Events 2026


  • Knoxville Smokies vs. Birmingham Barrons

    June 7 – save the date

    More info to follow.

  • Board Meetings

    January 22, 2026 at Chota Rec Center, room C, 2:30 to 4:00pm

    April 23, 2026 at Kahite, 2:00 to 4:00

    July 23, 2026 at Chota Rec Center, room C, 2:30 to 4:00pm

    October 22, 2026 at Kahite, 2:00 to 4:00pm

  • Easter Swieconka Dinner

    Join us for our annual Swieconka Easter Dinner, a cherished Polish tradition! Swieconka, or the Blessing of the Easter Basket, is a time-honored custom where families bring their baskets of food to church for a blessing before the Easter meal.

    Come enjoy a delicious Polish Easter feast, connect with fellow members, and celebrate this beautiful tradition together.

    Date: March 26, 2026

    Time: 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm
    Set-up  – 4:00 pm to 4:30 pm Decorate and set tables
    Social time – 4:30 pm to 5:00 pm
    Cultural Presentation – 5:00 pm to 5:30 pm:
    – Polish Easter traditions
    – WWII Destruction and rebuild of Royal Castle Warsaw
    Dinner – 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
    Clean up – 7:30 pm to 8:00 pm

    Location: Kahite Community Center
    400 Kahite Trail, Vonore

    Dinner Menu: Baked Ham with Pineapple
    Mashed Potatoes
    Polish Sausage and Sauerkraut
    Glazed Carrots
    Spring Pea Salad
    Rolls and Butter
    Coffee, Iced Tea and Water
    Dessert:  Cake     

    Cash Bar for soft drinks and adult beverages

    Cost: $28.00 per person which includes tax and gratuity.
    Please include your check made payable to the Polish Heritage Club and mail to the club Social Chairperson: Donna Ozog, 219 Mialaquo Circle, Loudon, TN 37774

    RSVP or Questions? dozog@comcast.net

  • Annual Polish Club Picnic

    Date: September 16, 2026
    Time: 4:00 – 8:00 PM
    Location: Tugaloo Pavilion

    Join us for a casual, fun-filled picnic with great food, fellowship, and Polish hospitality! Bring a dish to share and enjoy an afternoon of laughter, stories, and community.

    RSVP or Questions? dozog@comcast.net

  • Christmas Wigilia Dinner

    Date: December 6, 2026
    Time: 3:30 to 7:30pm
    Location: Kahite Community Center
    400 Kahite Trail, Vonore

    Menu: TBD

    Cash bar available

    Cost:  TBD
    Checks are to be made payable to the Polish Heritage Club and mail to: Donna Ozog, 219 Mialaquo Circle, Loudon, TN 37774

    RSVP
    Reminder: Annual club dues for 2027 of $10.00 per person are due at the Wigilia.  Please write check made payable to Polish Heritage Club and mark Dues in the memo. Give to the club Membership Chairperson: Marie Kelly, at the Wigilia; or mail to her at 143 Inagehi Way, Loudon, TN 37774..

    Experience the beauty of Wigilia, the traditional Polish Christmas Eve supper, with our club family. Wigilia is a cherished custom featuring a meatless meal, oplatek wafer sharing, and a warm sense of community.

    Event Highlights:
    -Traditional Polish Christmas meal
    -Breaking of the oplatek wafer with well wishes

    This is one of our most beloved events of the year – don’t miss it!

    RSVP or Questions? dozog@comcast.net or magda948@yahoo.com