Month: May 2017

Polski Day celebrated today in Kansas City, Kansas

Photos copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel

Polski Day parade Grand Marshal Nate Bukaty waved to the crowd today. After the parade, the Polski Day celebration continues through the day on the All Saints Church grounds at 809 Vermont Ave., Kansas City, Kansas. The event will end at 7 p.m. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)
A young polka fan danced along with the music at today’s Polski Day celebration. The event continues through 7 p.m. Saturday at All Saints Church grounds, 809 Vermont Ave., Kansas City, Kansas. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)
The Ed Grisnik Polka Band entertained the Polski Day crowd today. Music and food are part of the Polski Day celebration is from 11:30 a.m. through 7 p.m. today at All Saints Church grounds at 809 Vermont Ave., Kansas City, Kansas. For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/Polski-Day-186983628009794. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)
Stan Zemula of Greenwood, Missouri, wore his Polish heritage on his arm at Polski Day today in Kansas City, Kansas. Polski Day continues with food and music through 7 p.m. Saturday at All Saints Church grounds, 809 Vermont Ave., Kansas City, Kansas. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)
Mayor Mark Holland chatted with Polski Day visitors today during the celebration at 809 Vermont Ave., Kansas City, Kansas. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)

Hundreds turn out for Polski Day parade and celebration

Donna Strick wore a traditional dress at today’s Polski Day celebration in Kansas City, Kansas. (Photo by William Crum)

by William Crum

Donna Strick wore a traditional dress that is 30 years old at the Polski Day parade today in Kansas City, Kansas.

This is a dress that her mom made – only five were made, she said.

This Polski Day there were well over 350 people who attended the event, making it one of most successful in their history.

Polski Day continues with a celebration today at the All Saints Catholic Church grounds, 809 Vermont Ave., Kansas City, Kansas. The event will run from 11:30 a.m. through 4 p.m., with music, food and games planned. Then a 4 p.m. Polka Mass will be held at All Saints parish. The event continues through 7 p.m. For more information, visit https://wyandotteonline.com/preparations-underway-for-polski-day/ or https://www.facebook.com/Polski-Day-186983628009794/.

Master Gardeners plant sale continues today

Janet Winkler, Master Gardener, helped Siraj Konkader of Piper today at the Wyandotte County Extension Master Gardeners plant sale. The plant sale continues until 2 p.m. Saturday at the K-State Research and Extension office, 1200 N. 79th St., Kansas City, Kansas. Vegetable plants, flowers and ornamental grasses are in the plant sale. (Staff photo by Mary Rupert)
Courtney Cohen, left, and Rita Cohen shopped for flowers today at the Master Gardeners plant sale. The plant sale continues until 2 p.m. Saturday at the K-State Research and Extension office, 1200 N. 79th St., Kansas City, Kansas. Vegetable plants, flowers and ornamental grasses are in the plant sale. (Staff photo)
Staffing the Master Gardeners table today at the annual plant sale were, left to right, Don Crim, Sharon Hoover, Calvin Hoover and David Young. In the back was Les Lemmon. All are master gardeners. The plant sale continues until 2 p.m. Saturday at the K-State Research and Extension office, 1200 N. 79th St., Kansas City, Kansas. Vegetable plants, flowers and ornamental grasses are in the plant sale. (Staff photo)