Past Events
April 2019
Ham and Cash Bingo at Holy Cross
Ham and Cash Bingo sponsored by the CCW Holy Cross Rosary Guild.
Find out more »September 2019
East Side Old Timers Hall of Fame 65th Reunion
The Hall of Fame inductees are selected for their achievement in sports as a resident of the Eastside.
Find out more »November 2019
PACIM Soup Fest
There will be a tasting of a variety of traditional Polish soups along with bread and beverages.
Find out more »December 2019
Holy Cross Christmas Craft and Bake Sale
Event features delicious treats, handmade crafts and refreshments.
Find out more »February 2020
Sauerkraut Supper and Mardi Gras Dance
After dinner, enjoy dancing to live music by Craig Ebel and DyVersaCo.
Find out more »September 2021
Holy Cross rummage sale
Find all sorts of treasures in Holy Cross Parish’s second rummage sale of the year Friday, Sept. 10 and Saturday, Sept. 11, 10 am-8 pm, and Sunday, Sept. 12, 8 am-12 pm for a $2/bag special. Sale is in Kolbe Hall, 1630 4th St. NE (entry by 4th St doors). Proceeds support the parish mission.
Find out more »East Side Old Timers’ 66th reunion
The "East Side Gang" will get together Thursday, Sept. 16, 6:30 pm at the Kolbe Center at Holy Cross Catholic Church, 1620 4th St. NE. Tom M. Ihnot, Bernie Kunza, Mike Roff and Ron Lyke will be inducted into the Hall of Fame. Tickets are $5 in advance; $6 at the door. Food and refreshments will be served.
Find out more »October 2021
PACIM Soup Fest
Polish American Cultural Institute of Minnesota (PACIM) will hold its annual soup tasting festival Sunday, Oct. 24, 11 am-4 pm at Kolbe Hall in St. John Paul II School, 1630 4th St. NE. Seven ethnic soups will be available: Żurek (sour rye), mushroom (vegetarian), bigos (hunters' stew), vegetable (vegan), tomato, dill pickle, and Barszcz (borscht). Cost is $10/adults and $5/children under 10. Take out quarts of soup for $10; $5 for a pint.
Find out more »December 2021
Christmas Craft and Jewelry Sale
Kolbe Hall, 1630 4th St. NE, Saturday, Dec. 4, 9 am-6 pm (assorted snacks) and Sunday, Dec 5, 8 am-1 pm (coffee and rolls). Presented by the Holy Cross Council of Catholic Women. Features handmade crafts, jewelry "Through the Ages" for sale, Christmas Village Display and Knights of Columbus Christmas Cards. Elevator entrance in alley.
Find out more »April 2022
Easter Craft & Bake Sale
Presented by the Holy Cross Council of Catholic Women on Saturday, April 9, 1-6 pm and Sunday, April 10, 8 am-1 pm, Kolbe Hall, 1630 4th St. NE. Features handmade crafts, baked goods, panoramic sugar eggs and refreshments.
Find out more »September 2022
East Side Old Timers reunion
The East Side Old Timers 67th Annual Reunion will be held Thursday, Sept. 22, 6:30 pm at Holy Cross-Kolbe Center 1620 4th St. NE. Food and refreshments will be served, admission is $5. The Old Timers are inducting Rick Jaede, Jay Doetkott, Rick Eskola, and Jeff Moritko into the East Side Hall of Fame. Dawn Ginnaty and Claudia Stephens, two female athletes who were able to compete in team sports when Title IX was enacted, will also be inducted. Hall…
Find out more »November 2022
2022 PACIM Soup Fest
PACIM (Polish American Cultural Institute of Minnesota) will hold their annual Soup Tasting Festival Sunday, Nov. 6, 11 am-3 pm at Kolbe Hall, 1630 4th St. NE. They will serve eight ethnic soups: Mushroom, Barszcz, Pickle, Zurek, Bigos, Krupnik, Tomato, and Vegetable soups. Tickets $15. Quarts of soup for $15 (sold 30 minutes before closing.) Prepaid take-out $12.50 per quart. Send checks before Nov. 1 to PACIM, 93 Little Canada Rd. W., Suite 106, Saint Paul, MN 55117. Write the…
Find out more »February 2023
Lenten Fish Fries at Holy Cross
Holy Cross will hold fish fries on Fridays throughout the Lenten season, with the exception of March 10 and April 7. They run 5-7 pm Feb. 24, March 3, 17, 24 and 31. Adults $12, children under 12 $2. Holy Cross Kolbe Hall, 1630 4th St. NE. All proceeds will go to the Don Bosco Youth Fund, which encourages the youth within the parish to pursue a life of discipleship through Catholic education, family faith formation and other youth activities.
Find out more »September 2023
East Side Old Timers
The East Side Old Timers 68th annual reunion will be held 6:30 pm, Thursday, Sept. 21 at Holy Cross-Kolbe Center, 1620 4th St. NE. Food and refreshments will be served. $5 ticket at the door. The Old Timers will induct Michelle (Witkowski) Kohn, Kristi Norling-Larson, David Drews, Paul Johnson and Tom Skovran into the East Side Hall of Fame. The Old Timers thank the many retail businesses and individuals that donated prizes over their 67 years for their raffle. Over…
Find out more »November 2023
“Peppermint Twist” luncheon & fashion show
Holy Cross Rosary Guild's annual charity benefit "Peppermint Twist" featuring a luncheon and fashion show will take place Saturday, Nov. 4, at Holy Cross Kolbe Center, 1630 4th St. NE. 11:15, social; noon, turkey dinner, fashion show and prizes. Tickets $25. Call Lori at 612-859-9608 or Pat at 612-963-3355.
Find out more »PACIM Soup Tasting Festival
PACIM (Polish American Cultural Institute of Minnesota) will hold their annual Soup Tasting Festival Sun., Nov. 19, 11 am-3 pm, Kolbe Hall in St. John Paul II School (next to Holy Cross Church), 1630 4th St. NE. They will make seven international soups including mushroom, borscht, zurek, bigos and more. Children 10 and under $7. Adults $15. Quarts for sale at the end of the event $15. You can preorder 16 oz. containers for $15. Send checks to PACIM, 93…
Find out more »December 2023
PACIM Wigilia dinner
PACIM, the Polish American Cultural Institute of Minnesota, will hold their Wigilia dinner Sun., Dec. 17 beginning with carols at 4:30 and dinner at 6. The event is at Kolbe Hall, in the basement of St. John Paul II School, 1630 4th St. NE. Dinner includes fish, herring, uszka, barszcz and other traditional foods. It's $50 for members, $60 for non-members, $20 for children under 15, $140 family option (2 adults with children.) Tickets available at pacim.org or send a check…
Find out more »February 2024
Lenten soup suppers and fish fries
Holy Cross Catholic Church, 1621 University Ave. NE, will observe Lent with Wednesday night soup suppers and Friday night fish fries. Soup suppers are 4:30-7 pm in Kolbe Hall. Tickets are sold at the door. Sponsored by the Council of Catholic Women Rosary Guild; all proceeds benefit local charities. Feb. 21, chicken with rice; Feb. 28, chili; March 6, vegetable beef barley; March 13, chicken noodle; March 20, potato ham. Fish fries begin Feb. 16 and every Friday until March 22 (except March 1). Fish, french fries, baked potatoes, mac…
Find out more »March 2024
Ham & Cash Bingo
Sunday, March 17, 2-5 pm in Kolbe Center at Holy Cross Church, 1630 4th Street NE. Sponsored by the Holy Cross Rosary Guild Council of Catholic Women. All are welcome and refreshments will be available.
Find out more »Easter Bake Sale & Craft Fair
Saturday, March 23, 11 am-6 pm and Sunday, March 24, 8 am-2 pm in Kolbe Center at Holy Cross Church, 1630 4th St. NE. Baked goods, handmade crafts, assorted snacks, edible sugar eggs for sale. Free cookie decorating and crafts for children Saturday 1-3 pm. Sponsored by the Holy Cross Rosary Guild Council of Catholic Women. All are welcome.
Find out more »September 2024
69th Old Timers Reunion
The East Side Old Timers 69th Annual Reunion will be held Thursday, Sept. 26 at Holy Cross Kolbe Center, 1620 Fourth St. NE, 6:30 pm. Food and refreshments will be served. $10 tickets at the door. The Old Timers will induct into the East Side Hall of Fame: Jill Westerberg-Hadash, John (Fritz) Wold, Gary Tilleson, Joseph Perzel and Patrick Leary. The East Side Neighborhood Services organization will also be inducted, and a special honor given to the 1979 Polish Palace…
Find out more »October 2024
PACIM Soup Festival
PACIM (Polish American Cultural Institute of Minnesota) is having their annual Soup Tasting Festival Sun., Oct. 27, 10:30 am–2:30 pm at Kolbe Hall in St. John Paul II School, 1630 4th St. NE., Seven ethnic soups will be available, including mushroom, borscht, zurek and Bigos. Children 10 and under, $7; adults $15. Quarts for sale at the end of the event $15. Send checks to PACIM, 93 Little Canada Rd, Suite 106, St. Paul, MN 55117.
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