Polish American Cultural Institute of Minnesota - PACIM

07/25/2026

Polish Literature in English Reading Group – July 2026

With Fire and Sword (Ogniem i mieczem) by Henryk Sienkiewicz

We are pleased to announce that we will begin reading the Trilogy by Henryk Sienkiewicz this summer. Based on a consensus with the group, we will start with the first volume, With Fire and Sword and continue to meet on Wednesdays, with slight variation. Here is the reading schedule based on the 1991 Kuniczak translation (chapters provided if you are using a different version):

6/17: 1-398 (Chapters 1-26)
7/29: 399-694 (Chapters 27-47)
8/19: 695-1137 (Chapters 48-79)

We will watch the film at the end of the summer.

Google Meet meeting details will be emailed to individuals who register at

With Fire and Sword (Ogniem i mieczem) by Henryk Sienkiewicz We are pleased to announce that we will begin reading the Trilogy by Henryk Sienkiewicz this summer. Based on a consensus with the group, we will start with the first volume, With Fire and Sword and continue to meet on Wednesdays, with sli...

07/25/2026

See you all at the Slavic Experience 2026!

🇵🇱 Meet Our Sponsor — Polish American Cultural Institute of Minnesota (PACIM)

We’re proud to recognize Polish American Cultural Institute of Minnesota (PACIM) as one of the organizations helping preserve and celebrate Polish heritage in Minnesota.

Through cultural programs, educational initiatives, and community events, PACIM continues to connect generations while promoting Polish history, traditions, and culture.

Thank you for supporting Slavic Experience and helping us celebrate the rich cultural heritage that brings our community together. ❤️

📍 75 West Fifth Street, Suite 431
Saint Paul, MN 55102

🌐 www.PACIM.org
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 651 271 3302

05/26/2026

Polish Picnic '26
August 15, 2026, 11 AM - 5 PM
Huset Park, Columbia Heights, MN

Save the Date!

05/26/2026

🇵🇱 Polish up your Sunday plans — something special is coming!

Na zdrowie!

02/08/2026

This is a reminder about PACIM’s upcoming Polish Carnival Ball with a Valentine’s flair—an elegant evening of tradition, music, and celebration in support of PACIM’s mission.

Running out of Valentine’s gift ideas?
Skip the flowers and chocolates this year and surprise your Valentine with an evening of great food, music, and dancing. Ticket sales close on February 8 — just 2 days left! Seats are filling quickly, so don’t wait.

Venue
Midland Hills Country Club
2001 Fulham Street
Roseville, MN 55113

Program highlights
5:00 PM – Cocktails & hors d’oeuvres, live instrumental music
6:00 PM – Three-course dinner
7:30 PM – Award presentation honoring Fr. Spencer Howe
7:45 PM – Special performance by the Dolina Dancers
8:00 PM – Ball opening with the Polonaise dance
Raffle drawing
Dancing until midnight

Dinner menu
Choice of steak, Minnesota chicken, or walleye, with sides, dessert, coffee/tea, and wine
Cash bar available

Suggested dress code
Suits or formal attire for men; evening dresses or cocktail attire for women

Tickets
$115 – PACIM members
$125 – Non-members
🎟️ https://pacim.org/carnival-ball-tickets/