PNA AT THE POLISH HERITAGE
FESTIVAL IN HAMBURG, NEW YORK

Hamburg, New York - The seventh Annual Polish Heritage Festival was held in Hamburg, New York on May 29 and 30, 2009. There was entertainment, food and vendors, something for everyone.

The Polish Heritage Dancers of Western New York had a booth promoting their group as well as the Polish National Alliance. They also sold shirts, Polish Heritage Dancers chocolate medallions and magnets.

A pageant was held on Saturday and Corrine Lasek from the Polish Heritage Dancers and member of Lodge 3085 won the title of Queen of the Polish Heritage Festival. Corrine will be attending the Course for Polish Folk Dance Choreographers in Rzeszow Poland for the second year and will be attending Canisius College in Buffalo, New York in the fall.

The Polish Heritage Dancers of Western New York were recognized as the Am-Pol Eagle Citizens of the Year in the category of Heritage and Corrine Lasek was awarded in the category of Youth. An Awards Luncheon was held at Kloc's Banquet facility on May 3, 2009. The Am-Pol Eagle Newspaper is the voice of the Polish American Community in Western New York and are celebrating their 50th Anniversary this year. You can check out the Polish Heritage Dancers of WNY's website at www.phdofwny.com and the Am-Pol Eagle Newspaper at www.ampoleagle.com

Story and Photos Submitted by:
Michelle Kisluk,
Director of the Polish Heritage Dancers of WNY

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Michelle Kisluk at Booth at Festival

Corrine Lasek - Queen of the Polish Heritage Festival for 2009

Polish Heritage Dancers of WNY recieves Award from Am-Pol Eagle