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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240921
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SUMMARY:Dedication Ceremony of 1944 Airlift Crew Memorial
DESCRIPTION:PGS-MN has made a donation to support this memorial – you are invited to attend the related activities: \nThe sponsoring organizations have joined efforts to commemorate the heroic crew of the B-17 Flying Fortress named “I’ll Be Seeing You” that took part in Operation Frantic 7 and was shot down by Germans over the suburbs of Warsaw on September 18\, 1944. \nA rear gunner of the plane was Staff Sergeant Walter Shimshock\, a Polish-American resident of Northeast Minneapolis. He was able to parachute from the crashing airplane but was captured and executed by the Germans. \nA memorial to honor him and other members of the heroic crew will be unveiled in Huset Park In Columbia Heights\, MN\, on September 21\, 2024.  \nSchedule for this dedication:\n9:00 am – Fort Snelling National Cemetery – Laying of wreaths on the grave\n1:00 pm – Huset Park\, Columbia Heights – Dedication Ceremony\n4:30 pm – Holy Cross Church – Holy Mass in memory of the crew \nFor more information\, contact PACIM:\nPhone: 612-718-7718\nEmail:  office@pacim.org
URL:https://pgsmn.org/event/dedication-ceremony-of-1944-airlift-crew-memorial/
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240907T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240907T120000
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SUMMARY:My Grandfather\, John Polenik\, and His Story
DESCRIPTION:Speaker:  Marge Runnakko\, PGS-MN Member\nLearn how unexpected helpers and information led to a story: \n–  A retired professor\n–  A talented lifetime friend\n–  Saved yearbooks and some other telling documents\n–  A godmother who saved everything\n–  A few collaborating cousins\n–  A DNA test\n–  One yellow pillowcase and a matching one in Poland\n–  Connections through the Galicia Family History Page on FaceBook\n–  A Beekeeper who knew of the Polenik family that remained in Poland \nThe speaker will reveal results she never anticipated and how the story grew. \nThis program is free to PGS-MN members\, and members do not need to pre-register. The program will be held in person at the Minnesota Genealogy Center\, 1385 Mendota Heights Road\, Mississippi Room\, Mendota Heights\, Minnesota 55120 as well as virtually by Zoom. A zoom link will be sent to all PGS-MN members a few days before the program.
URL:https://pgsmn.org/event/my-grandfather-john-polenik-and-his-story/
CATEGORIES:Program Meetings
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240822
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240903
DTSTAMP:20260404T055208
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SUMMARY:Minnesota State Fair
DESCRIPTION:The Minnesota Genealogical Society (MGS) will have a booth at the Minnesota State Fair from August 22nd through September 2nd. As a branch of MGS\, PGS-MN will be assisting with the booth. Stop by and visit us there!
URL:https://pgsmn.org/event/minnesota-state-fair/
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240811T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240811T160000
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CREATED:20240628T155249Z
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SUMMARY:St. James Parish August Fest - Randall\, MN
DESCRIPTION:St. James Parish August Fest begins with Mass at 10:30 a.m. Gorka’s chicken dinner with haluski and corn-on-the-cob and dessert served from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Event includes food and refreshments\, beer stand\, jumbo ice cream cones for 50¢\, bingo\, country store\, silent auction\, cake walk\, games and “table of toys” raffle for kids. \nLive music by Jerry Bierschbach from noon to 3 p.m. Quilt raffle and free drawing for quilt. Special hunters’ raffle at 3:50 p.m. for Whitetail War Chest with Henry .44 magnum rifle. Grand raffle drawing at 4 p.m. — over $12\,000 in cash and prizes. (Church is located 10 miles N. of Little Falls on Hwy. 10.) \nPGS-MN will have a table at this event – come join us in the fun! Contact us at pgsminnesota@gmail.com if your are interested in helping us at our display table.
URL:https://pgsmn.org/event/st-james-parish-august-fest-randall-mn/
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240803
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240805
DTSTAMP:20260404T055208
CREATED:20240628T161608Z
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SUMMARY:Slavic Experience - St. Louis Park
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Slavic heritage with two days of food\, music\, dance\, traditional art demonstrations and family fun. \nThe Slavic Experience creates a welcoming space for people of Slavic heritage to commemorate\, celebrate and share the richness and diversity of Eastern European traditions and customs within the greater Twin Cities community. \nEnjoy kielbasa\, cabbage rolls\, stuffed dumplings\, pastries\, traditional beverages and other culinary delights. \nNew location:\nThe Recreation Outdoor Center (ROC)\n3700 Monterey Drive\nSt. Louis Park\, MN 55416
URL:https://pgsmn.org/event/slavic-experience-st-louis-park/
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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CREATED:20240628T152545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240628T153016Z
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SUMMARY:Our Lady of Lourdes Church Bazaar - Little Falls
DESCRIPTION:Our Lady of Lourdes Parish Bazaar in Little Falls starts with indoor Mass celebrated at 10:30 a.m. with polka and gospel music by LaVerne & The Starlites. Event includes entertainment by LaVerne & The Starlites\, food and beer stands\, arts and crafts\, games for all ages\, live auction\, silent auction\, bingo\, “Gone Bizarre” raffle and all-cash grand raffle drawing. \nPGS-MN will have a table at this event – come join us in the fun! Contact us at pgsminnesota@gmail.com if your are interested in helping us at our display table.
URL:https://pgsmn.org/event/our-lady-of-lourdes-church-bazaar-little-falls/
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240520T190000
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SUMMARY:PGS-MN - Central MN Networking Group
DESCRIPTION:The inaugural meeting of the Central Minnesota networking group went very well\, with some great sharing of information. The next meeting of this group\, for PGS-MN members only\, will be held on Monday\, May 20\, 2024 at 7pm\, by Zoom. A zoom invitation will be sent to all PGS-MN members in advance of the meeting. We welcome any other PGS-MN members to join us at this meeting as well as future meetings. \nThe intent is to provide opportunities to discuss your family genealogy with others whose ancestors emigrated from Poland and settled in the Central MN area. There is no need to register\, you can just show up on the date/time scheduled. We welcome you to join us if your Polish ancestors settled in this area!
URL:https://pgsmn.org/event/pgs-mn-central-mn-networking-group/
CATEGORIES:Networking Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240513T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240513T203000
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CREATED:20240411T182220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240503T140137Z
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SUMMARY:PGS-MN - SE Minnesota Networking Group
DESCRIPTION:The inaugural meeting of the SE Minnesota networking group (Winona\, Pine Creek\, WI) went very well\, with some great sharing of information. The next meeting of this group\, for PGS-MN members only\, will be held on Monday\, May 13\, 2024 at 7pm\, by Zoom. A zoom invitation will be sent to all PGS-MN members in advance of the meeting. We welcome any other PGS-MN members to join us at this meeting as well as future meetings. \nThe intent is to provide opportunities to discuss your family genealogy with others whose ancestors emigrated from Poland and settled in the Central MN area. There is no need to register\, you can just show up on the date/time scheduled. We welcome you to join us if your Polish ancestors settled in this area!
URL:https://pgsmn.org/event/pgs-mn-se-minnesota-networking-group/
CATEGORIES:Networking Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240511T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240511T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T055208
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SUMMARY:Wieczorek Family Tree
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Peggy Larson\, PGS-MN Member \nPeggy Larson will share the Wieczorek branch of her family tree. The presentation will focus on questions she encountered on her genealogical journey. She will explain how she answered some of those questions\, and seek advice on solving some of the remaining unsolved mysteries. \n  \nThis program is free to PGS-MN members\, and members do not need to pre-register. The program will be held in person at the Minnesota Genealogy Center\, 1385 Mendota Heights Road\, Founders Room\, Mendota Heights\, Minnesota 55120 as well as virtually by Zoom. A zoom link will be sent to all PGS-MN members a few days before the program.
URL:https://pgsmn.org/event/wieczorek-family-tree/
CATEGORIES:Program Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240506T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240506T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T055208
CREATED:20240411T181549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240824T170854Z
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SUMMARY:PGS-MN  - NE Minneapolis Networking Group
DESCRIPTION:The inaugural meeting of the NE Minneapolis networking group went very well\, with some great sharing of information. The next meeting of this group\, for PGS-MN members only\, will be held on Monday\, May 6\, 2024 at 7pm\, by Zoom. A zoom invitation will be sent to all PGS-MN members in advance of the meeting. We welcome any other PGS-MN members to join us at this meeting as well as future meetings. \nThe intent is to provide opportunities to discuss your family genealogy with others whose ancestors emigrated from Poland and settled in the NE Metro area. There is no need to register\, you can just show up on the date/time scheduled. We welcome you to join us if your Polish ancestors settled in this area!
URL:https://pgsmn.org/event/pgs-mn-ne-metro-networking-group/
CATEGORIES:Networking Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240413T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240413T160000
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CREATED:20240201T184614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240216T154353Z
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SUMMARY:Using Maps and Gazetteers for Polish Genealogy
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Ryan Mattke\, John R. Borchert Library\nThis will be a unique program\, held at the John R. Borchert Map Library (in the lower level of the Wilson Library) on the West Bank of the University of Minnesota campus. Because of the location\, there will be no Zoom component for this presentation. No registration is required – you can just show up if you are interested in attending. Note that the time is at 2 PM\, which is different from our usual program time. \nThe speaker will demonstrate how to use print and online resources\, in conjunction with maps\, to locate historical place-names. The presentation will also highlight resources related to genealogy\, as well as other historical cartographic materials\, available at the John R. Borchert Map Library in Minneapolis. Feel free to bring place-names to search! \n\nPoland resources:\n\n\nDigitized maps from the Map Library Collection\nTopographic map sets including Topographische Karte 1:25\,000; Poland 1:100\,000; Karte des Deutschen Reiches 1:100\,000; and others.\n\n\n\nFor parking\, here is a West Bank Campus Map — Wilson Library is right in the middle. The best place to park is the 21st Ave Ramp just south of Wilson Library (cost of ramp parking on Saturdays is $1/hour).
URL:https://pgsmn.org/event/using-maps-and-gazetteers-for-polish-genealogy/
CATEGORIES:Program Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240302T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240302T120000
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CREATED:20240206T014646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240218T201909Z
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SUMMARY:From Mieszko to Millennium: Tracing the Footprints of Religion in Polish History
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Professor Gordon Pueschner – MFA\nCentury College\, White Bear Lake\, MN\nThe speaker will cover the following time periods: \n\nPre-Catholic Times to King Mieszko I Baptism\n–  A Brief history of the early ancient Slavic paganism to Poland’s early years as a Christian state.\n\n\nThe Warsaw Confederation of 1573\n–  Religious persecution inside Poland and the positive effects of the Warsaw Confederation.\n\n\nReligion in Poland under Communism\n–  The importance of John Paul becoming Pope and the hardships of being Christian under Communism.\n\n  \nThis program is free to PGS-MN members\, and members do not need to pre-register. The program will be held in person at the Minnesota Genealogy Center\, 1385 Mendota Heights Road\, Mississippi Room\, Mendota Heights\, Minnesota 55120 as well as virtually by Zoom. A zoom link will be sent to all PGS-MN members a few days before the program.
URL:https://pgsmn.org/event/from-mieszko-to-millennium-tracing-the-footprints-of-religion-in-polish-history/
CATEGORIES:Program Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240222T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240222T213000
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CREATED:20240203T224308Z
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SUMMARY:Posen: Hidden Sources
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Gary Heyn\, Germanic Genealogy Society Treasurer\nThis is a free program sponsored by the Germanic Genealogy Society\, a branch of the Minnesota Genealogical Society. Since a number of the PGS-MN members have ancestors from Poznań\, we thought this program might be of interest. While the focus will be concentrated on German Genealogy\, it will include Polish information. \nThe speaker is the author of “Standing at the Grave: A Family’s Journey from the Grand Duchy of Posen to the Prairies of North Dakota.” He visited the Poznań area on a recent research trip. Here is the link to register or for more information: https://ggsmn.org/eventListings.php?nm=38#er220 \n 
URL:https://pgsmn.org/event/posen-hidden-sources/
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240217T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240217T140000
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CREATED:20240122T222119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240124T201507Z
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SUMMARY:In Search of Kashubia
DESCRIPTION:This is a six-hour Zoom event (split between two Saturdays) \, sponsored by the Polish American Foundation of Connecticut. We are sharing it as they are offering PGS-MN members a discount for attending (full price is $25 – with PGS-MN discount\, the cost is $20). To get the discount\, use enter the code when registering (discount code is 2024MN). \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://pgsmn.org/event/in-search-of-kashubia/
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240124
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241225
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SUMMARY:2024 Program Meetings
DESCRIPTION:Our Programs for 2024 are now finished. The topics of the programs for the year were:\n\n\n\nMarch 2\, 2024 – From Mieszko to Millennium: Tracing the Footprints of Religion in Polish History April 13\, 2024 – Tour of Borchert Map Library at the University of Minnesota May 11\, 2024 – Wieczorek Family Tree  – Speaker: Peggy LarsonSeptember 7\, 2024 – My Grandfather’s Story – Speaker: Marge Runnakko October 5\, 2024 – Kashubian Poles in Minnesota – Speaker: Dr. Joseph HughesNovember 2\, 2024 – Tracing Family from the Pomerania Area – Speakers: Kay Freund and Chris DeWuske  \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \nThe programs were all recorded (except the Tour of the Borchert Map Library – slides are available for that one). The recording from the November program will be available soon. \nWe encourage you to sign into the Members Only Section of the PGS-MN website to view any of them in the Program Meeting Archives. \nEnjoy the holidays and winter season ahead! We will post programs for 2025 (first program will be in March) as details get worked out. \n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://pgsmn.org/event/2024-program-meetings/
CATEGORIES:Program Meetings
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