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Upcoming Events
Monthly meetings...second Tuesday of the month from September through May.
October 2010
- Wycinanki and More - This art exhibit will present various forms of Polish folkart. It will be held at Arts YOUniverse on North Franklin Street in Wilkes-Barre. The display will be on exhibit through December 15th
- Polish Heritage Month Displays at six libraries in Luzerne County - We will focus on the milestones in Polish history. This special display is located at the entrance of the Eugene S. Farley Library.
- Chopin Anniversary
- Solidarity Anniversary
- Katyn Anniversary
- Monthly Dinner Meeting
November 2010
- Polka Dance Lessons (Nov 10th, Nov 14th)
- When: November 10th, 2010 from 6-8 PM
- Where: Henry Student Center Ballroom (2nd Floor)
- Open to students, faculty, staff and public
- Price: Free
- When: November 14th, 2010 from 2-4 PM
- Where: Henry Student Center Ballroom (2nd Floor)
- Open to students, faculty, staff and public
- Price: Free
- Monthly Dinner Meetings
- Creche Exhibit
- On display Nov 15 through Dec 15
- Where: Luzerne County Historical Society, South Franklin Street, Wilkes-Barre
December 2010
- Polonaise Lessons - (Date and Location TBA)
- Wilia (Wigilia)/Christmas Even Dinner
- When: December 7th, 2010
- Where: Henry Student Center - Ballroom (2nd Floor)
- Traditional 11 course meal, a visit from St. Nicholas, Kolendy (Christmas Carol) Singalong
- Price: $20/members; $25 non-members
- Open to students, faculty, staff, and the public
January 2011
- Polish Room Committee Scholarship Ball
- When: January 15, 2011
- Where: Woodlands Inn and Resort, Plains, PA
- Benefits the Polish Room Scholarship Fund which has awarded scholarships to Wilkes students since 1972.
- Cost: $70/person
- Open to students, faculty, staff, and the public.
April 2011
- Polish Immigrants and the Anthracite Industry of Northeastern Pennsylvania
- This art exhibit will feature portraits and short biographies of Polish immigrants who settled in Dupont, Pennsylvania to work in the anthracite mining industry. The artist received a grant from the Pennsylvania Council of Arts for this project.
- Opening date and location TBA
June, July, and August 2011
- Polish Heritage Displays
- Eckley Miners' Village
Future Events for Spring 2011
- Polish Room Presents…Literary Series (Poetry, Chopin, and Katyn)
- Lecture Series
- Art Exhibits (Polish Immigrants in the Luzerne County and the Anthracite Industry)
- Historical Displays (Katyn)
- International Film Festival
- Embroidery Workshop
- Pysanki Workshop
- Wycinanki Workshop (Date/Location TBA)
- Palm Weaving Workshop (Date/Location TBA)
- Organization of a Wilkes University Polish Room Student Section (Date/Location TBA)
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