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SUMMARY:Blessing for Recently Married Couples
DESCRIPTION:Oct. 18\, 2026 (Sunday) Blessing for couples recently married at St. Vitus Church during the 9:00AM Mass followed by a coffee and cake social in St. Vitus Parish Hall. All are invited.
URL:https://www.slovenianamericantimes.com/event/blessing-for-recently-married-couples/
LOCATION:St. Vitus Church\, 6019 Lausche Ave\, Cleveland\, OH\, 44103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cleveland OH,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261022T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261022T140000
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SUMMARY:St. Vitus Village Mini-Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Oct. 22\, 2026 (Thursday). Mini-retreat at St. Vitus Village. From 11AM-to-2:00PM. Invites men and women 65 years old or older. Listen to the words of Scripture\, be in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament. Free will donations accepted and a light meal will be provided. Reservations will be taken starting in October 2026. For now\, call the parish rectory at 216-361-1444.
URL:https://www.slovenianamericantimes.com/event/st-vitus-village-mini-retreat/
LOCATION:St. Vitus Village\, 6114 Lausche Ave\, Cleveland\, OH\, 44103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cleveland OH,Religious
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261024T180000
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SUMMARY:Martinovanje
DESCRIPTION:Oct. 24 (Sat.) – Martinovanje evening at St. Mary’s Parish Hall hosted by Štajerski-Prekmurski Klub. Open to all. Wine Christening with appearance by St. Martin and his four altar boys. Doors open 6pm\, 7pm dinner by Tavcar Catering\, comedy skit\, Slovenian alpine-style music by Aaron Dussing Ansambel. \n$55 per person. Handicapped accessible. Fenced parking. \nFor reservations of table (8) or individual tickets call Fran Stepec at 440.285.8499.
URL:https://www.slovenianamericantimes.com/event/martinovanje/
LOCATION:St. Mary’s in Collinwood\, 15519 Holmes Avenue\, Cleveland\, OH\, 44110\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cleveland OH,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261025T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261025T103000
DTSTAMP:20260722T181228Z
CREATED:20260722T180841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260722T181228Z
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SUMMARY:St. Vitus Alumni Homecoming Mass and Dinner
DESCRIPTION:The annual St. Vitus Alumni Homecoming Mass and Dinner will be held on Sunday\, October 25\, 2026.  On this day\, we will be honoring Milan Rihtar for his many years of dedication and service to St. Vitus Parish and the Slovenian community. We also honor the Sisters of Notre Dame who grew up in St Vitus Parish or who ministered at St. Vitus School. In addition\, on this day\, we will celebrate the anniversary for the St. Vitus School classes of 1951 (75 years)\, 1976 (50 years) and 2001 (25 years). \nThe St. Vitus Alumni gathering on October 25th will begin with the 10:30am Mass in St. Vitus Church celebrated by Father John Retar.  We will assemble in the St. Vitus Parish Hall directly across the Church after the Mass.  A delicious dinner\, catered by Joe Tavcar and staff\, will be served and then a short program will follow. \nThe cost is $35.00 per person.  Tables of 8 or 10 can be reserved.  St. Vitus Alumni\, friends\, parishioners\, and guests are welcome to attend this event. For questions and reservations\, call Frank Zitko (440-488-8284) or Mia Graf (440-442-1635). The deadline for reservations is October 15\, 2026. \nWe are looking forward to celebrating with you on Sunday\, October 25th. \nThe St. Vitus Alumni Board:   Frank J. Zitko ‘68\, Mary Kocjan Petelin ’67\, Donald Kern ’69\, Mia Zaper Graf ’74 and Andrea Zaper Plassard ’75. \nPS – Alumni of St. Martin de Porres High School and St. Vitus School are invited to a special 9am Mass at St. Vitus Church on Sunday November 1st\, All Saints Day. Afterwards the former St. Vitus School building will be open for tours. Details to follow.
URL:https://www.slovenianamericantimes.com/event/st-vitus-alumni-homecoming/
LOCATION:St. Vitus Church\, 6019 Lausche Ave\, Cleveland\, OH\, 44103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cleveland OH,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261028T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261028T203000
DTSTAMP:20260831T184339Z
CREATED:20260831T184339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T184339Z
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SUMMARY:SNH Monthly Social
DESCRIPTION:Join SNH for our Monthly Socials! \nAdmission is $10 per person and may be paid with cash upon entrance. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. and typically ends around 8:30 p.m. Free parking is available in the attached rear lot. \nAdmission includes a light dinner snack and entry for the main raffle (need not be present to win). Cash bar. 50/50 sideboards are available while supplies last. Live music is played each month and dancing is encouraged – gather together for an evening of connection and community! \nThe socials are hosted monthly and admission for the full year is available. Just speak to a SNH volunteer when you arrive to reserve your spot for the year. \n6417 St. Clair Avenue Cleveland\, Ohio 44103\n6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
URL:https://www.slovenianamericantimes.com/event/snh-monthly-social-6/
LOCATION:Slovenian National Home\, 6417 St Clair Ave.\, Cleveland\, Ohio\, 44103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Benefit/Fundraiser,Cleveland OH,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261101T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261101T120000
DTSTAMP:20261013T153714Z
CREATED:20261013T153714Z
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UID:11392-1793523600-1793534400@www.slovenianamericantimes.com
SUMMARY:Slovenian Cultural Garden Fundraising Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:Slovenian Cultural Garden Association\nSt. Mary’s Parish Hall\n15519 Holmes Ave. Cleveland\, OH 44110\n9:00 AM – 12:00 Noon \nSet your clocks back and then come spend your extra hour on a delicious breakfast with us!\nBreakfast will include palacinke\, sausages\, hash brown\, eggs\, bread\, and fruit. \nAdult tickets: $13.00 each; Children’s tickets:  $7.00 each\nTickets may be purchased at the door. \nMore info: https://www.facebook.com/share/1Ey5Z1ADDx/
URL:https://www.slovenianamericantimes.com/event/slovenian-cultural-garden-fundraising-breakfast/
LOCATION:St. Mary’s in Collinwood\, 15519 Holmes Avenue\, Cleveland\, OH\, 44110\, United States
CATEGORIES:Benefit/Fundraiser,Cleveland OH,Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Slovenian Cultural Garden Association":MAILTO:sloveniancga@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261111T110000
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DTSTAMP:20261002T173013Z
CREATED:20261002T172102Z
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UID:11344-1794394800-1794394800@www.slovenianamericantimes.com
SUMMARY:Veterans Day Mass
DESCRIPTION:November 11th – Veterans Day\n11:00 a.m. Mass at St. Vitus Church \nPlease join St. Vitus parish on Veterans Day\, Wednesday November 11 for Mass at 11:00 a.m. to honors all American military veterans who have served honorably in the United States Armed Forces—both living and deceased\, and in times of war or peace. \nFollowing Mass all are invited to the parish hall to a social with light refreshments. \nHistorical Note: Veterans Day was originally called Armistice Day to commemorate the armistice of November 11\, 1918\, that took effect at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month. The armistice was a temporary ceasefire; the war officially concluded months later with the signing of the Treaty of Versailles on June 28\, 1919. President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed legislation on June 1\, 1954\, officially making November 11th Veterans Day a day to honor veterans of all wars. \n \nPictured is Tony Hocevar in Revolutionary military uniform Sponsored by the St. Vitus Catholic War Veterans Post 1655
URL:https://www.slovenianamericantimes.com/event/veterans-day-mass/
LOCATION:St. Vitus Church\, 6019 Lausche Ave\, Cleveland\, OH\, 44103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cleveland OH,Religious
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261114T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261114T120000
DTSTAMP:20261002T171409Z
CREATED:20261002T171409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261002T171409Z
UID:11342-1794643200-1794657600@www.slovenianamericantimes.com
SUMMARY:St. Vitus Altar Society Krofe Sale
DESCRIPTION:St. Vitus Parish Hall – 6022 Lausche Ave.\, Cleveland\, OH 44103\n8:00 AM – 12:00 PM (noon) \nCost of a box of 10 krofi is $10.00. \nParking is available in the parish hall parking lot.  The building is handicapped accessible.
URL:https://www.slovenianamericantimes.com/event/st-vitus-altar-society-krofe-sale-5/
LOCATION:St. Vitus Church\, 6019 Lausche Ave\, Cleveland\, OH\, 44103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Benefit/Fundraiser,Cleveland OH
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261115T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261115T090000
DTSTAMP:20261002T123935Z
CREATED:20261002T123810Z
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UID:11318-1794733200-1794733200@www.slovenianamericantimes.com
SUMMARY:John Troxell Artwork Presentation
DESCRIPTION:Nov. 15 (Sun.) – John Troxell Artwork Presentation – St. Vitus Parish is pleased to announce John Troxell\, locally recognized artist and painter\, will have a presentation of his works in St. Vitus Hall\, 6022 Lausche Avenue\, Cleveland\, Ohio 44103\, Nov. 15\, 2026 (Sunday) after the 9:00AM and 10:30AM Sunday Masses. John was commissioned to create the four (4) mural figures for the recently constructed outdoor znamenje (religious roadside shrine) at St. Vitus Hall.  \nPastry and light refreshments will be provided. No admission charge.  \nSponsored by St. Vitus Parish\, St. Vitus Endowment Trust/Corp.\, St. Anne Lodge #4 AMLA\, and Slovenian Women Union Scholarship Foundation (SWUSF).
URL:https://www.slovenianamericantimes.com/event/john-troxell-artwork-presentation/
LOCATION:St. Vitus Church\, 6019 Lausche Ave\, Cleveland\, OH\, 44103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Cleveland OH
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261118T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261118T203000
DTSTAMP:20260831T184442Z
CREATED:20260831T184442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T184442Z
UID:11265-1795024800-1795033800@www.slovenianamericantimes.com
SUMMARY:SNH Monthly Social
DESCRIPTION:Join SNH for our Monthly Socials! \nAdmission is $10 per person and may be paid with cash upon entrance. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. and typically ends around 8:30 p.m. Free parking is available in the attached rear lot. \nAdmission includes a light dinner snack and entry for the main raffle (need not be present to win). Cash bar. 50/50 sideboards are available while supplies last. Live music is played each month and dancing is encouraged – gather together for an evening of connection and community! \nThe socials are hosted monthly and admission for the full year is available. Just speak to a SNH volunteer when you arrive to reserve your spot for the year. \n6417 St. Clair Avenue Cleveland\, Ohio 44103\n6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
URL:https://www.slovenianamericantimes.com/event/snh-monthly-social-7/
LOCATION:Slovenian National Home\, 6417 St Clair Ave.\, Cleveland\, Ohio\, 44103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Benefit/Fundraiser,Cleveland OH,Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261127
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261129
DTSTAMP:20261102T142653Z
CREATED:20261102T142653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261102T142653Z
UID:11422-1795737600-1795910399@www.slovenianamericantimes.com
SUMMARY:62nd Thanksgiving Polka Weekend
DESCRIPTION:Nov. 27 & 28 (Fri. & Sat.) – 62nd Thanksgiving Polka Weekend – Polka’s stars shine at the Thanksgiving Polka Weekend\, featuring the Polka Music Awards. Polka music’s grandest event offers you two days of priceless memories with the National Cleveland-Style Polka Hall of Fame at the Holiday Inn Cleveland South. Thrill to celebrity entertainers\, including Grammy nominee Alex Meixner\, Nashville’s Joey Miskulin\, and Walter Ostanek\, Canada’s Polka King. Enjoy the finest polka and waltz music in a ballroom setting. The Polka Music Awards salute the newest names entering the Polka Hall of Fame.  Spotlight bands are led by Jeff Pecon (OH)\, Hank Thunander (MN)\, Garrett Tatano (PA) and Ed Klancnik (TN). Cleveland’s Fešta Band and the Polka Classics complete the schedule.  You won’t want to miss the Button Box Jam Session and the Polka Mass. Stop by the Polka Pop-Up Shop for unique polka and nationality gifts and recordings. \nOrder tickets from the Polka Hall of Fame\, (216) 261-3263 or PolkaShop@aol.com \n  \nGrammy nominee and Lifetime inductee Alex Meixner performs at the 62nd Thanksgiving Polka Weekend\, sponsored by the National Cleveland-Style Polka Hall of Fame\, November 27 and 28\, at the Holiday Inn Cleveland South in Independence\, Ohio.
URL:https://www.slovenianamericantimes.com/event/62nd-thanksgiving-polka-weekend/
LOCATION:Holiday Inn Cleveland South\, 6001 Rockside Rd\, Independence\, OH\, 44131\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Cleveland OH
ORGANIZER;CN="National Cleveland-style Polka Hall of Fame":MAILTO:PolkaShop@aol.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261205T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261205T183000
DTSTAMP:20261102T143923Z
CREATED:20261102T143138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261102T143923Z
UID:11433-1796495400-1796495400@www.slovenianamericantimes.com
SUMMARY:St. Mary Slovenian School Miklavževanje
DESCRIPTION:Dec. 5 (Sat) Miklavževanje presented by St. Mary’s Slovenian School in the St. Mary’s Parish church hall  (15519 Holmes Avenue Cleveland OH 44110) at 6:30PM. All are welcome!
URL:https://www.slovenianamericantimes.com/event/st-mary-slovenian-school-miklavzevanje/
LOCATION:St. Mary’s in Collinwood\, 15519 Holmes Avenue\, Cleveland\, OH\, 44110\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cleveland OH,Events,Holiday
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261211T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261211T180000
DTSTAMP:20261102T143711Z
CREATED:20261102T143637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261102T143711Z
UID:11435-1797012000-1797012000@www.slovenianamericantimes.com
SUMMARY:Primorski Klub Božičnica
DESCRIPTION:Primorski Klub Božičnica to be held at St. Mary’s\n(15519 Holmes Avenue Cleveland Ohio 44110) \nEvent Time: 6:00PM \nRegistration Details:\nPlease reach out to members of Primorski Klub for more information \nEvent Details:\nMembers $20\, Nonmembers $25
URL:https://www.slovenianamericantimes.com/event/primorski-klub-bozicnica/
LOCATION:St. Mary’s in Collinwood\, 15519 Holmes Avenue\, Cleveland\, OH\, 44110\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cleveland OH,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261216T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261216T203000
DTSTAMP:20260831T184542Z
CREATED:20260831T184542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T184542Z
UID:11267-1797444000-1797453000@www.slovenianamericantimes.com
SUMMARY:SNH Monthly Social
DESCRIPTION:Join SNH for our Monthly Socials! \nAdmission is $10 per person and may be paid with cash upon entrance. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. and typically ends around 8:30 p.m. Free parking is available in the attached rear lot. \nAdmission includes a light dinner snack and entry for the main raffle (need not be present to win). Cash bar. 50/50 sideboards are available while supplies last. Live music is played each month and dancing is encouraged – gather together for an evening of connection and community! \nThe socials are hosted monthly and admission for the full year is available. Just speak to a SNH volunteer when you arrive to reserve your spot for the year. \n6417 St. Clair Avenue Cleveland\, Ohio 44103\n6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
URL:https://www.slovenianamericantimes.com/event/snh-monthly-social-8/
LOCATION:Slovenian National Home\, 6417 St Clair Ave.\, Cleveland\, Ohio\, 44103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Benefit/Fundraiser,Cleveland OH,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261227T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261227T100000
DTSTAMP:20261002T171249Z
CREATED:20261002T171219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261002T171249Z
UID:11340-1798365600-1798365600@www.slovenianamericantimes.com
SUMMARY:Concert of Sacred Songs
DESCRIPTION:Dec. 27\, 2026 (Sunday). One All Parish Mass at 10:00AM. Followed by the annual Concert of Sacred Songs. Includes string musicians for the concert. No admission charge with free-will offerings graciously and greatly accepted for support of the parish choirs. Songs are sung in English\, Latin\, and Slovenian. \nStarted in the 1970s\, the One All Parish Mass and Concert are open to one and all. \nMass and concert in St. Vitus Church followed by fellowship and gathering AFTER the concert in the parish hall directly across the street from St Vitus Church with light food and refreshments. \nParking in the permeable paver parking lot by the hall and side streets. More details are to follow.
URL:https://www.slovenianamericantimes.com/event/concert-of-sacred-songs-2/
LOCATION:St. Vitus Church\, 6019 Lausche Ave\, Cleveland\, OH\, 44103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cleveland OH,Religious
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270117T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270117T100000
DTSTAMP:20261002T124300Z
CREATED:20261002T124207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261002T124300Z
UID:11320-1800180000-1800180000@www.slovenianamericantimes.com
SUMMARY:Todd Wilson Organ Recital at St. Vitus
DESCRIPTION:Todd Wilson will present an organ recital after a One All Parish Mass at 10:00AM in St. Vitus Church\, 6019 Lausche Avenue\, Cleveland\, Ohio 44103 on church’s historic Holtkamp pipe organ (consisting of 1\,500 pipes). \nThere is no admission charge. Light food and refreshments after the organ recital in the new hall directly across the street from St. Vitus Church. \nThe organ recital will be in dedication of the one-year anniversary of the passing of lifelong parishioner and dedicated employee at St. Vitus\, the late Joseph V. Hocevar. \nFor additional information on either event contact the parish rectory at (216) 361-1444 or via email address “skuhar@hotmail.com” \nSponsored by St. Vitus Parish\, St. Vitus Endowment Trust/Corp.\, and St. Anne Lodge #4 AMLA.
URL:https://www.slovenianamericantimes.com/event/todd-wilson-organ-recital-at-st-vitus/
LOCATION:St. Vitus Church\, 6019 Lausche Ave\, Cleveland\, OH\, 44103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Cleveland OH
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