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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
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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:20261111T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261111T110000
DTSTAMP:20261002T173013Z
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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
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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
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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
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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-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:20261120
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SUMMARY:2026 Holiday Folk Fair
DESCRIPTION:2026 Holiday Folk Fair to Feature Slovenian Cultural Booth and the Eva Petric Slovenian Lacework Artistry November 20-22\n\nHoliday Folk Fair (HFF) is set for November 20\, 21\, and 22.  Its’  2026 theme is “Celebrate Traditional Dance”.  In addition to the most well-known Slovenian dance\, the polka\, there are many other types of dances in various regions of Slovenia\, depending on their proximity to other Slavic nations.\n\nTwo of our adult mannequins\, dressed in the Gorenska noša (ethnic costumes)\, will be displayed along with our children models. Frank Murn’s large automaton display of a polka band and twirling dancers in a Oktoberfest gostilna/tavern setting will be also featured.  Finally\, our booth will include a “How-to-Polka” station\, complete with footsteps on the floor. \nBOOTH VOLUNTEERS ARE STILL NEEDED.  If you would like to volunteer at the booth and would like to reserve a preferred day or time\, contact Nancy Reese via email\, nareese@wi.rr.com. \nThe times for the Holiday Folk Fair are:\nFriday; 9AM-9PM\nSaturday; 10AM-9PM\nSunday; 10AM-6PM.  \nAll booth shifts are in two-hour increments\, except for Saturday night which is 6PM-9PM and free tickets/parking is provided. \nMore info at: https://folkfair.org/
URL:https://www.slovenianamericantimes.com/event/2026-holiday-folk-fair/
LOCATION:Exposition Center at Wisconsin State Fair Park\, 8200 West Greenfield Avenue\, West Allis\, WI\, 53214\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival/Fair,Milwaukee WI
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261216T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261216T203000
DTSTAMP:20260831T184542Z
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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-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
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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
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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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