Event Details
Date(s) & Time(s)::
March 6, 2011 at 1:00 PM until 7:00 PM
Location: Hearthstone Manor, 333 Dick Rd. Depew, NY 14043
Phone: 937-0032 or 681-3526
Email: skisluk@rochester.rr.com
Link: http://www.phdofwny.com
Event Description
Celebrate the last hurrah before lent begins at WNY”s largest Polish pre-Lenten party. This year the Polish Heritage Dancers 14th annual “Paczki Day” celebration will be held on Sun. March 6th. This serves as the groups’ major fundraiser for the year. As a self-supporting non-profit organization that keeps alive Polish song and dance. The group funds are used for costumes and music. So plan to join us for fun filled day and bring your family and friends. The event starts at 1 PM till 7 PM at the Hearthstone Manor, 333 Dick Rd., Depew, NY. Music will be by the Bedrock Boys from 2-6 PM, the Polish Heritage Dancers take the stage at 3 PM with a folk dance show.
At 4 PM a Paczki eating contest and a Chrusciki bake-off will take place. Call to enter.
New menu of homemade Polish food (dinners, ale carte items and desserts) will be available for purchase. There will be a Theme Basket Raffle. Amber, Gems and More and Salt Lamps Etc. with be there as well for your shopping pleasure. Tickets are $6 in advance or $8 at the door. Children under 12 are $2. At 5 PM, there will be a crowning of the Paczki King, Queen, Prince and Princess. For Tickets and Table Reservations call (716) 937-0032 or (716) 681-3526. Pre-sale ticket will be on sale till 3/4. Tickets available at: Am-Pol Eagle 3620 Harlem Rd., Cheek., NY 835-9454, Salt Lamps Etc., 5274 Broadway, Lancaster, NY 564-9286 . Plenty of free Parking and buses are welcome.
The group is known as the “Ambassadors of WNY’s Polish American Community” since 1997. They continue to teach others about their Polish traditions through a variety of programs. New members are always welcome. You can share your talents as a dancer, musician, singer or work behind the scene with sewing and fundraising. Please visit www.phdofwny.com or give them a call.
