the exact number but we are pretty certain it was slightly higher than 21:) Sto Lat Stephen!<br /><br /> I am attaching the revised flyer for the Movie Night series, Ogniem i Mieczem. I was corrected as to who directed the movie. And it was not Andrzej Wajda, but Jerzy Hoffman. My bad:(<br /><br />This Friday there is no dance practice, as PKM will go to the Poconos! Those that signed up, please contact me with your menu contributions. Paula has kindly arranged for us to get the Harcerze discount for skiing ($39 per person!) and I will bring copies of the release forms for all to sign.<br /><br /> Dance practice will resume next Friday, January 28. As usual, we will begin with Glee at 7:30 and then proceed to Dance Practice at 8:30. We have some administrative issues to address as well as start preparing for February 4, when Dennis Klima will visit us to revive the Wielkopolska Suite! Very exciting! That Saturday, January 29, we have a performance so we will prepare for that as well. <br /><br />Since Dennis will be here February 4, we will reduce the the Figure Dances Workshop with Jay and Annie to just February 11. I think that may be just enough for us.<br /><br /> Following up on the decisions made in the Nov 2010 meeting, roles of the Dance Group Committee members have been defined;<br /><br />Richard Klimek - Strategic Advisor He will advise as to where the group should head in terms of which dances to bring back, revise, focus on.<br /><br />Stephen Szymanik - Costume Overlord In this role Stephen will get an accurate inventory of our costumes and develop a system for distributing them and keeping them in good shape. Although critical to PKM, costumes can be addressed on a more flexible schedule which will allow Stephen to be totally available for for his kids.<br /><br />Diane Misthal - Operations I will run Friday night practices and address logistics of performances. We believe this approach will allow PKM to get the best resouces available to work for its benefit and look forward to another great year! <br /> PKM Calendar <br />Jan 21 PKM Ski weekend<br />Jan 28 Dance practice / Meeting<br />Jan 29 Polish University Club of NJ Scholarship Ball, Garfiled, NJ<br />Feb 4 Dance practice / Wielkopolska Suite with Dennis Klima<br />Feb 11 Dance practice / Polka lessons 8:30 - 9:30 with Jay and Annie Poko!<br />Feb 12 Polish Police Ball<br />Feb 18 Dance practice<br />Feb 25 Dance practice<br />Feb 26 Movie Night @ Polish Home, POTOP, basen on novel by Sienkiewicz<br />March 4 Dance practice<br />May 7 Follies Party @ Polish Home Looking forward to seeing everyone next Firday evening,<br /><br />DianeUnknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7409775126931468194.post-65615994868995675232011-01-06T15:07:00.000-08:002017-10-18T10:32:37.107-07:00PKM Update 1-06-2011Kochani! <br /><br />Welcome to 2011! I am sure all of you celebrated the New Year with much fanfare and merriment! Some of us gathered at Rich's work to view the fireworks that display magnificently from that venue - see photo.<br /><br />The next day a number of PKM'ers actively participated in the unique tradition that is the Mummers Parade. After the show, we were lucky enough to catch us with some of the participants - see photo. Congrats to both Polish American and Fralinger, for placing in the top spots this year, again! <br /><br />Although the Mummers Parade took place last week, its not too late to vote for the Viewers Choice Award for one of the string bands. I know I do not need to remind you that last year Polish American String Band won that honor:) Below is the link that lets you submit your vote:<br /> <a href="http://www.myphl17.com/vote" target="_blank">www.myphl17.com/vote</a> or log on to <a href="http://myphl17.com/" target="_blank">myphl17.com</a> and click on the "Mummers" section or the "Contests" link. Vote until January 9.<br /><br />This Friday we will begin holding our weekly dance practices. We have many plans to enhance our program and want to get started with the work. Dance practice will begin at 8:30.<br /><br />Also this Friday the PKM Glee Club will also start holding sessions. Those interested in joining, please arrive at 7:30. <br /><br />As every year, many of us plan to attend the Polish Police Ball on February 12. It was requested that we spend some time working on our Polka technique and review some of the figure dances in preparation. I have alloted an hour for just that on the two Fridays preceeding the Ball. Be sure to take advantage of this opportunity:)<br /><br />Although we are just starting our Winter season, we have already been asked to do a performance. It is on January 29, Saturday, at 8PM. The event is the Polish University Club of NJ Scholarship Ball. It should be fun as the hosts have indicated we will be treated to a mean and cocktails! Please mark your calendars appropriately.<br /><br />Just as a reminder, here is the link to the web page with information about the Rzeszow Festival this summer. <br /><a href="http://www.wspolnota-polska.rzeszow.pl/pl/swiatowy-festiwal-polonijny/zalozenia-programowo-organizacyjne/51/" target="_blank">http://www.wspolnota-polska.rzeszow.pl/pl/swiatowy-festiwal-polonijny/zalozenia-programowo-organizacyjne/51/</a><br /><br />This Saturday we are scheduled to hold PKM on ICE - go ice skating at the U of Penn Class of 1923. I will get information about that location and share that at practice.<br /><br /><br />PKM Calendar <br />Jan 7 Dance practice<br />Jan 8 PKM on ICE - Ice Skating @ U of Penn Class of 1923, 7PM<br />Jan 14 Dance practice<br />Jan 22 Ski weekend<br />Jan 29 Dance practice / Meeting<br />Feb 4 Dance practice / Polka lessons 8:30 - 9:30<br />Feb 11 Dance practice / Polka lessons 8:30 - 9:30<br />Feb 12 Polish Police Ball<br />May 7 Follies Party @ Polish Home<br /><br />Looking forward to seeing everyone Firday evening,<br />DianeUnknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7409775126931468194.post-68942497415651956812010-09-11T08:40:00.000-07:002017-10-18T10:32:37.119-07:00PKM Update September 10th, 2010Kochani,<br /><br />As many of you know, this past Sunday PKM performed a one hour show at the Polish Festival in Czestochowa. It was the culmination of a summer's worth of dance practices for many of us. We enhanced existing suites as well as debuted a new one, Stara Warszawa. Much praise is to be showered on our Artistic Director, Stephano, without whose tireless efforts our performance would not "shine". But also every person who was there on Sunday, contributed to our success. Many thanks to each of you. See photos. After the show, we stayed at the festival and enjoyed the foods, music and catching up with many PKM alumni that were in attendance. <br /><br />Another aspect of the Czestochowa performance that added to the celebration was the introduction of the newest PKM t-shirts! If you have not seen them yet, I must warn you, they are way cool. We have limited quantities available so get yours soon! They cost $10 per shirt. See last photo.<br /><br />This Friday's practice will be held in two parts. At 7:30PM we will collect costumes and watch the video from the Czestochowa performance. Many thanks in advance to Stephen and Dorothy Skorczynski for taping the show, MC'ing the performance and putting the show on DVD for us. We will start the preparations for this Sunday's performance at 9:30PM.<br /><br />This Sunday PKM will perform at Little Servant Sisters' annual Country Fair. Although not as big as Czestochowa, its quite a bit of fun and we always have a good time there. Another tradition for that day is the BBQ at the Klimek residence right after the show. To facilitate the planning phase of the BBQ, I will circulate a menu sign up sheet on Friday so think ahead about what you would like to bring and lets talk on Friday:)<br /><br />Now that September is upon us, its time for the 2010 Innauguration of this year's PKM Officers. On September 24 we will officially thank the previous administration and challenge the new one to lead PKM in improvements while keeping true to its heritage. A small reception will follow. The event will also serve as the official openning of the PKM Lounge in Polish Home. <br /><br />Looking at the Calendar I want to point out two activities that were added. Both will be held at Polish Home. More details on both events coming up soon. Be sure to add them to your calendar as we need YOUR support to make these Polish Home activities a success!Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7409775126931468194.post-73608546777295740462010-08-12T17:44:00.000-07:002017-10-18T10:32:37.129-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhI0_NtddCu7B-KLq1R89D5GmlucydZtJtg02MIKdUgz2DtOvMR5yrVTzPIr_FVt-JNQSTsgw5_tKMhVrstcnu5zjJYndfHkeCU60EGZGoQEScrMZ1TTNlUz-wU9mecEgTHdul7DtXhnf_w/s1600/Klima+2.JPG"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhI0_NtddCu7B-KLq1R89D5GmlucydZtJtg02MIKdUgz2DtOvMR5yrVTzPIr_FVt-JNQSTsgw5_tKMhVrstcnu5zjJYndfHkeCU60EGZGoQEScrMZ1TTNlUz-wU9mecEgTHdul7DtXhnf_w/s400/Klima+2.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5504690371145383842" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><b><i><span class="yiv1981473878Apple-style-span" style="font-size:xx-large;"><span class="yiv1981473878Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);">Kochani,</span></span></i></b> <div><br /></div> <div>It has been over a month since the last official PKM email, but now I am back from <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1281660281_0">Poland</span> and you will be hearing from us more regularly:)</div> <div> </div> <div>Firstly, thanks to all that participated in our summer performances, namely the <strong><span style="color: rgb(204, 102, 204);">wedding on July 10</span></strong>, <strong><span style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0);">birthday party on July 17 </span></strong>and a <strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0);">parish Polish Festival in White Marsh on Aug 2.</span></strong> I understand all performances went very well thanks to the efforts of the dancers as well as our Summer Performance Coordinator, <strong><em>Ela Kij-Antoniak</em></strong>. </div> <div> </div> <div>Now we focus on getting ready for the <strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 102);">Czestochowa</span></strong> performance which is coming up on <strong>Sunday, <span style="border-bottom: 2px dotted rgb(54, 99, 136); cursor: pointer;" class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1281660281_1">September 5</span></strong>. We will perform on the main stage at 1PM. We will recycle the program from our Baltimore performance, which was very well received by local audiences and others familiar with the format. </div> <div> </div> <div>For the Czestochowa show we will also bring back the <strong><span style="color: rgb(102, 0, 204);">Stara Warszawa </span></strong>suite, as taught to us by <strong>Dennis Klima</strong>. He was kind enough to visit us last Friday, and offer his comments on getting our dances stage-ready. After a rigorous workout, we naturally visited the nearby diner to replentish our reserves. Dennis, thanks for your efforts and insight! </div> <div> </div> <div>In order to get ready for <span style="border-bottom: 2px dotted rgb(54, 99, 136); cursor: pointer;" class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1281660281_2">Czestochowa</span>, we are in the process of putting together <span style="color: rgb(51, 0, 51);">Stara Warszawa <strong>costumes</strong></span>. The task has proven more difficult than initially anticipated, but we are making progress. On Friday, we will have 8 girls' skirts ready. Girls, please bring a long sleeve<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4iT-gOr1BOIJn1RS1hvIQZO8IytVU3_6L7RyzrsWn3W8XdrIS1luqpKPMOdyqDFrpKQUxMASPx_yGMpfxsv1QHYbOdQ4zeFwbxnMEOfVUCmE-QWPbMJjLDRgBF_B-yFnFAHLaXGKVKwd0/s1600/Klima+1.JPG"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4iT-gOr1BOIJn1RS1hvIQZO8IytVU3_6L7RyzrsWn3W8XdrIS1luqpKPMOdyqDFrpKQUxMASPx_yGMpfxsv1QHYbOdQ4zeFwbxnMEOfVUCmE-QWPbMJjLDRgBF_B-yFnFAHLaXGKVKwd0/s400/Klima+1.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5504689396982348130" border="0" /></a> white shirt so we can hone in on the specific look for that suite / era. We will address the guys costume needs next. </div> <div> </div> <div>Practice will begin at <strong>7:30, </strong>as usual.</div> <div><br />I have added the next few dance practice dates and performances to the <strong>PKM Calendar </strong>below. </div> <p> </p> <p><strong><u>PKM Calendar </u></strong><br />Aug 13 Dance practice</p> <p>Aug 20 Dance practice</p> <p>Aug 27 Dance practice</p> <p>Sept 3 Dance practice</p> <p>Sept 4 Dance practice</p> <p><strong><span style="color: rgb(102, 0, 204);">Sept 5 Czestochowa performance!</span></strong></p> <p>Sept 10 Dance practice</p> <p><strong><span style="color: rgb(153, 51, 0);">Sept 12 Little Servant Sisters performance</span></strong></p> <p>Sept 17 <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1281660281_3">Poconos</span> (?) <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1281660281_4">white water rafting</span> and/or <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1281660281_5">mountain biking</span></p> <p>Sept 24 Dance practice</p> <p>Oct 1 Dance practice</p> <p><strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0);">Oct 3 <span style="cursor: pointer; background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;" class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1281660281_6">Pulaski Day</span> Parade<br /></span></strong><br />Looking forward to seeing everyone Friday evening,</p> <p><strong><em>Diane</em></strong></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7409775126931468194.post-38157511459810173692010-08-11T18:19:00.000-07:002017-10-18T10:32:37.065-07:00UWAGA!!!<br /><br /> Come and see the PKM Dancers perform a one hour show at the Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa in Dowlestown, PA on September 5.<br /><br />We will be performing two 30 minute sets featuring some of our famous regional suites such as;<br />The Polonez<br />Mazur<br />Nowy Sacz<br />Lowicz<br />Kujawiak, Oberek<br />Krakowiak<br /><br />And Don't miss the debut of our Stara Warszawa<br /><br />Hope to see you all there.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7409775126931468194.post-6570052892097698262010-05-20T13:36:00.000-07:002017-10-18T10:32:37.113-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5jLJwTSGLWLgTxXrcFRfffRKxv1JDwaEvpgzDKkXZGcFUjkze5s3h0lj7YVXg_waCBGcuKLnbe2yAxZxWJpQ_liY45bzHVTWTxK6VsZpXI10BAmiBhsc3ZUCoJr5sojChhTH5bUvGD2oa/s1600/p1537+PKM+dancing.jpg"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5jLJwTSGLWLgTxXrcFRfffRKxv1JDwaEvpgzDKkXZGcFUjkze5s3h0lj7YVXg_waCBGcuKLnbe2yAxZxWJpQ_liY45bzHVTWTxK6VsZpXI10BAmiBhsc3ZUCoJr5sojChhTH5bUvGD2oa/s400/p1537+PKM+dancing.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5473455545910777730" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:6;color:#006600;"><strong><em>Kochani,</em></strong></span> <p> </p> <p>Yes, we did manage to start last Friday's practice early and it went well! This week we are back to our regular place, regular time, Polish Home at 8:30PM. Those that can arrive a little early, we will be setting up the picnic grove for the season. If you can, please join us! </p> <p> </p> <p>If you who have not done so already, please bring the Lowicz costumes from the Czestochowa performance.</p> <p> </p> <p>We were asked to to another performance this summer. The event is a birthday party and it takes place in <strong>Bensalem</strong> on <strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#993300;">Saturday, July 17</span></strong>. Please let me know on Friday if you can make it. </p> <p> </p> <p>Last Friday's <strong><span style="color:#660000;">N</span><span style="font-size:130%;color:#330033;"><span style="color:#660000;">ominations</span> for the 2010 - 2011 year</span></strong> were postponed to this Friday. Feel free to submit your candidacy till then! Elections will take place on Friday, June 4. </p> <p> </p> <p>Everyone is invited to attend this year's <span style="font-size:130%;color:#333300;"><strong>Polish Harcerze picnic</strong></span>. It will take place at <strong>Polanka on Sunday, June 6, from 1 - 10PM</strong>. There will be many activities, including music by DJ Joe Narodowski, plus delicious <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1274387724_0">Polish cuisine</span>! Cost of entry is $15 (kids under 14 are free). Contact Ania or Pawel for tickets or more information <span style="border-bottom: 2px dotted rgb(54, 99, 136); cursor: pointer;" class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1274387724_1">(215) 291 - 9572</span>.</p> <p> </p> <p>In order to be prepared for the hour-long Baltimore show, <strong>additional dance practice </strong>was scheduled for <span style="font-size:130%;color:#660000;"><strong>Wednesday, May 26</strong></span>. More details at practice. </p> <div> </div> <div>Thanks go out to <span style="font-size:130%;color:#000099;"><strong>Cynthia Krakowiak </strong></span>who has graciously volunteered to fix up our costumes! She already took care of our two worst ones, the pants with the "extra ventilation".... Plus, she agreed to make a few more pairs from the fabrics she and I purchased today. Cynthia and her mom are doing all they can to make us look good - thanks!<br /><br /><br /></div> <div> </div> <div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGBqg5xkJ97JXroXKtplCPviCp9HVHl45DdZJc33im9zTnuvwkAjvsFf0FR8C8W3a97O2YrDOwLhDSOlmd27yPXdqMxW5u0uAMmlHxsrlEKDMZGWVkEo6Nx9QNvN_WD8E7VmB2Ctt-8M3E/s1600/kiss+3.JPG"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGBqg5xkJ97JXroXKtplCPviCp9HVHl45DdZJc33im9zTnuvwkAjvsFf0FR8C8W3a97O2YrDOwLhDSOlmd27yPXdqMxW5u0uAMmlHxsrlEKDMZGWVkEo6Nx9QNvN_WD8E7VmB2Ctt-8M3E/s400/kiss+3.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5473454833877325826" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /><br /><br />Congratulations go out to the newest PKM couple to tie the knot! </span><span style="font-size:130%;color:#ff0000;"><strong>Grzesiu and Sylwia </strong></span><span style="font-size:130%;">got married on Saturday! Grzesiu has been with PKM for some years now and Sylwia joined us last fall. The reception was attended by many PKM'ers and of course lasted till dawn! We wish the newlyweds Sto Lat!<br /></span></div> <p> </p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7409775126931468194.post-1462167787136390532010-05-17T10:04:00.000-07:002017-10-18T10:32:37.044-07:00<p><span style="font-size:6;color:#cc6600;"><strong><em>Friends,</em></strong></span></p> <p> </p> <p>This Friday's <strong>dance practice </strong>will take place in the club house of the<strong><span style="font-size:130%;"> <span style="color:#cc0000;">Polish</span><span style="color:#000099;"> American </span><span style="color:#cc0000;">String</span> <span style="color:#000099;">Band.</span></span></strong> It is located at the corner of Westmoreland and Salmond Streets, in Port Richmond. Since this is closer to many of us, and there is much material to cover, perhaps we should consider starting earlier, 7:30. Please let me know if YOU can make that. </p> <p> </p> <p>I hope you enjoyed reading the <strong>article</strong> in the <strong>Polish American Journal </strong>about PKM. Now we have to work hard to meet those high expectations:)</p> <p> </p> <p>Thanks to Edek for putting up the Lowicz video on YouTube from the Czestochowa performance on May 2. Check it out!</p> <p><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="white-space: pre;" class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman', 'new york', times, serif;color:#00008b;"><span style="font-size: medium;" class="Apple-style-span"><span><span id="OBJ_PREFIX_DWT748" class="Object"><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6wAz6CNdaKw">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6wAz6CNdaKw</a></span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p>Please join me in congratulating <span style="font-size:130%;color:#000099;"><strong>Deborah M. Majka</strong></span>, <strong>President of the American Council for Polish Culture (ACPC)</strong> on her appointment as <span style="font-size:130%;color:#990000;"><strong>Honorary Consul of the Republic of Poland in Philadelphia</strong></span>. Details as to the official inauguration with the participation of RP Ambassador Robert Kupiecki, Washington DC, and Consul Ewa Junczyk-Ziomecka, New York, and the opening of the Philadelphia office will follow. Everyone know Debbie works tirelessly to promote Polish culture and image and this appointment shows how much those efforts are appreciated and hopefully continue! </p> <p> </p> <p>Please continue to review the <strong>Rzeszow video </strong>for Friday night! </p> <p> </p> <p>This Friday we will also be accepting <span style="font-size:130%;color:#330033;"><strong>nominations for the 2010 - 2011 year</strong></span>. The following postions are open; President, VP, Secretary and Treasurer. All members of PKM in good standing for at least one year can be nominated. You can also nominate electronically. Elections will take place May 21. </p> <p> </p> <p><strong><u>PKM Calendar</u></strong><br />May 14 Dance practice<br />May 21 Dance practice<br />May 28 Memorial Day Weekend - NO DANCE PRACTICE<br />June 4 Dance practice<br />June 5 Baltimore performance @5:30<br />June 11 Dance practice<br />June 18 Dance practice<br />June 21 Campbell Square performance <br />6/28 - 7/2 PFDAA Polish Folk Dance Festival in Regina, Canada <br />July 10 Performance in Drexel Hill (wedding)<br />Aug 3 St. Thomas parish performance<br />Sept 5 Czestochowa performance!<br /><br />Looking forward to seeing everyone Friday evening,</p> <em><strong>Diane</strong></em>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7409775126931468194.post-35282522162739518502010-04-19T11:25:00.000-07:002017-10-18T10:32:37.060-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqD1EA1AzXKrF15jkvRxnWaFpRq_ruvXF7HLUwxY4Rs_IstCTgXoLLxj_aX594cuBCKxla15WS0VvV0pmcTNRc_jcfbRQj_K13-4m-5Q2sl1X1ww3DCXul4tg4Lvhnal7MF_hgizjj8Ivp/s1600/april+3.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqD1EA1AzXKrF15jkvRxnWaFpRq_ruvXF7HLUwxY4Rs_IstCTgXoLLxj_aX594cuBCKxla15WS0VvV0pmcTNRc_jcfbRQj_K13-4m-5Q2sl1X1ww3DCXul4tg4Lvhnal7MF_hgizjj8Ivp/s400/april+3.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5461917504541266482" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><p><span style="font-size:6;color:#330033;"><strong><em>Witam,</em></strong></span></p> <p> </p> <p>This email is sent full of sorrow for Poland's recent loss. I am sure many of you are familiar with the details surrounding this tragedy. To show solidarity with the our fellow Poles, PKM will attend the <span style="font-size:130%;color:#660000;"><strong>Memorial Mass for Poland's President, Lech Kaczynski </strong></span>and the representatives who perished in the plane crash en route to commemorate the 70th Anniversary of the <span style="border-bottom: 1px dashed rgb(0, 102, 204); cursor: pointer;" class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1271701243_0">Katyn Massacre</span> in <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1271701243_1">Russia</span>. The mass will take place on <strong>Friday, A</strong><strong>pril 16, 2010 at 7PM</strong> at <strong>St. Adalbert Church</strong>. We ask that our PKM members attend in traditional Krakowiak costumes. </p> <p> </p> <p>After the Mass, we will hold our <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1271701243_2">Friday night dance</span> practice at Polish Home at 8:30. We will be following Stephano's schedule.</p> <p><br />This past Saturday PKM exprienced the trials and tribulations of the rich and famous, well, maybe just the famous. That's right, I am referring to our <span style="font-size:130%;color:#006600;"><strong>photo shoot with Stas</strong></span>!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgy-IX9HOACnyviyMhC1qsuCwgkB2lR04ep-DXc02KIx7jYb2IXRMw4e8SkD8_diRtoqIyz2bSf3ewRyKTaDiq1GPky2s9UIUi1htHexFKufgz-fgk6Qnw3zCPjeCYAfM6VgK-CY1-464FJ/s1600/april+1.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgy-IX9HOACnyviyMhC1qsuCwgkB2lR04ep-DXc02KIx7jYb2IXRMw4e8SkD8_diRtoqIyz2bSf3ewRyKTaDiq1GPky2s9UIUi1htHexFKufgz-fgk6Qnw3zCPjeCYAfM6VgK-CY1-464FJ/s400/april+1.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5461916920316630274" border="0" /></a> He literally took <strong>hundreds of pictures </strong>of us in various settings, wearing our <span style="border-bottom: 1px dashed rgb(0, 102, 204); background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%; cursor: pointer; -moz-background-clip: border; -moz-background-origin: padding; -moz-background-inline-policy: continuous;" class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1271701243_3">Rzeszow</span> costumes. We followed his every instruction, holding poses, spinning, smiling and generally working very hard:-) And the results are worth it! See attached. He will be using some of the pictures for his very complimentary <strong>article on PKM </strong>in the May issue of <span style="font-size:130%;color:#ff0000;"><strong><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1271701243_4">Polish American Journal</span></strong></span>, and we can use them for future publicity needs! Stas, thanks for your time and especially your patience! <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTPXWm5iiwHaaVlWjqpMcA31tMgcXt4gdnMZgK4ywupirXujPy9tFXxZDzH5uxclxN7edaPheG0FgW4y5LNpwa7TM7XY7GTnUwyxO7BYaVZnyzRI3pgLOvB8kaFoKzAjokqp60r_LV0epj/s1600/april+2.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTPXWm5iiwHaaVlWjqpMcA31tMgcXt4gdnMZgK4ywupirXujPy9tFXxZDzH5uxclxN7edaPheG0FgW4y5LNpwa7TM7XY7GTnUwyxO7BYaVZnyzRI3pgLOvB8kaFoKzAjokqp60r_LV0epj/s400/april+2.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5461916928437198194" border="0" /></a></p> <p> </p> <p>April is also the time of the year that many of you make <span style="font-size:130%;color:#003333;"><strong>pledges to the <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1271701243_5">United Way</span></strong></span>. We ask that you consider designating your donation to Polish causes, such as the <strong>Polish Social Services</strong>. Our own <strong><span style="color:#993300;">Rich Klimek </span></strong>is a member of that team and tirelessly works to better the lives of <span style="border-bottom: 1px dashed rgb(0, 102, 204); cursor: pointer;" class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1271701243_6">Polish Americans</span> and others. </p> <p> </p> <p>Direct your donor choice donations to <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1271701243_7">Polish American</span> Social Services using the following code numbers: </p> <p> </p> <p> United Way of Southern PA - 1869</p> <p> Combined City of Philadelphia Campaign - 11-01869</p> <p> <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1271701243_8">Combined Federal Campaign</span> - 32788</p> <p> </p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Please check out our calendar for upcoming events</span><br /><p><br />Looking forward to seeing everyone on Friday,<br />Diane</p><input id="gwProxy" type="hidden"><!--Session data--><input onclick="jsCall();" id="jsProxy" type="hidden"><div id="refHTML"></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7409775126931468194.post-62968592675322118522010-02-14T20:59:00.001-08:002017-10-18T10:32:37.100-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjItYxZmQJGd1ahs8uZpodv6kfXKJ2Wo_2-_5CL3pmjYTM3uQIj0FESKoOPWPkOurZzM-3Ds4OKgogJCNpO2SReBGmkFRRUxrr7hpujtlrctRjcnNyhiL7W2C1BXnjFNSxS0YSXQpOoDAve/s1600-h/p1539+pkm.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 230px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjItYxZmQJGd1ahs8uZpodv6kfXKJ2Wo_2-_5CL3pmjYTM3uQIj0FESKoOPWPkOurZzM-3Ds4OKgogJCNpO2SReBGmkFRRUxrr7hpujtlrctRjcnNyhiL7W2C1BXnjFNSxS0YSXQpOoDAve/s320/p1539+pkm.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5438330900648565682" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><p><span style="color: rgb(102, 0, 0);font-size:6px;" ><strong><em>Witam,</em></strong></span></p> <p> </p> <p>Those of you that dug themselves out of the snow by now will certainly be glad to get out of the house tomorrow, to avert a serious case of <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1266209897_0">cabin fever</span>! Yes, we will have dance practice tomorrow evening, after a brief break last week. Although we did not dance, we were very active, winter style - we held our annual<span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);font-size:130%;" ><strong> PKM Ski Weekend</strong></span>. As promised, the varied activities included, sledding, skiing, <span style="border-bottom: 1px dashed rgb(0, 102, 204); cursor: pointer;" class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1266209897_1">ice dancing</span> (ues, its true:) and of course a friendly game of <span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%; cursor: pointer; -moz-background-clip: border; -moz-background-origin: padding; -moz-background-inline-policy: continuous;" class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1266209897_2">snow ball</span> fighting. See attached photos. </p> <p> </p> <p>This week we will continue with our <strong>planned practice</strong>, starting at 8:30 with warm-ups, and continuing with review of legacy dances (9-9:30) then wrapping up with some newer material - we will have to see what the Great Stephano was in mind for that part of the evening:) </p> <p> </p> <p>Our performance schedule is expanding. Although not all are definite at this point, we are adding 3 performances:</p> <p> March 19 (or maybe 20th) Barnes and Noble in Cherry Hill</p> <p> June 21 Capmbell Square, with the <span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%; cursor: pointer; -moz-background-clip: border; -moz-background-origin: padding; -moz-background-inline-policy: continuous;" class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1266209897_3">Polish American String Band</span>:)</p> <p> August 3 Whitemarsh performance, at St. Thomas parish</p><p><br /></p><p>Below are some pictures of our annual ski weekend.</p><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgghBrEOpfbzY_wH124fw2b66z-DXdJFv6o_ldRBkMAa3SRnwDzZ0DlYX05BZUW9dbpSIgeyVmp9Ep6KpJuVD_D93K_yCSGIVvwdLBj2Ie8y2JOnYKkmfprL5fOppAQcE1Jlhv0dZLViVQN/s1600-h/ski+rental+1.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgghBrEOpfbzY_wH124fw2b66z-DXdJFv6o_ldRBkMAa3SRnwDzZ0DlYX05BZUW9dbpSIgeyVmp9Ep6KpJuVD_D93K_yCSGIVvwdLBj2Ie8y2JOnYKkmfprL5fOppAQcE1Jlhv0dZLViVQN/s400/ski+rental+1.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5438334098564793570" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEIMR0MxdlSzh67J-ExqjEngHRk0WOmajwbJeRifUJexLyOrL5BOEC2SYhsJroVaXjx59A3E7WZwRYbJObH3iyYFMQaurTp04EXsgwhc4Sc8LzXXQprCCaHOQF_pEvlq84JW6GSzUoU6u1/s1600-h/walk+in+the+snow+1.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEIMR0MxdlSzh67J-ExqjEngHRk0WOmajwbJeRifUJexLyOrL5BOEC2SYhsJroVaXjx59A3E7WZwRYbJObH3iyYFMQaurTp04EXsgwhc4Sc8LzXXQprCCaHOQF_pEvlq84JW6GSzUoU6u1/s400/walk+in+the+snow+1.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5438334101794610994" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWgDaWhxc272ppUY2w6PqznNsaGuuoJaIGJGK_nxUoxthe4qO1xQ_TqPKqLy5UGf3_UrjsyC82TBWZOqDS6h3Z-7sUnluDeGp4DOt2BUlQPOZUfg1IByMLBvaiKAmcWvJ8z7w1ms6bb7sE/s1600-h/pose+1.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWgDaWhxc272ppUY2w6PqznNsaGuuoJaIGJGK_nxUoxthe4qO1xQ_TqPKqLy5UGf3_UrjsyC82TBWZOqDS6h3Z-7sUnluDeGp4DOt2BUlQPOZUfg1IByMLBvaiKAmcWvJ8z7w1ms6bb7sE/s400/pose+1.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5438334094263994082" border="0" /></a><p><br /></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7409775126931468194.post-85016222237930920282010-02-05T07:55:00.000-08:002017-10-18T10:32:37.149-07:00PKM Open Night<a href="http://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref=home#%21/event.php?eid=284320840815&ref=mf">http://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref=home#!/event.php?eid=284320840815&ref=mf</a><br /><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">:: WHO ::</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">PKM Polish Folk Dance Ensemble</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">:: WHAT ::</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">"Open Night" Informal Dance Practice</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">:: COST ::</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">Free. Just pay for your drinks. The bar will be open for the 21+.</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">:: WHEN ::</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">Friday, February 12</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">8:30 to 11pm</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">:: WHERE ::</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">Associated Polish Home / 9150 Academy Rd / Phila, PA 19114</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">Please enter through the glass doors facing the parking lot.</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">:: WHY ::</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">To satisfy your curiosity, and give you an opportunity to see what one of our practices is like. :)</span><br /><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">~*~*~*~*~*~*~</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">Hey Gang,</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">If you have ever wondered what it would be like to sit in on a PKM dance practice, we're having an informal "Open Night" next Friday, February 12.</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">Stop in and check us out between 8:30 pm and 11 pm or so. We usually start dancing right around 8:30, but feel free to come in at any time. You won't be interrupting us.</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">Light refreshments will be served, and the bar will be open for the 21+.</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">You won't have to dance -- just sit, watch and enjoy a typical, imperfect practice. :)</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">Ages 16+ are welcome, ladies and gents alike, so spread the word. Hey, what else are you going to do the Friday night before Valentine's Day?</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">The place: Associated Polish Home / 9150 Academy Rd / Phila, PA 19114. Please enter through the glass doors facing the parking lot.</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">Hope to see you guys there,</span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7409775126931468194.post-46329296486935786022010-02-02T16:40:00.000-08:002017-10-18T10:32:37.076-07:00<p><span style="font-size:6;color:#cc6600;"><strong><em>Greetings,</em></strong></span></p> <p> </p> <p>There will not be a dance practice this Friday as we are having our annual <span style="font-size:130%;color:#000066;"><strong>PKM Ski Weekend</strong></span>! As every year, we will gather on location on Friday evening and begin with building a proper bon fire. Saturday should be filled with snow based activities and Sunday is projected as a ski day. </p> <p> </p> <p>We will resume our dance practice schedule on Friday, <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1265157618_0">February 12</span>. I understand the Great Stephano is preparing a rigorous program so be ready to expend some serious effort:)</p> <p><br /></p><p> </p> This weekend was a memorable one for the <span style="font-size:130%;color:#333300;"><strong>Prusik family</strong></span>. My brother <span style="font-size:130%;color:#660000;"><strong>Sylvester</strong></span> and his wife <span style="font-size:130%;color:#330033;"><strong>Dina</strong></span>, both past members of PKM, were blessed with the arrival of their first child! <span style="font-size:130%;color:#cc6600;"><strong> Alexandra </strong></span>was born on Friday (during dance practice no less:) weighing 8lb 3oz and 20.5 inches long. And she is beautiful! We wish her and the parents much joy and health as they grow as a family.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7409775126931468194.post-12867675136361834752010-01-13T16:47:00.000-08:002017-10-18T10:32:37.034-07:00Starting off the New Year<p><span style="font-size:6;color:#993300;"><strong><em>Witam,</em></strong></span></p> <p> </p> <p>Last Friday was particularly productive. Our members arrived on time and worked tirelessly as we brought <span style="font-size:130%;color:#006600;"><strong><em>ALL of the costumes </em></strong></span>down from the second floor closet to the main hall. We designated a table for each region and a person was assigned to assess the situation for that set of costumes. Not an easy task. But it did allow us to take full inventory of the costumes so we can now determine what is missing and start addressing that issue. The good news is that we now know what we have. The bad news is that we know what kind of effort is needed to complete some of the sets. Thanks to all that helped out. See photo.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixrw10__P0yDDysAgNTglm5uqXMZBJDUVtVmjBDYD7Tmseu7G7Lx8Ll6LHX3FcpWLkFgzmbXlXvaTTNKHs0YMDNlYalDXZZ3KRLftYixWxOWMtzQdwI5bhgWnshqr6SoItgeX4lDUIUm02/s1600-h/inventory.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixrw10__P0yDDysAgNTglm5uqXMZBJDUVtVmjBDYD7Tmseu7G7Lx8Ll6LHX3FcpWLkFgzmbXlXvaTTNKHs0YMDNlYalDXZZ3KRLftYixWxOWMtzQdwI5bhgWnshqr6SoItgeX4lDUIUm02/s400/inventory.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5426391740691005746" border="0" /></a></p> <p> </p> <p>This Friday we will hold the first <span style="font-size:130%;color:#000099;"><strong><em>2010 PKM meeting</em></strong></span>. As it stands currently, we will discuss the results of the costume inventory and how to proceed from there (make / buy missing parts), as well as scheduling dance practices for the coming months and social activities. Please feel free to send me any items you would like to add to the agenda. After rhe meeting we will hold an abbreviated dance practice.</p> <p> </p> <p>The<span style="font-size:130%;color:#003300;"><strong><em> <span style="color:#660000;">PKM web site </span></em></strong></span>is going through some final revisions but is already very much up and running! Check out <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.pkmdancers.com/"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1263430074_0">www.pkmdancers.com</span></a> to see how it looks. Many thanks to Stephano for working with the web designer to get the web site organized and looking in a way that represents PKM well. Please continue to send me any old photos that you dig up. We will continually add to the Photo Archive as new items are received. </p> <p> </p> <p>Friday is your last opportunity to bring your<span style="font-size:130%;color:#006600;"><em><strong> </strong></em><span style="font-size:100%;color:#000000;">contribution to the donation for the</span><em><strong> <span style="color:#ff9900;">orphanage in <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1263430074_1">Poland</span></span></strong></em></span>. Please consider bringing something to add to the package. Thanks in advance for your generosity.</p> <p> </p> <p>- twin size mattress pads<br />- twin size sheets<br />- towels (not too big)<br />- kids bathrobes, kids to teens<br />- kids pajamas, kids to teens<br />- alarm clocks<br />Sister also requested <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1263430074_2">treasure box type</span> of items, so when it's the kids' birthdays she has something to give them. This could be small items for boys and girls, like purses, watches, toy cars, bracelets, necklaces, etc.<br /></p> <p> </p> <p><strong><u>PKM Calendar 2010 </u></strong> </p> <p>Jan 15 PKM Meeting and dance practice</p> <p>6/27 - 7/3 PFDAA <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1263430074_3">Polish Folk Dance Festival</span> in Regina, Canada<br /><br />Looking forward to seeing you Friday evening,</p> <strong><em>Diane </em></strong>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7409775126931468194.post-14179606228872912512010-01-07T21:25:00.000-08:002017-10-18T10:32:37.039-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBWplSN6cRhv6DAkdhEcLRy7Kxn85Nyuy97s-m7Z9St_Lz0rzqKLPpO9ngMKxQ_FeOkInmfSDIh6D1qRp5UuF5M-c4NcLsa7J_KOoHFV2wXay9173KKLOBtf8YFVSKZBlbzYopwg4IZmIi/s1600-h/President+2007.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBWplSN6cRhv6DAkdhEcLRy7Kxn85Nyuy97s-m7Z9St_Lz0rzqKLPpO9ngMKxQ_FeOkInmfSDIh6D1qRp5UuF5M-c4NcLsa7J_KOoHFV2wXay9173KKLOBtf8YFVSKZBlbzYopwg4IZmIi/s320/President+2007.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5424236171170083762" border="0" /></a><br /><p><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 51);font-size:6px;" ><strong><em><br /></em></strong></span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 51);font-size:6px;" ><strong><em>Hello,</em></strong></span></p> <p> </p> <p>Firstly I want to remined everyone about tomorrow's plans to take <span style="color: rgb(102, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" ><strong><em>inventory of PKM'c costumes</em></strong></span>. You can help us in two ways:</p> <p>1. Join us on Friday evening,</p> <p>2. Check your closet and if you find anything, bring it or let me know!</p> <p> </p> <p>Tomorrow is also an opportunity to bring your<span style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0);font-size:130%;" ><strong><em> contribution</em></strong></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0);font-size:130%;" ><strong><em> to the donation for the orphanage in <span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%; cursor: pointer; -moz-background-clip: border; -moz-background-origin: padding; -moz-background-inline-policy: continuous;" class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1262928297_0">Poland</span></em></strong></span>. I received a number of calls regarding this. Here is the general direction: (a) the list is only a suggestion, you can bring something else, (b) if you do not have time to shop, you can make a monetary donation to help us offset shipping costs. </p> <p> </p> <p><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8KPwG1D-IrRZrzLQxXrcBYMkJFfoRz8fRpNXBqPXfv8ZiREJ5XpRCNPnHBzRns5m_S3AAJElAY9Ie0FcdYVTECojUzoDlMyJeSfmjlJOYQ53fiTQWbPBiYKyV6GLNh_cs89_WFLLl9t-s/s1600-h/PASB+2010.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 133px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8KPwG1D-IrRZrzLQxXrcBYMkJFfoRz8fRpNXBqPXfv8ZiREJ5XpRCNPnHBzRns5m_S3AAJElAY9Ie0FcdYVTECojUzoDlMyJeSfmjlJOYQ53fiTQWbPBiYKyV6GLNh_cs89_WFLLl9t-s/s200/PASB+2010.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5424236821576393538" border="0" /></a>On Tuesday, January 5, WPHL TV 17 presented the <span style="font-size:130%;"><strong><em><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 0);">1st place </span><span style="color: rgb(102, 0, 204);">Viewer's Choice Award </span></em></strong></span>to the <span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" ><strong><em><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%; cursor: pointer; -moz-background-clip: border; -moz-background-origin: padding; -moz-background-inline-policy: continuous;" class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1262928297_1">Polish American String Band</span></em></strong></span>. Captain Mark Danielewicz and members of the string band (including our own Stephano on the accordion and Rich Klimek, Andrzej Klimek and Eric Misthal as prop handlers "marshals") received the award from Steve Highsmith, representing WPHL, TV 17. Congratulations to the members of the Polish American String Band on an award winning 2010 presentation of "Jokers' Ball" and we wish them continued success! </p> <p><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijCq0dpi1NnW1EeC3rKIvFFKoqrb5rFGecPyppuZh9uIlEv6nqYVgRzTk5Y4khxHNXXZ6YRuiyo-HOpN59Gk39EFs_hMewU20_ECu-tMCBXX1rP8KgvQLnlKhOYeyUZuevNcVBclER5Dms/s1600-h/mummers+parade+pkm1.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijCq0dpi1NnW1EeC3rKIvFFKoqrb5rFGecPyppuZh9uIlEv6nqYVgRzTk5Y4khxHNXXZ6YRuiyo-HOpN59Gk39EFs_hMewU20_ECu-tMCBXX1rP8KgvQLnlKhOYeyUZuevNcVBclER5Dms/s200/mummers+parade+pkm1.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5424240868996037698" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0toDaa8Zh_DY2h7cQT1b87w8xjW-ffZuqyAT_JQDpFi_hv-BhsEdT7Va4fhU6vIQ_T3pNqTUzOU3ePAlOCOEDE3UDTCCLuU7vA86So-lSp1qW_mvqJdYOH_PDrHWDNAowk7v0ongoi7T1/s1600-h/Joker+2010+picture.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 133px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0toDaa8Zh_DY2h7cQT1b87w8xjW-ffZuqyAT_JQDpFi_hv-BhsEdT7Va4fhU6vIQ_T3pNqTUzOU3ePAlOCOEDE3UDTCCLuU7vA86So-lSp1qW_mvqJdYOH_PDrHWDNAowk7v0ongoi7T1/s200/Joker+2010+picture.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5424240870689378082" border="0" /></a><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.myphl17.com/wphl-viewers-choice-winner-story,0,7797860.story"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1262928297_2">http://www.myphl17.com/wphl-viewers-choice-winner-story,0,7797860.story</span></a></p> <p> </p> <p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>Although not finalized, the<span style="color: rgb(0, 51, 0);font-size:130%;" ><strong><em> PKM web site </em></strong></span>is up and running! Check out <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.pkmdancers.com/"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1262928297_3">www.pkmdancers.com</span></a> to see what we have compiled so far. If you have any pictures from PKM's "olden days", please send them over! We would love to add them to the collection. </p> <p> </p> <p>Looking forward to seeing everyone tomorrow evening!</p> <p><strong><em>Diane</em></strong></p> <p><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.pkmdancers.com/">www.pkmdancers.com</a></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7409775126931468194.post-56458056523616601892009-12-26T16:28:00.001-08:002017-10-18T10:32:37.086-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfcGaG7HstOBZ27Q53h9HAaMbcjmM6YIcztqPn8rON24_5HKGG_7tIVhhPVS2WBH9TXVYF5JTokuzObR6UePlS19XeFCI-ZUDPYdtVXFd5bnmo2pOzOjazDN68mcfwWo0xLFtMV6Vx4nIK/s1600-h/wigilia+2.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfcGaG7HstOBZ27Q53h9HAaMbcjmM6YIcztqPn8rON24_5HKGG_7tIVhhPVS2WBH9TXVYF5JTokuzObR6UePlS19XeFCI-ZUDPYdtVXFd5bnmo2pOzOjazDN68mcfwWo0xLFtMV6Vx4nIK/s400/wigilia+2.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5419706431646391666" border="0" /></a><br /><p><strong><em><span style="font-size:6;color:#cc0000;">Kochani,</span></em></strong></p> <p> </p> <p>I hope everyone had a happy and healthy <span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%; cursor: pointer; -moz-background-clip: border; -moz-background-origin: padding; -moz-background-inline-policy: continuous;" class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1261873174_0">Christmas</span>, spent with family and friends, celebrating our cherished Polish traditions. PKM celebrated our annual <span style="font-size:130%;color:#006600;"><strong><em>Wigilia</em></strong></span> at Polish Home on Friday, <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1261873174_1">December 18</span>. As planned, everyone brought <span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%; cursor: pointer; -moz-background-clip: border; -moz-background-origin: padding; -moz-background-inline-policy: continuous;" class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1261873174_2">delicious food</span>. Our menu was enhanced by Dorothy Skorczynski's crabcakes and <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1261873174_3">chocolate fountain</span> and Grzesiu and Sylvia's krokiety. Our dessert menu included cakes brought by Rich and Liz and <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1261873174_4">Ania</span>. Everyone ate till they were full. Then we all gathered by the karaoke machine and sang Polish and American koledy. See photos.</p> <p> </p> <p>Going back a little, I want to mention that our visiting choreographer, <span style="font-size:130%;color:#000099;"><strong><em>Stas,</em></strong></span> was featured in the Dec 19 Daily News article. </p> <div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt;" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"></span></span><span id="OBJ_PREFIX_DWT647" class="Object"><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.philly.com/dailynews/columnists/kimberly_garrison/20091217_Kimberly_Garrison__A_Nutcracker_Workout_for_the_holiday_season.html"><span style="color:#00008b;"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1261873174_5">http://www.philly.com/dailynews/columnists/kimberly_garrison/20091217_Kimberly_Garrison__A_Nutcracker_Workout_for_the_holiday_season.html</span></span></a></span></span></span><br />So after he worked us till late night on Friday, the next morning he went to the <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1261873174_6">Philadelphia Sports Club</span> and tought a very tiresome <span style="border-bottom: 1px dashed rgb(0, 102, 204); cursor: pointer;" class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1261873174_7">Nutcracker</span> workout. So if any of you are members, be sure to check it out or better yet, ask for more of his workouts! </div> <p> </p> <p>Since Christmas has passed, the next event coming up is the <span style="font-size:130%;color:#6600cc;"><strong>Bal Sylwestrowy </strong></span>organized by the Polish School at St. Adalberts. If you want to get tickets, contact either Dorothy Klimek <a rel="nofollow" ymailto="mailto:dklimek@hp.com" target="_blank" href="http://us.mc311.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=dklimek@hp.com"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1261873174_8">dklimek@hp.com</span></a> or Ania Kwasiewska <a rel="nofollow" ymailto="mailto:pkwasniewski@comcast.net" target="_blank" href="http://us.mc311.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=pkwasniewski@comcast.net"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1261873174_9">pkwasniewski@comcast.net</span></a>. Tickets are $60 and include music and food. BYOB. </p> <p> </p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com