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SUMMARY:AAPA Summer Picnic
DESCRIPTION:When: Saturday August 23th\, from 2:00pm to 6:00 pm \nWhere: Dexter Huron Metropark’s Central Shed \nAdmission: Free for active members of AAPA (paid 2025 dues)\, Others $6/person or $15 for family (of 3+) \nPark Entry: Unless you have an annual pass to Metro Parks there is a fee $10 (1 day permit/car) or else you can purchase an Annual Permit to all metro parks\n\n \nAddress: 6535 Huron River Drive\, Dexter\, MI 48130 \nFood: Grilled sausage and bottled water included with the admission \nPlease bring a side dish to share and some extra cash for the gift basket raffle! \nSpecial Attractions: : \nGames for Children  \nGroup activities for children of all ages will be organized by Marta Avery\, including “Find something in the River” competitions. \nIf you have some games multiple children could play and want to share games please contact Marta to coordinate. \nRiver Polonia Parade \nDuring the picnic\, we are planning to organize a 30-minute raft float (River Polonia Parade) down the Huron River. We plan to float from the bridge in Dexter to the picnic site in Dexter-Huron Metropark. The parade will be led and organized by Wojciech Szeliga . \nThis short stretch of the river is very calm\, without any rapids\, and you can participate using any floating device (including an air mattress) . The parade will start at 3:00pm. The starting point is about a 10-minute drive upstream from the picnic site. We can provide transportation for participants\, as long as their floating equipment is of an appropriate size. All interested participants are kindly asked to bring their own floating device\, as well as flags\, scarves\, pennants\, and other Polish-themed items to highlight the festive character of the parade. \nPlease note that all participants take part in all the events at their own risk.
URL:https://www.annarborpolonia.org/event/aapa-summer-picnic/
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SUMMARY:32ND ANN ARBOR POLISH FILM FESTIVAL 2025
DESCRIPTION:The Ann Arbor Polish Film Festival is less than three weeks away! There will be four days of outstanding feature films\, jury-selected documentaries and shorts. There’s something for everyone\, including a family movie\, a book fair\, and a very special d/Deaf cinema program. \nSeven special guests will be welcomed at the Festival: emerging filmmakers\, actors\, and a film poster designer\, all here to enrich your Festival experience. Don’t miss the Festival Gala on Friday\, November 14 at 6 pm\, where the AAPFF awards will be presented\, and you can meet our guests and reconnect with Festival friends. \nThe Festival Gala will be followed by a screening of  Agnieszka Holland’s Franz Kafka / Franz\, winner of the Silver Lion at the Polish Film Festival in Gdynia. Gala tickets\, which includes admission to the film\, can be purchased now by emailing pcfannarbor@gmail.com or later at the Michigan Theater. \nThere is still time to join in financial support of the 32nd Ann Arbor Polish Film Festival. \nJoin us as we celebrate the magic of Polish cinema—see you at the Festival! \nPolish Cultural Fund – Ann Arbor \nFor more info – click here
URL:https://www.annarborpolonia.org/event/32nd-ann-arbor-polish-film-festival-2025/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260307T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260307T150000
DTSTAMP:20260227T160421Z
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SUMMARY:THE SPRING SACRIFICE OF MARZANNA
DESCRIPTION:THE SPRING SACRIFICE OF MARZANNA \nRelease your burdens! They’ll flow downstream with Marzanna! \nArtist & graduate student Michelle Cieloszczyk invites folks to reinterpret a thousand-year-old Slavic cultural tradition about Marzanna (the goddess of winter\, disease\, and death). Together we will release effigies into Willow Pond\, accompanied by Polish folk music. The event will be followed by a reception in the Auditorium of the Matthaei Botanical Gardens. \nSaturday\, March 7\, 2026\nProcession: 2:00pm \n1800 N Dixboro Rd\, Ann Arbor\, MI 48105 \nEventbrite Registration \nWorkshop tickets (sold out)\nProcession tickets (available) Procession info
URL:https://www.annarborpolonia.org/event/the-spring-sacrifice-of-marzanna/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260419T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260419T200000
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SUMMARY:Easter Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Come and celebrate Easter with us! \nJoin us after Sunday Mass at Old St. Patrick’s\n5671 Whitmore Lake Rd\, Ann Arbor\, MI 48105 \nThe celebration will begin on Sunday\, April 19 between 6:00 and 8:00 PM. \nWe would love for you to join us!\nPlease feel free to bring a small dish to share. \nAll are welcome!
URL:https://www.annarborpolonia.org/event/easter-celebration/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260502T130000
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SUMMARY:AAPA Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:All AAPA members are warmly invited to the General Meeting. Details and the planned agenda will be sent via email. Location: Ann Arbor District Library Downtown\, 3rd Floor\, Community Room 1\, 343 South Fifth Ave.\, Ann Arbor\, MI 48104; Date: Saturday\, May 2\, 2026; Time: 12:30 PM–3:30 PM
URL:https://www.annarborpolonia.org/event/aapa-annual-meeting/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260619T180000
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SUMMARY:Poznajmy sie! - A new initiative
DESCRIPTION:In the coming year\, AAPA would like to promote a new initiative – “Let’s Get to Know Each Other.” As part of this program\, we will be organizing meetings with members of our community who can share interesting details about their profession\, interests\, or passions. Agata Dow\, who is supporting our initiative\, has agreed to host the Polish community at her home for three gatherings: July 19\, August 9\, and September 13. We kindly ask you to save these dates. We will email the meeting details closer to each date.
URL:https://www.annarborpolonia.org/event/poznajmy-sie-a-new-initiative/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260713T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260713T210000
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SUMMARY:Renaissance music performance - Scholares Minores pro Musica Antiqua
DESCRIPTION:Renaissance music performance by Scholares Minores pro Musica Antiqua\, a renowned Polish youth early-music and vocal ensemble established in 1975 in Poniatowa\, Poland. The group performs medieval and Renaissance music using historical instruments and period costumes.  7:00 pm  Old St Patrick Catholic Church\, Ann Arbor
URL:https://www.annarborpolonia.org/event/renaissance-music-performance-scholares-minores-pro-musica-antiqua/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260719T190000
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SUMMARY:Let’s Get to Know Each Other Art Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Let’s Get to Know Each Other” Art Exhibition – featuring works by artist Krystyna Dolata and Agnieszka Robakiewicz\, hosted by Agata Dow. Selected artworks will be available through a silent auction supporting the AAPA fund. July 19th. \nNext Sunday\, July 19\, we warmly invite you to join us for another event in our “Let’s Get to Know Each Other” series — an art exhibition featuring works by artists Krystyna Dolata and Agnieszka Robakiewicz\, hosted by Agata Dow. \nWe will meet at 5:00 PM at: \n2900 Glazier Way\nAnn Arbor\, MI 48105 \nDuring the event\, guests will have the opportunity to view selected works by the artists\, some of which will be available through a silent auction. A portion of the auction proceeds will support the AAPA fund. \nThis will be a wonderful opportunity to spend a Sunday afternoon together\, get to know the work of our local artists\, and gather among friends of the Polish-American community. \nWe warmly invite you to join us!
URL:https://www.annarborpolonia.org/event/lets-get-to-know-each-other-art-exhibition/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260809T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260809T200000
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SUMMARY:Let’s Get to Know Each Other
DESCRIPTION:Another event from our new series: Let’s Get to Know Each Other. Additional information will be announced soon.
URL:https://www.annarborpolonia.org/event/lets-get-to-know-each-other/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260823T140000
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SUMMARY:Summer Picnic
DESCRIPTION:August 23 Picnic – the Annual Polonia Picnic held at Dexter-Huron Metropark (Shelter B). The event features grilled Polish sausage\, family activities\, and the Floating Polish Swag Parade.
URL:https://www.annarborpolonia.org/event/summer-picnic/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260913T190000
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DTSTAMP:20260709T062153Z
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SUMMARY:Let’s Get to Know Each Other
DESCRIPTION:Professors at University of Detroit Mercy\, Władek and Joasia Fuchs share their passion for Romanesque architecture and the historic Italian town of Volterra through an engaging cultural presentation and discussion. September 13th.
URL:https://www.annarborpolonia.org/event/lets-get-to-know-each-other-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261010T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261010T213000
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SUMMARY:Bonfire
DESCRIPTION:October 10 Bonfire – organized at Brighton Recreation Area (Migizi Cabin). Guests enjoy traditional Polish food\, bonfires\, outdoor games for children\, and community singing around the fire.
URL:https://www.annarborpolonia.org/event/bonfire/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261112T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261115T170000
DTSTAMP:20260709T113845Z
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SUMMARY:Ann Arbor Polish Film Festival - November 12-15th
DESCRIPTION: Ann Arbor Polish Film Festival – an annual event organized by the Polish Cultural Fund – Ann Arbor in cooperation with the Ann Arbor Polonia Association and the Polish Student Association at the University of Michigan. November 12-15th.
URL:https://www.annarborpolonia.org/event/ann-arbor-polish-film-festival-november-12-15th/
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